Seasons Noodle has been on my "to try" list for a while. I got take out recently and the hype is…read morereal! I haven't been to the physical location but I've ordered Doordash twice (and it came very quickly). Both times I got the Garlic Soy Sauce Tofu Noodle with hand cut flat noodles. The portions were good sized, full of noodles, tofu, broccoli, and bok choy. It comes in a light garlic sauce and I ate most of the broccoli despite not usually being a huge fan of it. My husband got a dish with tomatoes and liked it though he was complaining there aren't appetizers on the menu. Understandable as it's a one person operation. I'd like to try the other noodle option for this dish (regular thin noodles) but the hand cut is so good I will probably keep getting it! On the website I see you can create your own dish with noodle, protein and veggie choice - this is also going on my to do list.

Friendly service, generous portions, but the flavors missed the mark…read more I stopped in at The Mercantile on Main while heading from Rochester to Ithaca, looking for a quick lunch before the journey. I initially had pizza in mind, but as someone who's traveled extensively and spent more hours than I can count exploring Chinatowns in LA, San Francisco, and NYC, I was excited to see Seasons' Noodle and decided to give it a try. The staff could not have been nicer--warm, welcoming, and clearly passionate about their work. I truly admire independent chefs and restaurateurs like Yan, and always try to support businesses like this. I ordered the Spicy Shrimp Noodle, and while the portion was generous and the presentation solid, I left feeling a bit disappointed. The noodles themselves were nicely done, with a satisfying chew, but the dish as a whole didn't quite come together. The sauce was thin and watery, which left everything feeling separate instead of integrated. The shrimp lacked seasoning and didn't absorb or hold onto any of the sauce, which made the dish feel unbalanced--more like a bowl of ingredients than a cohesive noodle experience. Given the restaurant's inspiration from Northern China--where noodles are often hearty, robust, and well-sauced--I was hoping for something a bit more bold and unified in flavor. In Northern Chinese cuisine, the noodles and sauce should almost cling to one another, often enhanced with garlic, chili oil, or vinegar to bring depth and warmth. Here, it just felt like that final spark was missing. The Mercantile on Main itself is a cool and thoughtfully restored space with a lot of character--it's housed in the historic Sibley Building, once the largest department store between New York City and Chicago. It's now a food hall and gathering space that blends the city's history with a modern vibe. That said, on the day I visited, they were setting up for an event, which made the atmosphere a bit chaotic and distracting--probably just a case of bad timing. I don't live in Rochester, but if I did, I'd give Seasons' another try. Everyone has an off day, and maybe I just didn't order the right thing. I'm still rooting for Seasons' Noodle--because the heart and hospitality are definitely there.

First time ordering from Han . Everything was delicious, i'll definitely be ordering from there…read moreagain.

I was visiting family when in town for work, and had eaten at the location in Perinton years ago…read more Decided that I wanted to come back and try their location closer to downtown Rochester. Street parking is available, no charge for that. We encountered construction so we had to drive around for a bit but it was worth it. Seated immediately one arriving, we went with a couple appetizers- my personal favorite, the scallion pancake and the steamed bao with BBQ pork belly inside. That comes two to an order so it worked out nicely. Both were exceptional. The scallion pancake is like no other. Extra crispy, incredibly flavorful- and I love their dipping sauce. Vinegary, sweet and sour. The buns were pillowy soft and the pork belly was tender and full of that smoky BBQ taste. For entrees, we chose the Kung Pow Shrimp and the Singapore style curry noodles that came with shrimp, bbq pork, and beef. Both dishes were plentiful. The shrink was definitely spicy, you can see with all of the red chilies in the sauce, with the peanuts and celery pieces cut on the bias for a classy look. The portion on the Singapore noodles was very hefty...we upgraded our rice to fried rice so we had a lot of food today. All in all, this was an enjoyable visit. Since I am headed home tonight I wanted to be sure I had enough food to last me the rest of the day until I get back to ATL. This place ALWAYS delivers! Support small businesses!

Visited on my birthday for a lunch with my friend. Shared some sushi. It was amazing. I'll…read moredefinitely be back. Easy to order and great service. Parking is super easy as well.

