While driving around we wanted to get something to eat. We stumbled upon Ling Ling Kitchen. I…read moreordered the vegetarian chow fun. The food reminds me of the New York City Chinese restaurants (the food tastes fabulous). The vegetarian chow fun came with soy sauce, mung beans, baby corns, snow peas, sliced white mushrooms, and sliced carrots. Joseph ordered Garlic Chicken. He says it tastes fine. The services rates an A+. We did not have to wait for long to get our food. A small eatery, Ling Ling offers 3 table for customers to eat in. We will definitely return to Ling Ling soon.

Have you ever watched a movie and they said if they have this Chinese food menu you know this place…read moreis solid. It's true.. it's like I don't know if it's like some kind of network, but I feel like the type of ingredients and stuff that people Chinese food places that have this particular identical menu are the same. It's like I trust it. Anyway, I mean.its not fine dining but everything I've had was good and decent. Mooshu chicken, wonton soup, pan fried dumpling ms and some general Taos are my go tos. Reasonable lunch and dinner special. Honestly enough for two meals if you're a thrifty college student. Never had to wait too long. The ambiance in this place is that of a bodega or White Castle in NYC at 2 AM. (They're not open that late though). I'm here for it. Don't judge me.

Amazing service! HUGE generous portions of food. Also very friendly! Small place but lots of food…read more Very clean!

Ate here for the first time last night based on it seems being the best reviewed Chinese in town…read more Overall, it was pretty good- I'll agree with what others have said in that the portion size was immense. Could've fed two pretty easily. The food itself was also good, not gourmet level, but 'Chinese takeout with overhead counter pictures' of the dishes good. Pricewise, I suppose it wasn't awful, but over $15 out the door for one of the combo menus, which is unfortunately, at this point, probably the lowest Chinese food price in town. I think this is now my new go to Chinese in Watkins Glen.

Bento boxes are like my favorite thing since I was like a child. everything is neatly organized and…read morefun, so to have a restaurant that focuses on bento boxes with a large variety of everything is great for me. Everything was tasty. Everything tastes fresh, every time I pass by it's always busy and popular , service was fast and friendly. It was clean inside. I think I'll go back there again today for lunch now, I'm craving it thinking about it but yeah, you know first time I went there. I was moving on packing and it just hit the spot so well definitely try it out. It's great because you get such a tasty variety on your plate.

In my three years in Ithaca, I've dined at Fusia Bento Bar a few times, and each visit has been a…read morebit of an adventure, strictly from their Japanese food menu (I'm not the biggest Chinese food fan). Picture this: One evening, when everything else was full or closed, I decided to give their bento box a try. It was a gamble that didn't pay off. What a letdown! The food tasted just passable, like something you'd reluctantly grab at a mall food court after a long day of shopping. Definitely not worth the price. On another night, when options were limited again, I found myself back at Fusia, giving their ramen a shot. To my surprise, it was pretty good! I thought, "Hey, maybe I've found a hidden gem!" Here's the kicker: In all my time in Ithaca, never once have I found myself saying, "Hmm, I'm really craving Fusia Bento Bar tonight." It just doesn't happen. Fusia Bento Bar is that backup plan when all the better options are closed, or the lines are way too long.

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.

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!

Placed a DoorDash order for lunch and it arrived hot and on time. The gyoza and sauce were good…read more The bulgogi was good but could use a little more beef and a few less onions. Overall, very tasty, would definitely try another dish here.

One of my two favorite Asian restaurants in Ithaca! The veggie pancakes are delicious. So is the…read moreMapo Tofu! I love the complimentary pickles they bring you. Great service.

The worst Korean food I have ever had. Potentially the worst meal I have ever had (and I'm not a…read morepicky eater). My mom is Korean and my dad, though Chinese, grew up in Korea and speaks Korean fluently. Needless to say, they both know what good Asian food should be like. Well, they came here ~3 years ago and told me not to come because the food was bad. I guess curiosity eventually killed the cat... I came here with a friend and we split the tangsuyuk, sundubu jigae, and the donkatsu. Everything was horrible. Honestly, the best thing was the miso soup. The ban chan was also bad. The sundubu jigae tasted like water and the seafood was rubbery and overcooked. The tangsuyuk was dry and the sauce was too watery, nowhere near as thick as it should be. The sauce too was bland. The donkatsu was also dry and flavorless. I would not recommend at all. Please go somewhere else... anywhere else.

Four Seasons is veryyyy mediocre, but I have to admit, the portions are great -- if you order the…read moreright thing! It's one of those places where you need to know exactly what to get to have a good experience. If you want the perfect affordable meal for two people (they note two but honestly if your friend group is small backed like us, three might also do the trick), head on right over and try their casseroles. If you want to perfectly replicate our experience, try their Boo Dae Jeon Gol, better known as Korean army stew (for curious folks and my fellow food baddies, definitely check out this link about the history of this sexy dish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Budae-jjigae#:~:text=It%20also%20goes%20by%20the,stew%2C%20and%20spicy%20sausage%20stew.&text=The%20dish%20has%20its%20origins,Korea%20was%20experiencing%20significant%20poverty. ) It's not a healthy meal for sure nor is this the best budae jigae I've ever had (quite bland for what it is) but omg, it's definitely THE ONE where you can have the most bang for the buck. They have an massive hotpot pan just for their casseroles. My friend and I, both very hungry college students, literally could not down this thing. The menu also mentioned to "share with my people" but perhaps it was a warning all along. The soju here is pretty expensive per bottle, which is a bit of a letdown. However, I do like their green grape soju and the specific brand that they have; it doesn't have that alcohol taste upfront, which is arguably dangerous. Will I willingly come back? Probably notttt, heh heh. There are better places out there to spend your money and time. Nothing about the food or the atmosphere really wowed me. It's just okay for a casual meal, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.

Four Seasons isn't gonna blow you away with how authentic or excellent the food is. However, if you…read morejust want some Asian food that isn't bad, you could do a lot worse. I've been here countless times, and the service has always been good. With regards to the food, it's always serviceable and sometimes pretty decent. Another advantage of Four Seasons is how open they are to sake bombing - it's one of the top sake bombing locations in Collegetown.

I recently tried the Jaeyook Bokeum Bap, which came with a side of miso soup, and it was absolutely…read moredelicious! The spicy pork was tender, flavorful, and had just the right amount of heat - yum! Maybe it tasted extra amazing because I was super hungry after accidentally skipping meals all day, but it really hit the spot :) My friend ordered the kimbap and was equally happy. In fact, it's probably the best spot for kimbap in Collegetown. I now prefer this place over Gangnam Station across the street. 5 stars out of 5!

great food, nice staff, pretty fast service, and food came out piping hot, good portion size…read more strongly recommended korean food in collegetown