I don't usually go to the same restaurant twice in one trip--but I made an exception for Mountain…read moreMoose... and it was 100% worth it. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting--perfectly fitting for Newport but with a unique charm that really sets it apart. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. You can tell there's real attention to detail in both the ingredients and presentation. It's the kind of menu where you want to come back just to try everything. What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was the service. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great experience--not rushed, not forced, just natural and welcoming. The fact that we came back a second day says it all. If you're in Newport and looking for a place that delivers on both food and experience, Mountain Moose is an absolute must. Can't wait to come back again!

Stopped in here on a cold night looking for a warm bowl of sustenance. I will readily admit, that I…read morewas looking for curry and went into a ramen spot (shame on me), but the moose name, the lodgey feel, and the Asian cuisine was a mixture I had to see for myself. The chicken satay was excellent. Very juicy and flavorful. If the same chicken was in my ramen, I probably would give this place a five star review. The curry ramen was filled with a spicy flavorful broth and a healthy serving of accoutrements but the chicken was very dry. Given that was my only complaint and the woman who served me was extremely gracious, mountain moose earns my recommendation. Note, if you're looking for massamam curry, just go to a Thai restaurant.

My crew loves Raku Sakura, I generally always order for takeout or delivery, but the inside is nice…read moreas well. As others have said the parking lot is tight, but generally finding parking is not an issue. We love the lobster hibachi and that is definitely our go to. Also like the duck roll appetizer and the sushi is always tasty as well. Raku Sakura will continue to be a spot in our rotation!

We were in the area after a show and looking for something for dinner. Walked by and was excited to…read moretry Raku Sakura. Had my children with me so I really loved that there was a kids meal and that they came out first and fast. The staff was good, checked in on us enough but also gave us space to eat. The kids got the hibachi and it was a great portion size for them. Started with the Kani salad and it was delicious, a little more spicy than I was anticipating. The sushi rolls we got were fresh and tasty! If you are in town stop in!

If you're unfamiliar with Burmese food but love Thai food and have a curious palate, you're the…read moreperfect candidate to try Nanu Burmese Fusion. The dishes are rich, occasionally greasy, but oh boy--are they packed with flavor! Curry, coconut milk, and spices play starring roles in most of the dishes. The fish soup? Absolutely delicious. It can be a gamble to try fish-based soup, but I trust how most Asians prepare it, so I went for it. No regrets! Here's what we enjoyed: Nanu Pork Dumpling: A sweet, scrumptious twist on a cooked sushi roll Mohinga: Fish-based soup with rice noodles, egg, cilantro, scallions, and fried split chickpeas (so delish!). Some awesome crispy appetizer (see pic) paired with hard-boiled eggs came as a side dish. The couple who own and run this spot are incredibly gracious, patiently walking us through what to expect from each dish. The wife is the head chef, and her passion shows in every bite. I believe they also do food truck events--I noticed their colorful van parked outside. This place is a must-try. Familiar yet different and oh-so-flavorful.

Rating: 4.3 Tried…read morethis place for lunch since it was close to my home and was looking for new spot to try. It's a local small family owned asian restaurant. Place just opened when we went so we were quickly sat down as we were the only customer. The seating is limited as there are only 3 tables available. We ordered Burmese Milk tea, Fried chicken (Sweet), Nanu chicken dumplings, stir fried noodles, and Basil Chicken with rice. Fried chicken wings were crispy, sweet and savory. Nanu dumplings were topped with scallions , fried onions and spicy mayo and were delicious. Basil chicken was flavorful with hint of spice from basil. Stir fried was also topped with fried onions and was very flavorful as well. All the food did come with plastic containers so it's easy to take home if you have leftovers. First time trying Burmese milk tea and was good but I think I prefer Thai milk tea better. Overall the place was very good. Food was great, service was good and price was fair. Only downside was that the place is small with limited seating and the place was hot because it's summer and there is no AC. They have fan and we sat in front of it but was not good enough. I would order take out next time. Other than that it's a solid place.

We dined here after having not been for quite some time. A sushi craving brought us in and did not…read moredisappoint. We ordered two appetizers and sushi. All the food was pretty tasty. We ordered the sushi/sashimi for four (for three of us.) Lots of food! The staff was pleasant though we overheard some of them talking about how they can't wait to go check out the newer sushi restaurant one city over. Not a bad thing - just a strange thing to overhear - so it made us chuckle. Only knocked a star off because it didn't feel very clean. Looked up and the fabric light covers/curtains really need a wash. You literally eat right under a dust curtain. It was off putting but didn't stop us from digging in.

