I had been waiting to try Fresh Off the Boat for a while and finally stopped by for lunch. The…read morespace is roomy with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. It is a very casual setup, so do not expect an elevated dining experience. We ordered the FOB shrimp and the Chicken Katsu plate. The shrimp arrived a bit too sour and noticeably greasy for my taste. The Chicken Katsu was average and lacked the flavor and crispness I was hoping for. The macaroni and cheese that came with it was also quite dry, which made the plate feel incomplete. Service is minimal since you order at the counter and pick up your food yourself. I went in with high expectations and left feeling disappointed, especially considering how popular the place seems to be. That said, I am still open to giving it another try. There are a few other dishes on the menu that look promising, and I hope they will deliver a better impression on my next visit.

I stopped into Fresh Off Da Boat to pick up lunch after some meetings in the area. Honestly, I'm so…read moresad it's been so long since my last visit, because this place serves up some amazing food. The menu changes depending on what they're making, but they have certain items that are pretty consistent. One of those is poke. I LOVE their poke here, they have their own seasoned poke mix with fresh fish, veggies and sauce and it is delicious. They offer it as nachos, a bowl, or loaded fries and while I'm tempted to try some of the other options the bowl is my go-to. The poke bowl is $15 and comes with rice with furikake as well as a good portion of poke. Like I mentioned, it's preseasoned and it delicious. The ingredients are fresh and I love their flavor combination. I would love if the bowl came with a scoop of mac salad, but with the portion at this price I'm happy to add it as a side. I ordered the spring rolls ($4) and it came with five pieces of crispy and flavorful fried spring rolls. Great value for the price. I also ordered the pork laulau ($14) and Musubi ($3) for my husband and the portions on these were also great. The musubi was hot and flavorful and they gave me some FOB sauce with the musubi that went surprising well together. The laulau plate had mac salad, rice, and the wrapped pork. The pork was fattier than some of the laulau I've had in Hawaii, but was flavorful and the whole plate was a perfect portion for the price. The team working here was very friendly and helped me get in and out with my to-go order pretty quickly. The food was packed with care and made it home and was still nice and hot after the drive. They use high quality to-go containers and line them with aluminum foil which is a nice touch. They also made sure the vents were open on the spring rolls so they'd stay crispy. They have plenty of seating inside, as well as some outdoor seating. This restaurant is a bit tucked away, but has plenty of parking. I will definitely be back, and I won't wait as long between visits, because the food is so good! Check out their instagram for specials.

Cloudy early Thursday afternoon and a bit of chill in the air. Time for soup!…read more My server was very pleasant, kind, and patient in explaining the soup offerings since there were none on the menu. I opted for the sweet and sour Tom Son version. The broth was a delightful and tangy sweet and sour broth filled with mushrooms and other vegetables and shrimp, squid, and scallops. I added some rice which balanced out the sourness if the soup perfectly! The squid was a bit chewy but the shrimp and scallops were good. The cherry tomatoes - red and gold - retained their yummy flavors and added to the fullness of the broth. Overall, a very delicious bowl! My only complaint - wish the music had been a bit lower. My server checked on me frequently and was attentive to me and all of her customers. A nice place to come to warm up and feel welcomed.

Hiso had been on my list for a long time and I'm only sorry I didn't visit sooner. I met up with a…read morecolleague right when they opened and we were both able to find parking right out front. This had been a big reason I hadn't stopped in before... parking can be hard downtown but I've learned it's worth a walk even if you have to park a few street over. I was told the green Thai tea ($6) here is delicious so we both eagerly ordered one to enjoy during the meal. They were served in larger carafes and it's so satisfying to stir before taking your first sip. Definitely a great portion for the price. We wanted to explore the menu so we ordered a variety of items to share, knowing we'd be taking home leftovers. We ordered the Green Curry ($17), Lao Pho ($18), Pas See Ew ($17), and pineapple fried rice ($19). It was truly a feast. All the dishes had a generous portion size and our server made sure we had extra bowls and plates to share the pho and other dishes. My personal favorites were the pad see ew and Lao pho, the noodles in the pad see ew were delicious and I always like eating this as fresh as possible so the noodles are steaming hot. The pho broth had great flavor and I loved that this Lao version had tomatoes in it. The meat in the pho was also delicious. The pineapple fried rice is a customer favorite, but didn't blow me away. I tend to like savory and spicy more than sweet and savory, so this could by why. The Green Curry was a bit too thin for my preferences, I like a thick curry. It was tasty though and I'm glad I gave it a try. I would definitely stop in again to try more of the menu, and when we stopped in the Lao sausage was sold out, so I'd definitely order it next time if they have it.

I've been here a few times and enjoy the food, drinks and service every time…read more On my last visit, I ordered the tofu pho to go, and loved the variety of toppings they include- Thai basil, bean sprouts, lime, etc. The broth was flavorful and the noodles were a good portion and ended up being 2 meals for me. I like the clean, light and airy atmosphere; I ordered at the bar and the windows were open, letting in a nice breeze while I waited for my food. My friends and I have been here a few times for noodles and cocktails and appreciate the good service even when they've been busy. Parking is street parking. Thanks, we'll be back!

