Visiting Washington and was recommended to try Ta Joia, and so far it's one of my favorite places…read moreI've eaten! First off, the ambiance was warm and welcoming. The establishment is family owned and I could tell that the owners are very involved and interactive with customers. Service was good, you stand to order and pay at the front then grab a number and sit at any open table. They also have takeout as an option. This was my first time having real teriyaki chicken and it did not disappoint! I got the spicy crispy combo with pico and rice (chicken katsu and spicy teriyaki chicken). Lots of food for a good price! I would rate my meal a 10/10! I have nothing bad to say about it and I think it's perfect just the way it is. If you need a quick hearty meal with veggies and protein, this Ta Joia is the place to go!

The vibe is super chill and bright, love the little plants setup right at the entrance! The staff…read morewere so friendly especially since it was my first time. They helped me decide and recommended the spicy chicken with coriander sauce, which I grabbed to go. The chicken itself was super tender and juicy, but it leaned a bit dry, so I'd 100% suggest getting for extra coriander sauce and pico to make it saucier. I'll definitely be getting this again! This spot might become my new go to.

Food is really good, servers are knowledgeable and kind, ambiance is classy. Glad we found this…read moreplace. We will be back to try other dishes :) -Balsamic pork rib: Ribs were tasty, a little sweeter than traditional. Comes with roasted mochi and sesame. -Beef Chow Mein: Best chow mein we've had so far in the PNW. -Pork XLB: The wrapper is a little thicker than usual but still good if you're craving it.

We came around noon on a Friday for lunch. The staff was…read moreattentive and friendly. We found the lunch menu to be a good deal, and the dishes were made with fresh ingredients. The restaurant was nicely decorated and had spacious seating. Parking was easy, as we found street parking across from the restaurant.

This place is a national treasure. It should be studied and replicated nationwide. I was…read moreapprehensive about spending $18 on a bulgogi burrito but have it a shot. This thing is LOADED with mrat....gotta be like a pound of delicious steak in here! Super nice lady at the counter too. If you don't like this place it's because there's something wrong with YOU!

Fam house makes great food! We ordered delivery, and the food arrived crisp and warm. I thought the…read morecheeseburger was delicious with fresh ingredients. The onion rings and curly fries were tasty, as was the steak fries. Our primary complaint was that, for the cost, the amount of food is really small. On the menu, the onion rings are listed as $10 for 8 pieces, which is really wild pricing. (Anyway we received only 7!) The curly fries ($10) and the steak fries ($8) were similarly scanty, arriving stuffed alongside a container of sauce into a small Chinese takeout-style box. This is not the only local spot that has cranked up the price of their fried sides. But they present dramatically smaller portions for such high prices. Because we liked the food, we might try them again, but the value will keep us from doing so too often.

This place is incredible! A great array of Asian flavors, Japanese, Malaysian, Thai, etc. The menu…read moreis varied, but not overly complex. Wonderful service. Beautiful decor, and great prices. It's easy to share small dishes, or just have entrees. I've had the like leaf pork rice noodle dish ($16), Japanese country potato ($7), balloon pancake ($9), dragon eggs ($7), and triple coconut panna cotta. All were delicious and well presented. I highly recommend. Note that they use QR code based ordering on your phone and don't take cash. Free parking in the garage for 90 min.

I can never spell this place's name right....Jesus…read more Came here with friends on a Wednesday because noodles are discounted to $9.99. So, the Asian in us ordered all the expensive noodle dishes. I was a BIG fan of the Garlic Shrimp Noodles (hell, you have shrimp and garlic in a dish - can't go wrong), but the Lime Leaf Pork Rice Noodle fell flat because it was trying to be both a Pad Thai and Pho, and that didn't work out. All the other noods fell somewhere between those 2 dishes. My main feedback for Baguus is to make dishes that are more classic instead of creating a hybrid dish out of the OG ones. I'm thinking of Pad Thai and Beef Chow Fun. We also got the Balloon Pancake which had an amazing curry dip (that I took home and ate over white rice afterwards) and solid chicken wings. For dessert, I will say that the Triple Coconut Panna Cotta and some other dish with kuromitsu (Japanese black sugar) was pretty good, so def save room to try some of their desserts at the end. There's also a beer wall if you feel like partaking. My friends and I were too health conscious to, so we just stared at that wall without dispensing alcohol out of it.

The burritos here are great and the portions are giant! We…read moreordered the kraken, flaming boar, bulgorrito, and crispy chicken. Prices are reasonable- especially for the portion sizes - about $14-18 per burrito. The food took about 15 minutes to come out, and the crispy chicken was hot and crispy! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I tried a bite of the flaming boar, and the meat was pretty sweet, so take a note of that. The lighting was kind of dark, and the decor was very modern. All the staff were super nice. There are bathrooms in the very back, and they're pretty spacious, but you do have to go down a long-ish walk to get to them. I would highly recommend the crispy chicken and the kraken!

The food at Chops is really good and VERY filling! You definitely won't leave hungry. It is a…read morelittle on the pricey side, but I thought the quality and portion size made it worth it. The only downside is that there isn't much room to sit, so I wouldn't necessarily come here expecting a relaxed sit-down restaurant experience. But if you're coming for good food and big portions, Chops definitely delivers. I'd come back! The service wasn't anything that I really remember as bad or good pretty straight forward.

