i love you no but actually this place is so delicious. i love the vibe inside, very relaxing and upscale looking. the people are so nice there, and the food is to die for. i've been looking for a place with pad thai this good, and i finally found it. read more

I went to Hiso for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the drunken noodles from the lunch menu with medium spice and a Thai tea. As someone who doesn't handle super spicy dishes well, the medium level had a nice little kick but still let all the flavors come through. The Thai tea was huge, but it was so delicious that finishing it wasn't a problem at all. The space is very cute and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the visit. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving Thai food again. read more

Hiso - Thai Tea - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Super excited to come back here. We ordered two lunch specials at $15. Red curry with tofu and pad thai with chicken both medium spice. The red curry was really good imo but my husband said it could have been thicker and more flavorful. The pad thai was decently spicy for a medium rating. Very good flavor and I would say one of the better pad thais you can get in Sacramento. Not overly saucy like in some places. We also ordered the Tum Luang Pra Bang, green papaya salad with fermented fish sauce. I will say, the execution and the quality of ingredients were superb, I personally couldn't get past the flavor, but my mom, a stronger SEA woman, loved it! The staff was very nice and polite. The ambiance was very cute, gave cafe/small restaurant vibes. I have been in the area for awhile and this place has been a revolving door of restaurants. I hope this one sticks! read more

This was a take out order, so I cannot comment on dine in service. The good: I got the drunken noodles with chicken, medium spice level. This is my go-to order when I'm first trying a new Thai restaurant. Hiso did this dish well, good flavor, decent amount of chicken and medium was a med-hot level. I appreciated the bit of broccoli, as that was an almost palate cleanser when the dish got a little spicy for me. The bad: The calamari. Do NOT order this. Small strips that were waaaaay over cooked. Unless you like chewing fishy gum. It was seriously bad. It also had a strong smell, which is unusual for calamari. This alone makes me never want to try any seafood at Hiso. read more

Fantastic fresh flavorful food. Highly recommend! Staff is very nice. The restaurant is very clean and had a relaxing vibe. Amazing spot and will certainly be back again soon. read more

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DoorDash: Pork grinds, papaya, fried rice, steak, green thai tea. Definitely will be ordering again and making it to dine in. This will be in my rotation of restaurants I will be supporting. More Lao restaurant please! No watering down our flavors. read more

Hiso - DoorDash: Pork grinds, papaya, fried rice, steak, green thai tea. - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Only ordered the papaya salad here and boy was it disappointing. I think they used bottled sauce :( barely any tomatoes.. NO long beans!! Which are my fav in there. And barely any limes. No salted crab for how expensive it cost too! Didn't order anything else... not sure if I'll be back :( read more

Hiso - Laos Papaya Salad - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

In a nutshell; Very cozy, yet fancy casual, great food and excellent service. Looking at it from the outside I wasnt really expecting how nice of a place it is inside. Not a lot of parking around, usual downtown sacramento Groans and pains, but looking pass that, youre greeted with a very nice ambience and vibe, server was awesome, the food is great, semi-fancy restaurant priced, but the deservingly so with how good the food is. Overall, an awesome establishment to try out!. read more

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Had a great time at Hiso, another find from one of my fellow yelpies, you guys are on a roll! The pad see ew was incredible, so much flavor, highly recommend! Also the mango sticky rice was such a delicious way to end the night, creamy, sweet and so good with the coconut ice cream! Service was also incredible, our waiter gave us the best recommendations and checked on us regularly. Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Marcels foodie score: 4.3 read more

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One of my absolute favorite Thai spots in sac!!!! Service is always so friendly and warm!!!! The food is delicious every time!!! And the space itself feels comfortable but yet slightly elevated in a great way! Highly recommend them!!!! read more

Came back again with a couple friends and tried the: Chicken Pad Thai Laos Sausage Duck Larb Mango Sticky Rice Everything was absolutely delicious (as usual). One thing to note, there's no mild spice level here, you can go from no spice, to medium level spice and beyond. read more

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Loved coming into this beautiful lunch/dinner spot the staff was super nice and helpful!! They have an incredible selection of draft beers, and the glasses they come in are literally so perfect !! You cannot leave without drying out the sticky eyes not only does it come in the cutest little container. It is absolutely delicious. read more

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I popped in for an extra long lunch. This place is pretty cute. It would be a nice date night spot. The service is great too. I ordered the chicken and rice special. I love this preparation of chicken. The sauce we really nice and the consumè was lovely. The hibiscus iced tea was sweetened, and just ok. Definitely coming back to try other dishes! read more

