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Ginger Hop

Ginger Hop

201 East Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, 55414, United States Of America

Thai • Asian • Casual • Catering


"I visited on a saturday with two other people. The server was a little flustered, and as he under the drinking age he confessed he couldn 't make any cocktail recommendations from his own experience. The hostess provided some good recs, though. My companions each had the green curry in coconut milk with udon noodles, and they both loved it. I always try pad thai at every restaurant that has it, and I knew going in that this was not necessarily a 'classic ' PT, but something new, with a soy sauce base. Unfortunately it lacked the aspects of PT I appreciate the most namely, crisp bean sprouts, green onions, and peanuts (there were plenty of the latter at least). The sauce was too heavy and overpowered the delicate balance of the other ingredients, and the sauce 'puddled ' on the bottom as opposed to lightly coating the noodles. It didn 't taste bad, but the texture was just dull and boring without the crispness of fresh, less cooked bean sprouts and green onions, it just had an overall 'soft ' mouthfeel, with the thankful addition of good peanuts. The named, classic cocktails were all decidedly in the 'sweet ' category, with no 'dry, ' more savory cocktails to be found. I did enjoy the tequila mockingbird, with a hint of black pepper dusting the top. Overall, I 'd return and try other dishes, but I 'd probably pass on the cocktails entirely and stick with their large beer selection."

Dino's Gyros

Dino's Gyros

126 SW 148th St, Burien, WA 98166, USA, United States

Food • Meat • Cheese • Ice Cream


"Starting with the Gyros: they boast fantastic flavor, are well-made, and consistently good. The Chicken Shawarma Sandwich is simply incredible. Compared to other local spots, Dino's shawarma is in a league of its own. Even the mild spice packs a rich, full flavor that sets the standard for all other shawarmas. As for the Greek fries, you truly get your money's worth! While other places might provide a tiny takeout container, Dino's offers a large portion overflowing with fries and generously topped with feta cheese. Their Indian food is excellent as well. We only tried it recently when we placed a large order for Thanksgiving, and I can't find the words to do justice to the quality we received. The Lamb Vindaloo was the best I’ve had in years; the lamb was buttery soft and cooked to perfection, while the potatoes maintained a good texture. The Chicken Tikka Masala was equally fantastic, with a sauce that was intricately spiced, likely the best I’ve had in years. Their ice cream is delicious, but the portion size for the price doesn’t quite feel right to me. It’s still worth a try, though, so you can form your own opinion. That said, the service can sometimes be disappointing. When ordering online for pickup, you might find that they’re out of something you wanted by the time you arrive. Online orders are often not ready when scheduled; I've shown up to pick up my order at the right time only to find that they hadn’t even started making it. The same goes for delivery orders through DoorDash or GrubHub—you might find yourself waiting longer than expected. However, there is a workaround: just call them! I know, talking on the phone can be annoying, but if you call in your order, you’ll be informed about any items that might be out of stock, and your order will actually be ready when you arrive. You’ll still need to pick it up yourself, but this way, there won’t be any surprises. The service issues are somewhat understandable; for a while, it seems only one woman has been working there every day. They’ve recently hired a new employee, so hopefully, that will lead to an improvement in service now that one person won't have to handle everything."

Prodigy Burger Bar Carmel

Prodigy Burger Bar Carmel

14490 Clay Terrace BlvdIN 460323623, Carmel, United States

Cheese • Burgers • American • Hamburger


"I've been to Prodigy Bar in the past and enjoyed the food with decent service. This visit had fair service and I might be generous on that rating. It was odd from beginning to end. First, the very young host looked lost when I checked in. I told him that I had a reservation on Open Table, so he would check us in. He looked at his screen but apparently did not check us in, since I received an email asking if we missed our reservation. Our waiter took our drink orders promptly, but did not deliver our drinks until after we waited a long time and asked him about them which, by the way, they were sitting on the bar waiting for him. Our food was good, but my friend ordered broccoli on the side and received fries instead. When we told the bar manager who stopped by to ask how things were going, he said he would bring the broccoli right over. It never arrived. My husband ordered a second drink that took quite a while to arrive too. When our bill arrived, we were not charged the special price for the mules Saturday special, but rather each. When we told the waiter, he brought us in cash and said he didn't want to ask a manager to adjust the bill. The food is good and reasonably priced, but the service was not good at all. We'll think twice about going back. Hoping this was an exception to the rule, but perhaps explained why the restaurant was not very crowded at on a Saturday evening"