Thai Drunken Noodle ($13.50) - For a pan-Asian spot, they captured the flavor well! It also had a…read morenice spice level. Crispy Mandarin Orange Chicken ($13.95) - This was fried well and generously coated with sauce, which was tangy and zesty.

This place is seriously underrated. My friend and I came here the other day for lunch and we were…read moreimpressed! It was slow for lunch time so we were served right away. Food took maybe 10-15 minutes to come out, if that. Their prices are super reasonable and their serving size is pretty decent. Their Thai tea is delicious! It's in a building with Cold Stone and one other restaurant, so seating is lumped together, but there's plenty of room. We will definitely be back for more!

Cute & delicious!…read more I'm rarely out this way, but loved dropping in after having it bookmarked for months (years?!) The space is clean and nicely decorated. Great choice for a solo lunch, like myself. The menu has all the hits, so I went with the BST ramen. I loved that it came out piping HOT. Super hot!! It really kept its warmth for most of the meal too, this is such a clutch part to good ramen many restaurants overlook. Flavors were amazing. Service was friendly and prompt. Will definitely return for more of these solo lunches!

Ramen Mik in San Marcos brings tasty and fresh Japanese Sapporo style ramen to the San Marcos area…read more With this being my first visit I always love to ask the server their most popular dishes that customers love. For small bites she said the Pork Gyoza is the most popular appetizer so I had to try it. The pan fried edges made for a wonderful texture as well as the pork filling. Definitely a great way to start the meal. For the my main entree she recommend I try the BST signature ramen that features a Sio Tonkotsu Base with Black Umami Garlic Oil. For a first timer at Ramen Mik this was an excellent choice with its rich, creamy broth surrounded by fresh garlic, stir fried vegetables, green onion and ginger. The noodles were fresh and had an excellent bite to them. It was a very tasty bowl of ramen and I recommend trying the BST. Overall great first time experience at Ramen Mik as service was great, plenty of seating and parking making it very accessible. Can't wait to come back and try their other dishes such as Japanese curry, beef bowls and tonkatsu.

Best dumpling house in North County San Diego! From dumplings and baos to noodles and soup,…read moreeverything is so delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. I especially love that everything is made fresh right in front of you. The little ones can even watch through the window as they make the dumplings, which makes the experience even more fun for the whole family. You can really taste the freshness! Definitely a must-try if you love authentic, freshly made dumplings!

Room temperature soup ?!!!…read more Cons: The one item that I ordered, Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup w/Udon, was served room temperature. Bummed as I could see the guests 2 tables away soup was STEAMING! When I politely mentioned the temperature, the response was, "sorry." Fried Tempura Shrimp were cold and hard. Dumplings were 'gummy'. Pros: Your water glass will never be empty. We are normally generous Tippers. I have no desire to return. Sad, because my boyfriend has been wanting to come to this restaurant again for a long time. Today, I gave in.

Such a great first experience at Pho Truc Xanh! This was my first time trying pho, and I'm so glad…read morewe chose this place. We ordered the A-13 Gỏi Cuốn Rau (fresh vegetable spring rolls), P-9 Phở Tái Chín (rare steak and well-done steak pho) and a mango tea with boba. Everything was so good! The pho was flavorful and fresh, and the spring rolls with the peanut sauce were delicious. The customer service was just as amazing as the food. Everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I especially loved seeing how people who came in were greeted by name and treated like family. You can tell this is the kind of neighborhood spot people come back to again and again. Definitely a 5-star experience, and we'll be back!

It's been awhile since we've been here and we've definitely missed out…read more Went with the fam this evening at 6:00pm and was able to be seated promptly. Everything like the decor, food and especially the customer service was exactly how it was the last time we went, so that in itself was impressive. The employees are so kind and efficient and Trina is the absolute best. Even after not being there in a long time, she remembered us and what we usually order! She is amazing. We ordered our Pho's, Spring rolls and my usual Bun Bo Hue. Every dish continues to be so delicious and full-flavored. Nothing lacking. We also ordered Thai teas which was refreshing and so tasty. It's always a hit when we go. We'll be back!

Phenomenal chicken soup, white meat, not too salty, delicious broth! Get a large!! Comes with flour…read moreor corn tortillas

I order a quesadilla on DoorDash and the picture shows with guacamole and sour cream and on options…read moreonly shows if you want extra guac and sour cream. That makes it seem like the quesadilla already has guac and cream. They need to change that picture. Food was so bland the soup horrible

One of our go to spots anytime we're up in North County. Hubby has been hooked on their Halo-Halo…read moresince we first came here. His other favorite is the pork sisig, extra spicy, of course. For this visit, I tried the beef pares for the first time. I don't recall my family ever making it, so I thought I'd give it a go. It reminded of adobo but sweet with a little hint of star anise. The only drawback was bitting into little pieces of it, but overall, I enjoyed it. It is a small spot, so seating is first come, first serve. The staff is always friendly and the music selection is always good. If you're lucky you might even hear Ate signing from the kitchen.