Hiso - Chicken and rice special - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I'm from the Bay Area where there are tons of good Thai spots, so I wasn't expecting much when I was in Sacramento for the night and craving Thai food. We picked this place kind of randomly and it ended up being way better than expected. Honestly, probably one of the top 3 Thai places I've ever been to. We got the crispy chicken skin to start and it was delicious! Super crispy, really flavorful, and the sweet chili sauce on the side went perfectly with it. I could've easily eaten a couple more orders. We also tried the papaya salad. We asked for mild since my partner can't do spicy, but it was still really hot. I usually go for spicy and even I felt it. If you're sensitive to heat, definitely go with no spice and add chili on your own. The beef pad Thai was great too. A lot of places mess it up with weird noodles or it ends up looking too red and tasting off, but this one was perfect. Good texture and flavor without being too sweet or oily. The space is nice but it gets loud. There was a birthday party going on and they were super loud, so maybe not the best place for a quiet dinner. But the service was great. Super attentive and friendly. Overall, really impressed. I'd absolutely come back next time I'm in Sacramento. read more

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Came here on a tuesday night. We ordered the crispy chicken skin yellow curry with chicken and chicken pineapple fried rice. I also had the hibiscus tea. Everything tasted very very good. This was a very yummy meal. The ambiance inside was very comfortable and relaxing.In fact, I don't think I have ever went to a restaurant that had more comfortable chairs. The christmas tree was also nice. Service hero is very attentive also. Our server was helpful, but not overbearing.She seemed to know exactly when we needed something.And when we didn't. This was a five star visit. read more

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Hiso is one of my favorite Thai restaurant in Sacramento. I make sure to always get their green Thai tea here because it comes in a big jug. Their tom kha is amazing. The ambience is super nice to have a date night, it's quiet, and have lovely decorations. Service could be a little slow as I've only ever see one server when I'm here, but they are super nice. read more

Hiso - Tom Kha - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

We came here on a Sunday right at 5pm. Service was cordial and timely. We ordered appetizers like Calamari and steamed pot stickers. They were great and we loved the calamari dipping sauce. The veggie spring rolls were fresh and vibrant. We the ordered shrimp pad thai, curry chicken crab fried rice and pineapple fried rice. Everything was 10/10 The crab fried rice and shrimp pad Thai was my absolute favorite. So much so we forgot to take pictures- lmao. A white wine bottle was our drink of choice for dinner. To finish off the mango sticky rice completed our meal. By the time we left the place was packed. Can't wait to go back!! read more

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My friend recommended this place to me and it was pretty good! There is street parking around the establishment and the staff were friendly. I went to get Thai food but then got a Cambodian dish as I've never had that before. The noodles were good but a little bland. I tried their thai sticky rice and mango dessert but unfortunately it wasn't ripe. I'd like to return to try an actual thai dish next time since that's what was initally recommended. read more

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Came here on a weekday with my coworkers. We had a party of eight and it wasn't too bad getting a table. The workers were very nice and welcoming. They even told us about the chefs special. It seemed like there was another party happening in the restaurant which made it super festive and exciting. The food was really good, especially the appetizers. Id definitely come here with a group of people and do a family style so you can try different things on the menu. read more

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New Thai restaurant downtown. Street parking only. The Thai Green and Ice Tea were huge and good. The lobster Pad Thai was a bit overrated. I only ordered it after watching a Reel on Facebook. The crispy chicken skin and pork bowl were both 10 out of 10. The steak wasn't bad but, there was a huge piece of fat, which is probably what kept it tender and juicy. Duck lamb was pretty good. read more

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I have no complaints at all. We have been looking for a great Thai food place in Sacramento. This place is so cute on the inside. The food is amazing, fresh and comes out delicious. We tried a little of just about everything. Green Curry was delicious. The mango sticky rice was great. We had one with coconut ice cream and one without. Definitely recommend with ice cream. Gratuity for larger groups over 6 I believe. Derive was great, very attentive and ensured to clear plates as other plates arrived. Definitely recommend giving them a try. You can also order take out on their website. read more

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This spot had amazing/authentic Lao and Thai food options! We ordered the HH chicken skins $8, drunken noodles, Lao-style papaya salad, panang chicken curry, & roti. Such good flavors, more that I want to try & friendly staff! read more

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Came here on a Thursday for lunch. Arrived at 11:45 am and was seated right away. Clean and nicely decorated dining room. Food was tasty. Came out really fast after the 3 of us ordered our meal. Service was good. Pricing was fair. Would visit again. read more

