i love you no but…read moreactually this place is so delicious. i love the vibe inside, very relaxing and upscale looking. the people are so nice there, and the food is to die for. i've been looking for a place with pad thai this good, and i finally found it.

I went to Hiso for lunch and had a great experience. I ordered the drunken noodles from the lunch…read moremenu with medium spice and a Thai tea. As someone who doesn't handle super spicy dishes well, the medium level had a nice little kick but still let all the flavors come through. The Thai tea was huge, but it was so delicious that finishing it wasn't a problem at all. The space is very cute and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout the visit. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving Thai food again.

I was really impressed by this restaurant! The dishes were unique and fresh. The flavors infused…read morewere delicious. Service was great and quick! The space was very elegant yet relaxing to enjoy with friends and family. I would definitely go again! The Melon Blush Margarita was amazing as well as a cocktail. I didnt get photos of the desserts but I will say these were interesting. I felt like they were trying to put a lot of things together in one dessert and it wasn't bad but I think keeping it simpler would be better. We got the dark chocolate mousse and the panna cotta? I think I can't remember what it was called and I only liked one ingredient from each. But I would recommend this spot either way!

3/5 on Yelps means not sure and that's exactly how I feel…read more We had: -Eggplant appetizer (tasty!) -Liver patè (tasty!) -Brussel sprouts (delicious) -Charred Napa Cabbage: soggy (is this soup?) -Roasted Chicken: DRY & very tough -Ribeye: tasty! But not worth the price -Crab fried rice: tasty! 10/10 would NOT get again? Their roasted chicken. I've actually never had chicken so dry before. I didn't think chicken could actually get that tough! Service: Our group tends to fight over the bill, so our friend had paid the bill mid meal, and when I say mid meal, I mean we had full plates and a few items coming out still. But baby! Once that bill was paid and that 30% cash tip was taken from our table, we did not hear from our server AGAIN. We had extra patè and ordered more donut bread for it and didn't get it until we had asked at least twice, if not three times, and by that time we were pretty much done with dinner. No water refills, no checking up on us. Nothing. Kind of funny when you think about it lol

Every time we fly into Sacramento, our very first stop is Origami. I recently retired from a career…read morethat had me traveling over 200,000 miles a year and my sanity was preserved by the opportunity it provided in sampling food from across the nation. Food is my Spirit Animal so when I say that Origami might just be the center of the universe when it comes to creating some of the most savory, unique, and life/joy giving food offered anywhere in the world - I am not exaggerating. I strongly suggest you make your first visit right now, or no later than tomorrow and start with their homemade ramen. Should you decide to choose the prime rib AND pork belly as your protein for the meal, you will never be the same. Getting the bok choy and cabbage with any of their legendary broth options may cause you to fill out a job application with the hopes of possibly living at the grill someday and never eating anywhere or anything else as long as you live. I am a happy man, and joke about many things, food is not one of them. Go. Now. Enjoy!

The ramen here shines in terms of variety and customizable options. By default, every bowl comes…read morewith some neat ingredients like seaweed and fish flakes (can be opted out upon request). You pick your choice of protein, broth, and vegetables. I went with the spicy tonkotsu broth, pork belly, and broccoli. Adequate portion sizes for $20, and the myriad of different toppings makes for a pretty appearance. My approval starts to hit a roadblock when it comes to taste and texture. The pork belly tasted dry. Soaking it in the broth didn't help much. Additionally, the broth was decent but I expected more flavor. It tasted like a watered down version of an original, harder-hitting batch of broth. I wouldn't have minded a creamier consistency either. Creative selection, sub-par execution. With Origami's large menu and close proximity to my workplace, I imagine I might stumble back here eventually. I'm willing to give their non-ramen options a try.

This place is delicious. We came on a Tuesday late afternoon for dinner, and were looking for a…read morenice sit down place to catch up. We ordered the following: * Bo Tai Chanh beef carpaccio (10/10) - best I've ever had * taro fries (10/10) - surprisingly a better version of regular fries! * chicken banh mi tacos (8.5/10) - it's a damn good taco, but I do wish it was pork since it was a bit dry * garlic noodles (6.5/10) - I'm sure it would be great, but all the other food outshined it * pork dish (7.5/10) - pretty good, nothing special, better than most places The service was great, we asked to move to a nicer table and our waiter assisted us. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place, as I don't generally rate places this high.

