Lina&#x27;s Thai Bistro

The food was good, the ambience was standard for a buffet restaurant. The Hibachi was interesting…read more The service was good.

It's a Saturday and a late lunch around 3:00 pm so we could get weekend lunch pricing for the…read morebuffet. A1 service from Kim! Usually, when everyone is doing a buffet, it's tough to get more than basic service but Kim was on top of drinks, clearing used plates and checking up on us! This, and it was a bit on the busier side. Could also use wet wipes or something after the sauce area as every handle had oil or sauce on it. Our hands were oily and sticky afterwards. Perhaps that's why the chair backs felt sticky to the touch. The guy cooking made 'joking' remarks to me (me not understanding he was talking to me) and it was a bit uncomfortable. I think he was joking but not really hearing what he said, I wasn't sure. The only thing I heard, the second time he spoke to me, was 'are you okay tonight?') this was in response to me not answering the first time when I didn't hear him. Anyway, it was quickly forgotten with the great food and service!

Cooktop. Great idea but in practice its cross contamination city.

Every time I am here, wished the vegetables were before the noodles. Seems like the flow is off.

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Cooked

VERSUS

4.2(5 reviews)

3.8 mi

Chives dumplings were not steamed. Tasted like rubber drowned in spicy sauce. My Vietnamese friends…read morein California would throw the food out. Waited 40 minutes for cold drowned dumplings. Never again.

Great new addition to the north end. The former Buddy's clubhouse" is now a great Asian (mostly…read moreKorean) fusion spot. Stopped in on a Wednesday to grab some take out. The bartender was friendly and chatted for a bit while the food was being prepared. Also ate my salad there, they have a salad bar reminiscent of buddys. They customized a couple orders for me because of some food sensitivities and they turned out great!

Filipino Kwek Kwek

Filipino BBQ

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Thai Coffee

Oolong Asian Cuisine

4.4(94 reviews)

3.8 mi

For an Asian restaurant that has mixed regions of foods (vietnamese, thai, etc)on the menu this…read moreplace has some stellar items. The bao and rangoons were the best I have ever had. These items are my recommendation to anyone from out of town who needs a reminder that staples like these can have the smallest tweeks and make the biggest changes. I was a little sad by the pho. I was not on the same level as the Apps. The restaurant has a very nice layout but I was disappointed to see so many other families with young babies and this location did not have a changing table in the restroom. I would request a changing table if the owner sees this. As for the wait staff, our waiter was nice and prompt with our meals, but he seemed a little over whelmed and not very personable. I think my family (of 3) just caught him on a bad day.

This was much needed for a cold day, their broth was very thick (a bit saltier for my taste, but no…read moretoo salty, I'm just a mild eater!) and noodles were very well cooked, chewy and fresh. I love how there are so many toppings within a bowl: mushroom, bamboo, braised pork belly, bean sprouts, etc. I would say it was a hearty meal. Staff was amazingly friendly and it was a very cute cozy space! Menu doesn't have a lot of options but is pretty solid.

Nice open restaurant.

Pad Thai w/ beef

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Shrimp Pad Thai, medium

Thai 1 on

5.0(2 reviews)

34.8 mi

On road trip with SxS. Stopped for lunch at Thai-1-On Edgewood, Iowa. Cheeseburger and fries…read more Cheeseburger was huge, delicious, pickles and fresh slice of onion. Fresh baked bun. Fries crispy. Ice cold beer. Great service. Old tavern atmosphere.

This place makes great burgers! Try an egg roll as well. There are good choices of small town fried…read morefood

NaRa Thai Cuisine

4.2(136 reviews)

56.1 mi

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.

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.

Egg rolls/ chicken

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

Mandarin Spice Asian Grill

3.7(171 reviews)

55.9 mi

I was seated promptly . The servers were very attentive and took good care of me…read more I love the calm, clean, peaceful ambiance. The food was delicious, as usual. Fresh and hot. The prices are affordable and the portions are generous. I recommend this restaurant.

Food is delicious, flavorful w tender beef. Nice ambiance for dining in w good service!Always busy!…read moreI'm a New Yorker so I know what's good!

Great ambiance!

Appetizers...egg rolls with chicken.

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Plenty of parking in the mall

MIX Sushi & Kitchen - Marion

4.2(51 reviews)

54.7 mi

Note: This is a review for the new Korean BBQ! It's essentially your own korean style hibachi…read moregrill. Our server Izzy was super helpful in getting us started, but gave us enough autonomy to cook our own stuff and enjoy the experience. The dinner started out with Banchan, which consisted of a bunch of small dishes that would be passed around - among the veggies, bean sprouts, potato's, salad, miso soybean soup, etc., the kimchi radishes were my favorite. Upon request (and free of charge), they'll bring out seconds of whatever you'd like. Then, they come out with a variety of meats that we cook ourselves (with guidance if needed) on the grill in the center of the table. Among the many, the ones that stood out to me were the brisket, lemon pepper chicken, and the miso garlic pork collar. You will leave FULL and happy. 5 stars. Thanks MIX for a great night!