Last night should have been a meaningful and healing moment for my family. Instead, it became one…read moreof the most disheartening restaurant experiences I have ever had. Yesterday would have been my son Gianni's 25th birthday. We gathered 24 close family and friends to honor him at the hibachi restaurant where he last ate before his passing. This was not a casual dinner it was a deeply emotional and sentimental night. A month ago, we made a reservation and then called three separate times to confirm we would have a specific private room that held special meaning for us. Each time, we were assured the room was ours. When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, yet management attempted to keep us out of the very room we had reserved. After multiple discussions with the assistant manager, they finally honored the reservation. Unfortunately, things only worsened from there. Our assigned waitress entered the room visibly angry. When we asked if the checks could be separated, she left and never returned. Our entire party had to go to the bar just to order drinks. While my husband was waiting, he overheard this waitress loudly belittling and degrading our table for several minutes to the point that the bartenders tried to get her attention to let her know he was standing there. Later, when I went to the restroom, she confronted me and sarcastically asked if "everything was finally to my liking." I calmly explained why we were there and the emotional significance of the night. She laughed, crossed her arms, and told me I had "drunk eyes." Those were not drunk eyes. Those were the eyes of a grieving mother who had just spent the day lying in her son's bed on what should have been his birthday. When I told her she should choose her words more carefully, police were called on me. This restaurant has benefited from my family's loyalty for years. I hosted a 50-person birthday party here in November that generated over $5,000 in business. My son dined here in September with a group of 21. Last night, we brought 24 guests. Many of our friends have been weekly patrons for over a decade. To be treated with such cruelty, disrespect, and hostility during such a vulnerable moment is beyond comprehension. Compassion costs nothing. Kindness costs nothing. Basic professionalism costs nothing. Last night, all three were absent

1st and last Timer: Came home with my order- 4:30pm --…read more4-25-26 Ordered 1 order of Each.. Nim Chow With & WithOut Shrimp...both were the same.. had fat noodles, w/ a Piece of lettuce and thinly cut carrots..((.noodles should be very thin rice noodles, should contain basil or mint leaves..had zero)) The Fish sauce was Terrible, it was.all vinegar..( I make a better one at home!) Chicken Pad Thai.... Absolutely Terrible ..had to look for the chicken, noodles were very mushy..and was loaded with sweet chili sauce .. contained ZERO Pad Thai sauce which is a peanut sauce. Chicken wings.. were the best of the order and they were overcooked, & dry. Very very disappointed, never going back. $40.00 thrown out the window.

Was recommended to come here after the Yelp Elite event at Magnolia Soap and Bath nearby!…read more It's located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking, and their lot is separated by a median with one exit/ entrance. We went for lunch so it was not super busy; we were maybe one of two patrons inside. It was nicely decorated, and there was a TV above our table playing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. What a good movie! They served wonton chips with duck sauce, like chips and salsa. What a nice touch! I have never seen that before at an Asian restaurant. We ordered some general Tso's chicken and then one of sushi lunch specials, which came with two rolls and either a soup or salad. I chose the salad, which is like the ones you get at hibachi. It was drowning in that orange tangy sauce, but it was still good! The sushi was good, too. Not the best I have ever had, but still good. The whole meal was perhaps $25. That's crazy for the amount of food we got! Highly recommend.

I wrote the initial yelp review on this place back in September and I had a lot of complaints. Went…read moreback today and I was pleased to see that the growing pains demonstrated back in September have worked out for the positive. My Son and I were there Sunday early afternoon to celebrate the US Men winning olympic gold in hockey earlier that morning and had an excellent experience. The food and service was EXCELLENT. We throughly enjoyed the experience. It's been 6 months since our last visit, it won't be nearly that long before we return. We had a great time. My only negative comment, the appetizer/ sauce bar that I was critical of in September hasn't changed . Management really needs to change that set up. It's just not hygienic, when you lean over the get a plate or bowl stored under that bar, your face is inches away from the unprotected buckets of sauce, it's not a good set up and needs to be changed. It's not like fixing this set up would cost a lot of money to fix and it really should be changed immediately.

This is one of those places where you go for the experience, not the ambiance (or appetizers). We…read moreonly did the hot pot this first visit. We each ordered a different type of broth & all 3 of us enjoyed our choices. The meat, seafood, tofu & veggie selections were all delicious & fresh. Service was good!! We had a great time & all want to return to try the Korean bbq. That being said, I would be careful with the appetizer choices. We avoided the crab legs & the cray fish (I think that's what they were?). The French fries were decent, the veggie spring rolls were ok, my husband tried the seaweed salad & my son tried the chicken. Both were fine. Nothing special. The interior design has much to be desired, but like I mentioned already, we weren't there for the decor.

