Spicy Shallot was pretty busy for a weekday night. The atmosphere is great, they have a bar and the restaurant is decorated quite nicely with neon lights. We ordered a few items to share: Curry puffs: (came with 3 in an order) light and crispy and the dipping sauce was really good. Calamari: just alright. Pineapple fried rice: I'd probably skip this, the pineapple tasted canned and not fresh Duck curry: super good, crispy skin and the curry was really good Fried ice cream (on fire): surprising presentation but also very good Molten lava cake: just ok The drinks were really strong! And the service was very quick. Overall, a nice thai place in queens but nothing to go out of your way for. read more

I think this will be a place when you want some spicy food and sushi both. I tried something new this time which was mango salad and i must say it was delicious. read more

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Coming from Seattle visiting family here and being half Thai I was in the mood for some Thai food. This is the best Thai food that I have had... had the BBQ beef and the duck sushi, Tamarond duck and duck curry. The portions were perfect. The flavors were on point. My whole family loved their meals...will definitely be back their service was very friends with a nice vibe about the place. Awesome job guys!!! read more

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The food here was amazing. We started with the curry puffs and the crab rangoon. The curry puffs came with a light vinegar dipping sauce that was delicious. I could probably drink the sauce by itself. The crab rangoon were very cute and much lighter, usually I see them in envelopes, but these were in little pastry shells. For a main two of us got rice dishes, one with chicken and one with duck. The Basil Rice with Chicken had a kick at the end. One of us got the curry with duck and it was sweet and creamy with another kick at the end. I had the pad se ew with chicken which was a great salty noodle to cool down with after all the spicy food. The duck was also amazing, we had duck with rice and duck in the curry and it was so juicy and well done. read more

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delicious food like always awesome customer service and their drinks are also amazing (guava juice is recommended). sushi is always top of the line and the place is very pretty inside with nice music and nice vibes. read more

Started with the barbecued beef appetizer... Amazing! The meat was super tender and just melted in your mouth! The portion size was pretty big as well! The side sauce was OK, but I felt the meat by itself was excellent! For my main I ordered the Crispy pork belly. Unfortunately, this dish was terrible. It was totally dry and served cold. I sent it back and ordered the spicy shrimp mango salad. The salad was somewhat of a small portion, but it was delicious! The shrimp with plump and tasty and the dressing was delicious with an excellent kick! My girlfriend ordered the massman curry salmon. It was excellent as well! The curry was absolutely delicious and the salmon was cooked perfectly. She also ordered the crabmeat fried rice and egg. This was also delicious with small chunks of crab, perfectly cooked rice and egg on top. We also had a Thai iced tea that I thought was a little too sweet, but not terrible. The service was a little slow with regard to weight staff checking in on us, but they did frequently refill our water so overall a very good meal. We would definitely return! read more

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This restaurant offers a lot of food. Most of food is Asian style, but the taste is not that good. Please do not order sushi there.

This is probably my go to Thai spot in Queens. The ambience of this place is relaxing and beautiful, as it is decorated with an array of florals. The menu itself has a variety of things; from sushi, to soups, to rice bowls and noodles. I usually get the pad see ew & every time they make it it's delicious each time. I tried their pad Thai for the first time and the noodles came out so soft, as if they melt when you bite down. My friend also ordered the curry, which came with a side of rice. We shared a calamari and they never disappoint to keep the calamari freshly fried and crunchy. The Thai iced tea is a must have when going here. Usually Thai iced tea is a hit or miss, but this place will always be a hit. read more

Happy I found this Thai restaurant. There's MANY in the area, and I've tasted a few. But Spicy Shallot is the place to go, the prices are reasonable lunch special comes with a choice of a drink, spring rolls, soup or salad, other places you get your meal that's its. Portions are decent I'm always satisfied. I've always done pick up orders and they are quick with service. Hostess and anyone else you encounter is very friendly. I don't even need to say I'm going to return because I'm sure it's a given. This is my Thai spot when I'm at work and I suggest you give it a try. Also it's super cute inside, maybe that's not the best way to describe it but what I thought at the moment and how I felt when I first walked in. read more

