Ambiance...you walk in and its like a speakeasy..love the decor and dries flowers on ceiling…read moreService..fast and friendly Food..amazing..loved the samosas..nice flavours..the expresso martini was smooth and the tofu bahn mi was good spice flavours. They changed the menu every y months too.

Celebrated a dear friend's birthday with a big group on a Friday night, and the evening was…read moreseamless! Excellent drinks, quick nice service, and an incredible menu. The drink menu is great. Lots of tequila and mezcal cocktails, which are personal favorites. Really liked Tangerine You're My Sex Machine. For food, we basically ordered a massive spread of it all. Standouts were the yelllowtail ceviche--creamy & coconuty!--and all the steak dishes. Looking forward to more visits in the future. Vibes & ambiance are fun too.

Absolutely pest Korean bbq in Oceanside!! Food is exquisite and service is excellent!!read more

I came to this place with my husband after being out all day. I was pretty hungry so we were happy…read moreto find a decently priced ayce restaurant. I like that this place uses the Yelp waitlist because I put my name down as we were on our way over and arrived just in time. We were seated quickly on a Saturday evening around 6 pm. There are a good amount of tables inside. They also had some TVs showing baseball games around. The service was amazing here. It felt like the waiters and waitresses were constantly eyeing our table to see if we needed anything or were ready to order more. They refilled our water carafe before it was completely empty, changed our grills before we asked, and took away empty plates as soon as we cleared them. I also appreciated that they put salt or something on the ground so it wasn't too slippery. The only complaint I had about the place was that it was really hot but I could see the waitresses were also really hot as they fanned themselves walking around. The food were was actually pretty solid for an ayce restaurant. We got the deluxe plan which is the cheaper option for $30.99. The brisket came with some salt and pepper on it and looked like a better cut than I've seen at other places. We also got some kalbi which came without the bone which is so nice because we didn't have to cut it off and have little meat left over. My husband and I also really liked the marinated steak. I typically like non marinated meat better but the steak was tender and the marinade wasn't too sweet. I used the salt to help cut the sweetness and wrapped it in a lettuce with some radish. I really liked all the meats we tried here. They also have really good sides here that you can't get anymore at a lot of kbbq places like the steamed egg or corn cheese plate. All of the food options were so good and I left very stuffed. I would definitely recommend then kbbq ayce restaurant to anyone in the area!

I wholeheartedly agree with a lot of the yelpers on here. I got to take the team out for a great…read morelunch here today. It was absolutely amazing. For $25 you get a starter (think edamame, marinated cucumbers, dumplings, etc.), a choice of Chicken, Pork or Beef, and a soft drink. It also includes all the dipping sauces, broth, rice and vegetables. Everyone loved that you could customize it to their own liking and it was just a fun experience cooking together with everyone. Definitely will come back and it was an awesome value at only $25 a person.

I want to start by saying that I very much enjoyed eating at Tabu Shabu. It's very fair to state…read morethat my three star experience is mostly my own doing more so than the restaurant itself. Our server was fantastic, the setup clean, and the menu was fairly easy to navigate. Where it fell apart for me all came after that. This is not my style of cooking. So many places I've been to, where you cook your own food on a grill or hot plate at your table, you're mainly dealing with thin cuts of meat, salt and pepper, and possibly a dipping sauce. This makes the cooking simple, a quick sear, a light crust on the beef or pork, and the finished product is basic and delicious. Shabu, though ... it's boiled meat. That's not to say that Tabu Shabu isn't good, but unless you're really adept at making soups, it's easy to be completely out of your element. And I can safely say I was a bit over my head at this restaurant. You start with your broth, where I am ashamed to admit that instead of opting for the Tonkostu with its deep and rich fatty flavor, I chose the basic umami of the White Miso. Because of that, I spent most of my meal mistakenly chasing flavors I would normally find in a Ramen Shop. They give you a plate of chopped herbs to add and some basic instructions ... I like garlic, so I added the whole thing, radish sound alright, so add in the whole ball, what was the last thing I put in? They give you a few squeeze bottles of oils with paper labels ... this one makes it more sour, this one makes it more spicy, this one has sesame, and I'm too timid to add enough of any to truly add to the flavor of the broth, so it just keeps that basic umami flavor without being as salty as it should be. Then you have a plate of vegetables to steep in your creation. Cabbage, broccoli, spinach, bok choy, tofu ... all of it serves as a way of soaking up that broth you've made. Other options, like the carrots, mushrooms, and squash, become sweet and tender after taking their turns in the pot. And they're nice as they offer a different flavor other than that umami. And then there's the meat. A wide variety of options ranging from salmon, to chicken, to pork, all the way down to multiple versions of beef. But, all of the meats we ordered seem to differ only in texture after spending some time in that broth. Some fell apart on the tongue, some still had a nice chew, but all shared that umami from the pot, with an aftertaste of beefy flavor before swallowing. After a few initial pieces, I found myself thankful for the dipping sauces to distract me from how boring I had made my broth to be. You also get a choice of rice, which I don't think you really need. You get a choice of noodles, which they give you a good amount where it doesn't fill you up with carbs. And anything left over is readily bagged up to eat at home after the flavors mix together and mature. In the end, it's a very filling and fairly healthy meal. I think it's difficult to not compare this to eating a bowl of Pho or Ramen. All the ingredients are there, just instead of eating it with a spoon, you pull out the individual bits with some chop sticks and pretend you're not eating boiled beef and spinach. If I were a better cook, or had another ten visits worth of practice, Tabu Shabu could easily be 4-5 stars. As it is, though, I think I would rather just go to GONZO and get another chef's creation to be sure of the flavors I want. Regardless, I want to come back here and try again one day. The variety of options and the wait staff alone are enough for me to learn more and expand my Shabu options, as well as recommend this place to others.

