Lemongrass Cafe

The lighting is kind of a green hue, which makes all the food look gross. The atmosphere was super…read morehumid. The food was like eating out of a giant trough and I felt like this is a place for mostly fat people to go and gorge. The only positive is that our server was super hot. Other than that I will never go there again.

Food was almost 5/5, more in that later. Staff was busy busy busy as there were only two people…read morevisible on the floor as well as taking care of to go orders. Quaint little restaurant and the decor was solid. We had to wait for almost everything which isn't surprising as they looked to be short-staffed - I hope they staff more than two front house people regularly. My friend and I had drinks, he tried a Thai beer and peach saki, which he enjoyed. I had fountain root beer. We ordered steamed potstickers, which came out too quickly, were just north of warm and the sauce was far too sweet. Underwhelming. They'd be better if they were up to temp and the sauce was more savory and less sweet. The crabmeat Rangoon was crisp on one side and a little soggy on the other, they came out hot but I think they had been sitting for a bit. The sauce was again, far too sweet. It looked like straight honey with red pepper flakes in it. The entrees however, almost made up for the appetizers. Both plates were large and outstanding flavor. He had Racy Pad Thai (shrimp) with level 2 heat (1-5). I had chicken pad Thai (level 3), with a tamarind-based sauce and chopped peanuts on top. Again, both were fantastic. Overall a pleasant experience, I will return.

Egg rolls/ chicken

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Mama noodles/ chicken. Appetizer, egg rolls w/chicken. Topped off w/ green tea.

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Uncle Sang Sushi & Kitchen is our "go to place" when visiting the area…read more It's Pan Asian restaurant and bar which serves multiple Vegan and Vegetarian options. There are mutual plant based sushi and entrées. They will serve real grated wasabi upon request,which is a real treat not frequently found in this part of the country. Sang is happy to answer any questions you have to help meet your dietary needs. There is complimentary chilled edemame served to all guests. Vegan menu items we tried at various visits: Edamame Blistered Shishito Peppers and Edamame in sesame oil and tamari Vegetable Tempura Vegetable Yakisoba with tofu Vegetarian (actually vegan) Spring Wraps with peanut sauce Vegetable Sushi rolls Sweet Potato Tempura Sushi Roll Seaweed Salad Vegan Miso Soup Freshly grated real Wasabi Smokey Old Fashioned They also offer Tofu Teriyaki entrée and a Agadashi Tofu appetizer Special order: vegetarian crispy noodles with tofu (can't be Vegan due to egg noodles)

Tried it out for early dinner, restaurant is clean, indoor and outdoor sitting available, and a…read morefull bar. Tried the now popular crispy tuna, 7/10, I do love anything fried Had a couple of rolls, the Hawaiian and Las Vegas, and they were fine for my taste, not mind blowing, no "wow" effect ‍ My server was great, she was sweet and friendly and always checking in. Also, their rolls are discounted on mondays, so that was a nice surprise. Overall, not a bad place, but wouldn't be my first choice. Will certainly try again

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Chicken teriyaki bento box. Forgot to take the picture before we started eating!

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It's really good but pretty expensive if you want the same type of food go to panda Buffett in…read moreClinton Iowa next to Walmart it's cheaper and it's just the same.

Well, they're always open that's for sure but too many times I come in and I get the General's…read morechicken and there's very little meat in it and it's all stuffing and then when I check out the lady puts her hand on the scale like that old saying, they put some on the scale not cool Plus it's against the law to have a scale that doesn't tell you how much your pain it works. They tell you that it's broken but it's not it works. They just don't put it on so they can cheat you. Unfortunately that's what they're doing and I told them to their faces that they're cheating me so I'm going to stop coming here because I'm sick of being cheated and if you're sick of being cheated, eat somewhere else or make them fix the scale so that you can see the price and what you're buying some people buy a lot of food in with them playing games like putting their hand on a scale when it reads it, come on the act like we're really stupid a lot of Chinese people act like Americans are very stupid. It's not cool at all. It's racist.

Garlic sauce, ginger sauce, Mongolian sauce, and teriyaki

Desert buffet

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Customize your stirfry with Asian buffet cheff.

Sushiya

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Sushiya continues to impress--easily one of my go-to spots in Iowa City for authentic Asian comfort…read moreand standout sushi. We tried their snow-aged sake this time (yes, aged in snow for three years!) and it was incredible--smooth, clean, and unlike anything else you'll find around here. As always, the sashimi was fresh, beautifully plated, and melt-in-your-mouth good. We mentioned we were celebrating a special event, and they surprised us with the cutest orange "bear" fruit carving. It's that kind of thoughtful, personal touch that makes this place unforgettable. I can never resist their Taiwanese popcorn chicken--crispy, tender, and packed with flavor--and the Three Cup Chicken tasted incredibly authentic. You can really tell this place is run by owners who care about getting it right, both in taste and presentation. Warm ambiance, kind service, and dishes that actually taste like home--Sushiya is a rare gem in the Midwest.