The sushi that I got here was very good! They were very helpful and accommodating with my…read moreallergies. I do enjoy the I-Square area, but was sad that the rooftop was closed on the particular day that I went. Otherwise, I recommend bringing the food to the rooftop!

Tasty food, large portions, nice atmosphere, and considerate staff. We ordered the chicken Thai…read morecurry puff appetizer, chuchee fried fish and tofu pad see eew mains, and Thai fried ice cream for dessert. I wasn't a huge fan of the curry puffs but that is personal preference; this appetizer, which was a valentines day specials, came with two heart shaped puff pastry filled with potatoes, veggies, and chicken. They tasted like they were primarily seasoned with curry powder. Both main dishes were exceptionally tasty. The chuchee fried fish (valentine's day special) was crispy, and the curry was rich in flavor with a nice kick to it. The pad see eew was a very large dish, after we'd eaten our fill it hardly looked like we'd touched the plate. It made a good lunch the next day. If you're a fan of spice, the chili oil it came with was great (flavorful and hot). The thai fried ice cream was perfect for two. Ordering more than one would have been too much (for me). Next time we visit I'd like to order the crispy pork belly, and the mango sticky rice.

I heard good things about Wild Elephant so we came for lunch on Mother's Day. We easily made…read morereservations a couple of hours before we came in and we were seated immediately when we got there. The place is nicely decorated and has an authentic, elegant vibe. We all decided on getting some apps and lunches. The portions were great and included a choice of a side; veggie choices - fried or fresh spring roll and Tom Yum soup. I thought the calamari was crispy and light. The Pad See Ew and Pad Kee Mao were good. I was very disappointed in the Pad Thai. My mom ate a couple of bites and disliked it. It was very heavily seasoned and left a paste that was reddish brown on the noodles. We didn't want to take the leftovers and the dish was comped. I like that the owner came over and asked about the dish so they can fix it going forward. The owner said her brother (main chef) was out and another chef was working. I wasn't blown away as I was expecting, however, I think they will do well. The owner was gracious and understanding and they offer larger portions than other places that I have been to.

Simple yet sleek orange and wood decor. Service was prompt…read moreand food was delicious. We're adding this to our list

I have never in my life seen a battered dumpling. I wrongly assumed that "fried" meant pan fried…read more The first two were good, but I ended up peeling the batter off the rest. The beef udon noodles were tasty. I did not care for the spring rolls. The filling was a little too wet, so there was kind of a creamy texture. Will definitely go back to try a few more things. You order at a kiosk for takeout. Edit: it seems that I reviewed this restaurant twice accidentally. I've only visited once. I'm trying to get the duplicate removed. Sorry, JBC!

Absolutely delicious! Authentic, gorgeous atmosphere , wonderful service! A surprise in a strip…read moremall!!!

This one's easy and straightforward: Szechuan Opera is probably the best Chinese restaurant in…read moreRochester, NY--and that's coming from someone who lived on the West Coast for years. The food has real, traditional spices and bold flavor. Nothing tastes watered down, and everything is seasoned the way you hope it'll be when you order Chinese food. Last time I got chicken fried rice, orange chicken, pan-fried dumplings, and crab rangoon. The fried rice was solid and well-seasoned, the orange chicken was crispy with a good sauce, the dumplings were nicely pan-seared, and the crab rangoon was fresh, crunchy, and hit the comfort-food spot. I've only done takeout, so I can't say much about the ambience, but it's centrally located with decent parking. Inside is traditionally decorated, and there's a giant golden throne in the lobby that's great for a quick picture. Service has always been speedy and friendly, orders come out fast, everything's packed well, and the staff is consistently nice.