While only a few miles from home, we tend to avoid Newport during the crazy busy summer months, but…read morethis has been on our radar since opening. The RI Food Fights TacoMania competition & tourist season starting to slow got us over the bridge to try early on a Saturday evening. Arriving just after opening, we had our choice of tables in an empty room. That was a good thing since, by the time we left, the place was jamming! The server, who was welcoming, enthusiastic about the menu & and handled the ever-growing crowd on his own, told us that we could always call ahead for a table. Good to know since we didn't see a way to reserve. The little place is comfy & lovely! The decor perfectly suits the Newport scene and includes a welcoming food bar area that would be perfect for enjoying their international tapa-like street-food inspired offerings. A small patio is available to overlook Memorial Blvd in nicer weather. While they do not have a liquor license, you are welcome to BYOB and we did, finding the $3 per person corkage fee very fair. Now, about the food... WOW! What a explosion of fun flavors! With choices of snacks from around the world, you can jump from one intense palate to another, over and over. Three of us shared five small dishes & one large and we loved them all. The Nduja Shrimp Dumplings were delicate and fresh and loaded with flavor. The tacos that we were here to judge were fantastic. The pork was juicy & flavorful, and, though we were afraid the vegetable tacos would be boring - they were anything but. We'd eat these all the time! Bravas Frites were a fun twist on traditional Spanish Patatas Bravas, using fries as a base rather than cubed potatoes. Again, delicious! But, our favorite of the small plates had to be the Brussel Sprouts. We almost didn't get them as they've been so over-done, but felt vegetable guilt & threw them in. OMG - the best prep of these tiny cabbages ever! Finally, the pièce de résistance was the Lobster Fried Rice - a perfect way to top it all off. Buttery, umami & loaded with chunks of fresh lobster meat, my mouth waters now just thinking it. So glad we finally stopped here. A great Tacomania contender and we can't wait to return to eat our way through the rest of the menu!

Our first visit on a Friday night. They don't take reservations. Few diners but they have only been…read moreopen a few weeks. My review is not favorable but I think knowing this is a Pasta Beach effort - it will be a hit in a few months. It is in the original Pasta Beach spot next to a Dunkin' Donuts for whatever reason is open late at night. The positives - plenty of nearby street parking, modern and cozy space, and very good staff. I should mention that after we ordered, our 5 appetizers arrived starting in 5 minutes and all were served within 10 minutes. We did screw up by forgetting we were at BYOB. OK - the killer - the food. Of the 5 appetizers we ordered only one was a winner! That was the Brussel sprouts which were outstanding and a large portion. All the other dishes were about the right size for sharing by 2. Realize they are striving for "fusion" but they missed it on the pulled pork dumplings. The lamb skewers were a struggle to eat - tough (and certainly could not be eaten off the skewers) - but the saving grace was the dipping sauce. The big failures were the prosciutto croquettes - a real mess with a sliver of meat on top of mainly onions - and OMG - the Korean chicken wings. The latter came slathered with a sticky and spicy, sweet, red sauce (too hot for my wife) and some sort of dipping sauce. A mess to eat. We had to request paper towels and dip in our water to clean up. Damages with tip was $90 and we only had a tea and sparkling water. We may try it in a few months, but their current menu did not work with our palates. Food 2/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (lack of) Décor 5/5

Chicken satay - so good! Juicy and well flavored - the peanut sauce wasn't my fav but overall still…read morethe best I've had in RI overall. I had a drink that tasted like candy and was pretty too! Service was great. It was crowded in the bar area for trivia and the server was working hard and got everything on point. I enjoyed my dinner and took home plenty for leftovers. Will return!

My first time going to Khoo was the other week with a friend. It was off hours, 2:30 on a Sunday…read morebut there were people coming and going - always a good sign. The queer o meter was a solid 10. Service was great and the food much better than I was expecting. I'm from Boston and I'm used to the Chinese food in the surrounding areas and from Chinatown but this place helped restore my faith in good Chinese food around here. We didn't go too fancy, as you can see in the pics, shrimp pad Thai, hot n sour soup and friend dumplings. The pad Thai is juicier than I like, but it was flavorful and fresh. The other 2 items were delicious. I really enjoyed the soup and dumplings. Next time I'll try them steamed and a different soup along with some apps. Def a place I'll go back to. Cheers!