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Issei Noodle

Issei Noodle

4.4
(426 reviews)
55.2 mi
$$

Best overall Asian restaurant I've experienced so far in central PA. Understand this is more of an…read moreAsian fusion restaurant and so some dishes taste less authentic (ie Pad Thai texture and flavor are way off) but it is bringing to you an excellent interpretation, and dare I say creating its own signature of Asian dining here. Ambience is cozy and intellectual, service is attentive but not overbearing and the quality of the ingredients and attention to detail is top notch. The portion sizes are perfect, and perfect for the price point. My personal favorites are the house red curry, and the tom yum.

Came here for the first time for dinner with a couple of friends. Hubby and I had the chicken…read morekarage, tofu miso ramen, and red curry. Total came out to approximately $43 (not including tip). What's hot - Menu. Pretty good. There's something for everyone, possibly even vegans. I'm uncertain whether they have vegetable broth, but they have options that are vegetarian. There's pho, ramen, rice, curry, meats, and tofu. - Quality. Pretty good. The chicken karage was not overly breaded, crispy, had a nice flavor. Lt was not overly salty and served warm. My tofu miso ramen was not overly seasoned, which I appreciate. One of my pet peeves is when noodle soups are too salty, because it detracts from what the natural flavor should be. My miso ramen had a nice seasoning. My husband really enjoyed his red curry. He said it had a slight kick of spiciness with a slight taste of sweetness from the coconut milk. - Portions. Pretty decent size portions to get you full, not stuffed. Good value for money. - Location. Centrally located in downtown around other shops and restaurants. What's not - Service. Among the 4 in our group, 3 of us had something wrong with our orders. My ramen arrived with no tofu. When our friends received their orders, it was completely wrong (I.e., they were given someone else's order). There were also mistakes in the dishes they actually ordered. Given all the errors, everything was delayed and took longer, which was frustrating. - Payment. You're expected to pay your tab before actual service, which includes tips, as well. Hubby and I aren't fans of that, especially given all the mistakes that our group encountered. - Parking. Since it's downtown, it's mostly timed and metered parking in the area. - Time. They close at 8pm. Our group was the last ones in the restaurant, which surprised us. As such, I asked their staff what time they close. When they responded 8pm, I asked them if our group should leave. The staffers told me that my group was ok, which we appreciated. However, we didn't stick around. Just be prepared that this is not a place you can continue to hang out in. Final answer Willing to return, but not a first choice.

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The restaurant is small with some communal tables.  Parking in downtown Carlisle can be challenging.  Be sure to check the hours.
The restaurant is small with some communal tables. Parking in downtown Carlisle can be challenging. Be sure to check the hours.
D5 Chicken Karaage-Don ($16 as of 05/2024).  This is fried chicken pieces, soft-boiled egg, and corn, over white rice.
D5 Chicken Karaage-Don ($16 as of 05/2024). This is fried chicken pieces, soft-boiled egg, and corn, over white rice.
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No 1 Chinese Restaurant

No 1 Chinese Restaurant

2.8
(22 reviews)
35.0 mi
$$

I was here for lunch in Nov 2022. The door was either jammed or locked and without the open sign I…read moremight have assumed they were closed. The sign caught my eye driving down the street as amusing. Everyone always claims to be the best but few put it in their restaurant name. It amused me enough to give it a shot. Despite the restaurant sign, I don't see any Japanese food on their menu. The name here (and menu name) do not say Japanese so I assume their they had it and it went away or they are not motivated to change their sign. That's probably a big deal to anyone driving by who sees the sign and stops in but wasn't for me. Their menu is pretty diverse but standard "American" Chinese fare. Ended up getting Sesame Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup, Beef Chow Fun, Walnut Shrimp and 2 orders of spring rolls. Without specifying, the Sesame Chicken came as a lunch portion (which makes sense, I went at lunch and didn't say, tho I wanted dinner so it was a surprise). It was (also) a surprise to me that came with fried rice which I generally don't care for but my SO said was good. I actually think they may have done this because I said Hot and Soup Soup which they assumed was a combo. My SO also said this was good. Walnut Shrimp (at home advertised as Honey Walnut Shrimp) is probably my favorite American Chinese food dish but not all places carry it. This place did not disappoint. They only had a few pieces of brocolli but no-one orders Walnut Shrimp for the health value if they know what it is :P The chow fun was good (for those uninformed it's like lo mein but with wider noodles - also not carried everywhere). The sesame chicken was average (but the last sesame chicken I had was terrible so it was a welcome up trending change :P). The spring rolls were not well cooked but on reheat they were perfect. As far as the place itself, it was pretty empty. I'm honestly not sure if they have dine in or not. There was a side room with tables but there was a big curtain which made it look inaccessible. There are 4 wooden padded chairs for waiting. The staff is friendly though I was struggling to understand the person who took my order and I'd say I'm decent with accents. But all ended up well. Ultimately, I would recommend this place if hungry for Chinese and in the area but it definitely was not #1. But perhaps in that area it is ;)

Ordered sweet and sour chicken, along with steamed dumplings. I got cold chicken and rice. But…read moreburn my mouth hot crab rangoon. Not steamed dumplings. Will not return.

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