Great service, answered all our questions, made great recommendations…read more Upscale Asian Tex Mex fusion at reasonable prices. EL JEFE TACOS* three SRF marinated gold label wagyu flank steak, house-made blue corn tortillas, kimchi pico de gallo, avocado mousse, grilled bone marrow, smoked mustard caviar, salsa macha, sea salt, lime | gf

This was a great little date spot to find. We were able to sit at the bar but I highly recommend a…read morereservation if you are looking to eat at a particular time. The menu selection is minimal but has a options for any diet type. The location was very clean and overall the atmosphere was relaxing. So long as you are not in a rush I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice date night out.

I've come to this place for years now and after they switched ownership quality of food has still…read morestayed good. The best thing to get here if you have a larger group of three to five people is the combo meals which include a variety of entrees with the side dishes that can fill you up. However, my only complaint is that you can only get one free refill of sides and portions are a bit small.

Delivery review In…read moreshort We finally started to satisfy our craving for kimchi fried rice, and theirs is excellent, as is the soup. A little expensive, but they have good specials. You really taste the spice if you ask for it. In long We've been talking about kimchi fried rice for 3 weeks, and finally got an order in. We're trying to cook at home more these days, but we opened the app and we were total suckers for the special. It was just a few bucks off, but when we built the order, it was 2-for-1, so we have an awesome pile of leftovers now. Showed up fast, still plenty hot. Kimchi fried rice Awesome chewy texture, great spicy tart kimchi flavor, savory fried egg on top with extra seasoning just on the egg. We got our 2-for-1 on the rice, and the portion is pretty big, so we will get at least 4 servings out of this. Tofu mushroom soup Ordered 4 stars, and there's actual noticeable kick to it, which not every place does. Excellent flavors. For $25, 2 little cups doesn't seem like much, so if I see that 2-for-1 again I might put it in on the soup instead of the rice. We're trying to think of delivery these days as a rare treat, and this place more than met the mark. We had a dozen other dishes in the cart before we could make up our minds, too. The whole menu here looks great.

The Bine is one of our favorite restaurants! Service is always top-notch and the staff is very…read morefriendly. Their tap list rotates frequently, but they have a large selection which means there's usually something for everyone. My one wish is that you could sample before committing. My go-to order is a bacon grilled cheese, but I remove the smoky aioli & ask for a side of serrano pepper jelly to dip it in instead. But everything on their menu is good, including their specials which change maybe every few months or so. Most recently we came in last night around ~7:20p w/ a group of 9 & were quickly seated at the big picnic table. Despite closing at 9p, the server let us order a monster cookie right as the kitchen was closing & let us stay a bit longer to finish our drinks/meals while they were closing up, letting us know we didn't need to rush. It was appreciated & even with a big group toward end of the evening, drinks & food all came out fast.

This was an awesome meal! We grabbed a seat at the bar and got some drinks. I tried the…read moreSuperstition Cider, that is hands down the best cider I have ever tried. The food came out next. The Ellsworth fried cheese curds are my favorite. The batter was nice and light and the sauces added to the experience. The smash burgers were awesome. Cooked well, seasoned to perfection, and still juicy. The cheese was melted properly and the bun was fresh! I am looking forward to my next visit already!!! Good service, great food!

Really satisfying chicken rice in Redmond. We ordered the…read moreCombo Chicken Rice, which comes with both poached and crispy chicken, fragrant rice, pickled vegetables, dipping sauces, and a light chicken broth. The combination is exactly what we wanted -- you get the tender, juicy texture of the poached chicken alongside the crispy, golden coating of the fried chicken. I especially liked having the different sauces to switch up the flavors, and the broth was a nice addition to the meal. The portion was generous and the whole plate felt like a very complete, comforting meal. This was my mom's first time trying Malaysian food, and she was definitely impressed. The food also looks as good as it tastes -- the combo plate is definitely worth photographing before you dig in! A great spot if you're craving Hainanese chicken rice and want to try both versions in one meal. I'd happily come back!

Love me a good chicken rice and this place hits all the notes. Great portions for the price too!…read more We came for lunch as soon as they opened and got seated right away. Definitely come early to avoid the wait but it's near H Mart and Tous Les Jours if you want to grab some coffee or do some grocery shopping while you wait. It's a small menu which I truly appreciate. I ordered their classic chicken rice and loved it. The salad on the side was unnecessary but I'm happy to eat some greens with my meal. Try not to sit by the door if you want to avoid the cold draft whenever someone enters or exits the restaurant.

It took me back to Maui... grub was amazing…read more. The people here are really nice and welcoming, seems like a good place to hang out. Pricing was good, specially since we're in Seattle. So happy we came here. If you want some real kine Hawaiian food, you gotta come here. Thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit.

Updated review from 2 Months ago…read more.. I've been back roughly 6 times from my previous review of Kona Kitchen. Then it was too many staff, not many customers and it was difficult to get service, that has been improved upon. They are nice and attentive when they see you. Service was normal, the wait staff came around and offered more beverage. This time it was still slow period, so what gives it only 3 stars instead of more? It's the fact that the main door the employee use to go into the kitchen to give their orders to the cooks had cob webs on the top of the door.i mean everyone of them walk through that door hundreds of times throughout the week because I could tell it's been there for some time. Where's the food inspector, should be a concern because if it's there in full view of customers and employees, what else is happening as far as cleanliness at Kona Kitchen. I will be there within two or three days and wonder if the cobweb will still be a fixture there... it's something that is annoying because nobody's done anything about it. Amazing.