Food is actually very good this place is always packed Try the mango ice cream or branzino read more

Spicy shallot is always a good time! They definitely made some great upgrades to the decor and the overall vibe is a lot higher end now. Ambiance wise it's great for a group get together or a date night. Our drinks were great just not a hot sake fan in general but others enjoyed it. Spicy señorita was delicious. For appetizers we got the pork jerky, kimchi fries, and crispy kung fu watercress salad. Everything for appetizers was delicious but remember the watercress is fried so it can get a little oily - you should also take the toppings before pouring over the salad because it can be a little too spicy for some people (we happen to love it). For dinner we got the crispy volcano chicken and Tamarind duck. Both were great but volcano chicken was better in my opinion. The duck was super crispy but didn't have much flavor. I also feel like they could do a little more with the vegetables on the plate/include more vegetables on the side. Huge down side to our meal was the servers not spacing out our food so everything was the on the table at once from appetizers to entrees. Though the servers were very attentive they have this weird policy that the restaurant takes reservations for outside seating but not for inside seating. You would think walk ins should get the less desirable seating options but it's opposite and awkward. Overall, we'll definitely be back but make sure you show up early to snag a table inside! read more

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Second time there. Service was fine, not too attentive and not too neglectful. The jumbo Thai ice coffee was an amazing experience! Though I had to pee a million times after. Curry puff - Delish! Soft shell crab mango salad - Delish! Crab fried rice - Terrible! The rice flavor was just terrible and the overall flavor tasted like bad fish soy sauce Drunken noodle - Not bad but not great either At this point, I wouldn't go back. Do better on the fried rice and the drunken noodle! read more

Spicy Shallot - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Calamari is so good, and my favorite roll there is the Poseidon roll. They also have fried ice cream! So yum. Service was quick and great, also liked the drinks there. They have photo ops in there, it's a cute place I like the flowers all over. read more

Spicy Shallot - Poseidon Roll - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Elmhurst and the neighboring stretch of Woodside is saturated with so many Thai establishments that it might seem hard to stand out. With the a modern and contemporary decor and pretty cocktails to boot, Spicy Shallot is a little different from the rest of the pack. In addition to classic Thai dishes, they also have the added arsenal of a dedicated sushi bar. While it's not the biggest place, they've done a good job with the space with a mix of tables and chairs. It's got date vibes all throughout and I'd consider keeping the party sizes small here. It's trendy, clean, and I'm even impressed with their bathrooms. An easy way to get acclimated with the Spicy Shallot experience is to start with their cocktails. I've been a big proponent of their sake based mojitos which come in mango, pomegranate, and lychee. For non-alcoholic drinks, their Thai iced tea / coffees are always great and they also come in a mega XL-sized glass, which is awesome. The safe bet for me has been their curries, which are loaded with flavor and bring a good amount of heat. While the massaman is always going to be my first choice, I really do like their green curry, penang curry, and the extra pricey duck curry. They don't go as well with the cocktails, but if we're talking strictly food, they are still my go-to option here. I also think they do a good job with their satays and curry puffs. I've had plenty of curry puffs in the past, but theirs are a lot more empanada like than I've seen in other establishments. I'm not as enamored with their noodle dishes and especially the fried rice, which are just average. I do think their spicy basil eggplant is another solid option and their glass noodle salad is tasty, with another added spicy kick. The Japanese cuisine has been the biggest surprise. My expectations are never high for a non-Japanese specialty spot, but they've done a nice job in providing a myriad of sushi rolls and other Japanese options like donburi and grilled squid. Most Thai places will offer a fried banana or even mango sticky rice as a dessert, but they've really stepped it up with a number of cheesecakes, bread pudding, lava molten cake and even flaming fried ice cream. I can't attest to how good any of them are, but the variety is impressive for a Thai spot. At the end of the day, I think they do a good job with the food presentation, service, and provide a lovely ambiance on top of it. While many may bulk at the notion of a trendy Thai spot that happens to offer cocktails and sushi, I think it's an added bonus for the neighborhood. Elmhurst is short of date spot options, this can certainly be amongst the better ones to enjoy the evening. read more