We recently dined at Saigon Alley in Sacramento and overall had a great experience, especially with…read morethe flavors and quality of the food. We started with the Soft Shell Crab served with lettuce, herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette. It was very delicious and perfectly crunchy, although the portion was quite small. The Fried Chicken Dumplings were also very good, and the dipping sauce paired perfectly with them. The Saigon Alley Wings were equally delicious -- crispy, flavorful, and definitely one of the highlights. The Dynamite Scallops tasted amazing as well, but again, the portion was very small, so I'd recommend ordering more than one if sharing. The Fried Shrimp tossed in salt and pepper with jalapeños was nicely balanced and not overly salty. The Fried Calamari with cilantro aioli was cooked perfectly -- tender and not rubbery at all. For the mains, the Charbroiled Pork Chops and Short Ribs topped with scallion oil, shallots, and fish sauce vinaigrette were wonderfully flavorful, and the meat was tender. We also tried the Garlic Noodles, which were decent, although I've had better garlic noodles at other restaurants, and they arrived a little cold. The Garlic String Beans sautéed in garlic butter sauce with chili flakes were surprisingly one of my favorites -- crunchy, garlicky, and absolutely delicious. I also loved the Thai Tea because it wasn't overly sweet. For dessert, we tried the sesame balls with condensed milk, which we enjoyed, although it was the only dessert option on the menu. Overall, the food was flavorful and well-prepared, but the portions definitely lean on the smaller side. Ratings:* Ambience: 4/5* Food: 3.5/5* Service: 3/5 -- mainly because it took about 30 minutes to receive the bill. Still worth trying if you enjoy flavorful Vietnamese fusion dishes and don't mind smaller portions.

Exceptional service and some of the best sushi I've ever enjoyed!…read moreSuper cool/contemporary vibe. Everything we ordered was very fresh and tasty, from appetizers - dessert! Give KRU a try, You won't regret it! We were a party of 8, didn't hold back - ordered a LOT of food to try and enjoyed several amazing cocktails and our tab was $600 including tip. It was an amazing night celebrating my son's graduation from Pharmacy school! Thank you for being a part of it, KRU!

11/21/25 FRIDAY 9PM: Hubby's Birthday Dinner…read more Uni Panna Cotta $24+ Hokkaido uni, chives, tempura crisps, arare, furikake foccacia, nori chips. - PHENOMENAL. Beautiful presentation. Flavorful, butter-y spread with uni for crispy chips like bread. Loved it! Half Dozen Fresh Oysters $24+ Dressed with ponzu sauce and ground sesame. Served with kizami wasabi, chili paste, and sea salt. - PHENOMENAL. Tasted fresh, clean and was the right temperature for oysters. Ngiri Mix $45+ (2 Orders) 10 piece. Chef's choice. Served with wasabi and accoutrement. - This took forever to come out. When she finally served it to us, it was warm. Sushi rice had a good texture but the fish was warm. We sat at the bar area so, we didn't see how it was being made. My husband and I thought they probably forgot about our order and was sitting out for awhile. Disappointed but since we were happy with the other dishes, it was no big deal. I had an Orion Beer. Taste like Japan lol Hubby got Kru Old Fashion and loved it! 5/3/26 SUNDAY 7PM: Wedding Anniversary Dinner Bluefin Tuna Crudo $27+ Kochujan aoili, saku saku, garlic and yuzu sauce, shallot, cucumber, chili oil, shiso oil, kaiso, black lava salt. - PHENOMENAL. Butterr-y tuna. Different textures bursting with different flavors. Drank the leftover sauce! Lol. Tuna seemed fresh. Ngiri Mix $48+ (2 Orders) - We decided to give this another try. This time they sat us where all the chefs were making the dishes, so I finally saw how they make ngiri. There is 1 guy who makes it and I didn't like how he would make the ngiris but was not served asap. He would make about 3 sets at a time or some thing like that. The time from when it's made and time where it's served is too long. That is why the fish is warm by the time it got to us. Also, we didn't see a fridge where he was making it but it could be underneath around his leg area. I'm a little disappointed. From all the sushi documentary's I've watched, this is not how it's suppose to be. I regret ordering the Ngiri Mix again cause the fish was warm. Same like last time! I read other reviews where people have said the quality is going down. Even though, I am not a regular here, I can kinda tell that it is. My favorite are ngiri's and it doesn't beat Kura's ngiri's right now. Kru just give's bigger portions but the quality of Kura's is superb! Shiozake Salmon $26+ Springtime congee, furikake, truffled English peas, basil oil, and pickled radish. - DELICIOUS. Crispy salmon skin, tender and butter-y salmon, congee does have a springtime taste and is the perfect texture. Every ingredient complimented each other. Would love to squeeze a little lemon to cut out the fatty taste at the end. From our experience, all the specials have been a hit! Ibérico Kashira Kushiyaki $16+ Den miso tare, basil-mint pistou, grilled lemon - SO-SO. Pork was tender but was wayyy too salty. Kru's ambiance is dark, chill environment with lights shining down on where it matters like the food and selfie pics lol. It can get loud when it get's busy. Mos def chiq and aesthically pleasing. Every little detail from the ceiling to the floor, table setting, mural, bathroom, and even menus were all BEAUTIFUL! SPECIAL SHOUT OUT: To all the resto staff that helped us for both nights. You guys are amazing! Friendly, awesome smiles and knowledgeable. Thank you for your top notch hospitality. Our server from our recent dine in gave us a complimentary drink to toast for our Wedding Anniversary: 1 non alcohol rosé for me and I forgot the other drink he gave for my husband. VERY SWEET OF HIM.. much love.. Grateful for our food and for every one. More blessings and abundance for all of us. Happy Eat's ya'll =)

