We ate here last night with a group of 8, and we were so impressed! We had a hard time finding a…read moreplace to even seat 8 people at 6:30 on a Friday night (we did make reservations) much less provide a menu that could please that many people with different dietary issues (Vegan/Gluten Free, etc), but Sora not only met our needs it exceeded our expectations. First of all, the place is beautiful. You will want to stand and stare a minute when you first arrive, from the cherry blossoms overhead to the gorgeous art painted on the walls. We were welcomed immediately and seated quickly. Our waitress was attentive and efficient, again this was no small task with a bit group at a very busy time. She made great recommendations and we started with several appetizers for the table: Crab rangoon Mozzarella stick, Goyza, and crunchy rice with avocado. They were all good and cooked to perfection, but the Crab Rangoon Mozzarella sticks were show stoppers. This is fun fusion at its finest, and everyone agreed we could have just lived on those. We had to put in sushi orders early as there was a bit of a backup with the kitchen, but our server did a great job of keeping us informed about the timing and made all the entrees work out so people getting hot dishes got them at the same time as people who ordered cold dishes. I had the sora roll which is another great fashion dish with a simple tempura shrimp and avocado roll upscaled by adding thin slices of wagyu beef, spicy mayo and dark sweet soy. I loved the combo. My wife had the peking duck and said it was fantastic with a good bit of flavor and a hint of kick, cooked to perfection so it didn't get dry. My son had the mushroom risotto which he said was very flavorful, and carried a bit of asian spiciness. Other people at the table had sushi, the katsu chicken, and the crab fried rice. No one was disappointed! Finally my wife and I split the smoked creme brûlée and all I can say is, you should save room for dessert because this was a fantastic spin on a classic! The only thing I would note is that it's not a quiet restaurant. Do not expect to have a hushed or private conversation here, but even with the big group I could still hear everyone, so it's not like it's ear splitting or anything. Honestly, every part of this experience impressed me and I would love to go back next time I'm in town.

THE GOOD Crab Rangoon mozzarella sticks!!!! Wowza I am…read moredefinitely going back there for those alone The crab fried rice- delicious, rich The ambiance- it is very aesthetic THE BAD Service/ management. one server had half the restaurant as her section, with 5 ish food runners, she was running around like crazy. While I felt bad for her I also was starving! I didn't even get an order for food in until an hour plus after I was sat and didn't get the food until an hour after that, it was a big yikes The management did give me a gift card but I honestly would rather they just staffed better. the sushi- really disappointed, especially after all the great reputation. the pricing- quite high, especially for the amount of sushi received. OVERALL I guess I will be back to use my gift card, probably on takeout, for the crab Rangoon mozzarella sticks

Hands down the BEST "fast Asian cuisine" in Cleveland! The owner is incredibly nice; I can tell he…read moretakes pride in his dishes. You cannot beat the price and its shockingly fresh and portions are generous.

Visited Zen Cuisine for the first time in several years. I'm happy that this establishment has…read moresurvived the pandemic and I'm happy to be able to eat here once again. Everything is good about this place, including the friendly, efficient service and the delicious food. I will be a regular here once again. On this occasion, I requested the szechwan with mushrooms. The dish was ready in about two minutes, was hot, and delicious. I'll be back for more soon!

Upscale sushi bar on East 4th on Downtown Cleveland. They are usually pretty packed (including the…read morebar which is not first come, first served) best to make a reservation. The service is excellent. Waitstaff is super attentive and it definitely gives off a fine dining feel as they encourage you to order in a course kind of way. The sushi is just perfectly fine. It's a bit pricey and for the most part it's just standard. I guess it's the premium for being Downtown. They do have a few inventive rolls and all of the fish definitely tasted fresh. They also have a lot of other dishes and apps which is nice. Cocktails are great.

