One of my favorite restaurants in Ithaca!! Hidden gem 100p (meaning 100%, for all the non GenZers…read moreout there) The decor and inside seating area both relaxing and charming. Gold and brilliance complete the dining experience paired with delicious Thai cuisine made quick & fresh. Their service is intimate and personal, I'm always taken care of there. Walk in cold and hungry, leave warm and full [of yummy food and serendipity]. **thai tea is a MUST get** Bon appetit!

I think the people there try. The food is okay. Thai Basil has been around a long time so there…read moremust be something that people like about it and that it's doing right.

This is the best Chinese buffet I've ever been to! Not only can you get take out boxes through the…read morebuffet extremely cheap, but the quality of food is absolutely decadent. all the food stays hot and it feels like it's fresh with every plate. would recommend.

We are honestly looking for like a Chinese takeout place with a typical cliché menu, but we found…read morethis place instead of the spring buffet $13.99 for dinner $10 for lunch, not a bad deal. It's a big space next to Lowe's in Plato's closet. Service was OK for drinking and then left us alone. They have Japanese in Chinese items primarily at this buffet food is OK. I mean for the price there's a couple items that were kind of eh. Egg custard variety of Chinese style, chicken; Tao , orange etc.. The vegetarian sushi rolls were pretty decent just typical stuff like eggrolls, wonton soup and stuff like that you'll get your fill for $10. It's really good considering every time I go out it's like freaking like $60. Me and my marketing mind would say this place would be awesome at the end of the ship of bars for drunk food, but check it out for eat on the cheap

Stopped in when we were in town for some hikes at the falls. Not much to look at on the outside,…read morebut food was great and serviced was friendly and quick. I got the orange chicken and my son got the bulgolgi. Both were excellent. Worth the stop if you in town and like Thai.

Always the superior Thai spot. It may not be as packed as Taste of Thai or Thai Basil, but it is…read morewhere the Asian folks (and Thai natives) all go. Their Thai tea is far better than Thai Basil, as is their food. When I organized events with the Cornell Southeast Asia Program, Tamarind was my preferred catering as well. Best pad see ew in town, with the perfect noodle texture and rich flavor (from wok energy). Love the coconut sticky rice dessert (and the gifted ceramic dishes which come with). Also highly recommend the mango sticky rice. Non-spicy: Yellow curry, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai. Spicy: Green curry (had it with chicken, duck) My only concern is how understaffed it often is. Usually one staff member to manage the whole floor, and kitchen staff in the back. And once a phone order was missing a dish (probably due to the poor single person managing the whole floor as cashier, host, wait staff, etc). This often sets take-out orders back as well. Usually on slower days, it's fast (20 mins). On bad days...like Cornell graduation weekend, it will take an hour+. I think there was a huge group of over a dozen in the tiny restaurant, ordering lots of food & drink. Came in to pick up at the time projected & sadly had to hang out at the restaurant an extra 30 mins + because of the overwhelmed staff. Let's hope they tipped generously! I would love to dine in one day, if they ever set up a table outdoors. In the meantime, for takeout, ALWAYS call to check on your order, given how busy & behind on orders they often get. The food is still worth us coming back again and again!

My second time here, and just as amazing as the first!…read more Great hand pulled noodles. Spicy is spicy, so order accordingly! You can order via the cashier or at several ordering stations around the restaurant. The food is then brought out to your table. The place is clean and efficient!

Really great hand pulled noodles. The texture was great and the flavor of the lamb cumin was…read moreaddictive. I thought the fried chicken and dumplings were okay. The braised rice was delicious.

Solid hot pot + amazing Sichuanese. De Tasty is a staple for Cornellians and Ithaca folks alike…read more The hot pot is comforting and consistent. The broth could be more flavorful. Garnishes (veggies, noodles, mushrooms) are a bit sparse but adequate for a small solo pot. They have a small sauce bar on the side for $2 as well. Sichuanese here is always a hit and very authentic. Highly recommend the Mapo Tofu or Spicy Fish Stew. The family-style portions are perfect for sharing. Would recommend the entrees here over the hot pot. Prices are reasonable given the portion sizes and quality. HEADS UP: There is a 15% service charge automatically included in the check. Perfect place for large family/friend outings and cold snowy days. Will definitely be coming back

Wow I was really impressed by this place! All the dishes we ordered were delicious. I especially…read morelove the lamb dish and the pork belly dish was also good. The string beans were also really flavorful. We went during a weekday for an early dinner in the summer so there wasn't a lot of people and the service was prompt and the food came out fast. The restaurant itself is at the bottom of some stairs so you might miss it if you're not looking for it. The inside has lots of seating and it feels like your typical Chinese restaurant with a somewhat of a dark interior.

Probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Tompkins county. They have such a wide selection of…read moretraditional Chinese dishes that are executed very well. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they gave us a complementary fried seaweed roll too. We got the Fish Tofu Soup which came in a large pot to share. It was hearty and warming to the soul with lots of fish chunks (be careful of the bones). The Eggplant with ground pork could use a bit more umami but was decent overall. I enjoyed their Crispy Duck in Spicy Sauce. The sauce was sweet and spicy, and accompanied the flavors of the duck well. There were lots of bones though. Overall, great options on the menu, and I would recommend coming here if you are craving Chinese food.

Got take out and it was great! The shumai was wonderful, the salad was fresh and crispy and the…read morechicken fried rice was very flavorful! Would definitely go again!

The bulgogi was absolutely amazing. We had ordered more food to bring back home. The owner is super…read moresweet and the service is lovely. The ambiance was really nice. Would return!

I went to 'The Lotus', a Korean restaurant in Ithaca, today. The atmosphere was nice, and the…read moreservice from the waiters was good. I had the Bulgogi and Jae Yuk Bokeum, and they were very delicious. I will have to try other menu items next time.

Food was amazing!! Service was awesome! Dway was a great waiter. Very polite, attentive. And very…read moreprofessional!!! Great experience for the third day in a row!!!

After an extensive eye exam, we wanted a place for a decent ethnic meal. My wife found this place,…read morewhich was relatively nearby. Conveniently located by a bookkeeping service and the Tompkins County DMV is a strip mall, parking was easy. It was early so only us and two other tables. The hostess/server was very nice. We ordered the spring rolls and pad Thai. They were good. This place is not fancy and has a very limited menu. The atmosphere is enhanced by many lights overhead strung across the ceiling. The price is definitely right. All in all, a good choice for an early meal.