This is hands-down the best Chinese food in the New England region. Everything here is perfect, the…read morestaff is delightful--this is an addictive experience!

Very rude. Walked in they told me it would be a bit longer. I asked how long and the guy from the…read morekitchen loudly says I just got there and ran into the kitchen. I asked him to repeat it and his coworker said I was all set. When did it become wrong to ask how long an order will take ?

The servers (and chef!) here go above and beyond, and the food here is delicious and plentiful; the…read more"free sample" of kimchi my dad somehow ended up with after talking to the chef about vegan food or something was not only the only kimchi that my had ever liked, it was also vegan, due to the lack of anchovies. It was also, apparently, less salty, presumably for the same reason. The amount of kimchi in the "sample" was so plentiful as to almost fill up the mini cup we used for takeout. They have a large selection of vegetarian and vegan food, as well as some gluten free items, though they lack the staff and kitchen size to accommodate celiacs, so it's really more of use for people on elimination diets or with poor digestive capabilities. The owner had prior training in Italian cuisine, which is the reason such food is on the menu, and while neither my father nor I had occasion to try it, it is apparently a passion of the chef's, and the shared discussion of their mutual interest in Italian cooking may be the reason my father was given a free "sample" of kimchi, which was larger than the paid order of kimchi at most other restaurants. The food portions, in general, are massive, with the leftovers of an order of wonton soup not fitting in a to-go canister, with other orders being similarly large. Their jasmine tea is unusual for its slight fruity flavor, and ability to "overbrew" without becoming bitter, instead maintaining its delicate flavor. Each table has condiments, which in addition to including the "normal" chili crisp, and fish sauce often found at Asian restaurants that provide table condiments, have the more western pepper grinder, as well as garlic salt. Curiously, there is no "normal" salt as often found at western restaurants, though bottles of sriracha are found at every table. Perhaps the garlic salt and sriracha are the restaurant's "unique twist"?

Still in my rotation, and I still mostly stick with the sizzling hot items, alternating among…read morechicken, shrimp, and fish. Still excellent, still sweet (though now more noticeably spicy too), and still important to remind that the dishes here are not necessarily attempting authentic cuisine of specific regions (even though specific dishes are named), but more of a freestyle approach. The wings have improved in recent visits. More plump, more crisp, more juice, more flavor. Still good value. Still a little weak on the service (more about being young, unfocused and lacking initiative than anything approaching rudeness). Still highly recommended.

We had a reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday and ended up running a bit late. I called the…read morerestaurant, and they were very understanding and told us it was no problem to still come--good customer service right from the start. We ordered a variety of dishes, including sushi, yuca stuffed with beef, chicken, and shrimp, yakisoba, and a few appetizers. Everything was delicious. The yakisoba was the only dish that took a little longer to arrive. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would definitely come back just for that. For anyone unfamiliar with the area, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, which is very helpful. Street parking in front of the restaurant can be difficult unless you're very lucky The music was a bit loud, but nothing too bad. Overall, a great experience with amazing food.

Visited Vaka with a group of 10. The food was good, but the experience had some issues. We waited…read moreabout an hour to be seated despite having a reservation, because our table was given to the wrong large party. We were also offered sauces without being told there was an upcharge, & ended up being charged for an extra drink we didn't order. Tbh, this wasn't my first choice since this place has had service issues before. I guess I was too hopeful things would go differently.

North Shore MA has the BEST American Chinese food and you can't tell me otherwise…read more This spot is a solid 7/10 spot if you're craving a wide variety of Chinese and Japanese dishes. It's classic American Chinese comfort food, and they truly have a little bit of everything. The sushi wasn't the best quality, but honestly... if you want options, this is your place. Big menu, perfect for groups, tons to share, and a surprisingly nice bar where you can sip a drink while you wait

We finally got to Ginger Gourmet. The service was excellent. Staff were attentive and friendly…read more They have a great bar! Many options and wide selection. We had a sushi boat for 2. The pu pu platter for 2. Fried rice, Lo mein, fried ravioli, spicy fish stew, general gau chicken and several drinks. It was an abundance of food. All under $200. They have a good amount of seating and can accommodate a large group.

I came across this restaurant, looking for Chinese fair with a fantastic view and go to this place…read moreto deliver. This place has an extremely lively atmosphere with local talent performing weekly. The food here is your class at New England Chinese, which isn't necessarily my preference but something that I think locals would love. It's a bit sweet for my taste to be honest and it's not super authentic. Services decent, and the views along the Merrimack river are great.

