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Sushi • Asian • Steak • Seafood
"The food at this restaurant is consistently good and beautifully presented. We dined outside on a charming early summer evening. We started with the mussels (less spicy than expected but very tasty) and the spinach salad with fried oysters, both of which were excellent. The pork chop and duck main courses were well cooked. The chard with bacon alongside the duck was a delightful addition. The cherry compote was a bit overpowering. We tried the Bonarda red wine, which is typically aged in stainless steel and lacked a soft, fruity taste, so we switched back to a reliable Malbec. Our server in training did a good job, although their mentor seemed unenthused. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience."
Wine • Tacos • Dining • Mexican
"The only constructive criticism I have for the restaurant is that they overlooked my OpenTable reservation, where I specifically requested a table near the band due to my connection with them. Initially, they tried to seat me in a back room until I pointed out my preference for the main room with the band. Thankfully, they ultimately accommodated my request and seated me where I'd asked. If they had been unable to do so, that would have been a different matter, but they didn’t even mention the possibility as they attempted to place us in the back. Overall, everything else was great."
Thai • Salad • Asian • Noodles
"I ordered the Ginger Ramen through Door Dash. The picture online showed chunks of grilled chicken breast. When it was received, it had shredded chicken. On first thought, I believed it to be an error so I reached out to the store directly. The man that answered the phone said that the photo online is from 5-6 years ago and they no longer prepare it with grilled chicken. My concerns were brushed off as if I just have to deal with it. I let him know that this was my first time ordering from them and I should be able to trust the online photo as a guide to purchase. I was completely disregarded and he ended the call with have a great day and we will see you next time. Are you serious? I can’t even trust your photos or dish descriptions. This was a horrible experience."
Global • Italian • American • International
"Stuck in Mickey-land for a convention, a group of us were looking for a Sunday brunch spot. Oscar's at the Waldorf sounded like what we wanted and off we went. Although I'm not a lover of buffets, this one looked amazing, with more variety than usual, including a smoked salmon bar, prosciutto bar and honey dripping from a honeycomb! There were a lot of family's with kids, so it was a bit noisy, but that didn't really detract...everything the group of 4 tried, we loved. Only 2 things that were a little strange were that the cost of the buffet only included Mimosas, not **** Marys and there were no Eggs Benedict on the buffet??What impressed me most though was the commitment to making the customer happy. When I got to the salmon bar, it was empty, although two staff members I asked told me it would be restocked. When I mentioned it to our waiter, he came back and said they'd run out, which was disappointing. The manager came over an apologized, said they'd even sent over to the next door Hikton but they were out til Monday...not what I wanted to hear. 15 minutes later the manager appeared with a plate heaped with the best smoked salmon I've had in a long time....THAT is service."
Thai • Cafés • Asian • Lunch
"This was our first time visiting The Bangkok and it will NOT be our last! We decided to be complete fat@ es — I mean adventurous — and delved into the small plates. If you are a person of small appetite, 1-2 small plates is enough for you (we did not stop there! . For apps/small plates, we shared the veggie crispy rolls and curry roti (fried scallion pancake . The rolls were perfectly crisp without being oily with a healthy side of pickled carrots and radish over lettuce and sweet/sour dipping sauce. The roti was served hot and crispy with a soft lemongrass soup sauce. Amazing! My carnivorous spouse added a small plate of ribs, too; she describes the ribs as “good.” In more elaborate details the curry on top tasted of a savory scallion and red beans that fit nicely with the meat of the ribs that fell from the bones (may the poor cow’s soul rest in peace .Moving onto entrees, I have a habit of testing Thai restaurants with tofu red curry. This was a healthy portion — too much to handle in one sitting — was a New England American (white people spicy 5:10 after asking for extra spicy, luckily there was chili oil on the tables for additional spice. Anyway, the curry was creamy, not watery and had a beautiful mix of beans, red peppers, bamboo, tofu, pea pods, and chunks of eggplant, plus a side of rice. I would definitely get it again!Partner in murdering Thai food today got khao soi noodle dish that had a light yellow curry spicy (caliente sauce with noodles, scallion, greens, herbs, vegetables, and a whole freaking chicken leg grass in a lemon grass coconut sauce, which I’m told tasted amazing. Again, God rest that chicken soul. We finished off fat@ fest with the mango sticky rice. Well, the taste was impeccable with the just perfectly ripen mangoes, I would suggest just slightly more coconut sauce, but keep in mind I am an Asian American, not an Asian Asian.The service was wonderful and each of the people serving us was on top of our table without being overbearing. And the best part was for all of that we spent around 66 without tip. I highly recommend if you are in the Melrose area and really looking for some authentic, delicious Thai food."
