I have eaten at enough sushi restaurants to know the formula…read more Step 1: Install bamboo. Step 2: Add a dragon. Step 3: Play mysterious flute music. Step 4: Name every roll after either a volcano, a ninja, or an apocalypse. Komodo Loco apparently looked at that formula and said, "Nah." This place has actual character. The restaurant is dark and cool without feeling like you're being interrogated. There are cozy little nooks everywhere, and somehow it manages to feel both laid-back and upscale. Like if a speakeasy and a sushi restaurant had a child who grew up with excellent taste. Then the food arrived. Look, I've had plenty of sushi. I've had good sushi. I've had "my friend won't stop talking about this sushi" sushi. Komodo Loco belongs in the last category. The fish was incredibly fresh, but what really stood out was that the rolls didn't all taste like slight variations of spicy mayo negotiating with cream cheese. The flavors were genuinely original. We ordered the Crispy Rice Bites, the T-Dub Roll, and the Horacio Roll based on our server's recommendations. The Crispy Rice Bites were so good I briefly considered ordering a second round before I had finished the first. The T-Dub Roll disappeared from the plate so quickly that I suspect it may have violated several laws of physics. The Horacio Roll was one of those dishes that makes you stop talking mid-sentence and stare into the middle distance while reconsidering every life choice that led you to not order two of them. Which brings me to our server: Breann. Or Breanna. I apologize for not knowing which one. In my defense, I was busy entering a committed relationship with sushi. My daughter is moving to Denton, and since we don't live here, we asked what we should order. Breann/Breanna immediately became the Gandalf of menu navigation. There was no hesitation. No "everything is good." No vague server diplomacy. Just confident recommendations that absolutely delivered. She was kind, funny, helpful, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. More importantly, she made my daughter feel at home in a city she's about to call home. As a dad, that meant a lot. I also loved how Komodo Loco celebrated Pride Month. Not because restaurants have to weigh in on everything, but because the atmosphere simply communicated: "Hey, you're welcome here." And honestly, that's one of the best things a restaurant can do. Good food fills your stomach. A welcoming place fills the room. Komodo Loco managed to do both. So yes, I'll be back every time I'm in Denton. My daughter thinks she's moving here for school. I think she's moving here so I'll have an excuse to eat at Komodo Loco several times a year. One of us is probably right.

Food was great, but the service was slower than expected. My husband and I came with two…read morefriends--we were seated right away and ordered drinks quickly. It wasn't very busy at the time, but our drinks still took about ten minutes to arrive. We started with potstickers, which were delicious, and our little one's avocado came out quickly, which we appreciated. However, after placing our order, we noticed several tables seated after us receiving their food before we did. At one point, we were concerned our order may have been overlooked. When the food finally arrived, it was very good--no complaints there--but the wait was a bit disappointing, especially since most of what we ordered were appetizers. Overall, we'd still come back, just hoping for a smoother experience next time.

I love the food. Current special is wings, slaw & rice. Fantastic food for $13…read more Service is usually great, once in a while you get a server who's off, not very often. Menu is diverse so everyone should be happy. The place is "old school cool."

The Chinese Restaurant Businesses are many in the Old Western City of Denton, but Mr. Chopsticks…read morestands heads and shoulders above the earthly entrants in the beautiful environment of China for food. Try the Curries and General Tso's Chicken, with rice and broth that will warm up the body to relaxing atmosphere. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

First time to try Rice Pot Express tonight and WOW!!!! I was so happy to find a restaurant that is…read moreauthentic plus have great food. I ordered orange chicken with fried rice. It was extremely favorable and it was a large portion which half of it filled me up so I have plenty for tomorrow. The service was very fast and the employees were very nice and the restaurant was very clean and kept up with. I look forward to our next visit hopefully next week.

If you're looking for good pad Thai, orange chicken etc. this place is gas! 100% recommend if…read moreyou're around the area. The honey sesame chicken was great

Very delicious menu items- it was just a bummer that they sold out of the items that I really…read morewanted. They also are a bit pricey for what they are and the portions but I lovedddd the fried rice- so unique that that was definitely worth it. The kimchi Mac and cheese (kimchi was on the side and not pictured) was not as tasty to me but I still finished it! Other than that, service was decent and I really appreciated that the chef was able to separate the items I asked and that he brought out the meal to our table I didn't expect that.

