We are big fans of this place! Let's start with the pho... it's the best in town... and we go to a…read morelot of places. Also, take the spice level seriously on the curry. It is no joke. But delicious. We also had the special of the day - egg-wrapped pad thia. This was excellent. I did a 2/5 spice and would maybe recommend a 3.

Ok, I live in this area and I can say that Pho Saigon has been dethroned in regards to pho! The pho…read moreat Rice and Spicy was really good! It had a lot of flavor. I had the pho combination which had brisket, meatballs and flank. The only thing that I didn't like which just not specific to Rice and Spicy is shrinkflation. The amount of noodles in the soup is definitely less than a few years ago for any restaurant.

Amazing food and fantastic service! I come in to SA from Dallas and stay close by just to make…read moresure I get a chance to eat here. I love this place!

This past Wednesday, we headed to Sichuan House for dinner. We ordered the Dong Po Pork Belly, pork…read moresoup dumplings, green beans, and Salt & Pepper Shrimp. Overall, it was good. The pork belly was melt in your mouth tender. So good. It's the best dish for sure. The Salt & Pepper Shrimp didn't come with the shell, which was fantastic. It had great flavor. Some of the soup dumplings stuck to the serving dish so we lost some soup. Still pretty good. Highly recommend to check this place out.

We stopped in for lunch before some errands and it was worth the stop. The kids and adults enjoyed…read moretheir noodle and rice bowls. The cashier was nice and helpful. The food came out quick and was hot and tasty. It was great to grab a table by the window and watch the world go by while we ate. The junior size is great for adults and kids, especially if you get a combo with a drink and egg roll.

Service was helpful and made suggestions as it my first visit. We had basic teriyaki chicken and…read morerice bowl, spicy teriyaki chicken with veggies and noodles made wok fried (sooo good, definitely spicy) and Jr chicken teriyaki for the kiddo. This place will be added to the frequent options for easy&yummy meal.

Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Definitely make a reservation because this place was…read morepacked and poppin. We didn't realize this place was a cousin of Shiro and owned by the same guy until we saw some similarities in their style, layout and menu but nevertheless, the food was still absolutely amazing. Even though the ambiance had some similarities, I'm glad their food options were distinguished because otherwise could have just gone downtown. You cannot go wrong with any of their food options. Highly recommend doing family style so you can get a taste of everything and all the different flavors. We started with the gyoza and calamari which were to die for and were not greasy at all. Pork ssam, wagyu, miso pasta and octopus all brought a little bit of their own element and flare to your palate that it's hard to describe unless you try it. Wagyu was just melt in your mouth delicious. Pork ssam and octopus had their crunchy texture and umami flavors. The miso pasta added a light refreshing touch to balance everything out but don't let it fool ya, the noodles will expand in your stomach. We topped it off with their yuzu cake. Our only disappointment was they were out of their other desserts but nevertheless everyone of us left full and happy. Would come here again.

When I first read about Yozora, I honestly thought it sounded a bit pretentious. Fascinating, but…read morepretentious. Because the idea of music being an actual integral part of the dining experience--not just some kind of background noise--felt a little precious for my taste. I'm glad to admit I was wrong. So let's start with the ambiance and the vibe of Yozora. It's in a fairly non-descript kind of center; not bad but not specially memorable. But the space itself is open and has an air of restrained sophistication. And then there's that hi-fi set up. The music at Yozora really is part of the experience, but it's not intrusive in the way that you'd think. Most of what my dining companion and I heard was 50s and 60s jazz, and it was perfect for the occasion. Sushi and Coltrane are a great mix, and even though we were not far from the hi-fi system, I could hear every word of our conversation, without the need for either of us to raise a voice. Somehow, it's like the music operates on a different frequency from regular table chatter. Suffice to say, the music enhanced the mood and really set a scene for Yozora's chefs to tell some stories. And that, they do really well. We started out with seasonal tempura and miso masu ceviche--ocean trout marinated in miso, soy, and lime juice--that was sublime. But funnily enough, the real star small plate was a truffle creamy miso soup that was earthy and slightly sweet at the same time and was silky in texture. From there, we ordered a series of crudo and battera, each unique in its own way. It was wonderful stuff, accompanied by a rice lager. The kitchen at Yozora is not shy about experimenting with non-traditional flavors and ingredients. Sometimes it works really well; sometimes, not as well, but it's never bad, and the servers actually ask for feedback for the kitchen, which is something I rarely see. Yozora honestly seems to be most concerned with creating a great dining experience, and it does that, from the chefs to the line cooks to the servers (who are helpful and attentive without hovering). The music, the mood, and the menu add up to a memorable experience.