came for early dinner. The chive cake appetizer was delicious. We placed our orders and it took us extra long time for my fish to come out. When it did come out, it was over cooked. The waiter did not hesitate to take it away and asked me if I wanted something else. Everything else was very yummy. The star of the show was the desert. The coconut sticky rice with mango ice cream. Definitely do not leave this place without ordering that. We enjoyed our food and we will definitely come back. read more

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I came with a cousin, a good restaurant that is located in Elmhurst, where you have the option of eating Japanese or Thai food. I and my cousin share a few apps. Crispy Vegetable Spring Roll taro, cabbage, carrot, vermicelli served with chili plum sauce. Super tasty and crushing muy bueno is a good option to share with others. Fried Chicken and Shrimp Dumpling served crispy with sweet chili sauce or steamed with spicy soy sauce. The plate came 5 dumplings pretty good great taste a must-try, stuffed with shrimp, and chicken the sauce gave him the touch of greatness to the palate. For my main course, I order beef and chicken Drunken Noddle. The Drunken Noodles were also fantastic; however, they were not spicy as I thought it was going to be. The flavors were unique and the noodles were exceptional, and the meat was tender, the noodle the portion was pretty big, you will definitely fill up with this dish. read more

Spicy Shallot - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Favorite date spot, whether it's anytime during the day or evening, their food and drinks are always amazing. When ever I'm with someone who's new to the area, I awkward recommend this place on the list of go-to's. I didn't get it today but def try out the Thai iced tea here (Large!) because it's huge asf. Today I've gotten the Unagi Don bowl ($18), salmon roll ($6) and Lychee refresher ($7). My lady friend got the Pad Kee Mao Udon, spicy ($16) and the Mango refresher ($7). Mao Udon dish: flavorful, regular spicy which was just enough spicy to feel the heat and also enjoy the food Unagi Don: eel was cooked to perfection topped with sesame seeds, avocado and rice to fill my stomach Salmon roll: loved it, definitely fresh & not fishy Drinks are so refreshing, sweet and was the perfect combination for our meals! Overall, it's always a good time to visit. We went during Happy hour but didn't partake in it c: read more

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I really enjoy the food at Spicy Shallot! I've dined here a couple times and have tried a large variety of delicious dishes such as the pho che, french fries provenzal with garlic and parsley, house special combo pho, BBQ pork banh mi, pad thai, pad see ew, drunken noodle, and more. The highlight of Spicy Shallot that makes the restaurant stand out is the sizing of their Thai ice tea. For $4, you get a regular mason jar, but for $7, you get a whole pitcher! I haven't seen any other restaurant serve Thai iced tea in a pitcher. You can share it with a friend or even 2! Elmhurst has amazing places to choose from for Thai food, but don't sleep on Spicy Shallot and their awesome Thai iced tea! read more

Came in while walking around since I was at Elmhurst Hospital and needed a spit to get a quick bite. The hostess sat me down by the entrance. She was nice and professional and answered all my questions. The pork dish I had ordered was really delicious. I'm glad I was able to stop by here. read more

