Ate here on a Sunday night with some friends. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty. I know…read moreit was a Sunday night but it didn't seem to bode well. Fortunately, the food was delicious and service was impeccable. We ordered 4 entrées to share and enjoyed everything. My favorite was the Half-Baked Chicken. The skin was so crispy and the chicken so tender. The Braised Short Rib was also really good and the crispy Brussels sprouts that come with it were the perfect amount of crispy. The other dishes we ordered were good too. We finished everything down to the last grain of rice. Half-Baked Chicken 10/10 Braised Short Rib 10/10 Creamy Pesto Garganelli with Grilled Chicken 8/10 Jumbo Seared Scallops 8/10

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

I've been to this place a long time ago and the food was disappointing and bland. But a friend…read morewanted to try this place because she heard good things about it after they changed management. Since the place was very small we opted for take out. We ordered around 5 and the food didn't come till 6:30. When it arrived we had a feast. Unfortunately, since I didn't order I couldn't tell you what the names of the dishes were. I knew we had a curry chicken which was quite tender and flavorful. There was a flat noodle with seafood which was spicy. The was a preserved tea leaves salad that was very tasty. The pork neckl was interesting, a little sweet served with sticky rice. All the flavors were unique with some being spicy while others were mild. This restaurant has changed for the better.

Recommendations- Gin Thoke, Grilled Pork Neck, Latphat/Lahpet Thoke. Otherwise, A Kyaw Sone, if you…read moredon't mind a bit of oiliness, and the Pa Zun Chin, if you like shrimp paste cakes. I was at this Burmese place, which also sells some Thai food and other things, with a group relatively recently, where we shared a bunch of their thotes/athoke, or salads, as well as two other dishes. I think I remember going here one other time and getting either the Shan Khauk Swal Thoke or Nan Gyi Thoke, but I'm not positive, as it was a good while ago. The menu has gone through some changes over the years, but it's still reasonably priced. The service was friendly, and the vibes are casual, with the food being good overall, even if I prefer some other spots for Burmese food. To drink, I noticed a tea being ordered at another table and got an iced one, which I think was a very reasonable $3.50 or similar. It was refreshing and tasty with a mild sweetness from condensed milk and a strong tea flavor, and I would recommend it if you're a fan of similar drinks from the surrounding countries/South East Asia. Our only smaller dish that wasn't a salad was the A Kyaw Sone, a mix of fried vegetables with a tamarind chili sauce. As with most other dishes, there are small and large sizes, and we got the large, which was $14.99. The portion was quite large, with four different types of fritters and a very tasty dipping sauce, which had some sweetness and spiciness. In terms of the fritters, I was happy that the batter was light, but I did find them to be just a bit oily, with this especially being the case for the fried clump of greens. My favorite was probably the onion one, as I liked the light sweetness, and it felt a tad less oily. The larger ones, which each had a different filling, were also more unique with a soft inside. My favorite of the thoke/salads we tried was the Gin Thoke for the same price, with "gin" referring to pickled ginger, with there also being dried shrimp, crushed peanuts, garlic, and sesame seeds. The ginger added a sharp little bite, and there was otherwise a good mix of crunch. This was also the least dressed, which I liked a lot. While I prefer Little Myanmar for this athoke, it was still tasty and cheaper for the large portion size. Also for the same price was the Latphat, or Lahpet Thoke, with fermented tea leaves, tomato, cabbage, fried shrimp, crushed peanuts, fried garlic, sesame seeds, and a 100 minuscule distinct shift in crunch, was also tasty. This is the signature dish of Myanmar, along with mohinga (more on that later.) The portion was large, but this was the wettest version of this dish, which I wasn't the biggest fan of. Otherwise, there was a light fermented flavor and plenty of crunchy textures. Our last thoke was the Pa Zun Chin Thoke, with sour shrimp, green chili, cilantro, oil, and onion, which only has one size for $12.99. The person who ordered this expected it to be pieces of shrimp, but instead, I would describe it as fish cakes made from shrimp. The fish cakes reminded me of a fermented dish from Laos, which makes sense in hindsight, and I liked the texture. Otherwise, the dish had some kick and some saltiness. I know a few others disliked this, but I enjoyed it as well. The last dish we ordered as a group was the Grilled Pork Neck and Shoulder, served with papaya salad and sticky rice. This was the largest portion of any dish, which makes sense with the $20.99 price tag. The pork was very tender, and the papaya salad had a slight kick to it. I liked that there were two types of sticky rice, and the green sauce on the side, while not spicy, added some nice extra herbal and sour flavor when wanted. This was also tasty. To go, I decided to order a Mohinga, or Burmese Fish Noodle Soup, for $11.99. This consisted of thin rice noodles in a fish soup with ginger, lemongrass, onion, garlic, and fried rice powder served with hard-boiled egg, crispy split chickpea, cilantro, lemon, and crushed red chili. The dish was packaged nicely with the crunchy toppings and noodles separate from the soup. Compared to other places, I found it a little bit spicier, which I enjoyed, though it lacked a little bit of depth of flavor compared to Sophie's. It was also missing the crunch from the banana blossom flower. Otherwise, there was plenty of crunch, and the portion was quite large for the price. In terms of spots, I put it above Little Myanmar, below Sophie's/Burmese Bites, and way below the now-closed Yun Cafe. The food here was tasty, with a couple of issues. I found in general that the dishes were overdressed, and this was especially the case with the salads/athoke. While not my favorite Burmese place, the portions were large for the price, and the flavors were good.

