10 out of 10 experience every time. The food tastes amazing. The food is always consistent and the…read moreportion sizes are big. The chili con queso is some of the best queso you'll have. The classic burrito is SO good. The shredded beef melts in your mouth, and there are always left overs to take home. The staff are so friendly and always on top of anything you may need. The food is delivered fast and their margaritas are one of my favorites. The vibes are nice and cozy. There is music always playing and the atmosphere is fun and relaxing. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out.

Came here to celebrate a birthday. Service was so slow and horrendous. Foods were getting mixed up…read more We felt ignored for drink refills. Wrong margaritas were being made or not brought out at all. For a mediocre at best Mexican restaurant, they should do better. I don't think many people come for the food but definitely come for the drinks. If you don't mind waiting for a LONG time to get service or even noticed, this is your place. I want to love this place but I can't. Service is that horrible. Ambiance is great and their patio is really nice outside.

We come here all the time. The food is always, consistently delicious. And the people who work…read morehere are wonderful.

I'm back! When it comes to Japanese food, this is a favorite of mine. It has a very "family" feel…read moreto it. For my first drink? I'm having a French Martini made with Grey Goose vodka, Chambord and a splash of pineapple juice. The main menu has not changed here in years. The prices have gone up a bit but only slightly, so it's good if you're on a budget too. This is good! They don't garnish here. They do use medium sized martini glasses (not the small ones). For my first item, I'm having the House Green Salad. This is made with iceberg lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. I LOVE their ginger dressing! I like the soothing music here. This salad is awesome! For my next item, I'm having a miso soup. This is the lowest price I've ever seen ($2.50). It is a soybean soup made with tofu, scallions and seaweed. Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup made from a dashi stock mixed with miso paste, a fermented soybean paste, giving it a savory, umami flavor. Key ingredients often include tofu, seaweed (wakame), and scallions, but it can be customized with mushrooms, clams, or other additions. It's served hot, typically as part of a traditional Japanese meal, and should not be boiled after adding the miso to preserve its flavor and nutrients. I get the "big" bowl. This is hot and steamy. It is delicious! For my next item, I'm having the Seaweed Salad. Japanese seaweed salad (often called wakame salad) is a vibrant, refreshing, and umami-packed dish. It is made by rehydrating dried seaweed, tossing it with a vinaigrette made of sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, and garnishing it with sesame seeds. I love this stiff although it sticks to your teeth sometimes. It is quite chilled. For my next item, I'm having edamame. These are a superfood. Boiled soybeans with salt! Edamame is a Japanese dish of young soybeans, typically boiled or steamed in the pod and served as a snack or appetizer, often with salt. It can also be prepared shelled (mukimame) and seasoned in various ways, such as with garlic, soy sauce, chili, or sesame oil, and served warm or cold in salads. The beans are known for being a protein-rich, healthy, and versatile ingredient. For my next drink, I am having a Strawberry Martini made with Svensk Wild Strawberry vodka, sweet vermouth and a splash of strawberry liqueur. Oh wow! This is good! Yes, you can taste the alcohol here! These edamame are good! No shortage of salt here either! For my next food item, I'm having the Tuna Tataki (extra spicy) made with thinly sliced seared tuna served with ponzu sauce. Tuna tataki is a Japanese culinary method where a block of sushi-grade tuna is briefly seared on all sides, leaving the interior raw. It is sliced thinly, served with a citrus-soy (ponzu) sauce, and often garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and grated ginger. Wow! Extra spicy it is! I've never seen so many fresh jalapeños in one of these dishes! The sauce was REALLY spicy! This is great! For my next item, I'm having the Ikura (A La Carte menu). Ikura is the Japanese term for cured salmon roe (fish eggs). Prized for its vibrant orange color and signature "pop," the individual eggs are typically marinated in a soy sauce, sake, and mirin brine. It is most commonly served atop vinegared rice wrapped in a strip of nori seaweed (known as gunkan maki) or over a bowl of rice (ikura don). This is a taste of the ocean! Cucumber, no rice. It's a must when coming here! The wasabi is wicked strong! It was just made today! I love this! On my! Out comes something I've never seen before! What in the world is this! It looks like spicy tuna on Doritos!? This is great! OMG! ANOTHER bowl of miso soup has showed up! Yikes! They know I'm addicted to this! For my next drink, I am having g a Watermelon Martinj made with Bacardi Light Malibu Coconut, pineapple juice and a splash of mango schnapps. Oh yeah! This is good! Strong too! OMG! I think a Samurai Salad had showed up! So what is the Samurai Salad Recipe & Ingredients? The traditional Samurai Salad is a protein-rich, meal-sized dish. The Base: Mixed salad greens, green onions, and fresh tomato slices. The Protein: Firm slices of tofu brushed with oil and dressing, then grilled or pan-fried until golden brown. The Dressing: A zesty blend of soy sauce, white wine vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and hot pepper seasoning. Wow! This is the best salad I've EVER had! That's a great entree. It's " off menu" too do you need to ask for it. For dessert, I'm having the Fried Crispy Banana. Yeah, right. Let's see what REALLY comes out! OMG! This is IMPOSSIBLE to finish! Look at this monster! Oh no. What is that yellow drink? Don't ask me. I have no idea. It had a nice taste I can't identify. My sister is ordering the Chicken with lemongrass to go. This place is the bomb!

Before covid, Joy and I used to make the trip to Vernon to dine at Utsav. I posted a review back in…read more2016. Once covid hit, we didn't go out to eat anymore. Since covid restrictions lifted, we've resumed dining out but somehow forgot about Utsav. We remembered yesterday and last night we finally returned. I am very pleased to report that Utsav is still as great as ever! The food is still exceptionally good and the service is still excellent. We were the last couple left in the restaurant and rather than try to hurry us out, one of the owners and chef, Thankachan Joseph a/k/a Joe, came out of the kitchen and joined us in engaging conversation about Indian cuisine and his restaurant. It truly was a most enjoyable dining experience! If you haven't dined at Utsav or if you just haven't gone recently, you owe it to yourself to go and enjoy delicious Indian cuisine, in delightfully colorful surroundings with excellent service. If you're lucky, maybe you'll even get to meet and talk with Joe.

We tried Utsav a few months ago for carry-out. Got to the restaurant at the appointed time, then…read morewaited an additional 25 minutes for my food. I wasn't thrilled but decided to give them another chance. This time dine-in. Service was good, food was decent, but I thought the prices on the menu were a bit high for a small place with minimum ambiance in a strip mall in Vernon. What really shocked me was that the prices on my bill were not the same as the prices on the menu. Entrees were $1.50 more and sides were $1.00 higher. No mention of it on the menu, by the server, or posted anywhere in the restaurant. Not huge differences - 6 to 15% increases, but I feel a bit ripped off to be shown one price and charged another. I know the restaurant reserves the right to change prices at any time without notice. I reserve the right to go somewhere else.