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    Mint Bistro

    4.3 (234 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Fancy Roll Menu
    Amanda W.

    The selection of Thai and Sushi was a great mix for our large group. We tried several of their sushi rolls, all were fresh and tasted amazing. We also tried their panag (which is my favorite Thai dish) and it was perfect. For an Thursday night it was busy but we were able To sit promptly and had great service.

    Seaweed salad
    Carlisha C.

    Walking into this restaurant transforms your mind to a big city feel! It has low yet colorful lighting and decorated in a very classy manor! Staff is friendly and accommodating. The tuna was fresh and tasty! So fresh it tasted like it came directly from the ocean to my mouth! No exaggeration! The seaweed salad was like other restaurants of this type but still good. Fish roe was served in lemon peel with gave it fragrance. This is a MUST visit!

    Front to back: Red Dragon roll; Sunkissed roll; white tuna roll; yellowtail, tuna, & salmon nigiri
    Ben N.

    We lived in New Orleans from 1995 to 2007. When I moved there, I was well aware of the city's illustrious dining reputation and that fresh Gulf of Mexico seafood was a big part of that legacy. What never occurred to me was that the bounty of fresh fish would also make New Orleans a great sushi town. We took plenty of advantage of that during the decade-plus we lived there. (Back in those days, the NOLA sushi joints weren't exactly adventurous, but there were a number of places where everything would always be super-fresh and well-executed--and very reasonably priced.) When we moved to Cincinnati, I knew our sushi habits were going to take a hit, but holy crap, I had no idea how big of one. For the most part, sushi was absolutely atrocious here in 2007. An embarrassment. We did eventually discover Ando, which was terrific, and Mei, which is very solid, too; there were also a couple of excellent Japanese options over on the Kentucky side, but they're like 30-40-minute drives for us. But damn, the ones closest to us, Ando and Mei (especially Ando), can break the bank if you don't watch it. But we basically gave up on trying to find a worthwhile mid-priced sushi place in or around the city. Not long ago, though, a little birdie told my wife about Mint Bistro, and although I was skeptical, the wife had some reason to trust this source. Our source was largely correct, thank Christ: Mint Bistro gives you a solid sushi experience without burning up your wallet. It's an Asian fusion place, which I probably reduces the sushi selection you get here, but there's plenty to put together a satisfying sushi meal. We've had some good nigiri (salmon, yellowtail, and fatty tuna have been pretty great, all with some of that melt-in-your-mouth butteriness), and we've really liked the Sunkissed Roll (pretty simple, just a spicy tuna roll topped with salmon and avocado) the couple of times we've had it. The couple of apps we've tried haven't been quite as good: seaweed salad is pretty basic and okay, but gyoza were quite bland. The proprietors have done a tasteful job with the place--it's a sharp-looking and comfortable little restaurant, and nicely lit. The staff has been welcoming, pleasant, and helpful, too. We have to drive at least 20 minutes to get to Mint, but so far it's easily worth the extra time compared to some of the Asian fusion/sushi places five minutes or less from our house (almost all of which we don't even go to). That ought to tell you a lot right there.

    Ramen
    Paul L.

    This is a great local establishment. It has a nice atmosphere for socializing and a sushi bar for privacy. The help staff is amazingly friendly and attentive. The food has great flavor and is abundant with a very large menu

    Yellowtail roll and sunshine roll

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    The food is fresh and delicious and the service is top notch! I love the atmosphere inside is warm and inviting.

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    6 years ago

    Love this place! The food is always delicious and we'll worth the trip! Good service and great sushi! What else can you ask for!?

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    I love this place! The owners are always present! This is one of the best restaurants in the city! I love the Rainbow roll.

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    8 years ago

    Excellent sushi!! Especially liked the New York roll. Service was beyond superb!!! Will definitely be back

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    Ban Thai - Menu as of October 2024

    Ban Thai

    4.1(171 reviews)
    4.3 miEastgate
    $$

    Wait time: 0 on a Sunday night. Atmosphere: lovely little…read moreplace with not many patrons. Food: I had chicken pad Thai with little spice and it was exactly that! Came out scalding hot! Price: $$ Cleanliness: 10:10

    I was told my carryout order would take 15-20 minutes, but the order placed at 6:38 pm was not…read moreready until almost an hour later (7:31). We were not offered compensation except for a free drink while while waiting. They were not busy. The food was not good. I had Pad See Yu and the noodles were mushy, it was ordered "hot" but had only mild spice level. The teriyaki vegetable dish was ridiculous; I had to make another dinner for that family member. The sauce was watery and not flavorful, and probably 70% of the "mixed" vegetables were large pieces of sliced carrot. The few pieces of broccoli had very long very hard stalks and small florets. This was also the case for the broccoli in my dish (see pic). We always eat our leftovers, but in this case no one wanted them. I did not return the food to the restaurant because we live 15-18 minutes away. It would have taken another half-hour at *minimum* meaning 8:30 or later for dinner, and everyone was already starving because it had taken so long. When I pay almost a HUNDRED dollars for 4 basic meals, one appetizer and a spring roll, I expect the food to be decent. It was not good AND it took exactly 52 minutes from the time I called it in. Previous orders of Ban Thai were fine-to-okay, but after this experience, I doubt we will be back.

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    Jungle Jim's International Market - Tripped up so many folks!