My second time eating here. Just as delicious as the first visit…read more You get a lot of bang for your buck. The fries are the best. Better than Chick Fil A- great seasoning and taste so fresh. Good sized sandwich with amazing bread. I believe it's a potato roll? Chicken had a great taste as well. The employee was helpful in recommending items and offered to bring my food to me wherever I sat at the local bars, but I was ordering to go. Will definitely be back!

Ambiance? Ambiance you say? Its a trailer in the back of a gas station. When those places hit, oh…read moreboy do they hit. Usually out of the park it goes. And boy do they knock it. I called in my order over the phone. The gentleman taking my order said 15 minutes. I said I'll be there in 30 due to distance. He said ill hold and start your order so it's ready in 30 then. It's nice when the people making food care about their food. The food ... Ooooh it's good. We got two kinds of momos, peri peri and butter chicken. Chicken kabob and loaded Cali fries. It was great. The momos are absolutely fantastic. We couldn't decide which we liked more between the two. The fries were phenomenal as well. I enjoyed the kabob, it was good but it was clearly overshadowed by the other items. Totally, totally, tots worth a visit!

Shout out to Momo Kabab!!!! Everything is absolutely delicious, the folks super nice, and gotta…read moreadmit...it can get hella spicy! Peri peri kabob not spicy but flavorful comes with rice, humus, and salad; very nice portion. Also ordered the chow mein which came with chicken, I ordered it medium which he said he can do extreme and was like thank goodness I didn't because medium was more than spicy! The chili momo are awesome, super spicy but great great flavor. Pretty cool menu, must try!

On The University of North Texas Campus, on Avenue C, there is a bona-fide Chinese Restaurant that…read moreserves hot Cuisine, with panache. Cheers, Mark C. Fearing, Ph.D.

Was hesitant to try this place as it has such mixed reviews. I got the combo fried rice and an egg…read moreroll. Price was great compared to others in the area. Staff was very nice and gave recomendations. Service was fast and store was clean. I will be back innthe future. Its afforable and to me it was good.

Great customer service . Nice staff . Tremendous food , highly recommend. Great cooks in the…read morekitchen.

First time here and... yeah, we've already mentally added it to the regular rotation…read more We ordered the Wagyu spring rolls, chicken lettuce wraps, and the Spicy General Tso's chicken, and every single thing showed up exactly how you hope it will when you're hungry and a little picky (hi, it's me). The Wagyu spring rolls? Golden, crispy perfection. That first bite cracks just right and then hits you with that rich, savory Wagyu goodness mixed with a little crunch from the veggies--small but mighty in the best way. The chicken lettuce wraps were so good. Super flavorful without being heavy--perfect balance with the savory sauce, mushrooms, and water chestnuts giving it that little crunch moment. Bonus points for the crispy rice sticks because texture matters and they understood the assignment. And the Spicy General Tso's... this is where they really showed off. Crispy chicken tossed in that sweet-heat Sriracha sesame situation with garlic, chili flakes, and just enough kick to keep things interesting without taking you out. Every bite was hot, fresh, and actually consistent--which, let's be honest, is rare and appreciated. Everything came out hot, quick, and tasted like someone in the kitchen actually cares about what they're doing. And the staff? That's what sealed it. They took a cute, quaint little spot and turned it into a genuinely fun dinner vibe. The kind of place where you don't feel rushed, just taken care of. Now... the only heartbreak of the night: finding out we narrowly missed their boba era Saw the machine wrapped up front like a retired legend and got the story--they were doing boba, but it didn't make the cut. A true "we could've had it all" moment. I'll recover... eventually. Safe to say... we'll be back. Probably sooner than we should be.

I tried to eat this meal, but stopped after a few bites. It reminded me of when my father would…read moremake me eat liver. Just chewing and chewing.... I felt relief when my friend who ordered it, was the one to stop first, and say "this is not good Poke." It gave me permission to stop eating the worst Poke I'd ever eaten. I love Poke, but something is so bland and not right about this. I feel bad writing this review but $46 for two Poke dishes and one tea (this is with tax and I tip 20% on take out) felt a bit hefty for the only Poke I had to abandon. Maybe others like it, and perhaps their fried snacks or offerings are better?

So far I've only tried a hot tea but I cannot wait to come back and try other drinks and food!…read moreAliboba is a cozy tapioca spot with fast and amazing service! I had such a great time speaking with the owner. I would definitely recommend this if you're wanting a good local milk tea spot! #supportlocal #aapiowned