Not good. This is not a good representation of what Filipino food is at all. Our experience here…read morewas underwhelming, sad, and very disappointing. Service was incredibly lacking. One of the ladies at the counter seemed like she didn't want us there or she was just done for the day. She definitely did not give friendly vibes at all. We also weren't served any water at all, while we watched every single customer that came after us get served water. We had to ask for some at the counter, and even then, there were no apologies for forgetting or anything. Like we were really supposed to ask for it, but everyone else didn't. The lechon kawali was tough--it's supposed to be crunchy, but it was far from that. It was hard and dry more than anything. The pork sinigang was supposed to have pork belly as stated in their menu, but it did not seem like it was pork belly at all--more like remnants or trimmings from unwanted pork bits. Some pieces were chewy and didn't look very appetizing. Sinigang is also supposed to be sour from the tamarind, but the soup we got was extremely watered down that you only get the slightest hint of sourness from it. The lumpiang sariwa was okay--nothing to write home about. On top of all that, we came during a very hot day and were excited to have some halo-halo, only to find out that they have run out. In the span of time we were there eating, we have watched them tell maybe 4 or 5 groups of customers that they're all out of halo-halo. I get that their halo-halo is special and different than the usual ones you get elsewhere, but you'd think they'd be more prepared for this, seeing that this is not their first summer rodeo... I'm not sure if this is an every day thing for this place, but I'm really hoping it's not. I don't think we'll be coming back after the experience we just had.

First time at this location and I was pleasantly surprised…read more The soup and sandwiches were tasty, and I absolutely love the bread bowls. I do think the pastry selection could be a little better, but overall, the food was worth the price. Honestly, I enjoyed it more than Panera Bread. The staff were very kind, although they were definitely busy on a weekend morning. I think having a little more staff could help them keep up with the rush and allow for more time to clean tables and maintain the dining area. The place wasn't dirty, but a little extra attention to tables and restrooms during busy times would help the experience. Overall good! We will definitely be back.

The food, service and ambiance has always been top notch for decades. It's an old standby for me on…read morelazy days when I don't feel like cooking or eating anything too filling for either lunch or dinner. The thing that I like best about Boudin is . . . Everything! From their Soups, to the Sandwiches and Salads, the Pizzas, Flatbreads, and the Bakery items, there is something special here for you. My favorites are way too many to list, but I especially do love the Tomato Bisque Soup in a Sourdough Bread Bowl. It comes with croutons and shaved cheese for the top. Sometimes I want soup, but don't feel like making all the elements from scratch. The Grilled Brie, Havarti with Apples & Fig Jam Sandwich is perfectly toasted and tart, as well as sweet. The sandwich has a crusty outer coating of Parmesan. Very savory. I love all their sandwiches, both hot and cold. All their sandwiches come with a little Side Salad (with Balsamic Vinaigrette) or a bag of Kettle Chips. You can't go wrong here. From the Bakery, I like their Chocolate Croissants and Blueberry Scones. But really, anything sweet at Boudin Bakery is delectable and fresh.

I recently dined at Chef's Pho & Grill for a weekend lunch. The restaurant is spacious and clean,…read moreand we were greeted right away. They weren't very busy for lunch, but the weather doesn't really call for pho as much! I was interested in their Banh Xeo but we also did try their Pho Dac Biet to see if we would like the pho here. Banh Xeo (3.5/5): This was great, and so refreshing with lettuce wraps and mints. The banh Xeo remained super crispy and was so yummy with the fish sauce. My complaint was that the pork was dry and the lettuce had some wilted edges, which I was wary about. Other than that the shrimp inside and batter was delicious. Pho Dac Biet (3.5/5): Clean broth and not too salty. The bowls came with brisket, tendon, meatballs, and some flank meat. Minimal veggies were offered. Overall, a little more quality and freshness in the ingredients would serve this dining experience better! My family did enjoy the food and the flavors are all there.

Our favorite pho restaurant especially in north county! Always consistently good, chill and relaxed…read moreambiance with nice jazz music and pretty spacious with lots of seating. Parking can be tight sometimes but we usually find a spot close enough. Their bun bo nuong (beef vermacelli with eggrolls) has been especially our go-to lately during this summer heat! The beef has been super tender and the noodles and veggies with nuoc mam has been refreshing. I like that they use stainless steel cups for water cups too and they have great customer service. Everyone is on top of it and very nice

Li provided excellent service! She was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our visit…read more The restaurant was also very clean, comfortable, and well maintained, which made the dining experience even more enjoyable. We will definitely come back.

This was my first hotpot experience and it was quite a lovely one. We got garlic miso tonkotsu and…read moresichuan ma-la. They were both flavored perfectly. There were so many vegetable and sauce options, everything there to make the perfect bites. This is a fabulous place to eat and I could not recommend it more. The service was quite impressive. Things came out quickly and they were very present to anticipate your needs. You won't be disappointed if you're craving this type of food.

This is the best sourdough sandwich I've tasted in a long time. I tried the turkey sandwich with…read moretheir special sauce. #8 special. The pickle on the side was very fresh and crispy. I plan on going back because it's rare to be completely be satiated in both tummy and taste buds. The 3 girls working the counter were very friendly. I got to converse and shared a few laughs with Kennedy, Sage, and Flor. I hope to see them again when I return.

I drove 20 minutes to this location to order two Italian salads. Unfortunately, the experience was…read moredisappointing from start to finish. When I arrived, I waited 10 minutes before my order was taken. The employee was also using her cellphone while preparing other customers' sandwiches. After waiting for my food and driving 20 minutes home, I discovered that neither salad included dressing. While this is certainly not the end of the world, the lack of attention to detail and customer service is unacceptable when paying $35 for two salads. When I called, the employee apologized and admitted that she had forgotten the dressing. I requested a refund because I was unwilling to drive another 20 minutes back to the restaurant. She told me she did not know how to process the refund and that a manager would call me in the morning. I visit this location once or sometimes twice a week, and I typically receive good service. However, this experience was extremely disappointing.