    Jungle Jim's International Market

    4.6(557 reviews)
    4.4 miEastgate
    $$

    On a recent trip to the Cincinnati area to visit with family, we made the stop at Jungle Jim's on…read morethe first afternoon were were in town, which was on a Saturday in September. Jungle Jim's International Market is truly unlike any store I have ever been. It is hard to describe, but it is a grocery store, international market, restaurant, bar, and more, but all on steroids. They even have their own podcast! There are so many sections and areas in this store, that if you truly took your time to shop, it would probably take an entire day to see and experience it all. It is a must-stop if you are visiting Cincinnati, or are local to the area and have never been. There are two locations of this business, but we visited the Eastgate one this time. It specifically is located on Eastgate S Drive, in a strip with a few other businesses on each end. This is in the heart of the business district for the area, so it is not hard to locate and navigate to. The signage on the front facade is huge, colorful, and distinct. There is even a tram-type vehicle suspended above the street, so you will not miss it. Since this is in a business-heavy area, there is a ton of parking all around. We visited on a Saturday, and the parking lot out front was quite busy, but we still had no issue finding a spot just a minute or two walk away from the entrance. Once you walk in, that is when the fun begins. There is so much going on throughout the entire store, but in a good way. Similarly to a typical grocery store, there are different departments and areas for different items. However, the size of everything here is so much more grand. Each section could truly be its own store, given both the footprint and the variety of items available for purchase. This goes for both the "normal" grocery areas, as well as the international and specialty items. Not only is the variety of items available impressive, but the manner in which they are displayed is also very appealing. Each area is decorated with large displays and signage that hang from the ceiling, giving the whole place a whimsical and fun atmosphere. It is fun to not only shop the products, but see what kind of decor and sculptures will find you in the next area. I loved the beehive with rotating bees in the honey section! In addition to grocery and other food items, there are sections with cookwares, beer/wine/alcohol, cigars, clothing, pet items, seasonal items, and much more. I am sure you could do your regular grocery trip here, but it might take you a little longer due to both the size of the store and desire to peruse all of the different items they have! Another fun aspect of Jungle Jim's is the variety of dining options. There are several places to purchase prepared foods, most of them being around the bar area. There is also a Sushi section near the main entrance. The full-service bar offers different tastings, weekly specials, alcoholic slushies, and much more. We took some time to enjoy a brew during our visit. It was fun to walk around and shop while enjoying some beer. The store has different areas and stations for tastings, samples, demos, and events. They have an entire calendar on the website that outlines some of the various tastings and events they have monthly. Some of my favorite sections in the store were the Bakery and the Sauce/Spice area. The Bakery has many different fun and unique items that they make themselves. There are also different vendors and other local businesses featured not only in the bakery, but throughout the store. As far as the Sauce section, I truly have never seen so much hot sauce variety in my life. It is really fun to look around here and find something that you did not even know existed. The service here was very good overall. There are a lot of employees, and everyone we interacted with was helpful. Tons of checkout lines were open, and we did not have to wait super long to make our purchases. The bar had a slightly long line, but it was not terrible. There are some good values to be found here, if you look in the right places. I would definitely look at both the weekly ad and signage around to find some good deals. On our visit, I found some energy drinks for about $1 a can, which is a very good price. Some things will be more expensive, given that it is an international market, but overall I thought the pricing was fair for most items. This is a must if you are in Cincinnati for any length of time. Definitely budget a few hours if you want to look around and see all the store has to offer. I would advise grabbing a cart and your walking shoes, because the store is very large. I always love coming here and checking out the selection, even if I am not necessarily hunting for anything specific. This place is great for anyone, as there will be something you will enjoy or want to try here. Plus, they are a locally-owned business supporting other locally-owned businesses. Highly recommend stopping at Jungle Jim's!

    Finally took the time to properly visit this place after relocating to the area, and I'm in love…read more It's got the quaint charm of a roadside attraction, but on a massive scale with more products than you will ever get the chance to try in your lifetime. The first experience shopping is almost overwhelming - it doesn't feel that big at first but it just keeps going and going and going. You can find some crazy deals scattered around. The rear entrance takes you directly to the (huge) liquor section, with a full bar where you can grab a drink while you shop. I recently heard about the story of Jungle Jim's starting as just a humble food stand in the 70s, which over time expanded to the attraction that it is today. It's not every day you see a store this size that's not owned by a billion-dollar international corporation. They're Cincinnati locals, family owned, made their success, and continue to provide value and entertainment to the families that visit. It's great to see. If you plan to visit, expect to be there for at least a couple of hours!

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    Jungle Jim's International Market - This is a cat bed I bought on this trip to Jungle Jim's!

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    Lobsta Bakes of Maine

    Lobsta Bakes of Maine

    4.7(53 reviews)
    5.1 miAnderson Township
    $$

    Another place on our list to visit - the new shop with the new owners. They were customers and…read morebought from Mark who was the original founder. We stopped by after a visit to the Newtown Candy shop. We took some lobster roll kits and clam chowder home. They pride themselves on fresh seafood regularly flown in from around the world. Their pricing is double Jungle Jims and triple kroger. Can't say good or bad until we try the fresh fish. For example they have many types of Salmon from around the globe. $49.99 for Sea Bass is pricey for me. I think Halibut was $39.99 a pound and the salmon was $20-$30 a pound. They also make their own sides. The clam chowder had too many potatoes. On Friday and Saturday nights they cook a few meals out back in a small tent/room. Main items are Lobster Rolls and Fish n chips.

    Just happened to pop into this shop on a whim after passing it many times over the years. Wow, was…read moreI impressed with all they had to offer! In fact, I was so taken by the owner sharing the history of Lobsta Bakes and all of the items that are made onsite, that I completely forgot to take photos with one exception: the menu! They have a small space to serve dinner on weekends with a menu that changes often. From fresh fish to chowder, crab cakes, Lobster rolls, sauces, pies, and much more, this is a place you have to visit! I bought some clam chowder, lobster roll kits, crab cakes and lobster quiche- all were fantastic!

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