We could not have had a more disappointing experience here. We'd been very hopeful for a yummy…read morelocal night out, but instead found inedibly overcooked edamame, sushi that may have genuinely contained canned tuna, and waitstaff so rude they overtly ignored us, then shut off the lights to the dining room while we were still eating! The pics in the Yelp post had looked so promising, but they didn't match reality. Don't waste your time here.

I was pleased to discover that Lots of Eats is a Thai restaurant. It is not obvious by its name or…read moresignage, which may make it more difficult for diners seeking Thai to identify it. I had a very pleasant lunch yesterday. Ordered seafood drunken noodles. I was served a very generous and delicious plate of noodles, veggies, squid, shrimp and scallops. I enjoyed it, but found it somewhat less flavorful than I would have liked. Possibly catering to a mostly Caucasian clientele, for my taste it probably could have used more fish sauce, My thoughts only, They have an expansive Thai menu which I look forward to sampling over the coming months. It is on the more expensive side, which is likely justified by a large portion size and fresh ingredients and ever increasing national prices. This is a very stylish restaurant inside with a clean elegant decor. Very suitable for a special meal. Service was fast and friendly, beautiful clean bathrooms and lots of off street parking. Recommended! The restaurant also has a small (6 seat?) full bar

Removing a star since I had a subpar experience dining in last night. I asked for a table for two…read moreand was waiting for a friend to arrive. I felt like two of the employees were hovering over me as I waited which was uncomfortable. They asked me more than once if I wanted to order before my friend arrived. We were given the check before we were finished. We were planning to order another round of drinks but decided not to based on this. Once we paid one of the employees was hovering over us waiting for us to leave so she could clean the table. I'd be more understanding of this if it was crowded and people were waiting to dine in, but it wasn't that busy. I also noticed none of the other tables got the same treatment as us. No idea why that is but it left a sour taste in my mouth figuratively speaking. However the food and drinks were delicious as always so at least there's that. I've had better service sitting at the bar so if I decide to dine in again I think I'll stick to that.

9 Dragons is the sister restaurant of the legendary Kowloon restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus, MA…read more While 9 Dragons was opened by the same family and still offers some of the same dishes as the original restaurant, this place is quite the glow up from the Kowloon in regards to the food, atmosphere and service. The restaurant itself is stylish and intimate. The space boasts eye catching decor from neon signs and a mahjong tile doorway to big murals and light fixtures in the form of umbrellas and lanterns. The menu is printed to look and feel like a Hong Kong Hollywood newspaper which I also thought was really cool. The menu here is smaller and more focused than the one at the Kowloon, but I did see that it still offers a handful of the Kowloon's signature dishes. In the case of this restaurant, I definitely feel that the limited menu is essential to producing higher quality dishes. We shared a scorpion bowl cocktail for two, which was served in a cute beckoning cat drinking vessel. For food we got the scallion pancake, the General Gau's chicken and the Brussels sprouts. The food came out about ten minutes after we ordered which initially made me a little bit nervous about the food quality, but once we dug in we could tell that the food was quite fresh. The scallion pancake was nice and crispy on the outside, a little bit chewy on the inside and was served with a ginger sauce for dipping. The Brussels sprouts were prepared Kung Pao style with peanuts and a touch of chili pepper. The General Gau's chicken was fried well, coated in a delightfully sweet and spicy sauce and topped with crispy fried rice noodles. We are just about every morsel on the plates. We knew had to save a little room for dessert here when we saw that they serve a giant chocolate dipped fortune cookie that they smash apart with a mallet right at the table. Served alongside some ice cream, the giant fortune cookie is a super sweet and fun way to finish your time here. Additionally, it came as a pleasant surprise when our check came and it was not quite as high as we were anticipating, especially when you consider that the restaurant is housed inside of a casino. All in all, 9 Dragons left us with a great first impression. A great addition to the Seacoast.

We celebrated my friend's birthday at 9 Dragons in Seabrook and had a wonderful dining experience…read more The restaurant has a beautiful, upscale atmosphere that feels special without being overly formal. We started with the Crab Rangoon and Calamari, both of which were delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the Teriyaki Steak Skewers with rice, and my friends had all the same--the Polynesian Cashew Chicken with rice. Every dish was flavorful, well prepared, and the portions were just right. For cocktails, we tried the Scorpion Bowl for Two, Lotus Mai Tai, Coconut Banana Mai Tai, and Dragon's Law. My personal favorite was the Coconut Banana Mai Tai--it was sweet and refreshing. The Scorpion Bowl was good, but a bit too strong for my taste with a heavy gin kick. To finish the evening, we shared the Coconut Green Tea Affogato, a creamy coconut green tea ice cream dessert with warm oolong tea poured over the top. It was something different and absolutely delicious. The staff, especially our server, were friendly, attentive, and made sure we enjoyed our entire dining experience. One thing I wish had been mentioned is the tarot & fortune reading experience offered at the restaurant. We only noticed it tucked away in the back hallway while heading to the restrooms. It would be great if diners were made aware of it since it seems like a fun way to end the night. Overall, the food was outstanding, the drinks were creative, and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back!