Jennifer and June were so friendly and gave us great hospitality! The food was great . The…read moreambiance was okay, although I liked the ambiance at Convoy Mana better. Quality-wise, both locations were !

All You Can Eat Korean BBQ! The vibe is lively, the service was super attentive, and the food just…read morekept coming. The meats were fresh, well-marinated, and cooked perfectly right at the table--honestly couldn't stop eating. The banchan (sides) were delicious and constantly refilled, which made the whole experience even better. Perfect spot for a group dinner, date night, or when you're just craving really good Korean BBQ. We'll definitely be back:)

Excellent options to pick from on the monthly menus. Cooking instructions are clear and concise…read more Makes meal planing less of a chore. Tasty, Home cooked meals without all the planning and shopping or meal prep. Opportunity to try a meal you may not have thought about trying before. Great to have these pre prepped meals on hand for those crazy busy, hectic days And those days you just don't feel like dealing with all the meal planning and prep work. Menus offer something for everyone. Truly are home cooked meals, and taste "home cooked" (because they are ) not like a frozen dinner. Can be customized while cooking to add additional spices or not. I'm a fan....can you tell!

I really like using this service. Especially when I run out of time. Or ideas. I recently had the…read morelimoncello shrimp. So tasty. I always like the steaks and the pork tenderloin dishes. Thanks for making my life easier. PS all of Hope's Gourmet cookies are a huge success.

The first time I tried MPS I was able to lose 20 lbs just eating no gym just my daily steps I got…read moreat work. The meals were not frozen delivered at my door, & tasted amazing. I placed my account on hold, came back and needed to update my profile. I was trying to do this on my own with no avail. Tanner was able to assist with the reactivation and allowed me to make meal selections if i chose to although the cut off time had passed for it. If you are looking to try a meal prep service I highly recommend Meal prep sunday. Friendly and always making sure to provide exceptional customer service.

Good-tasting, fresh meals to help me stay on track with my goals. They came delivered with ice…read morepacks on the bottom and on top so no worries if you are not home when delivered.

I know it's closed for good, but I had to write a review anyway…read more I really miss this place... my friends and I discovered it when we were in college and I could not drag them out here often enough. They had this buffet line where you got a bowl (or two, I'll explain why in a minute) and you'd go down and grab your ingredients, your meats and your vegetables and your noodles and you could mix and match all these sauces they had to make your food sweet or spicy or however you wanted it, and then they'd cook the food in front of you on this huge grill, the chefs moving around it in a circle and pushing the food along while it cooked like the show was half the fun (and it was kind of fun to watch). And oh my goodness was the food good. They also had these special kind of sesame rolls... I don't know what they were called, but they were hollow in the middle, so you could bite off one end and then stuff some of your food in and eat it as, like, a roll sandwich type of thing. That was pretty cool. I really hope we find another place like this...

One of my favorite places. Great atmosphere, outstanding cutomer service. The food is way beyond…read moreexpectation. I sure miss it. Hopefully they reopen one day.

Best dumpling house in North County San Diego! From dumplings and baos to noodles and soup,…read moreeverything is so delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. I especially love that everything is made fresh right in front of you. The little ones can even watch through the window as they make the dumplings, which makes the experience even more fun for the whole family. You can really taste the freshness! Definitely a must-try if you love authentic, freshly made dumplings!

