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    Journey to the Dumpling - Midtown

    4.4 (811 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
    Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Alexis R.

    First timer here!! The place is so big and pretty. I love love Love the interior decor! We ordered: Green Beans, Soup Dumplings Xiao Long Bao, Wonton in Chili Oil, Hong Kong style chow mein. I forgot what else we got. But it was a big order for our party of 5. Everything tasted DELICIOUS. I freaking LOVE the wonton in chili oil. I loved it. It tasted so good i wish i got more. I was definitely in a food coma after this. It was just so good.

    Loan T.

    We ordered the salt&pepper chicken which was crispy and juicy. The chili wonton was good and not spicy. The crab and pork soup dumpling was not as favorable as I thought it would be. The service was quick and everyone was so nice and attentive

    Impossible siu mai
    Lakshmi M.

    Okay sooo I really thought my friend was exaggerating when she said this place easily eat another well known dumpling franchise for her...but uh she proved me wrong pretty easily. We went by on a Sunday around 12:30 and were able to join the yelp wait list as we parked and get a table for 3 easily. Fair warning if you are a larger group and come at peak times, join the waitlist early or be ready to wait a bit! The interior is bright, lively with a ton of bright light and decorations. There is a good amt of seating but let me tell you, it fills up FAST. The menu is EXPANSIVE with tons of options for omnivores and vegetarians alike. I will admit the impossible siu mai grabbed my attention pretty fast because I had never seen a vegetarian siu mai before sooo we had to order it. My friends shared the pork xlbs and we got the garlic green beans and the garlic noodles to share as well! Honestly, it was like being in a flow state between the garlic noodz and the green beans alone; highkey could eat multiple plates of just those two back to back to back l o l The siu mai was also delish but the other two dishes were somehow better. The soy/vinegar and chili oil they give for dipping is so good and hits that perfect note between salty/tangy/spicy. Prices are fair for the quality and I would love to go back and try more of their vegetarian options! I appreciate that this a spot that both vegetarians and their omnivore friends can go~ Have to go back to try their desserts including the egg tarts that sold out!

    Beef Noodle Soup (spicy)
    Cynthia TC L.

    We arrived 30 minutes before the restaurant opened. A kind gentleman offered us to sit the patio until opening while providing drinks during the wait. That would be a great baseline for their level of service. Once allowed inside we were further greeted by kind faces and attentive staff. We ordered the garlic noodle, beef soup and xiao long bao(pork soup dumplings). We truly enjoyed the garlic noodle as it was the perfect amount of garlic that it didn't make the dish too sharp. The beef noodle soup broth was really flavorful, some of the beef pieces were a little too fatty but definitely doesn't ruin the dish. The dumplings were good as well paired nicely with the side sauces. We were able to see a number of families and those on dates gather for an early dinner. Definitely will come back to try a few other menu options. Last but not least Yingmei was a true delight as our server.

    The shocking total cost of a simple dim sum style lunch today. Rip off.
    Jennifer C.

    Over priced and UNDER quality food. 2 for lunch cost $80 at this place only 1 lemonade drink (no alcohol). I had water. As such, I was horrified by the check. What is going on with the pricing? Is this REALLY inflation or is it price gouging customers? Either way, a huge disappointment. Food was average, nothing special...did not match menu photos. Flavors bland. There needs to be price caps on lunch. It used to be easy to find lunch dishes in the $10 range. Now, hold onto your fork, friends, and check your wallet at the door!

    Aliya T.

    I absolutely love this place! We have gone here many times and keep coming back for the pork soup dumpling & green beans. They have so many other good food items. We've had the duck here and enjoyed that as well. I like that they have a vegan item option , but this could be discouraging for vegans considering there's ducks hanging as soon as you walk in LOL. But overall the vibes are so cute with all the light up neon signs. When they get busy customer service is a little slow, but none the less we will continue to come! Also, portions for dishes like chow fun & rice are huge.

    Faisal K.

    Journey to the dumpling is such an amazing family friendly spot for dumpling lovers. The staff is kind and the food came out in small rounds. I would come here again and again just due to the price and the taste of everything. My favorite was the salt and pepper calamari, but the steak and potatoes are phenomenal!

    One page of the menu (forgot to take pictures of the other pages)
    Stephanie S.

