True to my word, I did go back to Noodles and Company to try their Pad Thai Duo and the Kids…read moreGrilled Chicken Breast with Marinara. The Pad Thai was flavored exceptionally well. The lime included really brought out all the flavors and it was cooked perfectly. This time I went with a side of 3 Potstickers and those were okay. Any of the "Kids Meals" comes with your choice of two sides (steamed broccoli, applesauce, or a Kids Rice Crispy). I went with two kid crispies and they definitely stole the show! Very fresh and tasty. You also get your choice of an organic juice box/milk, or water with the meal. The chicken was cooked well and a decent size "kid" portion. The whole meal was under $20 and very filling. You can't find these competitive prices at your local fast food joint and it's much healthier too. Definitely a restaurant that I recommend if on a budget and you want to assure to be filled up without breaking the bank either for yourself, or your family.

Tried the Japanese pan noodles, a garden salad, and their rice crispy dessert- The Japanese pan…read morenoodles and garden salad were drier than the Sahara Desert, death valley, etc. No sauce included for either one. Chose shrimp as my protein in the noodles and only received 3 total. Rice crispy dessert is a lot bigger in the photos than in person. Not disappointed in the meal but not thrilled either. Did I mention they didn't give me any salad dressing for the garden salad ordered? IDK. Venture at your own luck & wallet for that matter.

Warm summer day and I was craving a quick bite to eat along with an ice cold smoothie…read more Tried the Fresh Shrimp Rolls appetizer along with the Peach Foaming Ice Yogurt smoothie. The spring rolls were full of abundant shrimp and bean sprouts + spinach/green leaves (which is exactly what I was looking for). They also came with a side of peanut sauce which was equally delicious but not necessary; (because the rolls themselves were that good)! The Peach Smoothie really blew my mind in regards to an abundance of fresh fruit (peaches) and equal amounts of yogurt + ice. It was absolutely amazing and definitely something I would recommend and try again. Very impressed as a first time visitor and definitely will be back again very soon!

I used to be able to grab a banh mi on any corner when I was living in orange county, CA, but…read moreluckily for me Pho Banh is nearby! This place definitely hit my banh mi craving. You get the crusty bread, a good runny yolk, and the spice from the jalepenos. I wish there was more cilantro and pickled daikon/carrot but overall this was a very solid sandwich. Bonus, the whole place smells like star anise, so comforting! You can add toppings (highly recommend the sriracha for your sando) and theres clean bathrooms, a large parking lot, and free water. Room for a group or just a lunch out by yourself. Service took a minute but they make your stuff to order. I definitely recommend trying out Vietnamese banh mi if you get the chance to stop by.

I've been eyeing Zao Asian Cafe for quite some time now and I finally got the chance to try them…read more Clean atmosphere, friendly employees with great attention to detail, and my takeout order was done in less than 10 minutes. I ordered the Kid's Bowl (appetite wasn't huge and I always try to error on the smaller side of things if I'm unsure or new to a restaurant). Well it certainly did not disappoint! You get a choice of two bases. I went with the rice noodles and brown rice. It was a great relief to see they were equally portioned throughout the whole bowl instead of overflowing with one or the other. Requested Mongolian Beef as my entree and it was amazingly fresh along with all the other ingredients. I was very happy they put the dressing on the side (I requested teriyaki sauce) along with the add-on's of jalapenos and Sambal Chili (definitely could have used more of both of those on the bowl...they were absolutely phenomenal). Very impressed for a first time visitor and I definitely plan on visiting again very soon. The Kid's Bowl also comes with an Honest juice box in which I received fruit punch. Overall the meal was an excellent value for the price; along with healthy and fresh. Last but not least, I ordered their two dessert options which are the Chocolate Brownie and Chewy Marshmallow Bar. From what I understand they were delicious because they certainly didn't last very long on the countertop at home (lol). Highly recommend this restaurant and I'm looking forward to trying a larger bowl or their salads next time!

Came here for lunch. Got my food fast, there was lots of seating, and the atmosphere was great…read more Always enjoy a lunch here. The food is very filling and I usually always have leftovers.

Nice Thai place for many years near the Best Western Plus by the mall. Tables for any size party. I…read moredined alone, and there are two-top tables, but I was seated in a separate dining room as the lone diner at a table for six. It was nice to be in that room. There were several other diners but it was peaceful. I ordered panang curry pork. Before it arrived, I was given a side salad that I wasn't expecting, which made for a good start. I asked about their spice levels, which go 1-5. They said if I had had Thai hot things, 5 would be fine. And it was just fine! Great flavor, good rice and a portion that you could share. I got some massaman curry chicken to take for the folks back home, at a medium spice. This is a family favorite and this was a good rendition. We would opt for a higher spice level next time, that's just how we roll. Service was attentive but not overbearing. My water glass never ran dry :-) A nice setting and we will be back.

