Ithaca, NY. Nov, 2024. My husband was born in Nepal, and eating momos is a national past-time in…read morethat country. In fact, when visiting Nepalese relatives both in Nepal and in various U.S. cities, we often have "momo making parties." So, we HAD TO try this restaurant when we discovered it in the food court of the Center Ithaca complex, just off the Ithaca Commons. For those who aren't familiar with momos, they're similar to Chinese dumplings or Korean mandu. Food. The server told us that he had just made fresh beef momos, so we ordered one plate (8 pieces, $11) and a plate of Chinese noodles with chicken and mixed vegetables ($12). Overall, we'd rate the food as 3/5, acceptable for a quick meal but not outstanding. The momos were of a nice size, but the outer shell was quite thick and doughy, and the filling lacked the complex spices (ginger, garlic, etc.) to which we were accustomed. They were served with a mass-produced spicy-looking red chili sauce that really wasn't too spicy. Traditionally, momo would've been served with a homemade tomato achar. The noodles dish featured lo mein noodles, tasty and plentiful teriyaki? chicken, and a few pieces of cabbage. We were disappointed that there weren't more vegetables, especially as our dish had far fewer vegetables than the promotional photo of the dish. Service. We visited the food court on a Wednesday afternoon around 1 pm. Upon approaching this restaurant's counter, we weren't sure if they were open as there were no staff in sight. We called out and the sole employee came to take our order and to prepare our food. Ambiance. The food court is in the inviting in the Ithaca Center. The area is light, airy, and clean -- with a nice variety of foods to choose from, such as Indian, Jamaican, Tibetan, Chinese, and more.

Cute small food stand at the Ithaca Farmers Market! We got the pork momos and hapayaki (spicy…read morechicken) rice. The momos were juicy and tender but could use a bit more flavor in the filling and/or sauce. The hapayaki rice dish was more oily, however, and had a spicy mayo-type sauce on top? Despite this, it wasn't bad. The portions were also very generous. Overall, it's a decent place and would recommend to try when browsing at the market.

When I originally saw the listing for this Asian grill, I thought it was a BIBIBOP, which we love…read more However, this is like that, but didn't have the same level of yumminess we're used to. The broccoli was very fresh, but I would've liked to have seasoning on it. The potatoes were small squares versus good hearty chunks. The salmon felt overcooked. It was good for what it is, but not amazing. Also, we were looking for safe gluten-free. Some of the meats were GF and some of them weren't which was a bummer. So if you want somewhere, you can actually eat that is safe for celiac, you can consider this place.

This is an incredible spot for late night studying and an afternoon snack…read more When I first encountered bibibowl, I simply thought it was the chipotle of Korean Cuisine. As I continue to venture there, I realise the masterpiece bibibowl really is; incredible service, sleek packaging, and delicious goods. 5/5 FOOD 5/5 SERVICE 4/5 AMBIANCE 14/15=93% WOULD RECOMMEND.

I recently tried the Jaeyook Bokeum Bap, which came with a side of miso soup, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The spicy pork was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat - yum! Maybe it tasted extra amazing because I was super hungry after accidentally skipping meals all day, but it really hit the spot :) My friend ordered the kimbap and was equally happy. In fact, it's probably the best spot for kimbap in Collegetown. I now prefer this place over Gangnam Station across the street. 5 stars out of 5!

great food, nice staff, pretty fast service, and food came out piping hot, good portion size…read more strongly recommended korean food in collegetown

We had a delicious lunch here! We stopped by in the summer when choices are a bit limited. The…read moreinside is so cute- I loved the lucky cats everywhere. I also love being able to order on a screen. Our food was ready pretty quickly. It's a small space inside, but we found seating without issues. There isn't any outside seating. It was hot, so we tried to pick lighter options. My friend got the chicken karaage on rice, which was the perfect option. I got a hot chicken soup, which was absolutely delicious. The noodles were perfect and the broth was salty and flavorful. The meals weren't too expensive either. It was a great lunch option!