    We visited on a Friday at 6:30pm. Luckily, we had put our name on the waitlist 45 minutes beforehand because the line was very long. We only waited about 10 minutes, but if we had not used the waitlist, I think it would've been over an hour. We ordered the Xiao Long Bao, Vegetable dumplings, garlic noodles, Ha Cao and spring onion pancake. All the food was very good. The Xiao long Bao were not as good when they cooled down because the skin thickened up so make sure you eat them when they're hot. The garlic noodles had a good garlic flavor to them. The outstanding dish was the vegetable dumplings. They were filled with mushrooms. When I visit again, I will definitely be ordering these. Service was friendly. We had a nice night out.

    Mon., 6-22-26.
    Carla C.

    To-go order of Singapore Noodles, approx $18. Tasty dish, Plenty of shrimp and pork with veggies and curry noodles. Helpful, pleasant staff.

    Beef chow fun
    Judi M.

    I'm so happy that I don't have to go all the way to Elk Grove for Journey to the Dumpling. I've been a fan for many years at their Elk Grove location. I often worry when I go to second locations of great restaurants because I wonder if it will be as good as the original. Journey to the dumpling in Midtown did not disappoint. We came on a random Tuesday and it was packed. We had the beef chow fun, eggplant with flounder, brussels sprouts, and beef chow fun. The last dish is our favorite at Elk Grove and the quality was just as good. The only dish we didn't like was the flounder which was too salty to our liking. Service was good. We had a team of folks taking care of us. However, we still had to flag down staff down for drink refills, boxes and the check. It was a busy night so It was understandable. Parking can be a challenge depending on when and what time you get there. Since it was a Tuesday, we got a great spot nearby. I am eager for more meals here especially since they're closer to home.

    tere p.

    Late Post - Visit was 1.29.26 .. Good - food - for the love of dumplings - their vegan options are also great and big servings, love their tofu and pan fried noodles. The place is clean and inviting to the eyes. Here's something to work on - service - not sure if just the server (lady) there was a mistake on the orders made - she admitted it and offered but not clarified that the offer to serve was still charged to the card, until we verified the receipts... And she after explaining, mentioned something like " next time, you need to tell us if you're taking it.." sort of consuming it like a teacher preaching to a student. We were shocked, after a bunch of orders we did!

    Seasonal Veggies (left), Beef Noodle Soup (right), Mushroom Bao (top)
    Lana S.

    I appreciate finding a good tasting vegan friendly Chinese restaurant. I brought guest to here since it's Sacramento restaurant. There is a small free 1 hr street parking section near, but parking might be slightly hard to find (and having time limit, it's not a sit down for long kind of place). It worked for us since we wanted to explore old Sac and they served pretty quickly even with many customers. One less star since it's pretty expensive for Chinese food but great place to treat guests and being near old Sac.

    Leo V.

    Downtown parking is always a pain cause you have to pay, but this day we went, there were plenty of parking. Upon walking to the restaurant, we were greeted properly, the decor was what was expected, modern with a reflection of the food that was going to be served. The food was very good, nice clean, plated just perfectly to complement the taste. The garlic green beans were cooked perfectly, light, somewhat garlicky, and crisp. The cucumber salad was very refreshing, crispy, tasty, with peanuts, and cilantro. The wonton in spicy oil was great, fresh tasting, perfectly cooked, and good texture. The Xiao Long Bao is a definite try, cannot NOT order this if you go here. It's a must try. I'm looking forward to going back to try the Biang Biang Noodle Soup. Their side sauce definitely make everything better if you're not satisfied with just the dishes themselves.

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    Ask the Community - Journey to the Dumpling - Midtown

    Do people get traumatized for sitting in the area with the dead roasted ducks hanging in the clear window? Why did you have to sit there? Why is the restaurant showcasing this - to gross people out? Bad behavior?

    That is very typical for an Asian restaurant. You go to Chinatown San Francisco, or any other such neighborhood, and you will see it everywhere. If it makes you uncomfortable, sit elsewhere.

    Is there any non pork or halal options? And do they cross contaminate the other meats with pork?

    They have several plant based options including beyond pork. I do not know what if any items are halal. I do not know about the cross contamination but I would hope not for plant-based items.

    Do you use msg?

    Their menu states they do not use msg in any of their dishes!

