The Philly was outstanding. The French bread was so good and packed with super tender and flavorful…read moreshaved steak. This is definitely the way to go! The Italian "Yakoma" was good. The meats were flavorful and of high quality. I liked the pickled onions on top, great unique touch from the deli. I don't think it needs the mayo on it, I'd prefer oil and vinegar next time. The butcher case with all the meats is worth checking out...they have some solid prime cuts in there.

First visit, and it definitely won't be my last…read more We stopped in and ordered a Philly with provolone (subbed for Cheese Whiz and added lettuce) and the Faroe Island sandwich. Both were excellent and packed with flavor. The real test for me was the drive home. I live about 40 minutes away, so I didn't get to eat my sandwich right away. To my surprise, it was still warm when I got home and just as good as if I had eaten it there. That's not something you can say about most sandwiches. The fries were a pleasant surprise as well. Crispy, flavorful, and addicting enough that they barely survived the ride home. Beyond the food, I really enjoyed the shop itself. There was a great selection of specialty meats, seasonings, sauces, and unique items that made me want to take my time and look around. The place was packed, which is usually a good sign, and after trying the food, I completely understand why. It's not often that a first visit lives up to the hype, but this one did. Great food, a well-curated shop, and absolutely worth the drive. Looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

My partner and I came for dinner Sunday night. I don't live in the area, and saw an ad on social…read moremedia that this new seafood/Chinese buffet had just opened. The line to pay was pretty crowded, but the line moved quickly and we were seated within 10 minutes. We were seated in "the party room." Overall, the food was good. There were two whole fish displayed where you could cut off a piece. One was labeled turbot (it was tasty) and the other labeled salmon (it was a very tasty white fish, but definitely not salmon). The whole crabs were decent. An impressive display of headless shrimp to peel with a decent cocktail sauce. The sushi/sashimi station impressed me. A nice variety of sushi and sashimi available. I spent a lot of time here. The beef (a large roast where you sliced your own) was really touch and chewy. Almost inedible. Honestly, it might have been lamb. It was labeled "steak". The Chinese entrees were good. I had chicken with broccoli and the broccoli was cooked well and not mushy. The coconut shrimp and black pepper shrimp were good. The soups were good (chicken noodle and hot and sour). The price for dinner is very reasonable. They offer 10 percent discount for military and seniors. The ambience is so-so. The cashier area is really dark an then the serving area is really bright. The decor is kind of old-school. The service was "ok". One server paid very little attention to us and then another person stepped up. The floor wasn't swept much and walking back and forth from the buffet to my table I found myself maneuvering around wet areas, food and napkins on the floor.

There is a new seafood Hibachi spot that has been all over my timeline. They eventually hit me up,…read more& asked me to pull up!! So I did just that. Let's go see what they're hittin ON!! . Where I am: @hibachigrillseafoodbuffet . Location Reviewed: 6867 New Hampshire Ave., Takoma Park M.D. . Items Reviewed: *I got their All You Can Eat Lunch Special for $16.99 that includes the Hibachi* STAMP!! Their Mango Boba Tea ($3.49 with popping mango boba). Fresh, juicy, sweet, & tasty!! DELICIOUS. Their Taro Milk Tea ($3.49 made from Taro root, milk, & sweetener). A tad bit bitter even when shaken, but, drinkable!! STAMP!! Build Your Own Hibachi Plate (I put white rice, noodles, onions, sprouts, jalapenos, chicken, an egg, garlic, butter, & hot chili). It's tons of ingredients to choose from!! I don't know how you can't STAMP the plate YOU made!! DELICIOUS My Appetizer Plate (with fried chicken, crab Rangoon, chicken on a stick, & a spring roll). DELICIOUS. My A lil bit of Everything Plate (garlic string beans, sweet potatoes, General Tso's Chicken, beef & broccoli, & a seafood medley). The saucy General Tso's chicken was a STAMP!! The sweet potatoes were a HIT...LIKE THAT!! The seafood medley, beef & broccoli, & string beans were all DELICIOUS. STAMP!! Their Crabs (I put extra Old Bay dust on mine). Plentiful, it's all you can eat, & mine were STAMPED!! STAMP!! Fruit & Dessert Plate (with watermelon slices, grapes, pineapple, & banana pudding). Of course STAMP the fruit, the banana pudding flavored pudding was DELICIOUS!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Decent but when it gets packed...Rough!! . Recommendations: Pick & Choose your food wisely!! Can't miss with the crabs!! . Accessibility: It's wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. =STAMP =LIKE THAT =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Motorkat is the latest--and perhaps best--iteration of this beloved Takoma Park restaurant space…read more With an amazing beer selection and a mixologist behind the bar who is truly an artist, it has quickly become a go-to local spot, whether you are sitting at the bar, enjoying the lively patio, or settling into the restaurant itself. The fries are thin, crisp, and addictive. The local oysters arrive beautifully presented on a bed of ice with fresh horseradish and cocktail sauce. I have been known to eat as many as 50 in one sitting--in true Balzacian fashion. Everyone seems to love the ancient-grains salad, and Motorkat also does grilled meats exceptionally well. Great food, inventive drinks, and a fun neighborhood atmosphere: Motorkat gets the formula exactly right.

I am so happy that I got introduced to Motorkat!! In fact, I dined during their birthday week…read morecelebrations (year 3), which included special birthday items and deals! My group of 5 enjoyed a variety of their drinks and dishes, sharing 3 appetizers, enjoying 5 entrees, and indulging in two of their desserts. I started off with an alcoholic Mai Thai. Food wise, I had their grilled oysters, brussel Cesar, fried chicken curry dish, trifle dessert, and sorbet. As a non-seafood person, it was a big deal for me to try their oysters. I started slow with just their grilled oysters. They were drowning in garlic and butter, so it was hard not to like. The Brussel cesar was also a solid shareable. I appreciated that the salad did not come drenched in dressing. The curry friend chicken was phenomenal! The chicken fell of the bone so easily and was so crispy, moist, and overall outstanding. The curry and impossible rice paired perfectly with it. Finally, the desserts! I could have eaten two of the trifle dessert...it was smooth, creamy, and the perfect amount of sweet. It was everyone's favorite between the two. The sorbet was good, but I found the white chocolate a little weird/awkward since it was sitting around a bunch of cold sorbet...didn't melt or mesh well with the dish. It wasn't bad, but I'd try something else next time. Overall, I loved this place. The vibes, staff, and food were amazing. I can't wait to introduce more friends to this gem.