Kushi Yaki
Ebisu

Ebisu

13376 N Highway 183 Ste 400TX 78750, 78729, Austin, United States

Sushi • Korean • Japanese • Bar-lounge


"we had 10 course omesaks for 3 and were on a hightop in the middle of the bar area, which is very brightly illuminated and honestly quite unpleasant. we booked the lounge. the food was enough from a few really good bites to some who were unusable. favorite first, the smoked blue fin was exceptional, served in a smoke-filled hole, it had a great texture and taste, very well toned and presented, and it is rare to see blue fin more. my personal favorite was the skallop and aubergine, which was unexpected and beautifully balanced. the fat tuna trio was fun to contrast the various cuts. the Swedish salmon rolled around mango and jalapeños was my honorable mention; the first roll, plucked vegetables, was light and a good start; the garnelen nigiri was served with his head and a dramatic fan of fried rice paper and enjoyed by the table. I was disappointed by the boston oysters (painted as petrol and not well balanced. we got 2 and ate only 1 we have eaten thousands of oysters and actually felt bad not to eat them, but they were not good,) the wagyu was very gristy (I actually went to the bathroom to spit out. it was practically a disc silver skin. very disappointing,) and the last seafood stew felt compelled and was harmless spicy (my man loves spicy.) the mochi ice creams for dessert were confusing (1 banane, 2 mango, 3 strawberry) and did not go with the rest of the experience. it was difficult to hear the foods to explain, not because it was too loud, but they spoke very soft. I have always asked to repeat them, and only learned that the tuna trio was a comparison of the cuts because I asked. I don't think I'm going back. we spent $450 and didn't think it would suit the value of the offers"

Blu Karma

Blu Karma

6 Purchase St, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States

Sushi • Asian • Fast Food • Breakfast


"It's a cute place that makes best of the size it has on the street of a busy intersection. Cute menu with a decent selection of generic American Asian cuisine that would satisfy a wide range of people. The dishes we got were delicious though the portion varied in value.The general chicken was on the menu as a big plate dish. Seeing the dish,it's a big plate but the portion was not at all much, that gave me a chuckle on their wording, it's well played. The chicken was moist,it was fried just right and the flavor was on point however so I'll enjoy it for what it was.The mapo tofu was cooked splendidly although a bit bland, could have used more ma la spice to really kick it up. I hyped it up to my friend who was expecting something much hotter, will need to remember next time.The rice however was in no way worth the price they charged. Especially considering the rest of the dish prices it was a bit costly for what they gave. We needed a second but held off as it wasn't worth it.Service was acceptable, but far from great. The server didn't interact with us except at the beginning, getting our order and then collecting payment. Not once did they stop by to ask how things were or much else besides refilling our water glasses.All in all. It was okay, and okay was palatable, but it's not something I'll go out of my way to visit again, there are others that do the same and more for less."