I've driven by this restaurant many times and observed the parking lot was packed in the evening;…read morebecause of this, I decided to try it. It's a bit of a conundrum to find the entrance; it's on the back side, up a flight of stairs. The dining room brims with families, couples, groups of friends, seniors--all walks of life. One table away from me, sat a father and young son heartily munching on their dinners. I decided to ask them about the menu. The father told me that they come here once a month because his son is a picky eater, but loves GuGu's cooking, so consumes everything on his plate; and the dad thinks the place is the bomb. Started with the gyoza appetizer and enjoyed it very much. My seaweed salad was fresh and generous although the dressing was not to my liking, however able to change it up with some soy sauce and wasabi. A red curry duck main that I went with was luscious, meaty and satisfying. All dishes were nicely presented. Service is professional. I appreciate the linen-like, deposable napkins that are a part of the place setting--nicely absorbent. I agree with others that it takes time for food to arrive, but worth the wait.

We got takeout for lunch from here and really enjoyed the food. We got the bang bang shrimp bento,…read moreMongolian crispy beef bento, Thai basil shrimp bento, and the yuzo walnut shrimp bento. Each bento comes with rice, edamame, two steamed dumplings, miso soup, and a California roll. You can upgrade the roll for $2 so we got the shrimp tempura roll. They thoughtfully packed the sauce separately so that our shrimp and beef would not get soggy. The sauce for the yuzu shrimp was delicious. I really enjoyed the twist on the typical walnut shrimp dish. I liked the fried shrimp in the bang bang dish best. My only gripe about that dish was that there was not enough sauce. The shrimp in the Thai basil dish was small and I would not get that again. The miso soup was on the salty side for us but it is a generous portion. The shrimp tempura roll was good and comes with 5 larger pieces. Overall, I enjoyed the food here and think that they do a really nice job with take-out. Would come back here again when I'm in the area.

Food is one of the best by far. Food is high quality and nice portion size with friendly service…read more Chunks of beef in the fried rice and big pieces of chicken in the lo mein. Mushroom egg rolls were delicious too! I dined during the Mushroom Festival and quality was outstanding despite it was during extremely busy time.

Lilys will always be a favorite of mine! It's great to go in and see the same staff working. They…read moremake a point to remember you and you always feel welcomed. Lilys is still BYO, which is great! From what I saw, there wasn't even an uncorking fee! The edamame was delicious, the rolls are always great, and this time I tried the seafood pad thai. It was a good portion with lots of things to add, but the flavor was very off for me! A big menu to try so I will definitely be back but staying away from that pad Thai!

If I could have packed up this restaurant and move it to my home area, I would have done so. The…read moreservice was great, the food was delicious and the ambiance was slightly higher than your regular Chinese restaurant. When we visit that area again, it is definitely on my to do list.

Can't complain. I order take out from here often and never had an issue. Solid sushi spot.read more

Amazing sushi experience! I love ordering their sushi deluxe--all fresh and delicate. The sushi…read moremaster is an expert at selecting the right kind of fish, and it comes out delicious!

I don't usually leave reviews, but Okura really deserves one. It's a bit farther than I normally…read moredrive for dinner, but lately I've found myself going more often--because I just feel good every time I'm there. The first time I went there was in 2009 on the recommendation of a friend who used to have a Japanese restaurant. With job changes, going back to school, and plunging headfirst into a turbulent new career with multiple job changes, I never got back there until 2022. And guess what? They remembered me! The staff is genuinely friendly. They remember what I like, and a few times I've described dishes that weren't on the menu--and they made them perfectly. They actually listen, and that level of care is rare. The wine and beer selection fits my tastes really well, which is a nice bonus. Every time I visit, the atmosphere is happy and relaxed. I often see other customers come in and get greeted like old friends, and it's clear this place means something to a lot of people. It's not just a meal--it's a place that lifts your mood. Okura has become one of my favorite spots. Friendly people, great food, and a warm, welcoming vibe every time.

Omg-what a cute place. We have had take out from here a while back but never dined in. We went last…read moreminute on a Friday night and so happy we did! Everyone was so friendly. We sat at bar and I had a Saki martini that was delish and we ordered some shared plates. Pork buns very good. Fresh tuna sushi! And peanut chicken dish was so good. Quality chicken and ingredients. And prices were so reasonable considering the rising costs of everything! We have been trying to to go to different restaurants than our "usual" and so glad we did. We will be back!