One of my families favorite restaurants now. The flavors are amazing and helps that my mom is…read morevegetarian so she can eat whatever and everything. My dear son did the ordering today and everything was delicious! We were the first ones at restaurant at 11am when restaurant opened. Service is good. You pretty much order online but due my son's allergies we just double checked with the waitress. Love their space. It's very nice with round tables.

My usual dishes here are always delicious & highly recommended!!! Service was great today!!…read moreAmbiance is nice & calm as well!! Yummy!!!

My husband and I have been to this restaurant many times, and we've always enjoyed the food…read more However, tonight left us extremely disappointed. We ordered waffle fries and asked for ketchup. When the bill arrived, we were shocked to see a **$2 charge for the ketchup**. At no point were we informed that there would be an extra charge. Not only was the lack of transparency frustrating, but this is also the **first restaurant in my adult life** that has charged for ketchup with an order of fries. It's not about the $2--it's about the principle. Charging for a basic condiment without letting customers know beforehand feels petty and leaves a bad impression. We genuinely liked this place, but this experience has made us rethink whether we'll be coming back.

My wife randomly found this place, and I ended up loving it…read more The food was excellent. I had the kalbi and beef tofu soup combo, my wife ordered the mackerel and egg combo, and my 5-year-old son had the beef short rib soup--he absolutely loved it. They also had a great selection of drinks, including just about any alcohol you could want, even hot sake

Happy to have tried something new but wasn't my thing. Expensive and I thought the food was…read moreunderwhelming. Marani sampler - 2/5 - 3 different phkali spreads (spinach, eggplant, and green bean). Bland. I like the spinach one the best. It would be nice if it came with bread or chips, but we got bread on the side and that was $5 extra. Lamb kebab - 2/5 - Tough texture. Expected it to be juicier? Khinkali - 3/5 - Thick shell. I always take note of broth inside of a soup dumpling. Wasn't super flavorful but decent.

I've been going to Marani for years and had a lovely meal there last night. The evening started out…read morea little differently than expected, as our main course arrived before the appetizer, but the way the team handled it made all the difference. They were warm, attentive, and remade the dishes so my husband and I could enjoy everything in the proper order during a rare night out without the kids. I also received a very generous follow-up afterward, which made me feel that my loyalty and experience were genuinely appreciated. The kebabs are delicious, the food feels truly traditional, and the service will absolutely keep me coming back.

Inside is small only a few tables and the air conditioning wasn't very strong. The prices were…read morefair. My daughter and I split the half chicken with two sides. It's enough for two people and it was only $17.50. They have a refrigerator case with drinks like soda, water, or Snapple. The nice lady at the counter took our order and we picked a table. It was crowded and they were doing a good take out business. When the meal was ready, the lady behind the counter brought over the tray with the food. We got kale and broccoli as the two sides. The chicken was seasoned well. It was interesting to see they rubbed under the skin as well as on top. The skin was nice and crispy. The white meat part is a little dry. The dark meat was very good. The best were the two sides. It's hard to not overcook broccoli but it was still crunchy and well seasoned. The kale was also cooked the same way as the broccoli. It had a lot of flavor. After you finish you bring your tray up and they do the rest.

