My friend kept raving about how you could taste the blood sweat and tears that went into crafting…read morethe broth. We had ourselves a girls day and capped it off with a great late lunch over here. We started with the edamame, which we really loved, but it didn't taste like the ingredients in the description, it tasted more sesame oil-y. All of the different ramens we got were really tasty, really nicely done, and a definite upgrade from what we have near us. The locale is super cute, I appreciated the Akatsuki artwork on the walls. The staff was friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Perfect for any kind of dinner, from date night to dinner with the client…read more The food is fantastic, and the drinks match. The ramen is made so well and its always served hot. The ingredients are well portioned for the price from my experience and they have plenty of employees who know how to help you decide. They know the menu well and most are people who have worked there since the beginning or at least from their days in Mid City Mall. The new location is an insanely cool improvement too and they have a doggo fenced in outside on good weather days who likes pets and his names Bomi. Pic is old I will take new photos next time

Great place for friend meetings. Love their hot brown and salads. Friendly. Sometimes air is as bit…read morelong to get carry outs.

Lucked up on the jewel in a Sunday. There's indoor and patio…read moreseating. Portions are just the right size. Street parking in front of restaurant and public parking lot available for a short walk.

First time here, but it definitely will not be the last! Service was fast, very friendly, and very…read morehelpful! We settled on lunch specials which included a drink, appetizer & entreé. The summer roll was so fresh! My companion got beef banh mi which was incredibly tasty! My tofu & veggie pho was filling. Both were presented beautifully with taste to match. Restaurant ambiance is typical Asian with plenty of tables that aren't too tightly packed. They also have a generous happy hour M-F and we will definitely go check that out soon.

I made a reservation for 5p Sunday for a group dinner and when I arrived early there was no one at…read morethe hostesses station but there were people sitting there waiting in a table when the restaurant didn't look that busy to me. I waited for about 6 minutes before the hostess showed up and I was seated. They were very accommodating about my party size changing last minute and seating me in a more comfortable spot until my party arrived. The food was amazing though. I had the red curry with chicken and rice and my friends ordered wontons and lettuce wraps. Everyone loved their food.

Hidden gem with unique asian cocktails and the best patio in louisville…read more I love this place. It's great for lunch and cocktails and bites at night. I love their fish sauce chicken wings, garlic noodles, bahn mi, and pho. Make sure you get a cocktail. Not sure? Talk to your bartender, they're so nice and helpful.

Try: Garlic Noodles!…read more Why: Really good Garlic Noodles with great buttery garlic flavors. I added lemongrass tofu since I had tons of meat the day before. I enjoyed each bite! Spring Rolls did miss the mark for me - a bit bland including the sauce. Mango Iced Tea was refreshing (self-serve and you can sweeten yourself if you please). Notes: I came on a Monday for early dinner and it was empty. The worker was awesome - welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Love the decor like the lanterns hanging from ceiling. Spacious dining area with large tables. They also have a bar area and patio seating in back. I'd come back for the noodles and would like to try other dishes and cocktails.

Stevens Deli was recommended to me as a real deli, something we don't have in Lexington. I ordered…read morethe 1/2 Pastrami and a side of potato salad. A winner! The pastrami, the rye bread (specially made for them) and the potato salad were excellent. I was glad to have ordered the 1/2 sandwich as it was quite enough with the potato salad. The crew is great, and so friendly. Props to Marilyn. Lucky Louisville. 100.

Several of the restaurants on Bardstown Road are closed during lunch on weekdays so we opted for…read moreStevens and Stevens Deli for a late lunch before a hike in Cherokee Park. There is a large menu board as you walk in the side door (the deli is located in the back of Dittos restaurant). They primary have soups salads and sandwiches and daily soup specials. You order at the counter, pay for your order, get your drink at the beverage area and have a seat. They will then bring your order to your table. We both opted for the pick two combo. I had a half ruben sandwich and a bowl of white chili. Both were excellent. A huge half sandwich and a large hearty bowl of white chili. The chili was flavorful but not spicy. It had lots of shredded chicken, beans and corn (which could have been left out in my opinion). My friend had the chicken salad sandwich and the white chili and said her sandwich was good, also a very large. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, parking on the side and in the back of the building. I had not been for years but it was a good choice for a late lunch.

Stopped at Doc Crow's since it seems to be a popular spot. Upon walking in, it doesn't seem big but…read morethere's an additional space after the first section. The restaurant includes a long row of bar seating that extends to the other end of the restaurant, so there was no problem for me to find a seat on a busy day. I ordered the Mac n cheese and braised greens, and the Mac n cheese was really good and creamy. The braised greens were just okay, it wasn't the best greens I've had and it could use extra flavor. I don't know if this is a thing they do at Doc Crow's, but in my opinion the bartender excessively kept asking me what I wanted even while I was still looking at the menu. This definitely frustrated me since it was clear that I wasn't ready yet. I think she should have done a better job reading my cues to figure out when I am ready to order.