Tried this place out after seeing all their menu had to offer, and it was good!…read more We came in super late and thankfully they still took us, and staff was so nice whole time. I got the classic bibimbap and my boyfriend got the miso ramen. I will say I don't think we ordered the right things, because the menu seemed amazing but our food was decent. The bulgogi was really good, and we both enjoyed our meals. The place is themed and very nice, seems like a cozy spot. We will be coming back to try more and use the hot pot as well!

House sake (smooth and appropriately recommended)

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Two soups go in the center for cooking, neat!

Norie RestoBar

1.0(1 review)

26.0 mi

I am giving this restaurant this rating due to the absolutely rude guy that works at this…read morerestaurant during the day. Why the owner would put someone with an attitude and mad at world in this position is beyond me. I've been at this restaurant at night and enjoyed my meal and service but will not go back the way myself and friends were treated at NorieRestoBar by this worker.

MIX Sushi & Kitchen

4.6(20 reviews)

59.9 mi

Listen, this place is HIDDEN! I didn't know that there's a sushi place in Cedar Rapids! It's nice…read morethat I can enjoy vegan friendly rolls during a lunch break. They have plenty of tables to social distance and they are wearing masks. I will eat here again!! Even if you're vegan or not, they have great options for all.... even alcohol!!

Mix just opened their new restaurant in Marion. It's next to the Hip Stir right in the uptown…read moresquare. We went the first week they were open. The menu is huge but they weren't serving many items yet. The inside decor was very modern and the tables had built in warmers for the Korean hot pot. We opted for sushi. The food was very good including the appetizers. We started the crab wontons, edamame and egg rolls. We had a variety rolls and sushi. The appetizers came quickly but the sushi took forever. I'll chalk that up to it being the first week. They had a lot of staff but they weren't very efficient and didn't keep our drinks refilled. I plan on visiting again in a couple weeks and hope they have their kinks worked out. Five stars for now.

Crab Wonton (5)

Salmon Poke

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Vegetable Roll

FreshFin - Madison Hilldale

4.1(20 reviews)

76.1 mi

Good quality salmon. Rice could have been better. Not into the sterile ambiance. Counter service.read more

A lovely spot in Hilldale for fresh, healthy, and delicious food options! I tried their new Salmon…read moreCaesar and the Spicy Tuna (as a wrap)! The sauce that came with the wrap was SO GOOD I need it bottled and sold to me so I can have it with everything. The salad was solid and the salmon was seasoned and cooked well. I'd love to come back and try some of their other bowls.

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Victoria L.

10 years ago

I adore this place! Favorite place in Dubuque! Food is amazing and the customer service is top notch. Always super friendly and the food is the best in town. I highly recommend you give them a visit, you won't be disappointed. Spicy Basil Stir Fry and the Fire Grilled Mongolian are two of my favorites. Not to mention the hot and sour soup at lunch time is the best I've ever had. Keep up the yummy work :) read more

Carrie J.

8 years ago

This is one of my go to places for Thai food - one of the few in Dubuque. Last night we actually met Lina and she made a special request japanese 'hand roll' (temaki sushi) for me! It was delightful to meet her. The waitstaff is always friendly and the food never disappoints, plus you have leftovers. Thank you, Lina's, for your exquisite cuisine in Dubuque, IA!! read more

Robin R.

108

374

5 years ago

What can I say, STUPENDOUS!!!!! If I could give them 100 stars I would! We had lunch at Lina's, the hostess welcomed us right away and we met Lina the Owner. Both were warm immediately! Our server was efficient and wonderful to chat with! The food is exquisite. I've eaten at many Thai restaurants over the years, and this tops it! Try them now! read more

Olivia D.

9 months ago

Really enjoyed the overall experience here. The atmosphere was welcoming and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was flavorful and well prepared, with a nice variety to choose from. Everything came out in a reasonable amount of time and felt thoughtfully done. Definitely a place I'd come back to and recommend to others. read more

Chris N.

5 years ago

Lina's has excellent food, fair prices and a pleasant atmosphere. I was introduced to dining at Lina's a few years ago by a good friend and have been back several times over the years. I highly recommend the spicy basil with beef it is an excellent main dish. They also have absolutely excellent sushi. read more

Brian R.

2 years ago

Ambiance is terrible. Tried to eat there a couple of weeks ago in the main restaurant. Server gave my son and I a table with hearts on it. It's July. Not valentines. Food was all over table, wall, and slimy onion was in the menu. Place needs a visit from the health department. read more

Charlie H.

1 year ago

Food service ambience Those three were all amazing Who is amazing service is good and it looks cool Food was good. Also, LeBron can still dunk LeBron can shoot threes. He's just having fun carrying his team. LeBron could still dunk LeBron three he just having fun carrying his team. read more

Lisa G.

111

10 years ago

Fantastic food and service! We have been here several times and it is always great. The atmosphere is very cozy, too! read more

Jennifer S.

8 years ago

Very good food! Lina is a delightful person and dining there is always a treat. Highly recommend.

Alexis F.

4 years ago

Love everything about this place!! Food, vibe, and service

Michelle W.

5 years ago

The sauces are good, but the meat is flat and dry

Garrett P.

11 years ago

Best Asian food in Dubuque.

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