I always have a great time in Azayaka. Staff are friendly and provide prompt service. The sushi…read morechefs look a little stoic, but I think that adds to their unique atmosphere. I tried their sukiyaki set, both wagyu and seafood. I wish they had given some instructions on the approach or order I should eat the sets of food. It was a little chaotic trying to figure out how I could submerge all the ingredients in the broth so they would cook evenly. The tempura is perfectly crispy, but the rice was a little brittle and got dried really fast. The texture was more like Vietnamese broken rice, and it caught me off guard because when I tried their sushi a while ago, they used very high-quality rice. As is typical with sukiyaki, the broth becomes very flavorful at the end, absorbing all the flavors from high-quality ingredients, but my udon got a little dry while waiting. Since I tried both set, the wagyu sukiyaki broth became a little too sweet at the end. My favorite is definitely the seafood sukiyaki broth. Would I try these pricy sukiyaki again? Probably not. Would I go back to Azayaka again? 100%. This would not discourage me from going back there any amount.

Recently renovated, Azayaka describes themselves as a Japanese fusion restaurant…read more Located in a strip mall, the interior belies the exterior with its subdued ambiance. Came here for dinner a couple of times, the first time I ordered the rainbow roll ($15) which is my barometer for sushi at restaurants. Decently sized, the fish was fresh and the roll was filling. Daughter ordered the ramen ($18) with the red option, which she enjoyed with the plethora of toppings. Dinner the second time, I got the teishoku set with salmon ($21). Two decently filets of salmon came with rice, miso soup, salad, deep fried egg roll and salad. You also get a choice of either croquette or chawanmushi. The chawanmushi was a highlight for me! I missed eating this savory custard when I used to live in Japan. Their version did not disappoint! This has spot has become a rotating staple for me and am looking forward to trying out more of their sushi rolls.

The service and food were equally as impressive. Everything was so tasty and our dinner came out…read morevery quickly. There was a whole menu of tasty, handcrafted drinks to try and the decor was so cute :)

This is an updated review to my older one posted pretty much when Boiling Avenue opened oh so many…read moreyears ago. I've spent many dinners here since then and I have to say BA has been one of my go to spots ever since the doors opened. They began with a focus on their awesome hot pots and some appetizers and have expanded to have a wide array of food options. I love a good soup, but I have to admit their rice bowls have become my new fave. The pork belly with quail eggs and the popcorn chicken bowls are our go to entrees now. We stop by after every pickleball game we have and our group can't help but order what we consider the "necessary" BA bites. AKA most of the menu. Salt and pepper tofu (my fave), grilled mackerel (yum), shrimp skewers (a classic), cucumber salad, garlic mushrooms and more. Never went wrong with trying something new from the menu. This place has always been a vibe and I've celebrated many an occasion here. But it's also one of our fave can't decide on anything dinner spots. Boiling Avenue will always hold a special place in my heart. Cheers!