Room temperature soup ?!!!…read more Cons: The one item that I ordered, Shrimp & Pork Wonton Soup w/Udon, was served room temperature. Bummed as I could see the guests 2 tables away soup was STEAMING! When I politely mentioned the temperature, the response was, "sorry." Fried Tempura Shrimp were cold and hard. Dumplings were 'gummy'. Pros: Your water glass will never be empty. We are normally generous Tippers. I have no desire to return. Sad, because my boyfriend has been wanting to come to this restaurant again for a long time. Today, I gave in.

Had a great time at this virtual cooking class for virtual work offsite. We did the dumpling making…read moreclass. The class was supposed to be an hour but we went over by about 15-20 minutes. As a very very infrequent chef, I thought the pace and teaching of the class was good. My partner was impressed which says a lot. We learned to make everything from scratch from the dough to the filling. The pre-class prep is very important especially to get the class going on time for you! The prep work in chopping up the ingredients was around 20-25 min, but much faster if you have a food processor. The other kit that was shipped was packaged nicely and some ingredients given were measured to exactly what we needed. During the call you'll make ~6-8 dumplings but the ingredients and the prep you'll do can make around ~32 dumplings so expect to have some time after the video call with finish wrapping! I cooked about 8 more and then made the rest of the dumplings and stored in the freezer! Over, a fun time!!

We did a virtual team building with Chef Krong and let me tell you, it felt like she was right…read morethere in the kitchen with us. Chef Krong is amazing and has the best personality!! She made a point to make sure all of us were active and involved throughout the entire process despite being virtual. I've never made dumplings before and wow. My respect for those who do it on a regular basis went wayyyy up. These babies are truly a labor of love. But wow did I feel accomplished after getting the hang of it! We made them from scratch, dough and all. Chef Krong walked us through every step of the way. I never felt lost or behind because she was constantly checking in on us. They tasted delicious, and I was so proud of myself by the end of it. Thank you for a great afternoon of learning something new, Krong!!

Still crazy after all these years!…read more I remember waaaayyyy back in the day when old-time footed porcelain bathtubs were cut out, padded and used for seating. I remember it being at the first OSF I ate at during a visit to San Rafael, San Francisco. I haven't seen an Old Spaghetti Factory anywhere since then. I must not be living right. Ha. The food is delicious. And plentiful. And fresh. A tad pricey for dining here often, but average-priced for obtaining good food at the present time. Considering the prices, we (2 people) shared a main course, which comes with minestrone soup or salad, a loaf of warm sourdough bread, and choice of vanilla ice cream or spumoni. We also added a dessert to split. We both felt fat and sassy after that meal. The Breast of Chicken Fettuccine ($28.50) featured tender and juicy chopped chicken breast, roasted mushrooms and broccoli florets, served over noodles smothered in a creamy Italian-forward Alfredo sauce. The minestrone soup with dipping bread slapped! To top it off for dessert, we tried the quasi after dinner cup of coffee-soaked ladyfingers dessert called Tiramisu ($10.60) , an authentic Italian dessert. Even though we split it, I know we both could've finished the whole dessert ourselves. :) There are so so many great-sounding dishes on this menu, so we surely will be returning for other meals, because this meal simply was divine.

I tried liking this place. Truly tried. Ordered and went to pick up and again not ready when it…read moresaid it would be. Waited 15 mins outside even. Nada. Waited 20 inside the restaurant and 35 total and finally manager comes with it. He did apologize, even helped me to the car since it was a big order. Straight home and we tried the food and yikes, not the worse pasta, the worst made us ill. This place at least hasn't made us ill. So there's that. It was either flavorless or sour. A couple dishes had a flavorless oily gritty taste and one was sour. The bread use to be delicious but not now, it was so bad the kids didnt like it. The ice cream which has always been delicious was freezer burnt tasting. What happened? I mean the pasta has always been quite bland which is sad. But the bread and ice cream was always delicious and I'd let the kids have the pasta and I'd enjoy the bread salad and ice cream. The soup has always been bad. Even my husband doesn't like their soup. Bland bland. So sad, this place has a nice location and beautiful restaurant but horrible service apart from the manager being kind enough to help me with the bags. The hostess forgets you if you are even acknowledged in the first place. The man that can didnt even greet anyone. Just talked to her and they laughed then off they went. Ppl waiting, no acknowledgement. Such a waste of a great venue. I hope one day it gets better or closes and a better restaurant replaces it.