99 Thai Fusion is a place that I just want to love, so much so that I've been there twice. Sadly,…read moreit really isn't hitting the authentic Thai mark (especially in regards to spice). First time, I ordered their Ginger Stir-Fry entree with beef. You can choose fried rice for an extra $1 over the steamed Thai Jasmine. So that is what I did. The spice levels go from 1 to 5. I chose 5 and instead of cooking the Stir-Fry in spice, they gave me a small condiment cup with chopped peppers. There was spice in the condiment cup; but definitely not a level 5 and certainly not enough for the whole entree. Very disappointing there. The Stir-Fry itself was completely bland, pretty greasy, and slimy throughout. Definitely too much vegetable oil was used in the cooking process. The beef was quite a bit undercooked (almost raw). Sadly the whole entree itself was a disaster... but, the fried rice definitely (somewhat) made up for it. It had a slight garlic taste to it along with some miniscule egg fragments. Either way, I decided I would give this place another shot on a different day. So for my next visit, I decided to go with their lunch combo/special so I could try out a few other things minus a large bill if it didn't work out. It includes your choice of entree from their lunch combo menu (along with meat preference), plus salad/one egg roll/steamed Thai Jasmine Rice/choice of soup (either hot & sour or coconut). I went with the Black Pepper Garlic Stir-Fry with beef and their coconut soup. Once again, I requested level 5. Instead of the chopped chili's, this time I just received a small condiment cup of chili flakes. The Stir-Fry was completely bland and once again greasy/slimy, and also a very small portion size compared to other Thai restaurants that offer lunch specials. The egg roll came with sweet chili sauce and was pretty good. The rice was okay. The coconut soup is what blew my mind! OMG, what a delicious surprise! UGH, I want it right now just thinking about it. It was by far quite possibly, the best tasting soup that I have ever had. The flavor had a bit of sweetness but not too much. It also contained cabbage and tiny chopped pieces of chicken. The liquid itself was just fine on it's own, and TBH I didn't even notice it had other ingredients until I started scooping instead of slurping (lol). Surprisingly the complimentary salad was also a nice surprise. Very basic looking, but it was extremely fresh (definitely had been washed but wasn't drenched or dried up), extremely crisp, and also flavorful with the included Ginger dressing. So as you can see, I'm on the fence about this place. Restaurant was clean and employees were very friendly during both of my visits. Only wish they would actually honor level 5 (Thai Spicy) and maybe cook the beef just a little bit longer and lay off of the cooking oil. But that coconut soup is definetly calling my name for another day.....

Came yesterday with a friend for lunch, and unfortunately, it was not an ideal experience…read more To be fair, the food was excellent. The shoyu and tonkotsu ramen are top-notch, and the marinated eggs are delightful. I also look forward to trying the sushi burritos, which looked amazing. The shop itself is cute, cozy, and clean, with accessible parking and entry. However, the service made us feel deeply unwelcome. The friend I took to lunch has an intellectual disability, and her ultimate passions are anime and ramen. Once a month, I take her out for a special meal, and Ramen House was her choice again this month. Our previous visit was fantastic, so I was excited to go back. From the moment we arrived, the server who greeted us seemed annoyed by our presence and seated us in the farthest corner. When taking drink orders, she grew impatient with my friend, repeating the question multiple times rather than giving her space to respond, and when she did respond, the server pointed to the menu, repeating something different than what she asked for, and then ignored the girls response when she repeated her preferred order. When I tried to step in and clarify, the server ignored me and turned back to my friend. The pressure left my friend flustered and confused, and she ultimately just agreed to whatever the server suggested instead of getting what she actually wanted. My friend was talking animatedly throughout lunch. Because she rarely opens up or talks in public, seeing her so expressive was a huge win for me--it meant she felt safe and happy. Yet, the staff seemed visibly bothered. While I understand restaurant environments require balance, her talking wasn't any louder than a table of business professionals having a lively lunch. It simply felt unwelcoming and entirely lacking in basic inclusivity. Throughout the meal, basic service interactions were curt. The server avoided eye contact, displayed impatient body language when I asked for a to-go container, and dropped off the bill unceremoniously with no thank you or polite closing. There was also a long delay before she retrieved the payment--leaving me wondering if I should have walked it to the register myself. It was a stark contrast to the warm experience we had on our first visit. I am sharing this because this is my friend's absolute favorite spot, and since she only gets this outing once a month, I know she will want to return. She deserves to enjoy her favorite meal without us feeling like a burden to the staff. It was truly a heartbreaking experience to witness, and I sincerely hope the management uses this feedback to foster a more patient, welcoming environment for all guests.