Hiso - Eggplant with chicken. Brown rice on the side. - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food: I think most people come here thinking Thai, but this is very much also a Lao spot. For as many greasy Thai spots there are here, this place is super delicious, and why I have it the 5 star. For lack of a better word, the food feels super clean and tasty. They have a great assortment of spices and sauces to adjust the heat level and taste of your food. I've had the pad thai, drunken noodles, and some curries here and I've always enjoyed them. This last time, I tried a Laotian dish - Mee Kati. This was super tasty dish where you had hot broth do this delicious concoction of noodles, veggies, herbs, and meat, and then mix. The fresh rolls were killer. I was pretty meh on the chicken wings. A little too much breading without a lot of flavor. Service: Super friendly and attentive. No concerns here at all. Ambiance - I think this place is super cute. It has great lighting and is has a very gentle/serene vibe. It's 100% a nice date spot (minus the fact that there aren't too many spots in walking distance and in questionable area) read more

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My friend and I went on a Monday around 4pm when they opened. It was pretty empty, as there were only 3 other customers in the restaurant. The parking is off the street and you would have to pay. We got seated, and found out it was happy hour, so we ordered fried chicken skin, calamari for appetizers. Then we ordered a Thai green tea and a regular Thai tea. Both were amazing and tasted great for only $6. Onto our entrees we got the lao sausage, pad see ew, and papaya salad. The Lao sausage was not that great to me bc it could've been cooked a little crispier. The casing fell apart as we cut into it and the meat fell out. The papaya salad had 8 peppers and super spicy but delicious. The pad see ew had a hint of curry and tasted great. Overall the restaurant was clean, neat, and friendly service with great food. I will be coming back. read more

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Came here to have a light dinner with a friend and we both loved it. . We had a order of the lao sausage and it was so good with some lao salsa with tomato based and spicy. Paired it with some sticky rice and it was so good. . Pappaya salad asked for 3 thai peppers and it was so hot and fire. Depending on the peppers sometimes not spicy. It was so good lao style so flavorful and pungent. . Duck larb which is different and duck larb is such a bougie dish to me, the herbs is so good mixed in and a great salad for the hotter months. Great if you don't want something too heavy. . Overall they do have specials for beers. Make sure ask specifically for the happy hour beer. Service was just simple and nothing special. Ambiance inside is cozy and nice seating area. Hope this helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. read more

Hiso - Lao sausage - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was introduced to this place by a family member who goes here almost every week, and it lived up to my expectations! The atmosphere was cozy, with dim lighting and comfortable seats. The green curry (mild spice) had a lot of depth and a good spice to it. There were a lot of veggies inside, like bamboo shoots and eggplant. The consistency is more liquid-y compared to other green curries I've tried but I would still recommend. I also enjoyed the Pad See Ew dish but would get mild spice next time. I recommend trying the green thai tea if you like jasmine tea. The staff was accommodating and the food came out fast. read more

Hiso - Green Curry - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This review is for the service. My husband decided to have his birthday dinner here today. We like the food here. The house of Thai is our favorite with better service, but this is another favorite. We were not even finished eating , chewing our food, and the waitress rudely asked if we were ready for the check. We felt rushed and made the food taste without flavor. I asked if they closed early and the waitress stated that they didn't close until 9. So we felt like she wanted us out. Terrible customer service. I noticed she didn't do this to the other customers. read more

This Thai-Lao restaurant is one of our favorite spots! We usually order the labb, papaya salad (this time we tried the salmon papaya salad), fried chicken skin, pork skewers, and tom sab. Everything is full of flavor and tastes authentic. The service is always friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend if you love bold Thai-Lao food! read more

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First impressions on our first visit: -location looks tiny from the exterior -first smell to hit us upon entering was not the delicious smell of food, but... very strong cleaning products... -the interior was cute and clean -hostess greeted and seated us quickly As far as the food goes: -I love me some fresh shrimp rolls with pb sauce so we placed an order for those. The ingredients were fresh and crispy, but there was too much fluff (greens) and not enough shrimp. Maybe adding just 1 more shrimp per roll would take it up a notch. -I ordered my curry mild, but it was still very spicy and overpowering to my palate. -My husband enjoyed his pho. Would I come back? Probably not. This location is too far from where I live to go out of the way for. However, if YOU happen to be in the area - go for it! Perhaps we just visited on an off night (a Tuesday, to be exact). read more