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Came here with my husband and grandma around 4pm on a Friday and I think we caught them at an odd hour when it wasn't busy for their main chef to be working because we were very surprised the Pad Thai for a Thai restaurant came out pretty bad. We ordered the jumbo thai tea, grilled squid, chicken satay, pork lettuce wrap, som tum pu, mango red snapper and pad thai. Jumbo Thai Tea - could be shared amongst two people. It's huge! probably a pint size. Grilled Squid was my favorite appetizer as it has the perfect texture and sauce but the lettuce wrap lacked a lot of flavour. I think they might have forgotten to add the fish sauce or something but my husband requested it on the side we added it in ourselves and it instantly tasted much better. Chicken satay we felt could be a little more charred? It wasn't undercooked or anything but was a bit bland by itself. Som Tum Pu - always been a lover of papaya salad but with the added raw soft shell crab? Yum!! Even though we asked for Thai Spicy, it came out mild so I was a little disappointed there. Mango Red Snapper - my favorite!! You have to take each bite with the mango or else the fish is a bit dry by itself but man, the fish was cooked to perfect with the crispiness you get with each bite and the fat abundance of meat. Definitely a must try if you love fish. Pad Thai - most disappointing dish for a Thai restaurant. It was way too soggy and did not look appetizing at all. Compared to other pad thai's we've had in the area. we were surprised it came out the way it did and kind of expected the noodles to be a bit bouncier. Overall, really good service and ambiance. There's a full bar and instagram friendly backgrounds if you're into that sorta stuff. Food wise I would skip a couple of their items but otherwise it's a great date spot and place for catch ups. Total came out to be $150 with tip and tax~ read more

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A terrible way to have a birthday dinner here at Spicy Shallot. We went in to have a birthday dinner. One of the women told us to wait for 5 minutes. 10 mins later, a group of people came and a male employee immediately found a table for them...... We went back inside to check for available seating, the female receptionist or manager told us to wait outside with such a dismissive face and undertone (how rude). She then went outside to chat with her coworker when we saw at least 3 empty tables around....... We went back in and asked another female employee why we were not being seated. She had the audacity to ask if we told the receptionist that we would be ok to be seated in the patio......"lady, that is your job as the restaurant employee to ask." After being seated, the male employee who seated the other group first came and asked if we ordered only one drink, and that he had an extra drink with a smirk on his face...... We were very confused as to why he was saying that with a smirk on his face?! It was EXTREMELY INSULTING. Spicy Shallot! Please! Is this how you train your employees???! Very confusing. Really disappointed in the restaurant's service and had my birthday dinner completely ruined. read more

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The beef is a must get item on here along with the yummy teas and the flavors . Some items on the menu lacked flavors. The curry I posted and the noodles. Had rolls super fresh, and portions weren't bad either. Service was pretty good. read more

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I really enjoyed going to Spicy Shallot, so I felt I had to try delivery. My test is to order sushi and a noodle dish - just in case. Food: 3/5 Sadly, I was disappointed. I ordered the Chirashi lunch special and as you can see from picture, that avocado doesn't look that great. The fish were meh and I ended up eating See Eew. To be honest, the See Eew was also bland, which is really shocking considering soy sauce. So, overall lunch was a bust. On the brightside, it was affordable ($14 and $11) due to it being lunch specials. All in all, I probably won't order delivery from here again. read more

Spicy Shallot - Chirashi Bowl Lunch - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Beef drunken noodle was super spicy but still very yummy. Huge Thai iced tea for $8 but way too sweet. read more

Spicy Shallot - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Quality of the food is just as delicious as it was pre-covid. Now they offer outdoor seating and indoor seating as well. Felt safe dining here - covid sheet sign in is required, there are partitions between the tables, and they seat you far from others. I keep coming back for their Thai Iced Tea!! They serve it in a large mug that fills two. The two of us shared the fried calamari appetizer, and each ordered noodles. We were comfortably full by the end of the meal. read more

Spicy Shallot - Thai Ice Tea and Crispy Calamari - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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The food was good, especially the volcano roll. Not a fan of their raw crab as it was not the freshest and the caviar on the top only added to the gaminess of the seafood. Lovely ambiance, they have a bar in the back, waiters are friendly. I am a fan of Thai food so I would probably come back again since I only had two things. read more

