Server was so nice and patient as we had not have Korean bbq before. The spicy squid was…read morerecommended and delicious! The bulgogi was DELICIoUS but could have had more meat. And the bibimbap was also fire and the portion size was generous. The soup was also very good and we loved all the sides especially the kimchi. We would have preferred booth seating but there were only chairs. Also there was a weird chemical smell when we first walked in

The food is great. I have been here multiple times having an array of their items and their sides…read more Everything has been great. Their soondubu (tofu soup) in particular is great. I recommend the mushroom if you like mushrooms. Bulgogi is great, seafood pancake is bomb, and the side dishes are always in point. The service is fine they are generally attentive and are usually kind.

Came to the bar tonight at the Mesa location. Rylee, manny and Oswaldo were the best! Definitely…read moreenjoyed my time with these guys!

Food always amazing, large portions, great drinks…read more One of our neighborhood hot spots. Huge 3 tacos plates with beans and rice. Drinks are good and fresh. Hibiscus margarita, surf and turf tacos. The birria tacos are excellent too.

The food here is always amazing. The best restaurant around for fresh seafood and great service too.read more

Parking is a zoo at any location in the Agritopia shopping center area (Higley and Ray). Often…read moretimes, I avoid coming due to this parking lot if it's a known busy time like a Friday night. We had our heart set, so we braved the parking lot and the quoted 1-1.5hr wait (actual wait time: 53 minutes). Greatly appreciate the staff member who took drink orders while we waited as a martini eases the time waiting! Plus, they had a hydration station with water that is much needed in our Arizona heat - thank you! Our server Alex was phenomenal and provided great insights with recommendations. We greatly appreciate it as it was both of ours first time visiting this establishment to try the Arizona Restaurant Week specials. For my 1800th review on Yelp, I couldn't think of a more fitting review - Arizona Restaurant Week helping me venture out to try somewhere new (the Yelp way)! Lastly regarding the experience, it was quite loud due to it being busy, so appreciate Alex repeating somethings over. Thanks for the great service to make this a great night out! What We Ordered: ~ Onward and Upward (Non-alcoholic): my boyfriend enjoyed the flavor, but wild to think a NA drink is $15! He said likely not a do over. ~ Dirty Vodka Martini + Blue Cheese-stuffed Olives: the first outside was not as good as the one at the table. I'd definitely buy another when returning, especially dining in as the olives were delicious. ~ Fresh Pull-Apart Dinner Rolls: very delicious, and we enjoyed! Definitely a splurge as the price point was $12 for 5 rolls. I did find myself wishing they were served with a nice French butter or even a honey cinnamon butter, which would elevate these and help me justify the price point. ~ Arizona Restaurant Week which included a starter, entree, and the selected dessert (boyfriend: Oysters + Sushi selection and me: Caesar Salad + blackened Texas Redfish): Both my boyfriend and I throughly enjoyed and thought it was well worth the $55 per guest price point. Standouts for him were the oysters and sushi, stating they were very fresh. My standout was the delicious redfish, and the sushi as I tried some of his. Everything was fresh and flavorful! We left talking about when we can return for their actual menu versus restaurant week. Love finding great local places via Arizona Restaurant Week. If in the area, stop by this location!

I was in the area and wanted to try something different--something I hadn't had before--and I'm so…read moreglad I did! I ordered the fried tilapia with jollof rice and plantains, and I was pleasantly surprised... actually, thoroughly impressed. From the moment the food came out, everything looked and smelled incredible. They even brought out complimentary fried bread with a tomato dipping sauce, which was such a nice touch. The tilapia was seasoned perfectly and cooked just right--crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and no fishy smell at all. You can tell it was prepared with real care. The jollof rice was flavorful, rich, and moist with a delicious tomato base, and the plantains were the perfect balance of sweet. What really stood out to me was how well-balanced everything was. The sauces paired beautifully with the fish, and every bite just worked. I was so impressed that I asked to meet the chef just to personally thank her. You can truly taste the love in the food. I'll definitely be coming back--and next time, I'm bringing family and friends!

Such amazing food, service, and the owner is so friendly!!…read more Stopped by on a Saturday for late lunch. Got the fried red snapper + plantains + Jollof rice. While I was waiting, the owner came out with a complimentary app for me to snack on (fried cassava (??) balls w a tangy sweet/salty sauce). Ooooohweee the fish was so tasty, crispy, and well-seasoned I literally cleaned the fish to the bone (it did not die in vain). Texture was great, very fresh. Red snapper was an up charge, but even though I didn't try the tilapia, I think it was worth. Plantains and Jollof rice were fantastic as well. Owner was so nice, came to check in a couple times, and applauded my appetite. Will be back to try to fufu! And get that delicious snapper again!!

THE BEST ONION RINGS! I am seriously addicted to these things. Talking with the owner he let me…read moreknow they cut a whole onion, bread and fry to order. The onion is still crunchy and they are never greasy. This time I shared the Steak & Cheese sandwich as well. Wow! That is huge and delicious! No way I could eat a full one on my own. The meat was so tender with American cheese, onions, mushrooms and green peppers. My only adjustment would be lighter on the peppers and a little more mushrooms. The place is clean and friendly. Don't let the Mesa strip mall keep you away. After eating, check out the produce market across the street for some great deals!

