This place absolutely deserves five stars! The garlic noodles were the highlight of the…read moremeal--perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and tasted authentic. They had that rich, garlicky, buttery goodness without being overwhelming. You can really tell they put care into their food. The rest of the meal was just as impressive, and the service was friendly and welcoming. If you're looking for a spot with authentic, flavorful Asian fusion cuisine, this is definitely one to check out. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Highly recommend!

We ate some really tasty food at Certified Philly's yesterday. We were driving back from the Bay…read moreArea and we've been wanting to try CP. As we entered, this strip center restaurant was a little sparse on decor. Two TV's enabled us to watch the 49'rs which was a big plus. Jaden was our host and server. Great young man. He was vested in making our experience as positive as possible. He told us what the most popular and his favorite dishes. We wanted to try many dishes so Jaden made sure the kitchen didn't fire everything all at once. We started with the Lumpia's (5/5). The 4 rolls comes with an interesting (in a good way) sauce that enhances the flavor of the Lumpia. This is a must-try for newbies. Next Jaden brought the alacarte garlic noodles (4/5), and the Cajun shrimp served over garlic rice (6/5). The garlic shrimp was one of my favorite dishes. The rice was like the best fried rice I'd ever had. The large grilled shrimp were cooked perfectly. We then tried the Cajun Parmesan chicken wings served with garlic fries (4/5). The wings could have been crispier, but the tasty sauce made the skin soft. Next came the kung pao chicken served over white rice (4/5) and the Mongolian steak served over white rice (4/5). Both were good, there just wasn't anything special about either dish. This restaurant is a must-try for folks living in Monterey County. All the dishes had great flavor and if you like garlic, you'll love this place. Jaden shared with us that the business is owned by a local chef who has worked at some of the high end restaurants around Monterey County, but is now blazing his own trail. Come support this local chef and small business. You won't be disappointed with these asian fusion dishes.

Great food, great service. I highly recommend visiting the Salinas site. The chicken bowls are…read morefantastic.

I always get spicy teriyaki bowl with fried rice and edemame along with crab Rangoons…read more So yum but very filling

We celebrated our anniversary at Fujiyama and had a wonderful experience…read more The food was excellent, and the portions were very generous. The prices were right in line with what you'd expect for a hibachi restaurant, so we felt we got great value for the money. I also appreciated that they serve drinks in large soda cups--a small touch, but one I really liked. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely polite from start to finish. Our hibachi chef was funny, engaging, and did a great job with both the cooking and the entertainment. He made our anniversary dinner even more enjoyable. The only thing that surprised me was how empty the restaurant was. After our experience, I honestly think they deserve more business. If you're looking for good hibachi in Salinas with generous portions, solid prices, and excellent service, I'd definitely recommend giving Fujiyama a try. We'll absolutely be back!

Always fresh! We love the maki rolls, Oshinko is my favorite. The service is friendly and they do…read morewell with understanding dietary restrictions and make an effort to accommodate specific needs. The restaurant is clean and well staffed with kind servers. We like the relaxed and comfortable dining rooms. Both the sushi side and the bbq side are comfortable for intimate dining and for larger families.

It is so good Seriously…read moreFresh and yummy One of of our family favorites Get the curry Or the pad Thai

The noodles here are so flavorful and pack such a punch, we found ourselves ordering from here two…read morenights in a rows The texture of the thick rice noodles (pad see ewe, drunken noodle) are perfect- tender with a slight bit of chewiness. The sauce that's in the pad see ewe in particular is so addictive. The right amount of savory, slightly sweet and lots of umami. Even the kids, the hardest to please, loved the food here. Clean, pleasant interior and friendly service. The only minor critique is that the beef in the noodles was too chewy, definitely could use some tenderization. Will definitely be back!

I ordered takeout on Saturday just to try this place out and ordered 4 items: Chicken chow mein,…read moresweet and sour chicken, beef and broccoli, and orange chicken. The total came out to be $65?! And it's just insane given the portion they give. They were really nice and welcoming and the ambiance of the place is so warm and cozy (: as for the food, out of the four that I got, I definitely recommend the chow mein and the beef and broccoli! The chow mein was just overall really good and the beef and broccoli has a great savory and sesame taste which made it so good. The orange chicken def has a stronger orange scent than I'm used to (should be obvious that it would've tasted like orange. Chicken). The sweet and sour was good! No comment on that. Definitely more sweet than sour no I don't have any problem with that. Definitely will be trying other options they have here, but would definitely get the chow mein and beef and broccoli again though!

Definitely old school cool! It's a small 8 table restaurant, quaint with practical furnishings, but…read morethe service was very good! Friendly and personable staff. It looks and feels like a family owned restaurant. My food was served quickly even though the restaurant was about half full. The food was way above average. All the ingredients in my broccoli chicken tasted fresh and had a great taste. The steamed rice (I'm not much of a fried rice fan) was fresh and tender with good color (brownish or yellow colored white rice is a tell tale sign of non-fresh rice) The service was quick and attentive. The server was friendly and helpful with answering questions about the menu and making suggestions. I ordered off the relatively large "Lunch Special" menu. I'd recommend Jim's and will be back. I'm intrigued by the sweet & sour pork!

