Karma Asian Fusion was a bit of a mixed experience for us…read more First, the positives: the restaurant smelled fantastic when we walked in, which always builds your expectations right away. The portion sizes are very generous, the takeout service was quick, and everything was packaged well, which is always appreciated when bringing food home. The challenge for us came with the flavor and texture of the food. Because this is clearly fusion cuisine, it's understandable that the dishes won't taste exactly like traditional versions, even if they share the same names. That said, many of the dishes we ordered were very vinegar-forward, which ended up overpowering most of the other flavors. The egg rolls had a great crisp, but unfortunately they were extremely oily, to the point that biting into one resulted in a mouthful of oil. The noodles were interesting but arrived as one solid clump stuck together, and overall the dish felt quite bland despite the strong vinegar notes. Both myself and my dining companion experienced stomach discomfort fairly quickly, likely from the grease level. While the portion sizes were impressive, we both agreed there was no chance we would be eating the leftovers. Our roommate also tried some of the chicken and ended up spitting it out because of the strong sour/vinegar flavor. One suggestion I would make is considering different naming for some dishes. When menu items use traditional names, diners often expect something closer to the classic flavor profile. With fusion cooking, setting expectations differently might help avoid that mismatch. Another small suggestion would be offering a choice of noodles, as that could add some flexibility to the dishes. Overall, Karma Asian Fusion does a few things well -- generous portions, quick service, and good takeout packaging -- but the flavor balance and oil level just didn't work for us personally.

Possibly the best bourbon chicken I've ever had. Sweet yet spicy with a nice grilled/charred…read morechicken flavor. Veggies I could've done without but I'm picky I know!! The white rice was great with the bourbon sauce and some added soy sauce. Ordered via DoorDash and it was still great and packaged in a sealed grocery bag.

I chose this place due to it being open on a Monday, but apparently it's the place that invented…read moreUtica Greens??? In any case, I've wanted to try Utica Greens for years. I'm not sure if my 4* rather than 5* is for the preparation or for what the dis his--I wasn't expecting a dish called "greens" to be, basically, junk food. There's escarole in there and the ingredients were super fresh, sure, but the pile of oversalted bread crumbs was really most of the texture here. Is it a way to disguise a green vegetable under a mountain of fat and carbs? Probably, and they do a good job of that, but the salt and fat did get a bit overwhelming for me.

I am staying next door at the Hilton Suites and was looking for a nice dinner to take out and bring…read moreback to my room. This did not disappoint. I ordered an apple walnut salad and the hot honey salmon. It was absolutely delicious. The waitstaff that took my order was very welcoming, kind, and efficient; taking my order with a couple of special requests and getting it perfect. The ambiance of the restaurant was fun and inviting, so if I didn't have my doggo with me, I'm sure I would've loved to stay and eat there!! Overall great experience with fantastic food!

A friend and I came here late one Friday night (around 7PM) for wings on a snowy night. The place…read morewas busy with take-out orders, and several groups were sitting at tables. It was loud, cramped, and a bit dark inside, which reminded me of a bar setting even though it wasn't at all set up like one. It was also cold, because every time the front door opened a cold breeze blew in. We ordered 30 bone-in wings and two drinks and it was over $50. I guess that is how it goes. The wings varied in size from normal to huge. No tiny wings in the bunch, and they were a good mix of flats and drumsticks. We got Buffalo, Barbecue, and Hawaiian flavors. I never got to try the Buffalo but the other two flavors were good. However, they were smothered in sticky sauce which got cloying after awhile and completely rendered your fingers disgusting. A roll of paper towels at the counter helped, though I had to go back after every couple of wings for more. The Hawaiian had a strong ginger flavor which was different and enjoyable. However, in sum I think they need to use less sauce in the future. Drinks were via the all-in-one soda machine that seems to have a million flavors on tap. It is right by the door and the area was crowded, so getting to the machine wasn't easy. It was fun to go out for wings, though it wasn't cheap. I rarely eat wings anymore so I can't say if the prices were fair or not, but they were good wings.