I recently tried Blue Fin around 3:30pm for a late lunch. It wasn't overly busy when we arrived,…read morebut it was definitely starting to pick up. The dining room has a nice vibe -- modern, clean, and comfortable. It feels like a good spot for a casual date or catching up with friends. That said, the noise level builds quickly. Everyone was chatting, and you could easily overhear conversations without even trying. Service was genuinely great. Our server checked in consistently for water refills, cleared plates quickly, and asked if we needed anything -- but never felt overbearing. That balance is appreciated and made the experience smoother. One thing worth noting: some menu prices are higher than you might expect, especially since Google lists the average around $20-$30 per person. For some of the higher-priced items, photos on the menu would really help set expectations. The portions do help justify the entrée pricing somewhat, but the overall bill -- $110 for a late lunch for two -- was honestly higher than expected. We started with the spicy edamame. To make it spicy was a $2 upcharge, which felt unnecessary -- most places offer regular, sea salt, or spicy at the base price. That rubbed me the wrong way. For sushi, we ordered two pieces of unagi and two pieces of wagyu. The fish/meat to rice ratio was generous (see picture). The unagi sushi is something a sushi chef can't really mess up -- solid and as expected. The wagyu sushi, however, had a very intense char on top and was extremely fatty. Depending on your preference, that could be a plus or a bit overpowering. The spicy beef rice bowl was a very large portion -- honestly enough to split between two people. The onions had a nice crunch and weren't soggy, which I appreciated. The beef is shaved rather than sliced, and you can't choose how it's cooked. The spice level was faint, should have spice level indicators on items like this. I did feel like the dish was missing another vegetable element that could have elevated it. The chicken curry bento box came with a lot: two tempura shrimp, two deep-fried pork gyoza, one sweet potato tempura, sticky rice, and the curry chicken. The chicken was very tender. The curry had that strong, classic curry aroma and was well balanced in flavor. Nothing to rave about. Both meals came with miso soup and salad. The salad dressing wasn't for me; I prefer something tangy, and this one tasted more like pan juices from cooked meat. For dessert, we tried the vanilla crepe cake. It honestly tasted like tiramisu. If they offered a matcha version, that might have set it apart more. I wouldn't order it again. Overall, I'm glad we tried it and had the experience. The service and portion sizes stood out positively. However, for the price point, it's not a "must-return" spot for me, and not somewhere I'd immediately recommend off the top of my head when people ask.

Stopped by for lunch around 3:20. Quickly seated and service was efficient. After looking at the…read moremenu, everything was priced much higher than I'm used to, but you can tell that it's a luxurious ambiance. Staff were nice and I noticed that all the waitstaff worked together with different people checking in on us and delivering/clearing dishes. Started with fried shumai which was usual as it's most likely frozen and fried-nothing crazy. What we were most excited for was their sushi. The fish was insanely fresh that you could taste the difference. The rice bowl came with miso soup and the portion was large enough to easily feed two people. Glad we made the visit after hearing from several people how good their food is. We will be coming back!

Been going to this place off and on for the past 10 years. Only good choice in local area. Problem…read moreis consistency and customer service. Sometimes we get shorted an item so we now go thru bag before we leave. Recently we were shorted 10 wrappers for two orders of muy sho chicken. Called and they argued with us about the wrappers. Said to check the one bag we had. In the end they did not apologize, but said they may have put the wrappers in another customers bag. Sent daughter to pick up wrappers. We know which food items to avoid and are fine. Satisfies our Chinese food desire, but go to Quincy if you want authentic dishes.

Great fresh and tasty! Beef and Pea pod, Mango fried rice, Basil beef and Lo Mein with Chicken …read more We took it to go!

Blu Karma is my favorite restaurant in Danvers! The staff is incredibly friendly and runs a tight…read moreship. The seating situation is pretty small which can mean long waits but the takeout is just as good. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating is comfortable too. My favorite dishes at Blu Karma are the shrimp chow foon or any of the sushi rolls. I've had a few alcoholic drinks there which have been colorful and yummy. I always look forward to going or getting takeout!

Best Chinese Food in town and the sushi amazing !!! We…read morelove this place so much, we going there at least one a week or take out food. Tina and Kat ... server is wonderful and friendly You must try ... you won't regret it I promise