We were due for an underwhelming experience, and I'm at least partially to blame for not having a…read moredinner spot lined up beforehand. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I spent most of the afternoon on a bourbon tour and a post-tour distillery so...food was needed. And quickly. In our mild defense, we didn't really know how the day was going to go or when we were actually going to have dinner, which made it a little tougher to pre-plan, but no research went into this at all and we paid for it. We wrapped up our bourbon adventures at the Angel's Envy distillery probably five or six blocks from here. Instead of being grownups and doing at least a quick/impromptu recon for spots, we literally just walked outside and down W Main St until we hit something. And we hit this, which was right on the edge of the main tourist area, pretty much Louisville's equivalent of the Times Square/MSG area. And as someone who works and used to live in NYC, you'd have to do a lot of convincing to get me to eat in that particular area - it's overpriced and the food/service just tends to not be very good, which makes you wonder what the appeal is for tourists beyond the convenience. But regardless, it's always struck me as an odd way for a tourism spot to put its best foot forward (or not). Doc Crow's is enormous, and when we were brought further into the restaurant to our table, I think we literally walked through three or four large rooms and navigated through multiple passageways. If you told me this place took up an entire city block or close to it, I'd believe you. Beyond the size/scope, there's nothing really distinctive that separates it from the myriad of other restaurants you'd expect to see catering to out-of-towners. It was the Friday evening of Memorial Day Weekend, so a place that I suspect is usually pretty busy was even busier and louder than that. Maybe not the greatest recipe after a bourbon tour, but who can say. On the app front, we got the Crispy Salmon Bites, which were fine. Not an item I typically see on a menu, even one with more of a seafood bent. I thought the cornmeal/panko breading was the right call; I'm a big catfish aficionado, so I'm of the opinion that cornmeal is underutilized, at least in the Northeast where I come from. Otherwise, nothing really mind-blowing there; probably would have made sense for it to be a different type of fish given the prep (I think salmon is best raw in a sushi roll or grilled), but it could have been worse. I don't think a ton of thought went into this on my end, but I went with the full rack BBQ ribs, along with a side of mac n' cheese. Again, okay, though not as flavorful as I would have hoped and I thought the ribs were on the dry side. Not their fault, but I always regret getting the full rack in hindsight because ribs have a deceptively significant amount of meat on the bones and a half rack is a very decent portion by itself; I am a work in progress just like everyone else. The mac n' cheese was also pretty dry, which I think you can see pretty obviously in the accompanying picture. Tasted and felt reheated at least once or twice. The service was pretty efficient given how busy it was, but our waiter was just on robotic autopilot. Not remotely personable and everything I said to him was responded to with, "For sure, for sure." Maybe he was having a rough night to start the holiday weekend, but it felt like he was just going through the motions and just checking off some boxes there. I went into this already predisposed to not like the generic tourist trap places, so grain of salt. But my recommendation if you have the time/bandwidth (now that I'm a cagey Louisville vet) is to bypass this area if you can and find something tastier and more interesting in the Highlands neighborhood. That's where the real ones are.

Five stars, no notes. I love this place…read more The staff is so welcoming, funny, and great at what they do. Every time I have a cocktail it is delightfully balanced. I think my cocktail was called the Tokyo Pop? Not positive but you have to get it. Gin, bubbles, sake, and a hint of lemon in a flute glass. Refreshing, a hint of sweet, a hint of lemon, and extremely drinkable. It would be too easy to throw a ton of these back. But I was demure and had one. I enjoyed the calamari--my go-to here. Crispy, with a bit of heat from pickled peppers, a bit a of sweet form a sweet glaze, and a nice herby zing from mint, herbs, and scallions. They also top the calamari with a a nice portion of greens dressed in a lemon vinaigrette, making this appetizer feel close to a light meal. I am absolutely obsessed with the ponzu mayo that comes on the side. An absolutely delightful touch. I also enjoyed the chocolate cream pot. Talk about decadent. I love that it is served with berries, because you need that tartness to balance out the richness. Fully indulgent. Bonus points: I working fireplace. (And holiday decor still up--this never bothers me.) The ambiance is always lovely, with something iconic on the TV always playing. This spot is one of my fave representation of the Louisville food scene.

First, this restaurant is great! Where do I start, the service, the cocktails, the chef or the…read morefood? All of which are stand outs. I was fortunate to be with a large party and we decided to order several dishes and share. Everything was delicious, and the banana flower salad was memorable and we ordered two. I'd also recommend the veggie sides, carrots, bok choy, and brussels sprouts. Chik'n & Mi is a wonderful place for a date, solo dining or spending time with friends. Overall, this is a wonderful place that accommodated all of our needs.

Got my order to go and, as always, it was perfect! Brought it home and it's warm, it's well packed,…read moreand it's very generous in serving size. As I always say, if you haven't been, you need to go and if you haven't been lately, go back!

The service was prompt and quick. The ambiance is quiet and…read morerelaxing. Tastes great and smells good!