We had a larger group on a Saturday and we needed to wait nearly 2 hours for our sushi…read more The upstairs was busy at the time but for the past half hour it's been empty in the upstairs and downstairs. We continually asked about our orders and were told they were "on their way". 30 more minutes. Still no mains other than the cooked food. The poor server was also our bartender and none of this was his fault. If something was going to be this late we would've appreciated not being mislead. Also-- for full disclosure we said that food could come out as it was ready. Not forcing them to have it all at the same time. If you enjoy waiting more than 2 hours for your food to be delivered-- here's the place for u

Thank you Emily for making our lunch experience so positive. You noticed us struggling with the…read moremenu kiosk and offered to help. The food was very tasty and served fresh and hot in a timely manner. The sunlight coming in the large windows was wonderful on a cool day. The space was calming and peaceful. We highly recommend visiting.

Wow!!! I am so impressed by this restaurant. I usually am not so much a fan of ordering at Kiosks,…read morebecause I think we rely to heavily on robots/computers, but it was very efficient and easy to navigate. My friend and I wanted to stop in because we loved the name, "Balance", and it was a delightful experience the whole time we were there. One of the associates gave us their favorite recommendations, which did not disappoint, and I got several sauces to see which one I liked best, which was "Wiseman". I opted to get the wheat noodles, steak and some other veggies and everything had not only solid flavor, but the texture of the noodles and quality of the meat on point as well! I loved that they had windows to their refrigerators, and also, the blueberry lavender lemonade may have been one of the best beverages I have ever tasted. I can't wait to come back!

And oldy but a goody with a new chef to kick things up a notch too! The menu is full of flavor,…read moresmall bites ate best with so much to choose from, so sharing is a must. If you don't make reservations on a friday night make sure you are ready to stand around, tables are limited but the bar menu is worth the wait.

We sure hit the trifecta of bad when we went to Fat Cats for lunch on Tuesday…read more Shockingly tasteless & overly fried appetizer. Long wait time for various parts of our order. Ugh.

Very tasty! We got the honey walnut shrimp, saucy chow fun, and Peking duck. Very happy with our…read morechoices. The fried rice had a lot of flavor! Service was great. Everyone was very kind, pleasant and attentive. Ambience is mom and Pop Chinese restaurant.

Very good food, reasonably priced and the staff is very attentive. They have extensive food and…read moredrink menus. Always enjoy it.

They don't ever answer their phone on purpose per the lady who works there. Bummer as I had issues…read moreordering online. 3 cup chicken was plentiful and had lots of bones in it but was flavorful. Steak and egg lacked flavor but was also in good volume. Tea egg was super hard boiled and dry. Taiwan popcorn chicken wasn't too dry but needed sauce incredibly badly. Overall can't complain too much as this is one of the last standing inexpensive places to buy food in town!

Looking for a different option for lunch at work, and I actually didn't know this place was here,…read moreso I went ahead and gave it a shot. I had the green beans and tofu bowl with white rice, and I got an order of the Taiwanese popcorn chicken to go with. The bowl came with a canned soda, the only options were coke and diet coke, so I have a Coke in the fridge for some time in the distant future. I wasn't a huge fan of the sauce on the dish, but it was a great portion size for lunch and the chicken was actually better dipped in the sauce, since it didn't come with any. The rice was kind of dry. However, again, good portion size, close to the office, and ready pretty quickly. This is a tiny little shop with no indoor seating, but some patio tables outside. Probably pretty popular with students, and I'm sure I'll try something else from their menu.

This lil restaurant has a rather sexy vibe. Plush, regal seating, romantic lighting and what felt…read morelike a personal dining space. Although you can hear every single conversation around you, it isn't a bother. Suggestion, play some cool Asian fusion music to enhance the experience. Our servers left something to be desired. The initial interaction with the lady serving bread only knew 3 words...bread, one or two. I wanted to communicate with her, but wearing an outdoor winter vest and her disconnected behavior canceled that attempt. Tyler was our server who we barely saw. I had to ask his name, and thats a pet peeve to start. He never cleared our bread and butter dishes ...also annoying to have dirty dishes in front of me...especially after I pushed them to the edge ... a clear indication to take it away. Now the food. My corn chicken chowder was served hot and creamy. Loved it. The spinach, mushroom and mozarella stuffed bacon wrapped chicken breast perched atop over cooked bok choy... laced atop bacon rice and surrounded by a 5spice seasoning was beautiful BUT overwhelming. The price was cool at $26 , however I doubt ANYONE can eat this serving. It would be better a smaller portion and lesser price. It was seriously enuf food for more than 2 people unless your just a gluten. I wish I had room for dessert because they all look like a work of art! Kudos but also let's be more reasonable. I may give it another try but probably for lunch. I dont eat that much!