Best Asian restaurant in town! Everything delicious, we will definitely be back again soon!read more

Pineapple Village, 769, 1st Street,…read moreGilroy, CA95020. Southeast Asian cuisine. The interior of the restaurant was modern looking and had a nice ambiance. The restaurant was fairly busy. The server was friendly. However, service was a little slow as they seemed to be under-staffed as there was only 1 server present the whole time that we were there. The food was decent but unmemorable. Although it was supposed to be a South East Asian cuisine, it didn't taste like it. ~ Hot & Sour Soup ~ Sizzling Beef Mignon ~ Belacan Mixed Vegetable

I have been to Hula's twice since moving to Monterey and have loved it both times! The food is…read morephenomenal, abundant, and affordable! The ingredients all feel of high quality and the dishes are unique, and fun! The ambience of the restaurant itself is that of a bar, with dimmer lighting, but without overtly loud music, making it great for a casual hangout or date! If you want to come just for drinks, they have an extensive drink menu, including designated dates and times for happy hour (tiki hour?) with a special menu with small appetizers to enjoy with your drink. During my last visit, I ordered the jerk pork plate which came with pulled spicy pork, coconut rice, a gingery cole slaw, fried sweet plantains (perfect contrast to the spicy pork), and a small piece of a Johny cake (imagine a corncake that is a little crispy). We also ordered the coconut shrimp rolls to share and wish we would have ordered a second plate! These were filled with small pieces of shrimp, wrapped in a crunchy (but not very oily) shell, and topped with shredded coconut. They were served alongside a sweet and sour pineapple sauce (delicious, but honestly the rolls tasted great even without the sauce). My dad ordered fish of the day (he chose Mahi mahi) encrusted in macadamias and loved it! It is nice that they offer options that feel more like a sit-down restaurant than strict "bar food." I hope to return to try more things on their menu! Maybe even for a little Friday night fun drink!

I've never been to Hulas when it wasn't busy. This time we manage the last two seats at the bar…read moreduring happy hour. Alice, our bartender can walk and chew gum, poor drinks and have a conversation all at the same time she is a jewel. My friend loves my ties. It had two. I had a marvelous martini made to perfection. We shared an appetizer of calamari. It's not really the kind of calamari I like it's a calamari steak. I prefer the tentacles and the rings. I would prefer if they use Panko rather than the heavy breaded covering that they use. It's not fine cuisine but it's a very fun and very noisy place. don't come here if you want to have a conversation.

Running out of words to comment on this place. Let's start with Honze! Honze demonstrates how one…read moreperson can set the stage. We truly appreciate him for the experience we had. Our server was also amazing!! Now about the food. We had the Salmon, scallops and shrimp and the seafood pasta!! The taste, texture and sauce is out of this world! We had a great time!! The ambience is another awesome element. It's a true family atmosphere, even the other guests add to it. A must-visit place for dinner if you are in Carmel. Definitely make a reservation!!!

Amazing staff! We came in without a reservation but the host was really kind and managed to squeeze…read moreus in after about a 20 minute wait, which we were really grateful for. Their salsa is amazing! Magic! It's sweet yet savory and kinda fruity. I have no clue what's in it or how to describe it. We also ordered the halibut and steak which were delicious and light. The steak was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed the sauce. Ramsey and host were truly amazing. This place is like a well oiled machine, everyone seemed so in sync! Atmosphere is great as well. If you come here, definitely make a reservation.

I always enjoy having lunch here in Carmel. If you are lucky enough to get a table on the patio,…read moreit's a very lovely spot. We got the smash burger and the bolognese. The bolognese was delicious and I really liked the meat sauce. The staff is great and we didn't ever feel rushed at all despite them being pretty busy. Note that they don't take reservations before 5pm, and patio seating is limited. We walked in at 1pm without a reservation and waited around 15min to be seated outside. There was plenty of seating indoors.

Beautiful ambiance, but the food could use more flavor…read more The Tree House Café is a very pleasant place with beautiful and unique interior decor. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the staff were friendly and welcoming, which made the overall experience enjoyable. However, the food was quite bland for our taste. If you enjoy food with a good amount of salt, spice, or bold flavors, this may not be the place for you. The ambiance and service were definitely highlights, but the food could use more seasoning and flavor to make the experience truly memorable.

My wife and I just wanted a quick snack so we shared the chili oil wontons and cacio pepe with pork…read morebelly. Both were amazing! Nicole gave us great service and had super helpful recommendations for our trip to Carmel!

Husband and I were spending a long weekend in Carmel with our dog. We were able to make a…read morereservation ahead of time online- the system only does indoor reservations, so make sure you email them to let them know if you are bringing a pup and need a patio seat! The restaurant is located on the lowest level of the Carmel Plaza, I really loved the location because there are plenty of places to park right around there. Between the two of us, we shared: - Miso cacio e pepe: we came specifically for this! It's one of their most well known dishes, and I highly highly recommend! So creamy and savory, and the mafaldine pasta has such a nice texture, the ruffled edges hold on to sauce perfectly. We also added a bit of gochujang that came with the bibimbap and it was so good with some spice. - Dolsot bibimbap: my husband's favorite Korean dish so of course we had to get it! An excellent variety of veggies, which was nice since we barely got any veg on vacation. The kalbi beef was so juicy and delicious, and not overcooked. - Matcha Tiramisu: absolute must get, so unique. The cake layers were soaked in matcha, and topped off with some fresh fruit. - Grapefruit sake spritz: I was on the fence between this cocktail and the yuzu champagne spritz. Our waitress said that the grapefruit spritz was much less sweet, and I am so glad I decided to go with that option! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, not overwhelming. Overall, my husband and I agreed that the matcha tiramisu was the best bite either of us had all weekend!