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Mira Sushi Izakaya

Mira Sushi Izakaya

46 West 22nd St., New York, United States

Sushi • Asian • Fusion • Japanese


"The California rolls were standard—nothing exceptional—and the kani salad was underwhelming, as it had more cucumbers than imitation crab meat. When it was time for dinner, we moved to a spacious booth. We started with a special of the day: tofu topped with spicy salmon. I must admit I overlooked the salmon detail on the menu, expecting something like agedashi tofu, but the salmon was a pleasant surprise. For our main courses, I decided to branch out from my usual sushi rolls. Sometimes, you just crave some good Americanized sushi with all sorts of unique flavors and sauces. I ordered the Dynamite Roll ($17) featuring wild blue crab and avocado topped with seared spicy scallops, crunch, and fried vermicelli, as well as the Harajuku Roll ($15) with salmon, mango, cucumber, spicy salmon on top, crunchy flakes, scallion, and mango caviar sauce to share. The first piece of the Dynamite Roll tasted a bit off—perhaps it was the sauce? However, the more I ate, the more I enjoyed it. I would definitely order it again. The Harajuku Roll was quite good, but I preferred the Dynamite Roll. Just to ensure we had enough food, we added a duck ramen to our order. The duck and broth were surprisingly good, but the noodles were soggy and had an instant noodle quality to them. I wouldn’t recommend the ramen. Service here was fantastic! The staff was very attentive and even gave us a 10-minute warning before happy hour ended. Since it was my aunt's birthday, they kindly brought out some complimentary mochi ice cream. I will absolutely return for the fried chicken sliders (I can only imagine their chicken karaage is equally good) and to try more of their rolls."

The String Bean

The String Bean

1310 W Campbell Rd, 75080-2834, Richardson, United States

Cheese • American • Sandwiches • North American


"The atmosphere inside the restaurant was very inviting and cozy. While we waited for our meal, I remarked that this place reminded me of what Bennigan's could have been. The staff remained just as friendly in person. At one point, a waiter even sat down to have his own meal but still made it a point to check on us. Our food arrived rather quickly, about 15 minutes after we placed our order. The bag included a ticket confirming our order: a taco salad without olives, ranch and salsa on the side, and tilapia with steamed broccoli and corn, along with tartar sauce. However, when we reached home, I realized that my taco salad had been swapped with a pork roast served with macaroni and cheese and corn. What a major letdown! If there were an anti-taco salad, that would be it. I called the restaurant to find out what had happened. They stated they would look into the mix-up, which I assumed was due to them having an extra taco salad recorded. It was too far for me to return before closing time, so they initially offered me a credit for a free meal on my next visit. I appreciated the offer, but later they informed me after consulting the manager that they couldn't offer a free meal instead, they would credit my card for the cost of the taco salad. On a brighter note, my wife's tilapia was fantastic! It was cooked perfectly with a delightful char on the outside. I tried to create a sandwich using the pork, adding some onions and jalapeños along with one of the rolls they provided. Overall, the experience was quite disappointing, especially given the excellent customer service and the friendly atmosphere of the restaurant. It felt like hitting a home run only to pull a hamstring while rounding the bases. Having worked in the service industry for years, I know that mistakes can happen. There were countless nights when I woke up in a panic, realizing I had forgotten to deliver something a customer had ordered. I can only imagine how disheartening it was for the well-meaning staff who mistakenly served a pork roast instead of my taco salad. Just a little advice – always double-check your order before you leave!"