A sister restaurant to SEA, Roc Pho Shop started as an idea to branch off from traditional dishes…read moreand create more playful meals. It's the same cuisine but with a twist. Head chef Nalee Phommachanh had the vision alongside owner (and sister-in-law) Vilay Sysavath. The family- run business offers a diverse and authentic Southeast Asian menu, a quarterly rotating chef specials menu with paired rotating drinks, and a full-service bar with specialty Soju-based cocktails and other Asian-fusion beverages. My wife and I were in Rochester for a thrift show and wanted to grab some lunch. We love Vietnamese, pho is one of my favorite foods, so we decided to give them a try and we were glad we did. The restaurant is small and jam packed full of tables, but we were still able to be sat and given menus immediately around 2PM on a Saturday. We decided to order a bunch of things and share them. Obviously, we got a bowl of pho, along with an order of egg rolls, a chicken lemongrass plate, and a couple of Thai teas. Our food took a bit to come, but it was pretty busy, and we were very happy with our food. Everything was delicious. The grilled chicken from the platter had awesome lemongrass flavor, the pho's broth was flavorful, the egg rolls were absolutely amazing, and the portions were huge - we had plenty to take home afterwards. Employees were friendly, prices were comparable to similar restaurants. We'd definitely go again if in the area.

I've been to Roc Pho Shop a couple times now and find it enjoyable... had it been around during my…read moredays at RIT, I'm sure I would have been there regularly. Unsurprisingly, I originally visited to try the pho itself. While the pho is served with a plate of Thai basil, hoisin, siracha, sprouts and lime to add flavor, I'm still somewhat regularly disappointed in the lack of umami flavor in the broth itself. It lacks some depth. There are also times when my broth wasn't quite as hot as I would have wanted. Generally, the pho is fine... but there are better options around Henrietta and Rochester. Just something to keep in mind. I've had a variety of other dishes as well, and the pork banh mi is another that could use some improvement. In the couple times that I've had it, it seems to be very dry. I want a scrumptious banh mi with plenty of pickled veggies and a flavorful pork... but that isn't what I've experienced here. It's served with a broth on the side, and that's fine... but I want my flavor *IN* the sandwich... without having to use a broth as a substitute to add moisture to the meat or flavor to the sandwich. On a recent visit, I brought my mother. She ended up ordering the shrimp fried rice for her lunch, and, while the size was large (she ended up needing a takeout container to bring about half of it home), she found the dish to be lacking in flavor and components (noting that more vegetables might have been nice). During this visit, I also ordered the spicy cucumber salad for the first time... and also found *that* side lacking in flavor. There was an itsy bitsy amount of spice... but for something marked on the menu as spicy? It wasn't what I was expecting. Service was fine, and the overall ambience of the restaurant is inviting and clean. The entrance/exit can be a bit rough for cars that are a bit lower to the road... just something to be aware of.

I have been dying to find good Ramen places in Rochester after living in Chinatown, DC for the last…read moreseveral years. I was bummed to arrive and find that the place appeared to be closed. However, I followed the signage and rang the doorbell that read "ROC City Ramen" because I was bound and determined to try this place. Luckily, a gentleman answered the door and explained that on slow days they often close the dining area but are still available for take out. He was very kind and prepared my ideal order, despite it being marked as "sold out" on the website (it seemed their site was having technical difficulties that day). The food was prepared within a few minutes. This was definitely some of the best Tonkotsu Ramen I've had in Rochester. The Chashu had a perfect texture, but wasn't very flavorful. But I'll chalk it up to an off day. I will absolutely be going back. I hope next time I'll be able to sit inside, but the menu is big with many dishes I look forward to trying.

I've always loved the food! Especially the beef curry. Honestly I would eat it at least twice a…read moreweek ,always take out though. I've only had a problem once with my order and it was rectified with a refund immediately. Im so sad this place is no longer open. I have to make it at home now but it just doesn't hit the same :(((

Food is absolutely delicious!!! Everything I have ever ordered is absolutely yummy!…read moreService is so good! Sometimes the site can be a pain in the ass but other then that fantastic!!!!

I purchased cookies on the site..The cookies were extremely small and very overpriced... The…read morecookies tasted no better than a cookie from Mcdonald's or Burger King!!! I

BEST SUSHI I EVER HAVE, not even understating the amazingness of this sushi, they also have cool…read moresnacks.

Ordered take out. It was very simple just called and placed the order and it was ready in 30…read moreminutes. The food was delicious. I ordered the udon which was exactly what was needed on a snowy evening. My roommate got one of the nigiri platters which was fresh and well worth the price. My other roommate had the teriyaki bento box which came with a surprisingly large amount of food, the chicken, rice, 6 rolls, salad, seaweed salad, and miso soup. Bento-ya has become our new go to takeout spot!