My wife and I both ordered the bowl of ramen. She got the chicken and I got the pork. We thought…read morethe fried sweet potatoes sounded good, turns out they are just sweet potato fries, but the best ones out there. We both loved them. Hot and crunchy on the outside and nice and smooth on the inside - the perfect fry. My wife wanted to try the sweet potato noodles but we both didn't like them, they were a bit slimy. I got the regular noodles and they were great. I wasn't a fan of the pork so I'd get a different meat next time. Service was fast and we both agreed it's worth a stop another time

This has been the best Thai place I have ever been to. Me and my husband came twice within 1 week!…read moreWe just left and I want to go back for more lol. Portions were pretty large for good price! The hot spice level was exactly how I like it too! AMAZING PLACE. It won't disappoint. I would give it 10 stars if I could! So happy I found this place close to home!

Finally visited Thai Rod Dee for the first time this past month. I decided to play it safe and just…read moreorder one entree as a first time visitor. I went with the Ginger Stir-Fry and explicitly asked for the HOTTEST (most intense "Thai Spicy") dish that they could possibly make me; they have 3 levels here (mild, medium, or hot). Sadly this restaurant fell very short in the spicy area. Definitely wasn't "Thai Spicy" or tear jerking/sinus clearing like I was looking for. If anything, their level 3 "hot" was about medium. I requested beef for my entree at an extra $3. I am very pleased to say that though it didn't look like it at first, there was plenty of beef throughout the Ginger Stir-Fry and equal amounts of the vegetables included (ginger, red bell peppers, onions/green onions, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, & zucchini). The amount of veggies definitely didn't overwhelm the beef which is what will get me back to this restaurant for another visit. The Stir-Fry also came with a side of steamed Thai Jasmine Rice and tasted pretty standard as opposed to other comparable restaurants. The flavoring in the Ginger Stir-Fry was nearly spot on. As I said previously, my only issue was that the spice level definitely wasn't up to par in regards to "hot" for a Thai restaurant. That said, I got two full meals out of the entree; so though it wasn't "Thai Spicy" , it definitely gave me more than I thought it would in the end.

I ate at The Corner Noodle today for the first time and it was amazing. I ordered the chicken pad…read moresee ew and it was the best thing I have tasted in Syracuse. The family that owns and runs it were very friendly and provided great service. Highly recommend.

The Corner Noodle has been a staple for our girls' craft night and the take-out is always on point…read more They do a great job providing delicious meals at a fair price. The dining area is quaint with a small business vibe. I love the fish tanks up at the counter and the friendly staff. When we forgot to place one of our orders, they were quick to add it and get it made right away. I love the Pad See Ew and will continue to order that! On my most recent visit, I tried out the magic wand that my friend made me and was so excited to see that it worked!

Delicious! We each got Ramen bowls. I had the beef ramen with udon noodles, my boyfriend had the…read morespicy beef, and my daughter had the pork. Portions were huge. Flavors were on point. Meat was super tender. My daughter also got the strawberry bosa. I had a few sips of it and it was super yummy. I wish I had gotten one. The atmosphere was nice, very clean, and service super friendly.

Came here for lunch today and it was amazing! The food came out fast and there was a TON of ramen…read morein my bowl! It's about $12 per bowl and you definitely get your moneys worth. I got the spicy miso ramen and it was good amount of spice. It mostly added more flavor than spice. I added some saracha to get my nose running! The waitress was nice and asked how we were doing multiple times and I will definitely come here again!

Absolutely delicious! We love coming here -- the food is always excellent, and the portions are…read moregenerous enough that we can enjoy the leftovers for lunch the next day. Consistently a great experience!

Amazing food. Service is amazing too. The owner is a cute lady and works real hard. The food is…read moresuper delicious. Give them a try.

I've eaten here with my team multiple times, and came here solo this evening. The nikuman were…read moregreat, and I also really enjoyed the spicy tonkotsu ramen. I'll definitely be eating here again next time I'm in Layton.

This little place is one of my fave ramen spots…read more Your food comes super quick too. Service isn't anything to celebrate, but they do leave you alone and are nice. You just don't see them much. Spicy tan tan is delicious!