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We were looking for a place that could host us last minute, and ended up stumbling onto Spicy Shallot. A lot of the neighboring restaurants are also Thai based, but this restaurant has some Japanese dishes as well as a bigger space to have people. When you enter, there are LED signs/lettering on the walls that say "Spicy Shallot" and other phrases. The interior of the place is updated to be extremely instaworthy and a great date night spot. For five people we ended up getting five dishes: drunken noodles with chicken, pad Thai with pork, tamarind duck, Chinese broccoli with pork belly and crispy volcano chicken. We also ended up getting dessert (fried ice cream, and mango ice cream) and Thai iced tea. Of the dishes, the duck was pretty good, with a nice ratio of fat to crispy. The pork belly in the Chinese broccoli was a little too fatty for our group's liking. The rest of the dishes were pretty standard and didn't stand out too much. On food I prolly would've rated it a 3.5, knowing there are better Thai places around. However, the place was great as we ended up staying for 2-3 hours chatting and eating. The waitstaff was gracious and let us keep ordering. We ended up being the second to last table in the place! I recommend for solid Thai food and a great ambiance. read more

Spicy Shallot - Duck Tamarind Duck, Pad Chinese Broccoli (Crispy belly pork), Pad Thai with pork - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

First time and did not disappoint. 10000/10. Good food and friendly staff. Ambiance is also 10/10. read more

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Decent Thai place. I really like their vegetarian duck with cashew. Pineapple fried rice and pad see ew are good too. The tom kha, imo, has a little too much coconut cream so the coconut flavor kinda overwhelms other flavors. read more

Spicy Shallot - Vegetable tom kha Pineapple fried rice with tofu - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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Came here for a late dinner, I want to first off say I LOVE Thai food and have it atleast 2-3x a week. I've been here once before and decided to give it a try again. - I love spice so I always ask staff to make food extra spicer so I asked our server to make Penang curry and drunken noodle to be extra spicy. -When we got our dishes, the spice for drunken noodle was a 1/5 and Penang curry was around 3/5. (So I guess just ask for spice on the side if you like spicy food.) -The crispy pork in the Chinese broccoli was very "soggy" so sadly it wasn't crispy. -Star of the night was their Penang curry! Their anterior design is very pretty ‼ read more

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Great decor, nice ambience, suitable for a date or a small group. We tried the duck curry which was great because the duck skin was crispy unlike usual Thai spots that serve soft duck. The win for me was the crab fried rice, rice was soft and they were generous with the real crab meat. I usually only get a few pieces of crab meat when I order this at other Thai restaurants. The Kha Gai soup was a bit more sour than creamy but I still enjoyed it, also generous with the toppings. I'd come back and try something else next time or reorder the crab fried rice. read more

Spicy Shallot - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

Came to Woodside for a Friday night dinner with my family. We didn't have reservations but the wait for indoor seating wasn't long at all, only about 5 mins. The staff from hostess to waiter were all very nice and welcoming, but we did run into couple issues where our waiter delivered the wrong dish to us when we didn't order it. However, they quickly replaced it without problems so that was all fine. Their large Thai iced tea for $10 is well worth the money so highly recommend upgrading if you can. We ordered the curry puffs, pork belly pad Thai, tofu pineapple fried rice, and the sashimi omakase plate to share among 4 and it was just enough food for us all. Really enjoyed the flavors of both Thai and Japanese! The interior ambiance and decorations are vibrant, hip, and classy at the same time. We stayed for about 3 hours without feeling rushed to leave. Overall, I do recommend coming here for your family/friends or date night! read more