Decided to try this place for our anniversary and it did not disappoint! We were greeted and seated…read morepromptly on a Saturday afternoon. We were surprised at the size of the dining room, it looks small from the outside but there are so many seats, big tables, small tables and booths. The decor was nice and the staff were very pleasant. I tried the miso soup, squid sushi, and the cucumber avacado roll. The soup and the roll were delicious. I tried the squid sushi and it just wasn't for me, something about the texture of the squid I guess. No worries as i like to try new things! My husband had the Spicy krab shrimp roll and he really enjoyed it. Rhea was our server and she was polite and quick with drinks as well as the food. The bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Located not too far away, just off of route 1, we will definitely be back!

We love this place. A great hangout with a variety of food options. Nick the bartender is great!…read moreThough we wish MaryPats opened a little longer during the day.

Stopped in with my husband for dinner. After checking out our many options we decided on burgers…read moreand fries. I paid and was told it would be about 10-15 minutes. We sat at the bar and ordered drinks and the guy brought our food over for us :) The burgers were great and we loved the pickle that came with it. We got takeout for family and they ordered the Kennett Chicken Nashville Sandwich, Mac n cheese & the blue cheese coleslaw. The sandwich was a little spicy but very good, the macaroni was delicious and they really liked the coleslaw. Two others ordered Korean food and both said they really liked it. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and we really enjoyed our food. The only negative was the restrooms were not very clean. Can't wait to come back!

Came here for dinner with my wife and infant son on the first night of our 11-day east coast trip,…read moreand honestly it set the perfect vibe for the rest of the trip. The food gives you that fine dining experience without the pretentiousness. The staff is warm and friendly -- shout out to Chet for his amazing service. They were also very accommodating to our son who was in between napping when we began dining, setting up a high chair for us in a way that would allow him to continue sleeping in his car seat. We started the meal off with some seared scallops that were perfectly arranged. Next, my wife had some seared tuna while I ordered the Colorado bison -- both items off of the special seasonal menu. The dishes were incredibly flavorful and the veggies that surrounded the meat added a nice complement. I also really enjoyed my California cab, as did my wife with her house Manhattan. We will definitely be back next time we are in Delaware, and highly recommend to anyone visiting the Hockessin area!

We dined here last week. The service was excellent. The…read morefood was good for the most part. Points to improve: my appetizer of country pate was served with blackened toast. (Server rectified) The pasta carbonara was prepared using guanciale instead of bacon or pancetta. I found it too rich and almost over cooked. The duck wings appetizer my friend had were excellent. The fresh fish entree was delicious. The cheesecake dessert was a thing of beauty. I would probably try again, but it's a half an hour away. (We passed way too many other restaurants to try)

Highly recommend happy hour at the bar - great specials, food was delicious and bartenders were…read moreattentive, yet not overbearing.

Food was great. Service was not. Our server was extremely rude. For the amount of money we spent on…read morea party of 7, we could go somewhere else and receive to notch service that actually matches the price point. Instead we got a former corporate server trying to upsell everything and acting like we were beneath him.

Fantastic Mother's Day brunch. Expensive but worth it! Had never been in the banquet hall before…read moreand it was noisy! But plenty of room. The buffet held everything you can think of : shrimp, mussels, crab claws, oysters, prime rib & lamb to name just a few.

Mendenhall Inn is a unique place that is more of a complex than just a restaurant and hotel. It can…read morebe a little confusing to figure out where you are going, even with the signage, as the arrows designating where you are trying to head aren't pointing to their correct destinations, and some things, such as the restaurant, are absent from the signs in the parking lot. Once you find the right entrance though, preparing yourself for brunch here still will not be enough to ready you for the awesome experience that you will receive. The value alone for the price is worth coming here repeatedly, and that is without me even knowing if the menu for brunch changes seasonally or based on what is available on the market at the time! The dining room is very well set, minus the goofy china, and we were quickly greeted by our wonderful server. She engaged in my insane ramblings and conversation and told us all about the comings and goings of the restaurant and everything else I wanted to ask about. Our mimosas, champagne, and coffee were kept flowing and full at all times! The actual brunch buffet was outstanding. I was dumbfounded at the quality and variety of the foods on offer, especially the amount and selection of cold seafood. They have unlimited oysters!!!!!!! With all the accoutrement that you could possibly want for them. As well as mussels. So if you are a shellfish or smoked fish fan, get here immediately. The hot foods were also unbelievably good with one of my personal highlights being a banana foster; flambéed right in front of you that you can stack on top of waffles, French toast, or anything you'd like; in my case just eating a huge bowl of the bananas. This is a great brunch buffet in a little town that I never even knew was there despite having been to Kennett Square and the surrounding areas many times. It's actually a small town called Mendenhall. Makes you wonder if it's named after the Inn? Whether it is or not, this is somewhere you should definitely put on your list and come here. I don't know about lunch or dinner, but the brunch is stellar and I will definitely be returning many times in the future.