Hiso - Fresh shrimp rolls. Needs more shrimp. Or something besides the overwhelming amount of lettuce. - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

Love it! Hiso is a fantastic addition to the Sacramento area for authentic Lao and Thai food. It's not located directly downtown but on the outskirts, depending on where you're coming from. After reading several positive Yelp reviews, we decided to give it a try and made the trip just to experience the food for myself. Parking is limited to street parking, so we had to park around the corner and walk to the restaurant. Once we stepped inside, we were greeted with beautifully curated Southeast Asian decor. The space felt very welcoming and aesthetically pleasing, with one standout feature being a map of Laos spotlighted on the wall in the waiting area. I loved that touch, it really added to the charm and authenticity of the Lao & Thai vibes. Although it wasn't very busy during dinner time, we still had to wait a bit to be seated. Our waitress was friendly. For dinner, we ordered the truffle fries as an appetizer, followed by the chicken pad Thai (medium heat), Lao-style steak, and noodle soup kao piek. * Truffle Fries: A great starter, perfectly crisp and flavorful. * Chicken Pad Thai: The flavor was spot on saucy, sweet, sour, and the perfect level of medium heat. I couldn't get enough! So good! * Lao-Style Steak: A good portion size but on the pricier side for $35. The cut of steak was fattier than I expected, which was a bit disappointing. * Noodle Soup Kao Piek: The broth was rich and flavorful, but for my personal taste, the white pepper was a little overpowering and overshadowed the other flavors. While the food was delicious overall, one improvement I'd suggest is for them to check their tables. The table we were seated at was uneven and kept tilting back and forth, which was distracting while trying to enjoy the meal. I also liked the upholstered seating against the wall. Despite that minor issue, Hiso delivered on flavor and ambiance, and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Lao and Thai cuisine in Sacramento. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes when I am in the area. read more

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WOW! South East Asian food is my favorite so I was excited to try Hiso for date night. This place instantly went on my top 5 favorite restaurants in Sacramento! All of the dishes we ordered were absolutely amazing! My husband and I were both obsessed with the Tom Kah, but everything was soooooo good. We both love spice and they did not disappoint! The place is super cute! They were fully seated so I was not expecting service to be super attentive, but I was wrong. Everyone was so friendly! I woke up thinking about how great our meal is. Cannot wait to go back! It's also so crazy to me to think I used to go to the original 524 Mexican restaurant here. Loved that place so much before it burned down. So grateful that good food is still coming out of the 524 address! read more

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Was out in the area for school and stopped by for lunch. I was given a warm welcome and immediate seating. The dinning area is decent sized. They had 90's - 00's hip hop and R&B playing, which I loved. Ordered the chefs special ribeye. It's not a traditional steak. It was grilled over some sort of charcoal and glazed with a semi sweet sauce. Served with an incredible dipping sauce. It was very umami. Spicy, sour, salty, and sweet. It was so good that the parking ticket I received didn't suck so bad haha. Highly recommend. read more

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Like a lot of midtown/downtown restaurants, the portion to price ratio isn't the best. Street parking. Service was average. Even though they weren't busy, we were standing around and waiting to get seated for a while. It also took them a long time to check on our order. After our dishes were brought out, they did check in a couple times though. Food-wise, everything tasted good and had a lot of flavor. We tried the following dishes: Fresh Roll, Butter Shiitake Mushroom, Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Mango Curry, Pad Thai, and Basil Fried Rice. Surprisingly, I preferred the Tom Yum over the Tom Kha. The Tom Yum was more flavorful, and the coconut flavor wasn't as present as l like it to be in Tom Kha. I really enjoyed the Fresh Rolls. The peanut sauce was one of the best I've had. To drink, I tried the Green Thai Tea. This was not the drink for me. It was so overly sweet; I had a hard time getting it down. For dessert, l had the Mango Sticky Rice. l've never had a bad Mango Sticky Rice from anywhere, and here was not an exception. Overall, a nice, quiet & small place to grab a bite if you don't feel like consuming huge portions (or don't mind ordering a lot of dishes that will likely add up in the end). read more

