Karma Asian Fusion was a bit of a mixed experience for us…read more First, the positives: the restaurant smelled fantastic when we walked in, which always builds your expectations right away. The portion sizes are very generous, the takeout service was quick, and everything was packaged well, which is always appreciated when bringing food home. The challenge for us came with the flavor and texture of the food. Because this is clearly fusion cuisine, it's understandable that the dishes won't taste exactly like traditional versions, even if they share the same names. That said, many of the dishes we ordered were very vinegar-forward, which ended up overpowering most of the other flavors. The egg rolls had a great crisp, but unfortunately they were extremely oily, to the point that biting into one resulted in a mouthful of oil. The noodles were interesting but arrived as one solid clump stuck together, and overall the dish felt quite bland despite the strong vinegar notes. Both myself and my dining companion experienced stomach discomfort fairly quickly, likely from the grease level. While the portion sizes were impressive, we both agreed there was no chance we would be eating the leftovers. Our roommate also tried some of the chicken and ended up spitting it out because of the strong sour/vinegar flavor. One suggestion I would make is considering different naming for some dishes. When menu items use traditional names, diners often expect something closer to the classic flavor profile. With fusion cooking, setting expectations differently might help avoid that mismatch. Another small suggestion would be offering a choice of noodles, as that could add some flexibility to the dishes. Overall, Karma Asian Fusion does a few things well -- generous portions, quick service, and good takeout packaging -- but the flavor balance and oil level just didn't work for us personally.

Possibly the best bourbon chicken I've ever had. Sweet yet spicy with a nice grilled/charred…read morechicken flavor. Veggies I could've done without but I'm picky I know!! The white rice was great with the bourbon sauce and some added soy sauce. Ordered via DoorDash and it was still great and packaged in a sealed grocery bag.

amazing food and space...owner/ chef just an awesome person and crazy talented... Asian hints in…read moresome of the bbq dishes outstanding wings brisket and quesadillas are favorites

We had the pleasure of meeting Chase, the owner/operator of Utica BBQ. He puts a lot into his work…read moreand it shows. The food was delicious along with an excellent presentation. Quaint establishment that offers very good BBQ. The wings were the hit of the night. They are brined, smoked then flashed fried to an awesome finish. We will be back.

Chicken riggies were fantastic and service was excellent. Darla was our waitress, she was very nice…read moreand funny. Very affordable for a great meal. Will be coming back soon.

The food was excellent. From the many fish selections on Friday to the Mac and cheese that takes 3…read moredays to finish. Bread is to die for. Outdoor deck in season is a cool place to relax.

1st time stopping here . I drive to Syracuse a few times a week and always looking for a new spot …read more I searched BBQ and this came up. Food is give it a 3 , price and service is give it a 5 . A cheap quick place to grab a sandwich. Looks like outdoor dining, windows to order from . I got the hot dog with the works , and the roast beef sandwich. Both were like $5 each . I love my condiments but the hot dog had so much stuff on it , the hot dog was lost somewhere in that pile . It was so soggy it was almost impossible to eat . The roast beef sandwich was the better of the two, I've had $15 sandwiches that's not as good , it's on a small burger bun with over an inch of meat and sauce , also a mess , but that's why it's $5 ! So good . Also a little messy . But tasty ! There was a line , but there quick to fill the orders , give it a try !

I come few times a week and get same thing. Meat cold buns soggy constantly . Used to be much…read morebetter and cheaper. Is your goal to make the food so bad that nobody comes ? Eventually I won't come anymore and spend my money elsewhere .

Delicious and authentic Asian cuisine. Very understated atmosphere in east utica location…read more Service is generally attentive but it's a small neighborhood spot so be prepared to be patient.

An eclectic mix of fan favorite chinese, thai, cambodian and vietnamese cuisine. Everything here is…read morehandmade or at least tastes handmade, and havent yet had anything I disliked after five+ visits. Dont let the exterior fool you, this place is a gem and not to be missed when in Utica. Service is excellent but be forewarned the place is small and probably only run by a couple people. Be patient, its worth it.

Amazing experience…read more Food was really good. I'd recommend for two sharing a combo boil. It's a lot of food. If you've never been to a seafood boil before, please ask your server any questions you have. Extremely helpful. We had Amy as our server. She was the best!! Lisa as the owner was an amazing support to tables around us. Definitely a team effort. Really good coordination between management, kitchen, and servers. We had the Utica Bag with all sauces. Definitely worth it. We used Uber and it tried to take us to the back of the building. The driver was kind to listen to our "no it had to be the other side of the building." Extremely clean. So many places don't wipe things down anymore. We'll be back!

Food was fantastic and service was exceptional. Started out with the raw oysters which were clean…read moreand delicious. Then had the lobster, snow crabs, shrimp and clams in a steamed pot. The seasoning was amazing as was the seafood. Will definitely be coming back.

I'm so surprised that there is not a line out the door at this place! The food was amazing I ate a…read moreplate and took the best nap ever! No lies told. Great portions, great service, honestly a 10 out of 10 experience! Food was nice and hot. my new favorite spot thank you!

I ordered the jerk chicken, chicken stew and beef stew. Both orders came with cabbage, rice and…read morebeans as the sides. The jerk chicken and chicken stew was $10 each and they gave you enough food for 2 people. I didn't receive my beef stew order and I wish they would have called me and asked me if I wanted something else. The jerk chicken had nice spices to it but it was a little on the dry side, even with the side of sauce they gave you to put over it. My husband ordered the chicken stew and he said it was really good. Overall I would order from there again.

Great pizza order every week. The spinach pizza is delicious. It's called the Popeyes.read more

Tried wings from Pizza Boys during a charity Battle of the Wings event and loved their Dubai…read moreChocolate Wings which earned them an award. Heard the year before they did a PB&J wing and knew that we had to try. Went on Wing Wednesday by happenstance ... Wings are .95 which is a great deal..they had a live band in the bar area but chose counter service instead. Wings came out quick and hot. The PBJ wings lived up to all the hype. After having wings at their restaurant I see why they have won awards for several years. Wings were tender, crispy, and the sauce was amazing. With it being Wing Wednesday and live entertainment it was rather crowed. This is your typical wing and pizza joint nothing fancy or stuff but a great casual place for a night out. Haven't tried their Pizza yet but that is next up on our list.