Heaven. One of my favorite spots for vegan sushi, and one of the only spots in the area (that I…read moreknow of) where the entire menu is vegan. And what a relief that is as I have trouble finding sushi that's even vegetarian around here these days. Yes, Village of OM is on the expensive side, and yes, it is worth it. You will not find any boring, flavorless vegetable rolls here. Somehow both classy and comfortable at the same time, with that mood lighting that I quite enjoy. I would def come here on date but both times I've visited so far have been with friends. On my last visit I was treated to a delicious birthday dinner, complete with complimentary raspberry sorbet and cream dessert with sparkler on top. I do not remember the last time someone told the server it was my birthday and I got a little something, what a nice treat. :-) Some of my favorite items on the menu: Chef's Choice Nigiri: may include eggplant, trumpet mushroom, oshi salmon roll (Sooooo tasty. Fish flavor without the fish? Yes.), lomi salmon, lion's mane, etc. Perfect to share with another person. Pan Fried Gyoza Salt & Pepper Tofu The Village Roll: Arrives in a smoky globe for extra flavor ambiance! tempura roasted yam, grilled lion's mane, avocado, house sauce, fried onion, micro greens, wood smoked Zen Garden Roll: micro greens, shittake mushroom, pickled daikon, radish, shiso, ginger, green onion, tamari, and crushed, roasted sesame. The daikon is a little overpowered, but all of the components taste so great together regardless. Ziggy of Om Roll: I love an apple roll! This one also has tempura trumpet mushroom, green onion, avocado, and spicy orange sauce. Their cocktail menu is really cool, too. Sorted by each of the four elements. My recommendations are the Paper Crane, Air (Vodka Lychee), and Ocean Vibes. I want to try their Old Fashioned but it has my kryptonite in it (star anise) so I'll have to ask for a modification. Something I've no doubt they would do. No fear, they've also salads (including tea leaf and curry), small bites, and noodle dishes on the menu if you aren't in the mood for sushi. There is also bar seating if you would rather that than a table in the dining area. Staff are professional and approachable. I always enjoy myself when I come in and look forward to my return. Bathroom report is fancy vibes and comfort, much the same as the dining area. Street parking only, and you can find some unmetered in the area, but be careful if chancing the clusterf that is the Safeway parking lot.

I was waiting to write this review because my taste buds were left speechless…read more The drinks, appetizers, mains, and desserts did not disappoint. It was my first time and now all I dream of is the mushrooms. Why didn't anyone tell me? The drinks were lip smacking good. It's hard to order just one roll. Share them all to get the real experience. The dessert left me speechless. Our server was very nice and welcoming! Ambience was simple,elegant, and played with light. Highly recommend!

I was looking for Thai, when I found this spot for lunch. The Pad Thai with their sauce was tasty…read more There are so many items on the menu that I want to try, I will be making several visits. The space is very comfortable for singles, couples, and groups. The service was very attentive. They happily answered our questions, one of which they had to speak to the chef about. I recommend checking them out. I hope you have the same experience we did.

So good!! My friend and I went after MJ. We sat outside and enjoyed the nearly perfect weather!…read more She got the pad Thai. I tried it, it was fine. I got the eggplant curry with garlic sauce and it was absolutely the star of my culinary week! I ordered it with the coconut rice which was fine, but next time I think I'll just go with brown rice. I felt the coconut rice took a little away from the eggplant. I got the Burmese eggplant curry with chicken for my husband to try - it was tasty, but I would stick with the garlic sauce personally! My friend and I got cocktails and I highly recommend trying something that speaks to you! So many to choose from! They are heavy-handed on the pour, so beware! Our server was very nice and relatively attentive, but it was a warm day and my water glass didn't stay full which is unfortunate.

How odd that Heat Shabu was never on my radar when it has so many positive reviews and has been in…read morebusiness for so long. Glad my mom suggested it for her birthday dinner or I don't know when I would've ever gone! Service was excellent (both helpful & informative). Since we'd never gone before, we were offered a sample of the broths; this was super helpful and appreciated because I ended up not ordering one of the broths I thought I was definitely going to get. I got the Kobe Beef with Miso & Crab Rieu as the two broths. I was able to comfortably split the large size with my husband, but we probably could've used a slightly larger portion for his sake. (He felt a bit hungry after the meal but noted his stomach had settled.) As a party of 5, two of us shared one pot (or two broths) and three shared another pot. The chicken wings appetizer was very flavorful too! (The server listed three options for wings and we went with the one that included jalapeños.) For noodles, you can choose between instant ramen, fresh ramen or vermicelli. It also came with a small scoop of ice cream at the end of the meal! I think I'll come back for AYCE soon. All the ingredients were fresh and very tasty.

Although this is not an authentic Japanese restaurant the food was good. The portions are on the…read moresmaller side if you are very hungry. I ordered the Large American Kobe Beef with miso and crab broths. It was an average size to feed two people, however I was hungry so I was not full after the meal. The dish came with thin sliced beef, veggies, and choice of noodles or rice. The portion of noodles was very small. The crab broth was my favorite of all the broths and had a nice crab flavor. The meal came with dessert which was a choice of ice cream; I chose the cookies and cream. The chicken wing appetizer was scrumptious. The wings were fried and coated with sauce with lots of jalapenos. Service was good as the employee offered samples of all their broths to assist in making a selection. After the food was served he checked if we needed anything and refilled water. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It was busy on a Saturday evening so reservations are recommended. Free parking is on the street.