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3.1 (314 reviews)

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Dogs allowed

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Beef teriyaki absolutely disgusting! To say the least!

Went out to get some apps and a drink and the beef teriyaki had long nasty tendons throughout the beef, I asked for my money back and they said no way. You ate most of it . ... R u kidding me??? Bar tender said I was just looking for my money back.... Seriously

Buffet back Today 5/11/23
David P.

Buffet back today. New Authentic Sichuan items. Fresh Sushi. Desert. New Bar display. Wisky. Bourbon. Vodka. Great smile all around in building.

Front desk... Owner waiting for business. It was dead, why was it dead, maybe it's Tuesday

Ordering online is a challenge, service they use is terrible Arrived at restaurant and spoke with owner. Didn't like I was complaining about service. I still ordered, owner didn't know the menu, you're the owner I assume you know your menu. Asked to alter one dish, said no, I asked if she can ask chef. No problem. Just terrible experience, the food wasn't that great. Would i return, probably not. You can get better sushi in Malden Ma.

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Less than 15 varieties of dishes provided in the weekday lunch special, but the charge is not low.

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They have great sashimi. It's cut thick and fresh. I like their crab Rangoon. Fried rice and Peking dumplings pan fried.

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Great takeout sushi! It was quality sushi and easy to order online and pick up! Will definitely be back!

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Excellent sushi and Chinese entrees. Attentive service. California Rolls Lo MeinSweet and Sour Soup

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We went for lunch and had their buffet. Everything was delicious! The only disappointment was that there was no soup out with the buffet.

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Oh the cool honeycomb ramen place! I've seen ads for this ramen restaurant on my Instagram numerous…read moretimes, and the big catch that seems to get everyone is the cool honeycomb booths. This was always a place we wanted to try, but still quite out the way where we haven't bit the bullet. When my birthday was right around the corner, we thought, what perfect time! Well, my birthday ended up being pretty busy so we pushed this off a couple of months for a special date night. I saw online that there were only a few private honeycomb seats, and since this was the whole appeal for us, I wanted to make sure we got one of those cool tables. I ended up calling them a week ahead to make a reservation, specifically for a honeycomb seat. They informed me that they cannot guarantee it, but they will make a note of it and try their best.  Fast forward to the ramen day, we managed to arrive about half an hour earlier than our reservation. I figured we'd wait inside just in case our table wasn't ready yet. We were greeted by the hostess, who, was relieved that we did show up early because she had one table left that she was holding for us. Alas, we got top row of the honeycomb! That experience alone was worth it. It was super cool with the privacy and having our own control center to call for a waiter. There were other standard seats in the center of the restaurant, as well as curtained-off seating on the other perimeter, which offered another option of privacy. I ordered the omurice, another popular dish I've seen on Instagram. This place was a lot easier to get to than Japan. My fiancé ordered a ramen. My meal came with a bao appetizer, a Thai tea, and a dessert. The table also had some spices/seasonings and hot sauce. Our food came out fairly quick and we were eager to dig in. My rice was presented by the waiter, who sliced the egg in half, opened up the gooey insides, and poured gravy all over it. I could not wait! It was pretty tasty and the egg was a fantastic consistency. I quickly filled up and was stuffed. My fiancé has mentioned that his ramen was probably one of the best bowls he's had in any restaurant (he still mentions it to this day).  Overall, I think the hype was definitely worth is. The unique experience that the seats offered was accompanied well by the delicious food. We would love to come back, but I fear we may not get the cool table, which is just the cherry on top. The food definitely holds its own so it wouldn't be too much of a disappointment if we missed our chances.

Tl;dr Mediocre ramen but a very fun interior. The broth leans more toward a Chinese flavor profile…read morethan traditional Japanese ramen. This is a chain originating from Taiwan, and the food definitely reflects that with a more Chinese taste. We ordered the tonkotsu and spicy miso combo. The tonkotsu had that distinct flavor profile, and the spicy miso tasted like it had a Chinese BBQ base. While they have a lot of food variety on the menu, the taste overall was just mediocre. The highlight of the place is definitely the atmosphere. The interior was very cute and fun, featuring very unique seating against the wall. It's a cool spot to check out for the environment and the fun setup, but if you are looking for deep, traditional ramen flavors, the food itself is nothing special.

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I've been to the Moo location in Beacon Hill, Boston before, so I had a pretty good idea of what to…read moreexpect--but the Burlington location genuinely took me by surprise. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed by the layout, the cleanliness, and the overall atmosphere. The staff were fantastic, welcoming, and attentive, and the food was absolutely fantastic. Everything came together to make for a really enjoyable experience. A special thank you to Janine, our bartender, who was outstanding. She was friendly, professional, and made us feel right at home. I already enjoyed Moo in Beacon Hill, but the Burlington location definitely impressed me. I'll be back!

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