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This spot is an absolute gem for both Lao and Thai cuisine. The moment we walked in, we felt welcomed--the staff was super friendly, and the cozy atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy the meal. We ordered the drunken noodles with beef, and wow--amazing. Perfect wok-charred noodles, tender beef, and that bold, authentic flavor you expect from a great Thai kitchen. We also had the Spicy Hot basil with chicken. Super flavorful and cooked to perfection. Shrimp Spring rolls with that homemade peanut sauce- you can never go wrong- delicious! To drink, we had both the Thai tea - a little sweet but perfect. Also had the Thai coffee--strong, a little sweet, but well made. Great balance. And of course, we couldn't leave without ordering the sweet mango sticky rice. You can never go wrong--fresh mango, perfectly sticky rice, and a drizzle of sweet coconut milk to bring it all together. If you're looking for authentic Lao and Thai food with bold flavors and great service, this place delivers. Already looking forward to the next visit. read more

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Wonderful food. The service was great. The veggies were fresh and that tofu really had a wonderful bean taste to it. I would absolutely eat here again. The papaya salad was so fresh tasting and I loved that I couldn't detect any fishy smells which some places have when they use their sauces. It hit and smelled just right. Simply delectable read more

Hiso - Pad Thai - Laotian Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I had my jury duty and they send us for lunch break and looking for some place to eat before going back.. Husband and me found this nearby and good we agreed to try. Food is good and flavorful the stirfry beef with basil is bit spicy but it's good. First time trying mango curry with seafood and sweetness of mango and flavor of curry goes together..ambiance is nice bit dark and service is great!! read more

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Hiso is such a gem! I came here for dinner with a group of 8 on a Friday night and we were able to get seated immediately (we called ahead!). Our friends had been raving about this place! It's not very often that I get to enjoy Lao dishes so I was so I was super excited to try it, and wowwwww it did not disappoint!! There were many classics on the menu like tom kha, pad thai, drunken noodle, etc. but also dishes that I've never tried before like mee kati ground pork, which is what I ended up ordering. It was absolutely delicious - cozy and comforting but still light noodle dish! The food came out fast, our waitress was super kind and attentive, and the restaurant itself was beautiful. Will definitely be back! read more

I came in on a Saturday for dinner with my boyfriend. We were greeted immediately and seated. We ordered the Tom Kha, Pad Se Ew, and the Crab Fried Rice. The total came out to around $70 so I think pricing on food was a little expensive but worth it for the experience. I've been here multiple times but it was my boyfriend's first time and he really enjoyed it. Service was super quick and attentive and the inside of the restaurant is on the smaller side, but I notice they are able to flip tables pretty fast. I love thai food and this is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Midtown. It's a must try! read more

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Wanted some soup different than my typical go to ramen and pho and decided to get some Thai soup! I've only had Thai soup a handful of times before, but have kept it safe and so I wanted to venture out of my typical order at a Thai spot. This spot seemed pretty cool as it has a fusion of Thai, hiso, and Lao dishes so I decided to come for dinner on a weekday. Right off the batt the waitress was so kind and informed me that their happy hour would end in 4 minutes and handed me their happy hour menu to order in time if I was interested. It's not often that waiters do this so I found it very thoughtful of her! I ended up ordering the fried chicken skin appetizer because I heard it was popular and due to the happy hour it was $8 instead of the normal $15 price point. It was a whole basket of chicken skin! Freshly fried, hot to the touch and every piece was so crunchy. It airy, with each bite giving that nice crack of the fried skin - it was definitely giving chicharrón vibes! Lots of pieces for sure and it paired well with the sweet chili sauce. 8/10 The soup came out quick and was piping hot, just the way I like it! Also the spice level was perfect. Sometimes at restaurants it's a hit or miss. I love spice but I think I'm traumatized from some places because the medium ends up being like Thai spicy haha. So I decided to play it safe and got a medium and it was exactly that in the best way. The tom kha seafood was delightfully creamy. I've never had soup with coconut milk and it was a great balance of smooth, rich, and spicy! I was also delightfully surprised to see the size and freshness of the scallops (see below for reference, like come on! Those are some fatty scallops!). You can tell they were not that basic typical white small scallops, as they had a more clear, slightly translucent look to them and for me I know that's when scallops are nice and fresh!! Them scallops were literally the circumference of Oreos haha. Pretty good portion for the soup as it came with 2 scallops, 4 calamari, and 4 shrimp. 8/10 The basil fried rice was decent, It was more on the drier fried rice side, which isn't bad but I prefer more of a soft fluffy friend rice. I would probably order something else instead of this for next time. Lord of chilis inside! 6.5/10 Service was very good, waitress was attentive and filled my water without having to ask. Seating is spacious and comfy. 10/10 Saw a table next to me order Thai teas and the cups were so unique and large I was like damn imma have to get that for the next time. Would come back here to try other dishes. Out of everything I tried today the soup and chicken skins stood out. read more

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