Love this spot in the neighborhood for delicious panini sandwiches. I always order the pesto,…read moretomato, and mozzarella panini sandwhich with a side of fries. The panini is so flavorful and delicious and pairs so well with the fries. There's also seats inside for customers and the staff is extremely sweet! Definitely check out their paninis and fries if you're nearby.

My go to Thai delivery…read more Warning for those who do not like spicy. Be careful with the Thai spicy, they do not play. I love spice and it knocks me on my butt. The food is always hot and delicious. Service is great. I usually go for the mango curry. So good sweet, spicy, tangy and just incredible. Today I tried the duck noodle soup and its incredible and fragrant. The chive pancakes are great. My fiance always gets the curry puffs. Must try Thai.

Had high expectations. This place had hundred of reviews. Pictures looked amazing. Dashing…read morecommentary citing their willingness to go that extra mile to embed Thai authenticity into their offerings. My mouth was salivating. Stomach growling. Curiosity on full peak. Me and wifey were hungry. We couldn't wait. We ordered. My wife got food poisoning and was on the toilet the whole night. The smack in the face? A long whir hair in our spring roll. My rule in restaurants: If you give me a hair, I give you one star, preferably ZERO (is there a less than zero star system??) idea!!!

Burger Spot is one of those places I can always count on. Local and always busy, but friendly…read moreservice. The interior is small, but seating moves fast. I usually get the little cheeseburger, which is my go-to on an easy day when I just want something familiar and satisfying. This time I switched it up and tried the loaded fries, and they really hit the spot. They were perfect for what I was craving. It felt like eating nachos but with burger flavors and no bun, which I loved. The vegan cheese honestly fooled us. It was creamy and tasty and did not feel like a substitute at all. The only thing I would add is some pickle toppings and maybe a little chopped onion to give it extra bite. Pricing, it can be a bit more than what some expect, but considering the options, it's doable for that perfect late night craving. Overall, it was really good and I would definitely come back for the loaded fries with some customizations.

Worst chicken sandwich and burger I ever had in my whole life , please save yourself do not go…read morethere uncooked burger

It's been a few years since I last came to this location!…read more The food options have expanded, which is great, and there are now lunch promos for weekdays - I remember that was terminated a few years ago. We couldn't take advantage of that coz we went on a Saturday, but it's a great deal if you want to swing by on weekdays. Everything's fresh, and portions are good. Service was friendly and efficient. I think I'll come back and try the new options.

Haven't been here in almost 10 years and decided to give it a try again. Ordered the 4 burger set…read morewith fries. Tasteless and dry in my opinion. No soft pillowy bun which is what like from other burger joints. Maybe my mistake was that I should have ordered a specialty burger. The BB has an obsession with pickles so we ordered the fried pickles to try. Was a little shocked at the big portion size when it arrived. I'm not a fan of pickles in general so can't give much feedback on it. BB thought it was decent. Lots of draft beer to pick from....

Walked in on Sunday around 1130am without reservations and was seated right away. The space is big…read moreupstairs and downstairs seating. Beautifully decorated. It's located on a strip that has a lot of stores and restaurants. Parking on the street. There is a parking lot around the corner that's 14 dollars for three hours. The restaurant validates your receipt and you get five dollars off parking We ordered wings empanadas calamari for appetizers. It was delicious. The passion fruit lemonade was good but too sweet. The table ordered various items for main course. Generous serving size. All good. Gratuity is included in the bill. Bathroom location is weird. It's right next to the open kitchen

Was my birthday and had a free bday reward to pick up so got the ropa Vieja and the limo burger…read more Ambiance was really nice since I haven't been at this establishment in a while. They were already and full house. I just ordered takeout so didn't stay. Was a little wait not bad at all. Got home and really enjoyed what we ordered.