I haven't been to this location for a few years! The Natomas location shut down so this is the last…read moreSaigon Alley left. Parking is metered along the street so it can be tough because they're in a prime midtown location. The Saigon Pho is good but it's not like a regular bowl at a hood mom and pop pho shop. The meat cuts are OK. The broth is clean and tastes good. I give it a solid 4/5. The garlic noodles are really good. It doesn't have any meat with it though. Service was fast and friendly. Plenty of seats upstairs also.

Such a cute place to grab Japanese inspired food! The service was pleasant and sweet…read more Of the Cluckin Katsu Sando, the chicken was juicy and the furikake is on point. Parking is limited; the spots along the tattoo shop seem to be off limits. But if you come before the lunch rush, you may find some street parking along 10th (good luck). There's just a little window to pick up; no seating. The Osaka-Ya shop is also very cute and worth taking a look at while you are waiting! (I'll go try their onigiris some day)

Amazing snowballs and mochis. Remember cash only!!!!!!!! ...................... ...........BD…read more ...........

I found out about Origami while at Gami Burger, the owner, Paul DiPierro's other restaurant. It was…read morehighly recommended to try the fried chicken because it "is the best in town"! Well! Not one to leave a claim like that unvalidated, I had to give it a try. Since I came for chicken, I ordered the Fried Chicken, Petaluma half bird, infused maple, Szechuan peppercorn, orange and rosemary. While this is not traditional southern fried chicken, its a marvelous fusion of flavors on the moistest chicken breast I have had in a very long time! The flavor profile is so well executed that the various components surface to your senses on a seeming time-release so you taste them at different times during the bite, leaving you with a hint of orange lingering into the next bite. I'm impressed! The staff are some of the friendliest I have met at a restaurant and they are very proud of their menu offerings. A very nice young man, Sam, came to inquire how I was enjoying my meal, as if the growing pile of very clean bones were not enough. Despite him preparing to leave his shift, he took the time to tell me about the special spicy chicken coconut broth they only serve on Saturdays, and even made a special effort to bring me a sample! Let's just say, I will be back on a Saturday! The number of menu offerings is not extensive but, from the dishes I saw on other tables, the portions are generous and look quite appetizing. I guess I will have to come back soon and try them! Great job!

You can tell the workers really enjoy the place and serving customers…read more Wild it's my first time as I really enjoyed my experience. Quick service where you have to order up front. The server was quick to guide and offer suggestions but I knew what I wanted. I ordered the rice bowl. Brown rice with the tomatoes and pork belly with the hot sauce. The food came out quick, and boy was the portion generous. The pork belly was packed with flavor though I wish there were more fatty pieces. Either way won't complain about it as it was more than enough to satisfy my hunger. The veggies were cooked nicely, seasoned well. Maybe a bit too seasoned but it didn't ruin the meal. Love the hot sauce. Nice kick. Surprisingly my group cleaned out their Orion beer. We spent a good two hours hanging out. Workers even gave us the last beer for free since we drank a lot. Since I'll be in the area more often, I think this place will become my new watering hole. I want to try their ramen and other proteins.

Wow, I'm blown away! There's plenty of parking here, so parking isn't an issue. The menu is big but…read morenot overwhelming. I came with a friend and we were sat right away. After we were sat, big parties started to come in. It was my friend's first time trying Thai food. I decided to play it safe with drunken noodles with shrimp. We shared this plate along with white rice. It was hands down some of the best Thai food I've had in Sacramento! They had some vegetarian options on the menu as well. The servers were great! We were checked up often despite big parties dining in and pick up orders. I'd 100% come back again with an appetite.

I'm posting this on behalf of my brother, who personally had this experience at Bangkok Garden…read more He went there for dinner with a friend and specifically asked twice whether the meat was halal because he cannot eat pork for religious reasons. Both times, he was assured and guaranteed that the food he was being served was halal. Despite those assurances, he was served pork and had already eaten several bites before realizing what had happened. What made the situation even worse was how the staff handled it afterward. When he brought the issue to their attention, instead of receiving a sincere apology and an immediate effort to correct the mistake, he felt dismissed and embarrassed. He also told me that staff members were laughing in the kitchen while the situation was being discussed, and other patrons began laughing as well. He was left feeling mocked and humiliated over a religious dietary restriction that he had clearly communicated more than once. He was also still expected to pay for the meal. If a customer specifically asks twice whether food meets a religious dietary requirement, is assured that it does, and is then served something that directly violates that restriction, management should at the very least apologize, remove the affected food from the bill, and make a genuine effort to make things right. That did not happen here. For someone who follows halal dietary requirements, being served pork is not a minor inconvenience or simply receiving the wrong order. It is a serious religious issue. If the restaurant cannot guarantee halal food, that should be communicated clearly and honestly before a customer orders. What should never happen is assuring someone that the food is halal, serving them pork anyway, and then treating their concern like something to laugh about. Based on what my brother described, the way this situation was handled was completely unacceptable and deeply unwelcoming.