I like the other location (cuz it's bigger and nicer), but this particular one is the closest to…read moreme. Artea is a pretty decent chain with a wide variety of loose-leaf teas, milk teas & lattes, frozen milk teas/drinks, and a huge selection of specialty drinks such as "cucumber lychee bliss", "strawberry lychee lime green tea," or "mango coconut paradise." They also have a big selection of toppings. I love how they have basil seeds and red bean (2 of my favs). I'm pretty picky about my milk teas, but Artea's has been consistent and not watered down like most. Their food menu, although is quite pricey on some items, are pretty tasty. We tried the $24 ribeye steak fried rice and was pretty happy with it. The bento boxes are a bargain. Parm garlic aioli fries were good. Tonkatsu ramen was with "udon" like noodles, which was different. Lots of finger foods/appetizers to enjoy with your boba. They have a small dessert selection (fried oreos & matcha ice cream). I would say it's one of the better boba joints in San Antonio. My only complaint is that they run out of items on a regular basis--happens more often than I would like--ex: wintermelon milk tea (which is hard to get nowadays, unless you go to KFT).

The drinks here are always good! I used to visit years ago when my friend lived in SA and I am…read morehappy to find out that the quality has stayed consistent! I've tried the crème brûlée milk tea, mango sea salt cream cloud, and various options of their loose leaf teas and would recommended others to try whatever interest them! The service is always good and this place is a great place for a date, to catch up with friends, or to stop by for a quick treat. Only thing that can improve is the board games available, which should be tossed or cleaned.

This is a causal small sushi place. They have some tables separate for dining and then a bar area…read morefor the all you can eat buffet. I feel like it's a really neat setup because the chef makes the sushi right in front of you. You don't have to wait for a waiter to come by to take your order unless you need a refill on drinks. Service was quick. We got seated right away and relieved our appetizer and drinks quick, The food was soooo good. I have no way of explaining how good the sushi was. The menu is smaller than other all you can eat buffets but I think it's a must if you're a sushi lover. My favorite is the THrill. Which is listed on the specialty roll. It had layers of flavor and diff heats all wrapped in one. The barackade is my second favorite. It was very unique and a sweet sour spicy kick to it. It was not over powering. Over all I give this place a 10/10.

This place could be better. Customer service lacks. The way this restaurant handles tipping at…read morecheckout feels incredibly deceptive. Their Toast payment screen suggested tip percentages based on the original bill of $261.05, even though our actual total due was only $187.08. That means the "18%, 20%, and 25%" buttons were calculating tips on an amount nearly $74 higher than what we actually owed, which inflates the suggested tip by a significant amount. Most people are paying quickly and trusting the machine, so this setup absolutely feels designed to push customers into over-tipping without realizing it. Tipping should be based on the final amount owed, not an inflated pre-discount number. Management really needs to fix this because it leaves customers feeling misled at the very end of their meal.

I'm a huge Japanese curry fan. Yoshiya did not disappoint. Thinly sliced beef, with great dark…read morecurry over a generous portion of rice. Everything comes in plastic to-go containers. The curry reminds me of S&B beef curry. Reasonably priced as well. The restaurant has anime on the TV with Japanese pop music playing over the speakers. Plenty of seating and parking. Staff is very friendly, greeting people coming in with the traditional Japanese welcome. A+ I will definitely be back to try other dishes and bowls.

Tried out this place and loved it! Wasn't sure about the menu but the young man who served us was…read morevery informative and fun! He helped answer questions and recommend. I got a box set with the beef (chose noodles instead of rice) pot stickers and the miso Soup to go. We also ordered the cheese meat bowl. Food was well packaged and remained hot, and we got chili oil to go! Food was great! Noodles had a great texture. The beef was very ginger forward and had a hint of sweet but was very good. Cheese noodle beef bowl was outstanding as well. Portions of the box set left me with lunch the next day. The decor is super cute, fun and bright. There is a shelf with awesome manga figures! Totally recommend and will try again!

Seven years after my first review, the time has come for Noodle Tree to close its doors. Knowing…read morethat Chef Mike was ending his run, I wanted, no, needed to get one last bowl of the Hakata Ramen. My only regret was never being able to taste Chef Mike's menudo ramen. But still, whatever you order here, you're in for something truly special. Despite the sad news of the closing, service was always given with a smile. Our waitress was attentive, helpful, and sweet. I ordered the Hakata Ramen and a Dr Pepper (after my friend and I had coffee at Indy next door). The six minute egg is probably my favorite part. No wait, it's the broth. Or is it the noodles? Ugh, it's all great. The egg was delicious. Jammy yolk. The noodles were springy and chewy. The broth was rich and unctuous. The pork was soft and flavorful. Even when I took the leftovers home, it was still fantastic. The steam facial I received provided much relief from my mountain cedar allergies. There will be a huge ramen-bowl shaped hole in my heart and San Antonio's heart once Noodle Tree closes. They have the best ramen in the city and ramen shops have some incredibly large shoes to fill. Best of luck to you, Chef Mike. Thank you for all the magic you created in your kitchen.

The Noodle Tree was a pleasant surprise. My friend and I both enjoyed our burgers. They present it…read morein an entertaining way. The cheese was a nice touch. The burger I got was the spicy one. It's a delicious burger and it comes with a side of fries for $14. I added avocado for $2 extra. The fries are good but nothing special. They have free parking in the parking garage behind the restaurant. The service we received was very good. The restaurant has an anime theme. They also have free arcade games to play on for the kids and the kid in you. I truly recommend Noodle Tree and I will be back there in the near future.