Ewwww! Poor service…read more- I walked in to an empty store with several workers in the kitchen. I stood looking at them occasionally glancing my way while they busily prepared orders. Despite my standing under the PLACE ORDER HERE sign for greater than 6 minutes no one ever acknowledged my presence. I suppose one of the workers felt me staring a hole in his back so he turned around and our eyes met. I gestured to the cash register and the sign with a questioning expression. His sassy response was "Just a minute ma'am. There's only one person that works the register" Questionable food handling - as I waited for my order I watched EVERY SINGLE WORKER touch the order screen then handle the food with their bare hands. I even witnessed an incident where Mr. Only Cashier picked up a packed order bag, opened it, took out 2 orders of fries covered them with his whole bare hand and transferred them to a different order bag. He then sealed the 1st order back up, put on the shelf where it was, and got back to it. Two important takeaways: there is a sign posted about how serious they take hand washing Mr. Only Cashier did get some hand foam on a dispenser before he took my order. But he didn't get any on the return trip to the kitchen. 10/10 would not recommend!

A good place to drop in and have a cold beer and a good burger. I had both when I stopped in on a…read morerecent Friday night. The bartender quickly took my drink order and gave me a menu. I chose a bottled beer and the Bulldog Burger - Mushrooms, Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese and BBQ Sauce. It's served with chips. Good chips. Not from a bag. My burger arrived quickly and cooked to order. It was thick and juicy and tasted great. My beer was refilled. The bar was busy and there were several regulars as the bartender had their beers for them as they walked up. Definitely will be stoping in again

I came here in the spring, on a work trip to cap off a week long class. We had a large group but…read morethe waitress did a great job taking care of everyone. I ordered the Ladder Truck Burger with Sweet Potato fries. The burger was stacked with onion rings, mozzarella sticks and bacon. I still don't know how I finished it. I don't remember much about the inside of the restaurant, but we had a good time. If I'm ever in the area, I'd come back to the restaurant.

Been hearing good things about this restaurant and finally put it on our bucket list for tonight…read more Erica provided very attentive and friendly service. The restaurant is large with lots of seating plus bar seating. Food, specials. Pork Osa bucco normally over mashed but had their excellent tasting pasta with garlic oil. Pork was large and excellent. Spouse had their filet marsalla over mashed. Also excellent. Greens Kennedy with potatoes were good but could have been served hotter. Menu is large. Convenient parking lot. Will return.

Pros- can't think of a single thing I liked…read more Cons- we went to Michael Ts for an early Father's Day dinner and I couldn't be more disappointed! To start, the fried ravioli was bland and barely had any cheese inside. Then, they were out of the entree I wanted (Prime Rib). Instead I ordered the Filet Mignon. Not only was it over-cooked (I ordered medium and got well) but it was so where near the size they advertise. I eat very clean and weigh all of my portions so I can quickly eyeball what 9 oz looks like and what I was served as only 6.5 oz at the very best. Next, the server was passive aggressive and sarcastic. Overall, this was a terrible experience and I was never go back!

Very nice selection, especially for Utica, but also very expensive. I have always found Peter to…read morebe quite rude and condescending. I don't think the staff is all that knowledgeable or helpful either. I wish I could award zero stars. I shop at Peter's when there's a great sale or I can't find what I need elsewhere in Utica. I like to shop local, but the people at Peter's often make it an unpleasant experience.

I love this place and the fact that it also serves healthy food, juice, and smoothies. The only…read moredownfall is that I wish they have nutritional info. On the smoothies and meals.

For a chain restaurant, the 99 does a really solid job…read more The bar is where they shine. Drinks are consistently awesome, and the service when sitting at the bar is fast, attentive, and just overall a great experience. You can tell the bartenders know what they're doing. The pot pies are a standout for me, absolutely loved them. Comfort food done right. I will say, service at a booth wasn't quite the same. It was a bit slower and less attentive compared to the bar area. Not terrible, just noticeable. The music was also a little loud for my taste, but honestly, I can overlook that for a good pot pie and a strong drink. Overall, for a chain, the food is better than expected and the bar experience alone makes it worth going back.

We had great burgers and a generous portion of spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer. The side…read moresalads are quite large as well. I was pleased with the experience here, menu could be a bit more expensive though. We came in at lunch time on a Sunday and it was pretty busy. Took a while to get out meals.