This was our first visit to Wild Mango. The room was beautiful and the chairs were comfortable…read more We were seated promptly and received our food promptly. Our server was friendly and asked if our food was alright when we were served. We didn't see her much after that. It seemed she was the only waitperson in the room and we were at the end of her list. I wanted another roll and had to flag down a bus person to ask for it. It arrived after I finished the meal, so I took it home with the leftovers. The food was beautifully presented and tasty. My steak was a little more than medium but still OK. The salads were huge and a shared portion was more than adequate. We split the mango cheesecake for desert. It was beautifully presented and dense, smooth and tasty. All in all, although not perfect, it was a good experience at a fair price.

We went to "Abundance Culinary" once a couple years ago for lunch. Really enjoyed ourselves and…read morealways planned to return. Well we finally made it. We returned for dinner this time and we're really glad we did. If you head to Lee Rd in Cleveland Hts you will find several very good establishments south of Cedar Rd. But if you go a few blocks north of Cedar you will come upon a cute little stainless steel diner right out of the 1950's. You have arrived at "Abundance Culinary". Modern Chinese concept curated by Executive Chef Liu Fang. Upon entering we were greeted by a very kind and professional gentleman who immediately seated us at a comfortable table in the center of the restaurant where we were quickly greeted by Nathaniel, a marvelous young man with a ready smile and quick whit. He introduced himself, filled our water and introduced their sommelier. A pleasant woman with a friendly demeanor. She explained the evenings offerings without appearing condescending. Her suggestions were spot on. The staff worked together all evening like a fine tuned machine. At any moment someone would suddenly appear at our table to satisfy our every desire. Our meal started with the "Dumplings Variety Sampler" which gave us 2 of each of the available 4 different dumplings. They were an excellent start... flavorful, with just a touch of spice yet not too filling. I followed that with the "Lamb Shank" perfectly prepared and loaded with flavors. My wife & brother had the "Wagyu Xiao Chao Beef" which they said was excellent. My sister in law had the "Dan Dan Noodles" which was full of flavor but a little too spicy for her taste. We followed our meal with an excellent cup of coffee and the "Chinese Cobbler". It was a marvelous evening with exceptional service and wonderful food. We will definitely return and you should do yourself a favor and pay them a visit.

Food was flavorful All home made - seems healthy…read more Cool building and reused an old space to make it Service was attentive and knowledgeable

The food here is excellent and tasted authentic, not Americanized. The service is also good. The…read morebathrooms are kind of dirty. We came on a Wednesday evening and were quickly seated. We ordered the rare beef noodle soup, a dish with spicy fish, and a clay pot brisket dish. Rare beef noodle soup: (3/5) This dish came with sliced rare beef, onions, bean sprouts, noodles, veggies, and a few other things. The soup was kind of bland and the beef portions were kind of small. The noodles were also average. Spicy fish dish: (5/5) It was indeed spicy and the fish and vegetables were delicious. The fish was tender and had a nice texture unlike some other restaurants that just heat things up in a bag. Brisket clay pot: (5/5) The brisket was super tender and tasty. The vegetables and radish that came with it also had a nice flavor. I know few restaurants that can make this dish as good as this one. Service: (4/5) Our server came to refill water frequently and checked in on us. Ambiance: (3/5) It was nice and quiet since we came close to closing time. One of the employees was eating in the back. The interior was clean though the bathrooms were kind of wet and they had no paper towels and had a moldy hand dryer. Just so you know, they don't have hot tea for free.

Always so good…read more Used to come here with my parents when I was young, it's my turn to take my wife and kids here. Kids were VERY HAPPY with the mango shake and bubble tea they got. All the food is exactly as I remember, great quality and freshly made. Pad Thai was amazing, such good flavors and texture, just very fresh! I recommend everything we ate, of course very safe. One dish I'd say for sure is the Mongolian beef! The meat was so tender, so unreal! Finally the atmosphere, as you look around, it's truly a melting pot of cultures. You know it's good when customers from every corner of the world is represented in this restaurant!