Full • Wine • Meat • Steak
"I made a reservation at 6:15 (days in advance), arrived 5 minutes early, to be told that someone with my name was seated at 4:15 so my reservation was deleted and no tables were available. I was never notified via Open Table. The hostess was rude, unapologetic, and told us to wait until a table may become available. It was very busy. We overheard her tell someone else they could sit in the bar without a reservation. This was never offered to us. So, we walked to the bar ourselves to investigate. Two bartenders saved the day. Food was good, service was great. Your food servers are exceptional. I would recommend finding a new hostess team and reservation system. The place was very chaotic, not sure I would go again but glad we tried it."
Lunch • Tacos • Drinks • Mexican
"I LOVE their food. I apos;m a picky eater. I love white meat, I never eat the skin but baybeee when I see I eat everything from this chicken (minus the bones of course lol),, I eats everything okay. Their rice is always fresh and delicious on point. I def recommend. Ya won apos;t be disappointed. Oh let apos;s not forget the prices are amazing for it apos;s good quantity of food portions. Can apos;t beat that!"
Sushi • Asian • Lunch • Barbecue
"The sushi was good, but not great. If you’ve ever had “great” sushi, you will know what I mean. If you are not familiar with professional quality sushi, I’m sure you will enjoy it just fine. Everything tasted good, but the nori was stale lending an unpleasant texture to most of the sushi. This happens when the nori is exposed to air and allowed to absorb moisture(like a bag of chips left open). OR the nori got too wet. Many sushi chefs coat their hands with water to prevent the rice from sticking to their hands. Most likely, the chef had too much water on their hands when making the rolls. The tuna inside the rolls was not Ahi. A spicy tuna roll is Cucumber, Avocado, and Ahi(typically dressed up with chives, spices, and chili sauce). It all just seemed cheaply made and dressed down. They have a large menu that stands on its own with plenty to choose from. Including both Thai and Japanese entrées.The only reason I gave 4 stars was because the staff was friendly and we enjoyed good service. However, a restaurant couldn’t receive 5 stars without the food itself meeting that quality. If I were to revisit this place, I’d probably try one of their entrees from their main menu.For sushi, I’d seek out a new place to try."
Asian • Vegan • Noodles • Vietnamese
"I ordered crispy fried tofu and Art Car Curry (veggies in coconut curry). Both were awful. For the price, Jenni's needs to use better quality oil to deep fry. The oil was stale and most likely cause harm. Leaves a terrible after taste in the mouth. There were hardly any veggies in the curry, only overcooked potatoes and 2-3 pieces of horribly overcooked carrots. Also no fresh flavor at all. Huge waste of money and possibly not healthy for me either. Super fast service but thats because they possibly pre cook everything and keep under heat lamp? Never going there again.Parking: easy"
Vegan • Indian • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"We went for restaurant week and were very impressed. The ambiance is very nice and service was good. But oh the food. Not for those of the mild spice type. Everything was hot and hotter. Beautifully presented dishes.Delicious artichoke appetizer and chicken in banana leaf. The pumpkin was very good too and hearty sized portions. A must for Indian food lovers!"
Grill • Asian • Vegan • Vietnamese
"The service at this restaurant is fantastic and well-coordinated, and the food is consistently wonderful. They offer a variety of spicy noodles and noodle soups that are served piping hot and delicious. Even the fried rice and noodles, despite being fried, are never greasy. As someone with a sensitive stomach, I was able to enjoy my meal without any negative effects. The Crab Rangoons are some of the best I've ever had! They also have delicious vegetarian options available. Unfortunately, there is no parking available as it is located on Newbury St. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible as it requires going down stairs to enter and there is no elevator."
Asian • Chinese • Chicken • Breakfast
"Fantastic food and service every time I come here, and I've been during the crazy lunch hour too. Their crab wontons are the best I've had! Made fresh with ample amounts of cream cheese and crab, you won't go wrong with these! The pho was delicious. I had chicken with quail egg, my favorite combination that not everyone offers. I also had Sweet and Sour Chicken, and it was lovely. My only complaint is that it said pineapple on the menu but there was no pineapple in it. When I asked about it, he said they no longer add it in the dish. It was still delicious. My husband had the Kung Pao chicken and also enjoyed his.I also enjoyed their Thai Tea which is like drinking dessert! Love it! Service was swift and attentive to our needs. We will be back."