    Are there gluten free options?

    Yes, but only vegetable dishes (green beans, mixed veggies).

    Do you do separate checks for large parties?

    Yes, you can ask your server about splitting the check before you order.

    How's the parking like in the evening?

    Free parking after 6pm on the metered one within the vicinity. Or otherwise, park in a public parking garage and call Uber/lyft to dine in. Same like all restaurants within midtown where most don't have a parking lot but just metered street parking.

    When will the patio be open for seating and are dogs allowed?

    Hi Alisa! Unfortunately, we won't be opening our patio until at least spring time and when we do, dogs will be more than welcome!

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    Hiso

    Hiso

    4.4(583 reviews)
    1.2 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    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.

    Ordered the Lao sausage and sticky rice…read more Flavors and food portion for the Lao sausage was decent but the quality here is not worth it. I was disappointed that their Lao sausage was a ratio of 50/50 meat and onions. Onions were more of a filler and that was too much onions in their Lao sausage for my personal preference or to even add chopped onions. Every bite had diced onions in it and texture was crumbly. Onions did help with keeping the sausage juicy and see why they added it in. The sticky rice I cannot speak for, did not taste like sticky rice, seems like they were cutting corners and added mochiko into their sticky rice. I will not get sticky rice here, especially if you're dipping the sticky rice into the dips.

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    Hiso - Chicken and rice ( khao man gai )

    Chicken and rice ( khao man gai )

    Hiso - Laos Sausage with Sticky Rice

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    Laos Sausage with Sticky Rice

    Saigon Oi - Ribeye Steak with red rice

    Saigon Oi

    4.4(808 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    •$$

    Saigon Oi is located in the heart of South Sac's Little Saigon district…read more Parking can be tight so what hubby did was drop us off while he circled the complex. It's a pretty popular restaurant so joining the waitlist on Yelp helps to get in the queue. When we got there, we were already on the Yelp waitlist so our wait wasn't really long. For this visit, we had the following: Dishes - Ribeye steak and Vietnamese shaking beef, Crispy Fish Sauce chicken wings both served with red rice. Drinks - Kumquat lemongrass tea and coconut coffee Their food is really good, reasonably priced. Staff were attentive and friendly, definitely provided great service. Atmosphere was lively but not loud. Simply decorated. There's a small space for waiting customers. Definitely highly recommended when you're in this area but be prepared for the wait especially on a high peak day like the weekends. August 2026

    Taste was good, service was fine, I think they were having family about 1 hour before close…read more Only bad thing was my steak was very undercooked, I asked for medium rare and it was blue. I let the waiter know and I figured they would just make a new one, but they came back with the exact steak (I've cut them as I thought it might have been just some pieces that were blue.) but it was the exact steak just thrown on the fire for longer then returned back to me. Weird choice by the chef.

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    Saigon Oi - Beautiful interior Saigon ƠI! exposed-brick wall

    Beautiful interior Saigon ƠI! exposed-brick wall

    Saigon Oi - Banh mi chao

    Banh mi chao

    Saigon Oi - Fried rice

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    Let’s Pot

    Let’s Pot

    4.6(165 reviews)
    5.1 mi
    •$$$

    Late lunch and wanted to try a new hot pot place. We chose Let's Pot. We pulled in the parking…read morelot it's around the back, and the location isn't great but we decided to check it out anyhow. Good decision! There are signs to direct you to the entrance of the restaurant. We were seated immediately and the server was very attentive. We hadn't been before so she made several suggestions for the broth options. We chose the pork bone and satay peanut - both were excellent. The satay peanut is not thick or peanutty. The flavors were rich and balanced. We ordered a few meats and appetizers which came out quickly. There is a cold bar area for veggies, seafood, noodles, fishballs, etc. It's well stocked and fresh. There's also a sauce area with many choices. There looks to be a hot food area but that wasn't in operation when we were there. Drinks are included and self serve. Appetizers were good especially the stuffed tofu roll and popcorn chicken. Meat was thin, fresh and flavorful. We tried the american waygu, beef belly and ribeye. The shrimp paste meatball is delicious but a little large. We were going to go with 4 stars for the location but the food and service more than makes up for it. We'll for sure be back.