Reading all of the reviews here and maybe I just caught them on an off night, idk…read more.. First things first, it was hot in the restaurant, potentially the A/C was not working as well as it should have been or something, but it was not super comfortable. The service was good, I didn't get her name, a younger woman waited on me and she was very kind and did the best she could. The food came out super slow, I ordered empanadas to start, the waitress said they burned the first order (I appreciated that didn't just serve me overdone empanadas lol) once they finally arrived they were just unfortunately bland, and just kind of lacked authenticity. When she finally brought out my main dish, she even apologized for the wait and said "I had to go yell at them". For a main entree I ordered the French dip with onion rings, another reviewer mentioned they were the best they had had. The meat was kind of tough and dry (which is odd for a French Dip, and everything just lacked flavor. Even the au jus really had no kind of salt or much flavor to it. I really hoped after seeing how everyone else rated this place that I had found that little hole in the wall spot putting out killer food that we all long for, sadly this wasn't it.

Looking for authentic hot pot? Look no further!…read more As a California native I am very very picky about my Asian food. I found this place to be a pleasant surprise! The hot pot is flavorful, delicious, and fulfilling. I went home with a second meal because the portions are so good. I also recommend the basil popcorn chicken, they do a really good job of seasoning not on the chicken but the breading as well. Do not skip over this local gem!

I've been to Top One Hot Pot & Asian Cuisine twice now and both experiences were good. I ordered…read morethe seafood hot pot both times. The first time I tried it with the miso soup base and the second time, I got the tom yum spicy soup base. The miso was very light and almost bland, to be honest. I didn't love it. The tom yum spicy, which was recommended by the staff, had more flavor. It was much better. However, I tried my husband's sichuan spicy and liked that more. If and when we return, I will definitely get the sichuan spicy base. The seafood mini hot pot for one at $25.95 has plenty of seafood in it. There's a crab leg, mussels, clams, calamari, and more. I have yet to finish an entire hot pot in one sitting. The restaurant has a large dining room and offers plenty of seating. Service was fast and friendly at both visits.

always a beautiful Ambiance at the Batten.. I must say we ordered Rib Eye Steak and it by far the…read moreworst steak I've had ever!!! very tough !! no flavor!! sad..

What a hidden gem! Like seriously hidden. I would have never known the restaurant is there. Board &…read moreBatten was suggested for our foodie friend dinner by Scarlett M. Great choice! I had it on my list, but it's not in an area I usually go to. It's tucked away in commercial/ industry area around other businesses. Pretty well hidden. You would have to know its location to drive back there. Once you drive into the parking lot, you see all the trees and the white brick building. The interior and outdoor patio is a beautiful space and we opted to sit out there during some nice weather. For a Tuesday night it was surprisingly full, we had a reservation for 6:30 pm and were sat right on time. The service of everyone we interacted with was great. Our server was friendly and did a great job explaining the menu and making suggestions. We ended up splitting a few dishes- the burrata appetizer, octopus picatta piccante, scallop spaghetti, and roasted airline chicken breast with risotto. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The cocktails were also well balanced and very enjoyable. All in all, glad we ventured out to that area of Mesa to enjoy a lovely dinner!

Wow. I've driven by here so many times, it usually looks kinda empty during the day so I didn't…read moreknow what to expect. Absolutely fantastic. The beef stroganoff with a dark beer gravy on it.... to die for. The Tuscan chicken was very good as well, huge chunks of garlic in it (which we like) and largely portioned. Even the kids fish and chips was pretty big and tasty. The garlic bread wasn't too bad either, but personally not my favorite. I think it needed more cheese for me. Not a huge brunch menu which is why we initially had come, but will definitely be back for more lunch/dinner. Service was quick and friendly, and the price was slightly above average (~$20 for the beef stroganoff). But they give you a lot which is always nice.

MAS FUERTE! These…read moregirls don't play around, great service, good ambiance with fun patrons. Food is spot on with unique options to choose from. Get on your horse and get down to the Union Grill and enjoy the ride of your life! Side bar: Restrooms are super clean which is always a great sign about the kitchen. Kaboom

I don't usually post reviews, but I really wanted to give a shoutout to the amazing staff at Lucky…read moreLou's (Dana Park location). We came in with our family and three kids and sat on the patio since we were a larger group. After eating, our kids were sitting in chairs near our table, chatting and moving around a bit. They weren't being loud or disruptive, but a nearby a couple clearly seemed upset. The woman was shaking her head and saying to the waitress "this isn't okay to be doing while people are eating", pointing toward our kids. Once I realized this, I immediately called my kids back over and had them sit with us, and I even let her know that if something was bothering her, she could've told us and I would have addressed it right away. The couple chose to ignore us and left shortly after. The manager then came out and reassured us that Lucky Lou's is a family-friendly restaurant and that our kids were absolutely fine. That meant a lot to us and really showed how supportive and understanding the staff is. I also hope one day that couple realizes how hard it is to keep a 4-, 6-, and 8-year-old sitting at a table for more than 30 minutes without shoving an iPad in front of them. On top of that, the service was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I honestly had the best burger and tater tots of my life. We'll definitely be back--thank you for creating such a kid-friendly and enjoyable place for families!

We came to Lucky Lou's to spend time with a long time friend of ours. We came here on a Sunday and…read moreno matter how busy they were they seated us pretty quickly at our table. It is a good thing they have a big variety of dishes to order. For me I was feeling a cheese burger and I actually enjoyed my burger. Others ordered a steak and chicken fried steak. All dishes looked pretty good but on this day I was the burger guy. Not a large place but has ample seating for customers. They do have a bar if that is what you are looking for. Today we just wanted to eat and visit and chat. This place is located on Val Vista Road south of Highway 60. I would recommend this place if you are in the area. The service was good and there is ample parking.

Great ramen and potstickers reasonably priced and nice workers the food came fast and the building…read moreis very clean and well overall great experience!!

Great place for a delicious lunch/dinner…read more The restaurant was very clean, well maintained and the staff were friendly and polite. The starters and ramen were very delicious too and I would definitely recommend this place!