Sushiya serves up some great sushi, especially for Iowa and the Midwest. I only visit this area…read morewhen I'm seeing my best friend, and she usually takes me to Red Ginger--which I find subpar and overpriced for what you get. Sushiya, on the other hand, is the go-to spot. The flavors here are superior in every way. The seating inside is limited, but you can watch the sushi chefs working on the line, which is fun to see. It's clear they handle a lot of online orders because they were constantly busy. There's also a kitchen in the back for cooked dishes, though it's not visible from the dining area. Everything we tried was delicious, and I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu. I especially enjoyed the lunch portion of the Katsu Don--it had a lot of onions, but I didn't mind. I did ask for extra spicy mayo for my two deep-fried sushi rolls, as they were a bit bland on their own. The spicy mayo seemed house-made, with far more spices than I've seen at other sushi restaurants, and it was genuinely spicy, which was a nice surprise. The restaurant itself was quiet, aside from my best friend's child having a little meltdown at the end of the meal when his food wasn't coming fast enough. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd happily return.

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Aftermath

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What a great little place. The menu is always changing. Food is always fresh and great quality…read more We are always excited to try something new , tonight it was the duck So flavorful and tender. The homemade sides never disappoint . We also had the salmon sashimi for our appetizer, soooo good. This is a true gem for our town.

This is an amazing restaurant, run by an amazing couple…read more I was in Fort Madison for a long weekend in early November, and ate here both nights I was in town. I decided to try this place because of all the positive reviews, and it did not disappoint. My meal was delicious, the atmosphere relaxing, the service impeccable, and the owners are charming. Be cause of my great experience, I returned the following evening. My second meal was just as good as the first. Whenever I am in Fort Madison again, I will definitely have dinner at Simple Table by Hitomi. An excellent find!

Always check the specials board!

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Last Fridays specials! Yum!

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I've been going here for about 10 years now and this is some of the best food I've ever had for…read moresuch a great price. the ambiance is great, it is very calm and qui in the store. The service is perfect too. I would highly recommend this spot.

Ordered door dash delivery for Thanh linh on a busy Saturday night. Ordered teriyaki chicken and 1…read moreorder of chicken egg rolls. Everything was really good! Portion of chicken is a little smaller these days. I recommend everyone orders the teriyaki chicken! The flavors are so good

44. Vermicelli with Tofu

Grilled pork vermicelli, thin rice noodles with beef, pork fried rice, tofu spring rolls

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Chicken lemongrass

Lina's Thai Bistro

3.9(192 reviews)

70.2 mi

We've been to Lina's several times and never had a bad experience. The red curry spice level 4 is…read moremy go to and the service has always been spot on. Whenever we are out in that park of the state, we are eating at Lina's!

I love Thai food I have been to Thailand and this is not good. Look at my other reviews I'm not a…read moreharsh critic. The dim sum was tiny laughable at best. Flavor was off on the organic pearl mushroom.

Interior

Lina's Bistro roll. It was good and fresh.

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Links Bistro Roll. Salmon, Tuna and yellow tail.

Chang's Wok Inn

3.4(89 reviews)

67.3 mi

The sweet and sour chicken was not good. The chicken was over cooked and they did not give the…read morepeppers or pine apple just rice?

Not sure what has happened in the last few months, used to be my favorite takeout spot but now it…read moreis not nearly as good. The fried rice has no flavor and the chicken lo mein was sour, the chicken itself was horrible and almost every piece had a bad texture.

Chicken and broccoli

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Asia Grill

3.8(98 reviews)

70.6 mi

went here before they closed bc my friend and i were super hungry and it was so comforting and bomb.read more

I forgot to take pictures of the food! My husband decided he wanted this for Father's Day, so we…read moreordered carry out. He ordered garlic chicken with fried rice and potstickers. I ordered sweet-n-sour chicken with steamed rice, steamed veggies, and then we split Crab Rangoon. The food was excellent. My only complaint is the sweet-n-sour sauce is extremely sweet. It's a bit too much, but I just used a lot less than I normally would. I don't think it's enough of a complaint to take off a star because everything else was just so delicious!