    Anyone mention hotpot?!?!?!? Count me in!!! This hotpot place is super delicious. Plus, it is…read moreAYCE!!!! That's the best. They have tasty options for broth. Of course, I had to get the Korean kimchi, which is spicy but not too spicy. My boyfriend got the coconut broth, and wow, it was so good--sweet but flavorful. The meat was very thin, which is delicious but sometimes sticks together. Even though there are many broths, you can't switch to try a different one. The service was good, and you get your broth quickly. This spot is definitely worth it. I know I want to try the pho broth next time I come back.

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    Jang Su Korean - Small Bossam

    Jang Su Korean

    4.5(252 reviews)
    8.0 mi
    •$$

    Parking was easy to find, and the restaurant is located in a spacious plaza with plenty of room…read more The restaurant itself was spacious and cozy. It was fairly empty when we went so it felt especially roomy. Service was friendly and quick. We ordered Kimchi Fried Rice, Mulnaengmyeon (cold noodles), Maeun Galbi Jjim (spicy braised beef short ribs), LA Galbi, and Joji Gui (pan-fried yellow croaker). My favorite was the cold noodles! so refreshing and perfect for a lighter dish. The galbi jjim was extremely flavorful. We skipped the cheese since it's an additional $3 and honestly, I don't think we missed it. The LA galbi was a little dry and for $33, I expected the meat quality to be a little better. The kimchi fried rice was tasty but had a little too much butter and cheese for my liking. The pan-fried yellow croaker was good. The banchan were actually a highlight. Everything was really good and the seasoning was on point. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and would come back. Next time, I definitely want to try the raw crabs!

    There was no other customers in the restaurant when we went around 2pm on a Sunday…read more It was a hot day, so I was craving some cold noodles while my boyfriend got the galbi tang cold noodles: The cold noodles were good, the slices of meat were a bit thicker than usual. The flavor was fine, wasn't extraordinary galbi tang: didn't taste like your typical galbi tang, was very beefy, almost a gamey flavor banchan: ok, the one we really enjoyed was the fish cake service was good, our leftover food was packaged for us

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    Jang Su Korean - Yugaejang kungluksoo

    Yugaejang kungluksoo

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    Hidden Dumpling House Midtown - Counter/Cash Register

    Hidden Dumpling House Midtown

    4.1(645 reviews)
    0.6 mi•Midtown
    •$$
    Vegetarian friendly
    Gluten-free friendly

    Yum yum yum! The…read morefood is top notch. I love thick gooey fresh noodles and their chowfun is fresh and the beef was generous and tender. I also loved their pork and chive dumplings dipped in vinegar and chili oil! My husband the beef spareribs soup and it was a very generous portion with 5 ribs, vegetables and yummy noodles. My kids under 5 split an orange chicken plate and ate the whole thing. The chicken was lightly battered and fried softly, so not overly breaded or crunchy. I'm sure all of their sauced fried meat dishes must be equally good. We had excellent service! It's a small place but we were there pretty early at 5:30 pm and there was plenty of tables. The ambiance is great. It's a lovely corner spot and they have color drenched the inside green and the decor is modern. I recommend!! And I would love to come back and try different dumplings!

    My friends have been raving about hidden dumpling house, and since they opened up a location in…read moreMidtown, Sacramento, it was the perfect opportunity to finally try it! They definitely have a very full menu, so choosing something may take time because everything does sound tasty. We ordered three different dishes to try, and this is one of those moments that I wish we had the ability to give half stars for ratings. This isn't a solid three stars, and it really waivers between 2- 2 1/2 stars We ordered the garlic green beans, and I specifically asked for them to be made very mild. What we ended up getting was a generous serving of the green beans, and they were filled with jalapeños, something that looked to be chili crunch, and very little garlic. The green beans were barely blanched and closer to not being cooked versus being cooked and garlicky which is what we anticipated. Braised pork mushroom buns. The filling was tasty, but not wow. The bun itself was very glutenous, and it just overall was underwhelming. Xiao Long Bao- ( soup dumplings) - these were incredibly disappointing. If you've not tried these, they're the "little purses" filled with soup broth, and a yummy meat filling. The dumpling itself was tough to bite into, and for a dumpling house, this absolutely should be one of their premier items. It's not There was literally no soup/broth in the dumplings. It was essentially a dumpling with a wet meat filling. The meat was underwhelming, and disappointing. Service was mediocre at best and the waitress seemed very disinterested in the entire process from taking our order,drinks, food, General service, etc. The total including two drinks and keep in mind this was for lunch, was close to $70. Will I go back? No. There are much better dumpling houses in and around Sacramento that make much more of an effort with their service all the way around, the food is consistently good first time through repeat visits. Those are the places to support.