Cafés • Mexican • American • Fast Food
"Front and back vegan menu with plenty of choices! We had the Sunrise Sandwich and the breakfast burrito, both were amazing. The kid had a vegan burger and it was tasty. They also have impossible/beyond burger if it is in stock. They don't have a vegan creamer, but did offer us oat milk or almond milk for our tea and coffee. Other menu choices were a fritatta, grain bowl (oatmeal), acai bowl, and a few others. The smashed potatoes were yummy. Cute souvenir items too and it appears that they have local teas available for sale too."
Kebab • Seafood • Fast Food • Vietnamese
"I 've been following Anne 's cooking for a long time now. From the days when she cooked in New Saigon to Vietnamese Cafe, her cooking always brought me to her tables. She uses simple ingredients and magically turns them into flavor parties in your mouth. Anything I ordered tasted like it was cooked with love. It 's like going to your favorite Aunt 's house that you haven 't seen in a long time and she makes you all your favorite dishes. I don 't have a go to dish that I would recommend because all that I have ordered were top notch. But what I would recommend is trying her soft shell crab dish. It 's deep fried like the traditional way of cooking soft shell crabs, but her twist to it is the butter garlic sauce and onions that is added to it. If you love flavor then this will make you scream, More Daddy! Best thing about this restaurant is the service. I have always been warmly greeted and I always felt like I was at home. Service has always been top notch, even when they are busy. The restaurant is also very inviting and clean. I have always walked into a dining room that is clean, floors aren 't slippery, and most of all, the bathrooms are clean. This restaurant may not have a long list of dishes, but what they have will not disappoint anyone."
Thai • Wine • Soup • Coffee
"I ordered Drunken Noodles with Beef for pickup. It was done in 10 minutes and the woman working the front was very friendly. The food smelled amazing when I first opened it up back home. I was also pleased that the beef and vegetables were all cooked properly (not overcooked) and that the food was not overly greasy. The portion was more than enough for me. I will definitely return to try out other items. Wish I could dine in and have a drink, but can't due to covid."
Thai • Food • Asian • Vietnamese
"I am taking this seriously. I called the restaurant twice tonight. The first time, I called to place an order but there was no answer. When I called a second time, I heard a lady pick up the phone and she answered, "Pho Lena, how can I help you?" I stated that I would like to place an order and the lady was very rude to me, saying that they were only open for 14 more minutes. I told her that she did not have to be rude and I would hang up. The restaurant's hours state that they are open until 9:00, so they should take my order until exactly that time, regardless of how close it is to closing. My experience was not pleasant and whoever I spoke to needs to learn about providing better customer service."
Vietnamese
"Best pho I’ve had in the area. I would say state. The service is always pleasant, orders are always correct. The only negatives are I’ve gotten burnt chili oil on occasion and They don’t offer certain things I’m used to -coconut juice, coconut meat, or fatty scallions and can be lite with the cilantro so I bring my own additions that I like in my pho. BUT to be fair no one offers these things here that Ive found. What they do offer is superior to anything else in the area. And again the service is top notch"
Kebab • Seafood • American • North American
"Our server was pleasant and friendly. My daughter humorously kept whispering that she looked like Mirabel from Disney's Encanto. Now, let’s discuss the food. Honestly, it was just an okay experience—worth a one-time visit at best. The dishes looked appealing, but the flavors didn't really stand out. I tried the Szechuan wontons versus the Shanghai wontons. I went with the Shanghai wontons, but they weren’t tasty enough for a repeat order. The wonton skins lacked that smooth, silky texture I was hoping for. Between the pork belly bun and the short rib bun, I highly recommend the pork belly bun. This one stood out—unlike other places, it featured shredded pork belly rather than a single large slice. The sauce was flavorful and delicious. The short rib bun, however, was quite disappointing; the short rib was dry and bland. The short rib French onion bowl with ramen was also underwhelming. While the portion of short rib was decent, it lacked tenderness, and the soup base didn’t taste authentic. As for the kids' meal chicken cutlet bowl, the chicken was thin and tough. My husband and I struggled to chew it, and I felt bad for my five-year-old. She ended up having the lo mein, which was really more like stir-fried udon. Again, not great; it didn’t compare to the delicious stir-fried udon I’ve had elsewhere. Overall, the pork belly bun is the only standout dish I’d consider ordering again."
Fries • Family • American • Chicken
"Bobby Wongs is a welcome addition to the Hawthorne food scene. With a great niche- this soulfully Asian spot is a go to for real and quality stuff! Having them downtown is dangerous only bc I live so close! The chicken original with wok’d rice is a perfect balance of heat and savory. The beef buns really all the buns) are a can’t miss- any specials they have are definitely worth a try!"