"The Night I Broke Keto... And I Regret Nothing "…read more So my wife and I were sitting there trying to figure out where in the world we wanted to eat. Honestly, at that moment I could've gone for just about anything. We had managed to escape the kids for a little bit, and with our 15th anniversary tomorrow, we figured we deserved a little break from reality. Long story short... Then long again... BEHOLD... BONCHON. We walked in and immediately got that subtle, low-key "you just found a hidden gem" kind of vibe. Nothing overly flashy, just a nice, chill atmosphere that makes you feel like you discovered something the rest of the neighborhood hasn't figured out yet. We got seated and the service started off great. Everyone was nice, attentive, waters came out quickly, and then... THE REAL CHALLENGE BEGAN. What the heck are we gonna eat?! Everything on that menu looked and sounded . Now, for those who know me, I've been doing keto. I've been trying to stay disciplined and make better choices. But tonight? Not tonight. Tonight I was a FREE MAN. My wife ordered her food, looked over at me with that concerned wife look like, "Are you sure about this?" Ma'am... I had already made peace with my decisions. I added the wings and then ordered that big ol' Bap-something bowl with bulgogi -- and if I butchered the name, just know it was DELICIOUS. Then the food started arriving. And I gotta give them credit -- it wasn't a long wait at all. My wife's food came out first. Then... THE WINGS. And then came the main event. This bowl came out SIZZLING like it had been sitting over an open flame. TSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! I think that's the correct spelling for the sound. The young man serving it said: "Be careful, it's extremely hot." Brother... I dove into that bowl like I had signed a waiver saying Bonchon was no longer responsible for what happened next. And let me tell you... IT WAS FIRE. Beef, spinach (I think ), carrots, mushrooms, eggs... ...and then... RIIIIIIICE. Oh, rice... HOW I MISSED YOU. It had been so long. I was scooping rice, grabbing a bite of beef, hitting a wing, back to the bowl, back to a wing... At this point I wasn't eating. I WAS MR. MCGRUBBIN. I absolutely demolished that bowl. But before I went completely crazy on the rest of those wings, I thought... "Wait a minute... where's the spice?" So I called over my guy and asked for some hot sauce. He hits me with: "Sriracha or our house spice?" I said, "How spicy is the house sauce?" This man gave me the face... Immediately I said: "Bring it." I dipped my pinky in that sauce like I was a detective conducting a highly classified investigation. One taste. PURE. I poured that sauce over the rest of my food and immediately learned an important lesson: DO NOT INHALE WHILE EATING THAT SAUCE. That pepper will reach down into your throat and remind you that actions have consequences. I gave my guy the like: "You've done well, young Samurai." I told him the sauce was fire and jokingly said: "Man, this is like water." Meanwhile, my mouth was fighting for its life. But did I let them see me struggle? Absolutely not. I maintained my composure like a warrior. I couldn't finish all the wings, so of course I took the hot sauce to-go because apparently I had decided that tomorrow's battle was already scheduled. Overall, Bonchon was a great little anniversary-eve discovery. Good food, friendly service, attentive staff, reasonable wait, and flavors that definitely woke me up. And yes... I broke keto. But listen... It's our 15th anniversary. Sometimes you gotta put the chicken breast down, pick the rice back up, and just LIVE A LITTLE. Bonchon -- you got me tonight. And that house sauce? I'll be back for you. 5 stars from me!

Bonchon absolutely understood the assignment…read more Sean and I came here for dinner during our anniversary getaway, and this was our first real break from the kids in a while. We got ourselves a hotel room, dressed up, went out to dinner, and were just genuinely excited to sit down and eat some good food without somebody needing something every five minutes. I got the Bulgogi Bento, which came with the beef over rice, and I added a side of teriyaki sauce because I wanted a little extra flavor with it. The beef and rice were exactly what I was craving. I had originally been thinking about sushi, but honestly? That bowl of beef and rice was exactly what I needed. We also got the 10-piece Korean fried chicken wings, and those were SO good. Crispy, flavorful, and absolutely worth getting. Sean got one of the dishes served in a sizzling hot bowl, and I thought that was so cool. The bowl stayed sizzling at the table, almost like the bowl itself was the hot plate. His came with one of their really spicy sauces, and he loved it. It looked and smelled incredible. But honestly, one of my favorite parts of the whole dinner was what happened after the food came. We were sitting there talking about how good everything was, and then we just... stopped talking. We were both quietly eating, looking at each other every now and then like, "Hell yeah. This is good." The staff kept coming by asking if we were okay because apparently we looked suspiciously quiet. And we were like, "YES! We promise! We're good!" We were just two parents who finally got a break, dressed up for our anniversary, sitting in peace and absolutely enjoying our food. It was actually kind of funny because we probably looked way fancier than we felt. Underneath the nice clothes, we were still just two tired parents thinking, "Nobody needs anything from us right now. Let us eat." The food was excellent, the presentation was fun, and the whole experience made our anniversary dinner feel special without needing to be overly fancy. Five stars from me. I came in wanting sushi, left extremely happy with beef and rice, and that's how you know the food was good. Definitely a place I'd come back to. I didn't mention but the place was also cute and quiet !