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    Hidden Dumpling House Midtown - Spare Rib Soup

    Spare Rib Soup

    Hidden Dumpling House Midtown - Garlic Green Beans Plate Mongolian Beef Plate Sweet and Sour Chicken Plate Honey Walnut Shrimp Plate Garlic Noodle with bbq pork

    Garlic Green Beans Plate Mongolian Beef Plate Sweet and Sour Chicken Plate Honey Walnut Shrimp Plate Garlic Noodle with bbq pork

    Hidden Dumpling House Midtown - Pork Buns - liquidy inside, not very delicious

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    Pork Buns - liquidy inside, not very delicious

    Taste of Original - Sizzling beef tripe $17.95 - LOVE THIS!!!

    Taste of Original

    4.1(239 reviews)
    2.8 mi•South Land Park
    •$$

    Absolutely delicious Chinese food! One of the best in the US. I'm also biased because I order off…read moremenu items. We usually call in 1 week in advance and order the coral shrimp and salt and pepper lobster. Their gourd melon clam soup is sooooo good. So is the double golden fried rice. These are our absolute must orders. We have enjoyed everything so far but the must order items are just delightful. They're very good about swapping out fresh plates. The servers are all very very very nice and attentive. The outside is unassuming but the inside is very nice and clean. Even the bathrooms are very clean. They play Chinese pop so I get to listen to good music too. They only have beer but you can byob and they'll provide the glassware too. I can't wait to be back again!

    This is one of my favorite places to visit when I'm craving rice rolls. I've only ever ordered…read moretakeout and each time I visit I try to get new items along with my regular orders. On my latest visit it was a very busy Sunday, but I was able to place an order for take-out and then wait in my car for the order to be ready. I ended up ordering the pork steamed rice noodle roll, the beef and cilantro steamed rice noodle roll, the garlic long beans, and the beef and mixed mushrooms. I saw a couple of other Elites dining in when I was ordering, but it was so busy I couldn't properly say hi, so "HI DAVID AND EVA!" I'll have to keep an eye out for their next review, because whatever they had looked delish! I waited in the car for a bit and then when the order still needed a few more minutes I popped into the dollar store next door to kill a bit more time. Before I knew it my order was ready to go. They packed everything really nicely and we served it up as soon as we got home. Their rice noodle rolls are so flavorful and I love the sweet, salty and savory sauce that comes with it. The noodles are really filling, and the dishes we got would be enough food for 2-4 people depending on how hungry you are. We ate the rice rolls right away and then had leftover green beans and beef and mushrooms for lunch today. The green beans were fresh and had a great garlic flavor, without it being too much. The Beef and Mushrooms was great, the beef was tender and flavorful and the mushrooms soaked up all the sauce. There were also green beans in this dish, which was a perfect addition. I really need to dine in soon for the full experience, but take-out has always been a win for me.

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    Interior

    Taste of Original - Dry-style beef chow fun $14.95

    Dry-style beef chow fun $14.95

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    Stir fried veggies

    Thai Time - Mango Red Curry

    Thai Time

    4.7(339 reviews)
    0.9 mi•Downtown
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    The food here is delicious and exceeded my expectations!! The red curry was creamy, fragrant, and…read morepacked with chicken and vegetables. I asked for medium spice, which was pretty spicy and had a kick to it. I would probably get mild spice next time to let the rest of the flavors shine through. The pad Thai had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Usually pad thai is too sweet for me, but I enjoyed this dish a lot. Service was a little slow since there was only one worker handling to-go orders and the rest of the tables, but the food made up for it. The interior is cozy with bar seating and booths. The dim lighting and jazz music added a relaxing and intimate touch too. So glad we found this place!!

