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Little Wok

Little Wok

2426 Main Street, Evanston, 60202, United States Of America

Thai • Soup • Asian • Chinese


"Right from the start, the extensive menu should have raised a red flag. They offer Chinese, Thai, and a variety of traditional Japanese dishes, all alongside a full sushi menu. That's quite a lot to cover! I opted to sample a bit from each cuisine. Here’s a breakdown of what we received: 1. **Shrimp Tempura**: The shrimp was over-fried and greasy, while the accompanying zucchini was rock hard—almost like a hockey puck. I could tap it on the table and hear it bounce. 2. **Teriyaki Chicken Baked Rice**: This dish had no trace of teriyaki flavor. Teriyaki is typically sweet, but this tasted completely bland, with only a hint of garlic sauce. The chicken was dry and unappetizing—very disappointing. 3. **Tom Kha Soup**: Right away, I was concerned by its stark white color. It seemed to be nothing but coconut milk, overwhelmed by the spice from the little red Thai peppers. I’d rate the spice level a 9/10—completely inedible. 4. **Potstickers**: These were primarily sticky dough with very little filling. 5. **Szechuan Wontons**: These were drenched in Szechuan peppercorns, to the point where one bite left my mouth feeling numb. They were also incredibly dry, which was quite off-putting. 6. **Salmon Nigiri**: We ordered a couple of pieces for my daughter, but they looked nearly gray. After the experience with the other dishes, I chose not to take the risk of trying it. After receiving our order, we called the restaurant to express our concerns. The person who answered mentioned that the manager wasn't available and claimed that it was all a matter of taste, adding that he had never received any complaints about these dishes. I’m sharing some photos of what we received, and I can confidently say that we will not be returning to Little Wok again."

Hong Kong Garden Seafood Dim Sum Cafe

Hong Kong Garden Seafood Dim Sum Cafe

5300 Spring Mountain Rdsuite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89146, United States

Cafe • Full • Casual • Seafood


"I recently visited Hong Kong Garden dim sum for lunch and overall, it was a decent experience. The service was really friendly and attentive, and the restaurant wasn't too packed even though we went on a Monday at noon. One thing I liked was that dim sum was made to order by marking the menu, so there weren't too many carts around, which made the food feel more fresh.Now, onto the food. Unfortunately, there were a few misses for us. The haw gao was just plain horrible. The shrimp tasted fishy, grainy, and was in small little pieces. Plus, the outside fell apart before it even got to our table. The sui mai was just okay, comparable to Trader Joe's instant ones. It was surprisingly fishy and too dense. The chicken feet had great flavor, but it was overcooked and mushy, and it fell apart easily.The sweet rice and shrimp balls were also disappointing. The rice was hard and flavorless, and we would pass on them next time. The egg tofu was something new for us, but we probably wouldn't order it again. However, we did appreciate the technique and talent it takes to fry it without breaking it. The pan fried shrimp and chives dumpling were also not great they were huge and rubbery.On the other hand, the deluxe rice roll was the best thing we had and definitely worth coming back for. It had the best texture of any rice roll we've had in Las Vegas, and the shrimp inside was crispy. So, if I were to return to Hong Kong Garden, it would only be for that dish.Lastly, the roast duck was really good the skin was crispy and the meat was tender. It was priced at $12.99 for a quarter duck, which was reasonable. The Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce was just okay though the broccoli wasn't bright green and the oyster sauce was quite salty.Overall, I would give Hong Kong Garden dim sum three stars. While the food had its hits and misses, the service was really good and the restaurant wasn't too crowded. So, if you're in the mood for some dim sum and are looking for a place that's not too busy, this could be a decent option just be sure to order the deluxe rice roll."

Yuzu Kitchen

Yuzu Kitchen

409 Wood St, Pittsburgh, United States

Cafés • Asian • Casual • Drinks


"Our first time eating at Yuzu Kitchen. There are a few tables up front near the entrance and a long row of tables inside across from the bar. We all decide to try their Ramen. I forgot to take an photos. I had the Sukiyaki Ramen. It had a very tasty beef flavor with vegetable and mushrooms. I liked it a lot. My daughter had the Yuzu's Shio. It was pork in a slightly spicy broth which tasted like Sriracha. Ok flavor if you like things a bit spicy. My wife had the Shoyu Tare. It had pork with a somewhat milder broth. Not bad but not as good as mine tasted. We also tried one of their stir fry dishes. We got the mixed protein with the Yuzu Special sauce. All of the meats and shrimp were very tender. The sauce was slightly sweet and sticky and very enjoyable. We had a pot of the Jasmine tea which was also very tasty with a lightly sweet floral flavor. After dinner we tried a flight of Japanese whisky. They make the choices for you from a variety of styles and price ranges. A bit expensive $35 for 3 one-ounce tasters, but individual pours would have been even more expensive. Not quite the great experience I was hoping for but still enjoyable none the less. The biggest turn off of the whole meal wasn't the food nor the service, which were both good, but the ambiance. From the time we stepped into the restaurant until we left, they had Rap and Hip Hop playing over the speaker system. It was a little distracting and not the kind of music I would have expected from a nice Japanese restaurant. I'd go back again to try some different styles of stir fry or Ramen. Overall we had a good meal and enjoyed the experience."