This is an excellent family owned business! We love the fresh sushi and kind customer service.read more

Was recently visiting friends in Annapolis and they suggested making the short 15 min drive across…read morethe Thomas Johnson Bridge (or what the locals refer to as the Solomons Bridge) into nearby Edgewater to have dinner at Nova. I usually approach suburban sushi joints with a bit of trepidation, but tbh, I had an excellent experience here. Located in a cookie-cutter strip mall, the place was PACKED on a Friday night. The interior could also be described as "any Asian restaurant in America" with tile flooring, dark hardwood furniture, a large sushi bar, and generic art pieces on the wall. We started with an appetizer of Edamame and small bottles of hot sake. The soybeans were steamed in their pods and lightly salted and had that addictive quality which paired well with the slightly sweet and acidic flavor profile of sake. Sushi plate arrived about 10 minutes later, and again for suburb sushi, I was pleasantly surprised. Standouts included: * spider roll - Deep fried soft shell crab is a standard bearer and is a reflection of the sushi chefs skills. Crab had a light batter and wasn't overly oily. * Spicy scallop - Anytime a place advertises a dish as being spicy, my default is it will be "American level spicy." The scallops tasted fresh and didn't have any slimy texture (unlike at some places). Cucumber and tempura bits added a nice crunch; spicy mayo was more sweet than adding any heat. * Wicked Tuna Roll - Actually, quite good. Inside the roll contained spicy tuna, cukes, onions; which was then topped with cuts of tuna and a jalpeno "salsa." All of the contrasting flavors complemented each other. Service was as expected. Wait staff arrived within 3 minutes of initial seating, kept water glasses filled, and frequently stopped by to check on us. If you're out in Edgewater or the Annapolis area and are seeking good sushi, bookmark Nova.

Legal Assets is a fine restaurant serving up classic yet inventive Easter Shore dishes. Everything…read moreon the menu is familiar and elevated by the Chef and kitchen staff, which will satisfy a wide variety of palates. Why I encourage you to dine at Legal Assets is for the service. Particularly Shelby - our server for the evening. She is kind, funny, playful, knowledgeable, quirky, attentive, and conscientious. What this translates to is Shelby elevated our dining experience, and we are thankful to have crossed her path. I rarely compliment or review the front of the house. Mainly because most of them lack basic restaurant skills; food preparation knowledge; customer service; and are generally void of a personality. Restaurateurs - When your servers think a bouillabaisse is a cream soup, it's your fault - do better. So back to Shelby. Words of flattery cannot fully describe how outstanding our experience was as we were attended to through a multi-course meal. To this point, you will have to reserve a table at Legal Assets and experience for yourself. And if you are lucky, you may be sat within Shelby's section for a joyful time.

Best value and quality in Easton. All the seafood is great. Recommend the Ahi Tuna and scallops…read more Nice atmosphere, comfortable seating, knowledgeable servers and of course top chefs. The local ingredients shine and the menu is extensive. Drinks are good. Desserts are fresh, Try the lemon mousse or any daily ice cream Creation. Cheers

The lemongrass tofu is great and full of flavor! The shaking beef is good too for a change. The pho…read morehere is also our fave outside of Northern Virginia places.

Another local gem discovered....I have passed this place a few times and never gave it much…read morethought....I decided to just try yesterday because others had made great reviews. I figured the fried rice and salt and pepper wings would be a good place to start...figured I had worked hard that week and topped it off with a fresh squeezed lemonade.... Estimated wait time was short...maybe 15 min...I thought to myself that's pretty good. I arrived in 20 min and my food was there ready to be picked up...unfortunately I also ordered and extra drink...a half and half (blame it on my quick fingers I guess)....I drove home but decided to try the half and half in the car...few sips and I looked to see what happened.......straight fire, no self control lol....expensive but well worth it...very refreshing...I hate to type it...but I believe they have chic fil a beat.. Wings were decent a solid 7.8 out of 10....but it was the beef fried rice that impressed me....it actually tasted fresh...I might have found my new local go-to....I believe they specialize in Vietnamese food but I'll have to explore the menu a little more to give you the ins and outs...when it comes to quick and efficient but fresh...I'm willing to certainly try them again....

summary: a small-ish restaurant with a very large selection of items to choose from. They really…read moregot all of their bases covered - they have small dishes, large dishes, soups, curries, drinks, adult drinks, you name it. The place is a quiet restaurant tucked away in the corner of a strip mall and the service from beginning to end was very kind. The menu was borderline overwhelming because there were so many choices. You almost have to go in with a game plan. They have street food style cuisine, large plates, and a ton of options. The good news is that out of everything I tried, they were all delicious, so I don't know that there's a bad game plan to be made here. Everything was very well-balanced and had great depth of flavors. This is also the type of restaurant where when they say spicy, it means spicy, so just be forewarned. Awesome spot and would totally recommend if you're in the area.