Truthfully I'd give it four stars but when I saw that Oishii Bowl only has three stars overall I…read morewas shocked because it deserves better imo. I actually like the ramen/soups here more than the ramen at Maru Ramen. Each soup dish has a distinctive flavour and imo some taste better than others. One soup dish that never misses is the Veggie ramen. Chewy green noodles and a ginger miso broth with the perfect ratio of toppings to noodles. Perfection. Stick to the entree options. If you really want some kinda side dish go for the sweet sticky rice. This is a casual no-frills sit down spot. If you eat in the shop they've got free hot tea that you can dispense in cups. Service is quick.

Bento boxes are like my favorite thing since I was like a child. everything is neatly organized and…read morefun, so to have a restaurant that focuses on bento boxes with a large variety of everything is great for me. Everything was tasty. Everything tastes fresh, every time I pass by it's always busy and popular , service was fast and friendly. It was clean inside. I think I'll go back there again today for lunch now, I'm craving it thinking about it but yeah, you know first time I went there. I was moving on packing and it just hit the spot so well definitely try it out. It's great because you get such a tasty variety on your plate.

In my three years in Ithaca, I've dined at Fusia Bento Bar a few times, and each visit has been a…read morebit of an adventure, strictly from their Japanese food menu (I'm not the biggest Chinese food fan). Picture this: One evening, when everything else was full or closed, I decided to give their bento box a try. It was a gamble that didn't pay off. What a letdown! The food tasted just passable, like something you'd reluctantly grab at a mall food court after a long day of shopping. Definitely not worth the price. On another night, when options were limited again, I found myself back at Fusia, giving their ramen a shot. To my surprise, it was pretty good! I thought, "Hey, maybe I've found a hidden gem!" Here's the kicker: In all my time in Ithaca, never once have I found myself saying, "Hmm, I'm really craving Fusia Bento Bar tonight." It just doesn't happen. Fusia Bento Bar is that backup plan when all the better options are closed, or the lines are way too long.

I got California rolls and I noticed that they were sour which is good because that means that they…read moreuse rice vinegar and I am very happy. I would definitely go again. My dad got miso vegetable ramen. It had broccoli and mushrooms and it was really good. We got fried gyoza as an appetizer. They were nice to us by efficiently getting us our food. I got a Japanese marble soda. The plum tree is nice inside. My dad wondered why it's still around, but then understood after eating ramen and vegetable gyoza -they were really good! The music was all music that we listen to, but it was different versions of songs that we like, but not the originals, but otherwise I'll come back.

Very average. Food…read moreis definitely overpriced and the quality is not there. I remember getting two sushi rolls and being hungry at the end of it because they were just so small. Only reason why this place still exists is because of sake bombing. It helps that they never ID too, so I actually recommend it for sake bombing (although four seasons is probably better).

One of my favorite restaurants in Ithaca!! Hidden gem 100p (meaning 100%, for all the non GenZers…read moreout there) The decor and inside seating area both relaxing and charming. Gold and brilliance complete the dining experience paired with delicious Thai cuisine made quick & fresh. Their service is intimate and personal, I'm always taken care of there. Walk in cold and hungry, leave warm and full [of yummy food and serendipity]. **thai tea is a MUST get** Bon appetit!

I think the people there try. The food is okay. Thai Basil has been around a long time so there…read moremust be something that people like about it and that it's doing right.

Mediocre Korean food. They seem understaffed…read more The ban chan was not good. There only seemed to be one person waiting on all of the tables, so we didn't have water for a large portion of the meal. I ordered the kimchi jigae as a main- it was fine. Definitely an improvement from the ban chan, but not spectacular. Overall, I would probably not return.

Kinda strange place. Its main dishes are Korean Chinese like jjajangmyun and tangsuyuk but they…read morealso have some Korean dishes like soondubu jjigae. Banchan was very basic but home made and not too bad. Soondubu jjigae with beef was pretty good. Beef was bulgogi I think (Korean marinated beef) which is kinda weird but it worked. No raw egg to put in the soup though. But it was spicy and good. Jjajangmyun was okay but I imagine this is the only game in town for that dish so you have to give them credit for having it. Tangsuyuk was the star though. It was freshly fried and crispy. Make sure to ask for sauce on side. Ambiance is absolutely zero. LOL. They have tables and they were clean I give them that. No AC so probably best to order delivery in the summer. The owner is Korean Chinese and very nice. I was only passing through but if I went to school at Cornell I can see myself coming here.