    Not a welcoming setting from the owner, as she states. We had to dine outside because we had a dog…read more(which is fine) but she insisted that in Sacramento people who dine outside have to carry out our own plates to the table AND bring the plates/cups/utensils back in. That it is customary in Sacramento. Ok then, what about to those that are elders or disabled who can't bring the plates? I was lucky I had few of my fam to help but there's no warmth to this owner. No one even checked on us at all! We would have left but we had to pay upfront before we found out we had to be the waitress. Food wasn't even worth it (papaya was bland, pad Thai was average). Update: owner replied to this post. Everything that she stated wasn't true at all. I asked why we have to bring all the stuff in and she insisted that it's customary in Sacramento-- she did NOT asked us at all or did we asked, the owner said it immediately when we got seated that we HAD to bring it in. Yes I was upset AFTER we were told to bring the plates and everything in; we just came back from a vacation so we were in a good mood). Please don't make it seem that you were innocent as you also keep mentioning that is how things are in Sacramento and asked where I was even from. Also, we would've been more understanding if we didn't give us an attitude from the start and told us to get our own plate and bring it back in. A word of advice: please hire more staff since that would give some politeness to ALL customers. If you were so busy, how would you even have the time to explain why you wanted us to do waitress work. Please, you straight up and said we have to pick up our our plate of foods WITHOUT any of the understaff part. Again, owner keep trying to make a costumer experience in the wrong since honest review will hurt her business. Never in my Yelp reviews owner is so against a bad review --this just verifies how the owner is very defensive and keeps justifying without taking accountability of what actually happened (like how we even know she was working alone since we're outside). Also, please don't make any assumptions, they're not my husband or daughter (we never mentioned this and how inaccurate the owner perspective is). Further customers, please be aware when you leave bad reviews, expect the owner to persist that you're in the wrong (like she did with other previous bad reviews).

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    Pipo Ramen & Rice

    4.6(358 reviews)
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    I searched on Google and found this place…read more It's a cute little restaurant with lights of windows giving lots of nature light which I love so much. I went on a weekday around lunch time so I was empty and quiet... Love it. Since I was meeting my friend, it's nice to have the place to ourselves. Food/drinks: Thai Tea: love it! I like that they didn't put it in a regular cup. Crispy Pork Belly: it was okay. I was craving for crispy Pork Belly. I am use to the traditional crispy pork belly. This one is drenched in a sweet sauce which I know most people will like; however, I am just not a big fan of sweet pork. My friend love it though. Basil Ground/minced chicken: We enjoyed this dish. However, the same thing for me, it was a bit sweet for my taste. Gyoza: it was pretty good Service: the male server, was welcoming making our visit a better one. I definitely need to come back to try other food since there are so many good food options.

    Pipo Ramen and Rice…read more I've been wanting to try Pipo Ramen and Rice since 2023, when it was ranked #11 on Yelp's list of places to eat in the Sacramento area. I've driven past this spot countless times but somehow never made it in, until now! I stopped by on a Saturday before noon, and the restaurant was pretty quiet, with only a few tables occupied. The interior is modern, clean, and well kept, making it a nice spot for a casual meal. After looking over the menu, we decided on the Pad Thai with Shrimp (medium heat) and Panang Curry with Chicken (medium heat). While ordering, our server also recommended the Pipo Salad, essentially their take on papaya salad. They offer it Lao or Thai style, and we went with the Thai style with mild heat. Once the food came out, the first thing I noticed was the portion sizes, everything was much bigger than I expected, especially considering the reasonable prices. These are definitely portions that are easy to share family-style. The Pipo Salad had tons of flavor, and I really enjoyed being able to taste the vinegar and fish sauce. One thing to note, though: I ordered it mild, but this ended up being the spiciest dish on the table! I'd say the heat was closer to a medium, while the Pad Thai and curry were much milder. The Pad Thai was solid. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the flavor was there. The Panang Curry was good, although I personally wished both the Pad Thai and curry had a little more heat. Luckily, our server brought out some condiments, including Thai pepper fish sauce, which was excellent with the curry and gave it the extra kick I was looking for. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Pipo Ramen and Rice a try. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and there's a good variety of dishes I'm looking forward to exploring on my next visit. My only real complaint is that the spice levels seem a little inconsistent. I wanted my Pad Thai and curry to be spicier, but at the same time, I didn't want my mouth completely on fire. Hopefully I can find that perfect balance next time! Would I come back? Absolutely. I've still got plenty of the menu to work my way through!

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