Basil chicken

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Sweet and sour chicken

Bent River Brewing

3.8(202 reviews)

0.0 mi

Get the nachos!! These were soooo good! And all the portions of food are so large. So you will…read moredefinitely have some to take home if you choose. Our server Nicole was very attentive and did a great job getting us everything quickly. Would definitely visit again!

As you can see from my previous reviews, I am fair and balanced. If you are great, I'll let you…read moreknow. If you are horrible, I'll let you know as well. And, thats were I'll begin on this one. Horrible from beginning to end. We had a party of six and were sat outside. That's fine. All good. Then it took the Waiter 45 minutes to take the order. It took an hour to get the food. We would have walked out but figured we put in the time. Waiter never came back for water or anything. Told us once that the food is on the way. The entrees were brought out in segments. One order was not received. Simply forgot. The others were horrible. The smoked meat sandwich was all fat. The bun was partially thawed. The others couldn't even eat their entrees. Absolutely horrible service and food. Avoid if possible!

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Kevin A.

7 years ago

The pork cracklings were a little odd, and I felt that they didn't really add much, but I'm assuming that its consistent with traditional Thai presentation and I was hungry and portion thoroughly filled me up. My family also enjoyed many of the other dishes as well. Also the staff are awesome and remember you. This was a good version of this dish, and packed a punch! Lots of places are afraid to make it spicy when requested, but this was wonderful and was full of spice! The food was very delicious and filling and perfect for cold weather comfort. And also I love all of their drinks, everything I've eaten here has been the best, and the wait staff. Highly recommended. Very Delicious Food. Great service...!!!! read more

Ella M.

7 years ago

Really their chicken satay was amazing though. My wife loves their peanut sauce here. Service was great too...!!So authentic! We were visiting from Chicago and so glad we found this spot!!! The spice level here is not for the faint of heart. The food tended to be on the spicier end even though the menu indicated otherwise. This menu had a variety of delicious vegan & carnivorous options! They have a menu with Japanese, Thai & Korean fusion options....! Also We ordered a minced chicken dish with veggies, and the lemon grass grilled salmon. Both were amazing...! Definitely would recommend..!! Very friendly and fast lunch service. Amazing..!!!! read more

Ela R.

6 years ago

We've never been disappointed one bit in this place. Food is awesome, ambiance is great, and customer service is the best! Whatever we order here tastes good. It's a bit pricey but the food is really worth it. This is a place that you should visit whenever you go to the Quad Cities. And that pork street food in one of my photos is soooo good (that secret sauce is seriously delicious), I could eat that with a bowl of rice! read more

Kiara L.

6 years ago

Shannon H.

11 years ago

The food here is delicious! I would suggest the pad thai, although I've never had a bad meal here. Prices are great and the location is very convenient. The servers are always friendly! read more

Shayla Z.

4 years ago

Try the Thai Dirty Rice with jerky yum! And the eggrolls sauce is a little different but sooo good! Expect to spend a little more than normal but everything's worth it. read more

Lizzie T.

132

8 years ago

The freshest veggies and most delish garlic fried rice I've ever had. The vibe is inviting and the lighting is great. I'll drive an hour just to eat here. read more

Shanlee K.

10 years ago

I'm still trying to find somewhere that has soup as good as your coconut lemongrass soup. It's my most favorite thing ever.

Abby D.

4 years ago

very good! came here a few times, never heard a complaint about it and they have good options and doesn't cost to much.

Steve R.

11 years ago

The food is always good. The girls there can remember what you had to eat from weeks ago! Great experience.

Anthony R.

6 years ago

Amazing food and service can't wait to dine back in the restaurant. Has great choices and variety of foods.

Louis M.

106

7 years ago

The food is great! Everything was delicious and I would definitely go back when I'm in the area again!

Pam G.

8 years ago

Food and service were outstanding. All 4 of us enjoyed our dinners which were extremely flavorful!

Ann S.

11 years ago

Amazing food and service. They did a great presentation and had a good variety. Will go again. read more

Jonathon E.

7 years ago

The lady who works here is super nice and makes me feel welcome every time. Food is also great.

Cosette T.

8 years ago

Love their bento box at lunch. I'm slowly working my way down their delicious martini list!

Gabrielle T.

7 years ago

amazing food amazing staff amazing atmosphere amazing drinks lots of food 100% recommend read more

Jacob M.

3 years ago

The best Thai food I've had in a long time! I recommend the gra pow! Yum yum get you some

Steve C.

9 years ago

Always fast, friendly and delicious. Never had a bad meal! Great decor and great staff!

John H.

12 years ago

Really good food. Good service. A little expensive. Not much atmosphere.

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