Spicy Shallot - Pad Thai Noodle - Thai Near Me - Elmhurst, New York

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One of your workers were excruciatingly rude she wouldn't let us have a different table when it's literally the exact same table we always come here but this time the food made me want to throw up it's tasted horrible I don't even want to come back and this place is literally my go to place for food unbelievable. read more

was meeting up with a longtime friend and was originally going to go the place next door but chose this place due to its fancy exterior and interior ambiance. the service was pretty good as we were given menus right away and was checked up on frequently during the meal. i ordered the duck noodles which werent the best. the noodles were chewy and the broth just tasted off. wasnt sure if it was trying to be sweet? or savory? or both? but it just tasted kinda off. the duck was tasty though! overall, average food for a little more than average prices read more

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First off when you walk inside you notice the floral decorations signs and velvet furniture. This restaurant is very aesthetically pleasing and inviting. I always would opt to sit indoors vs the outdoor seating if possible. There are about 10-12 tables inside so it's a cozy spot mid side. For appetizers we got the crab rangoons and they are great! Super crispy on the outside and the filling is warm and smooth. The sweet chili sauce pairs well. For drinks there are these beer pitcher servings of Thai iced tea so for $8 it's not bad portion wise! For entrees I order the drunken noodles and volcano chicken. Both which are staples and delicious for the table. Overall I enjoyed my meal and would come back again especially for the crab Rangoon. read more

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Very Bad Service. I placed order and had it delivered. after an hour they claimed its delivered and somehow delivered to a wrong place. ask them to deliver again they claim the had to cancel the order. never order from them again. read more

I love this restaurant since 2018 this was small before tiny space, food is great I always order the fried snapper and the crispy pork basil. service crew is okay, maybe they need to be more attentive and more interactive with the customers. read more

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Delicious food and EXCELLENT customer service. Yesterday I hosted my best friend's baby shower. I placed a large catering order on a platform called EZcater 2 months prior for food from the spicy shallot. I had a few dropouts from the baby shower so was calling the Spicty SHallot to reduce the amount of food when we realized that they didn't have my order, with no fault of their own. EZcater hadn't sent them my order! I was able to place the ~$600 large order and they had it ready in less than an hour and personally delivered it to me. I am so grateful for their help yesterday. And finally, everything we got was DELICIOUS! The pad thai and drunken noodles had juicy noodles and delicious flavor. The green curry was a party favorite read more

We went there to celebrate my friends birthday. The decorations of Spicy Shallot is beautiful. Kamikaze was super tasty and presentation was good too. Its a must have. We loved it. Curry puff, Drunken Noodle, Monster roll and Thai Iced tea was good too. The Reasons for me to give Spicy Shallot 2 stars: 1. The blue couch was dirty. It had hairs and food from pervious customers. They did not clean it before so I had to ask for a napkin to clean it myself. 2. The server was not friendly and showed us a little attitude which made us uncomfortable so we couldn't even tell her that we are here to celebrate my friends birthday and ask her some questions about the menu. 3. They did not give us any dessert or drink menu. 4. Short ribs were not flavorful and it was hard to chew. 5. They ran out of the noodle I wanted so I ordered Pad Thai but there was a smell in beef of Pad Thai Noodle so couldn't even try more than 2 spoon. The rating was good thats why we picked this place but never thought it would turn out to be a bad experience for us. read more

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Came around 4pm on a Saturday, pretty slow crowd which was nice and quiet. Haven't been back since they renovated so it was great to see the changes. Very sleek and modern with comfy chairs and benches. Shared the giant Thai iced tea with my husband but would be a generous amount for 2-3. Ordered the curry puffs, duck curry and the salmon clay pot. The curry puff were huge and very stuffed with flavorful curry chicken and different spices, it paired really well with the vinegar sauce on the side. The duck curry came with a side of rice and the presentation was nice with generous portions. We asked for medium spice levels but it was VERYY spicy. The salmon clay pot was just okay. The salmon portion was big, the rice had a very sweet sauce mixed in already but they put more eel sauce over the whole dish which made the entree too sweet. We ate around the parts that had too much eel sauce. They had a nice area for outdoor seating and we saw it was also air conditioned outdoors so that is something nice to consider for next time. read more

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