I've been eyeing Eat a Lao for a while and finally got the chance to try it! We came in on a Sunday…read morearound 11 AM and didn't have to wait, but by the time we left, the restaurant was completely full! Everything we ordered was delicious. The Laotian papaya salad was SO good and tasted very authentic. We got level 2 spice, and it was definitely spicy, but in a really good way. I hope they keep the spice levels that way because it really keeps things authentic. The only thing I was missing was the little fermented baby crabs! We also ordered the basil chili crisp pork belly dish and the Pad Thai Supreme, and both were excellent. Portions were big enough that we had leftovers. Such a cute, clean restaurant with friendly service. I'm already addicted to the papaya salad and will definitely be coming back!

I had a stellar experience at Otani!…read more The restaurant itself itself is very cozy. The decor is very simple; A few paintings on the wall and a view to watch the sushi chefs at the bar. I ordered the beef tataki, the sashimi platter, and the tako yaki: - The beef tataki was served chilled; The beef was slightly smokey and the sauce was bright, giving the dish a kind of refreshing feeling. - The fish in the sashimi platter was very fresh and the display was beautiful. The sashimi came with miso soup (as good as any other miso soup). - I loved the takoyaki! I tend to think takoyaki tastes about the same everywhere, but this may genuinely have been my favorite takoyaki I've tried in the area; I had to resist ordering a second plate of it. As a solo diner, I spent $58 (excluding tip) for what I perceive to be a lot of food. For a fancy solo outing, I think it was great value for the quality of food. The staff was also very attentive and my food came out promptly. This is a great solo dining or date spot.

Very good customer service, and the sushi was very fresh. We got the sushi, sashimi otani omakase,…read moreit says for 3 but definitely not for 3. Its definitely a bit expensive but the quality of fish was good treat. The bathroom is a bit dark, but otherwise the restaurant is very clean and friendly.

My friend and I shared one order of the walnut shrimp and it was enough for the both of us! We…read morethoroughly enjoyed our meal. We were both expecting walnuts in our shrimp but there weren't any maybe that's a known thing but it surprised us. The bao buns were different from any I have had before. They were larger and less sweet not bad just different! Nonetheless It was delicious, I can't wait to go back and try more. The chicken bao looks amazing. The location I went to was packed and there wasn't much space to sit. Definitely feels more like a to-go place. Despite it being packed service was excellent and fast.

I'm normally a BIG fan of Ekiben, especially the Tacklebox, so it honestly pains me to leave a…read moreless-than-great review because this was definitely more of a one-off bad experience than my usual experience with them. I placed a catering/pickup order at 8:30 AM for my friend's birthday, with a scheduled pickup time of 12:30 PM. When I arrived to pick up the order, I was told that everything I had ordered was sold out. The frustrating part was that I was never notified ahead of time, so I had no opportunity to make another selection before arriving. Since my friend doesn't eat chicken, I had to find another seafood option on the spot. Once I found something that would work, I had to pay an additional $15 and then wait another 20 minutes for the new order. I normally go to the Locust Point location and have never really had issues there, so I don't want this experience to give the impression that I think Ekiben is bad overall. This was genuinely just one bad experience. The food itself is still AMAZING. I'm obsessed with the Tacklebox, the tempura broccoli is , and the chili noodles are an absolute SMASH. I'll definitely still be back because I genuinely love Ekiben -- I just hope there's better communication when an item from a scheduled order is no longer available.

The owners have always had great hospitality and the food is just as good!! They know what I want…read morewhen I walk through the door and accommodate any changes I may want for that specific order...

Your average indo-chinese - portions are decent but for the price point, I didnt feel like you were…read moregetting a lot for your money. The chicken fried rice was good and I would prob get that again but the general Tso Chicken - where is the chicken? Tastes like all batter and very thick sauce that is hard to get through. Overall, just OK.

A picture is worth a thousand words and, yes, this curry tasted as bad as it looks :(read more

Got a large shrimp lo mein and it was horrible! The noodles were dry and the shrimp were mushy!!…read moreLike as soft as mashed potatoes. Don't waste your money. It looked way better than it tasted.

Kiddo and I went there for our monthly date at lunch time. First time for him and he enjoyed his…read moresashimi bento box with miso soup and fried gyoza for appetizer. I had the miso soup, Maryland and Yum-yum rolls. All tasted great, fresh, and just the right portion for lunch. Love the historical aspect of the restaurant especially the hand painted wall mural and server very attentive. Highly recommended!

The restaurant is in a historic building and has the original hardwood floors and colonial charm to…read moreprove it. Service was quick and attentive. We tried some of our fave sushi rolls and green curry - both were fantastic. The eggplant in the curry was cooked to perfection and I wanted even more. Tons of chicken in the serving. The crab Rangoon was really flavorful - I think the scallions add a fresh layer to the fried shell. I don't think many people know about this hidden place, but we would come back and tell y'all to check it out. I love that it offers authentic Japanese, sushi and Thai.

I love their egg rolls and veggie lo mein! It's always a great hit! We usually do carry out from…read morehere anytime we want Chinese!

Best Chinese take out in Calvert county! Love that they do white meat substitutions. Sesame chicken…read moreand general tso's chicken are our go-tos.