Went to Kira for lunch on a Monday around noon. We were seated right away and the service was…read morefriendly and fast. The food was fine. We ordered from the "diet menu" section and got the sauce and rice on the side. I like that they have healthier options on the menu! They're located in a strip mall and have ample parking spaces available. We were able to snag a spot right in front of the entrance.

I'm always pleasantly surprised by Kira's wide variety of Asian dishes, all well-prepared,…read moredelicious, and served quickly. There's a nice, comfortable seating area, and usually a line of folks picking up orders. This place is hopping, and I've never had to wait long. The Chinese menu is extensive with chef's specials and a good range of appetizers, beef, pork, shrimp, etc. (the shrimp are giant). And then you see the Japanese influence in Chinese dishes, with tempura-frying techniques. Egg rolls are delicious (although I would love it if they had hot mustard). There is an extensive sushi menu. The salmon sashimi is buttery and delicious, and the special rolls are really outstanding (I love the spicy Kira Roll and the Burlington Roll. And then, you can also get excellent Pad Thai. I love being able to get a mix of Asian cuisines in one meal.

I had an incredible time at DanDan. Granted, it was because of my Chase CC that we got a prime time…read morereservation and the meal was essentially free due to Open Table credit, but honestly, we were so happy with our experience. I completely agree that this isn't authentic chinese food, but approachable fusion that tries to keep it truthful to the flavors and presentation. The highlight of the meal was the peking duck, which they only have about 2 orders of a night. We snagged it immediately when we sat down and it can easily feed 4 people with the sides. The duck was juicy and cut into thick pieces, so it was more of a steak rather than a bao style that I am used to. Nevertheless, it was delicious and even warmed up well the next day. The green onion wraps were...strange in my opinion. They fell apart easily and didn't have the best flavor that complemented the duck. Overall, I would come back for the duck itself, but everything else was average or extra salty. Service was great and the staff are very attentive. Happy eating!

Came for dinner to use my Chase Sapphire dining benefit at Dan Dan in the Historic Third Ward…read more Here's my honest take. The vibe: It was packed at 7:15 PM on a Sunday, and they held firmly to our reservation time--which is understandable given the crowd. We took a nice stroll while waiting, so no harm done. Once seated, the service was excellent--attentive, prompt, and professional. The food: This is clearly high-end Americanized Chinese food, not authentic regional cuisine. If you go in expecting that, you'll have a better experience. The menu reads like a "greatest hits" collection--familiar dishes done with nicer ingredients and presentation. What worked well: Smashed Cucumber - A strong start. The cilantro and bean sprouts were exceptionally fresh, and the peanut finish added nice depth, though the sauce leaned a bit salty for my taste. Service and atmosphere - polished and efficient. What fell short for me: Wonton Soup - The wrappers were thicker than I prefer; I like a more delicate, translucent skin. The leek-based broth was pleasant, though. Salt & Pepper Cod - The seasoning was good, but the cod pieces were too thick, so the center remained bland. Halving the thickness would improve the texture. Mongolian Beef - Tender meat, but I wanted thicker cuts and larger onion pieces for more bite. It leaned a bit soggy for my preference. Rice Cake with Pork Belly - Pork belly was well-executed, but too many rice cakes overwhelmed the dish. The flavor leaned Korean (almost kimchi-like), which felt like a departure from the rest of the menu. Beef Chow Fun - Felt repetitive, using the same thin-sliced beef and bean sprouts as other dishes. I'd prefer charred broad rice noodlesthat are thin. These rice sticks were wide and thick,so like the cod, the center of the rice sticks were bland. I also preferred more eggs in this dish for variety. The overall pattern: Many dishes share similar ingredients and sauce profiles, which makes sense for a busy kitchen but does reduce variety across the meal. Bottom line: If you're looking for authentic, nuanced Chinese cooking, this probably isn't your spot. But if you want a polished, upscale version of familiar Chinese-American favorites in a great location, with reliable service, Dan Dan delivers that well. I personally wouldn't return, but I can see why it's popular--especially for the crowd that wants comfort food in a nicer setting.

don't even bother…read more to start off, no one was in there besides the 2 employees sitting in the dining area. we had a booth and the table was way over to one side to where even sitting on the edge of the seat was too far. the water had an odd taste. so after finishing my food i was a bit worried to take a sip. the food felt like it was microwaved or something. i got sesame chicken but wish i got like edamame or something. my dish and was put on the edge of the table along with my rice and the opposite side of the table. the rice had to have been minute made rice or something. everything was just off. the place feels like one of those shows where they try and prank u with how bad everything is. but the crazy thing is, it's not a prank. just stay away. the good reviews are either fake or paid for.

The place is darker with a relaxing atmosphere. The simple decorations are elegant and pleasing to…read morethe eyes. Definitely a good place to relax or for a date. As for the food - this was by far one of tastiest Asian meals I had. Only one place in Washington DC compares to it. My husband had Kung Pao Chicken for lunch and I had the Eel Bento Box. No sushi before 4 pm. We'll come back and would recommend this place to anyone.

Pho - nominal service! our servers name was Ella - she seemed to care and know about the menu…read moreitems! We've been wanting to try this place for a while and if we could give it a 4 stars we would but true pho is served with bean sprouts, basil, and jalapeño on the side to mix in. We had both the chicken and beef pho and would recommend the chicken when it comes to these dishes. The gyozas were ok, but wouldn't order again. We will come back to try the ramen next (it looked great too)

This is a small but great place across from Tuscan in Lake Geneva. We were seated right away and…read moreservice was good, except the jalapeño margarita I ordered came in a small glass instead of the margarita glass I saw in the pictures. I asked the waitress and she said it was the same amount. That was disappointing, but ok. My daughter ordered ramen with pork belly and she loved it. I ordered the steak (tenderloin medallions) and chicken hibachi which came with rice and vegetables and a salad, but I wasn't served the salad. When I asked, the waitress brought it out. Again ok, but I would have preferred it before my entree. The waitress offered a to go box! I told her I wanted it so I was going to eat it. It was good and I liked the ginger dressing. Despite the mishaps, the food was excellent. I'm glad we arrived when we did because by the time we were done every table was filled. I'm glad we found this place and we will try again. I actually want to try the lava chicken next time. It looked and sounded good. Will add this place to our list for future Lake Geneva trips.

Best Asian food and sushi around. Always better eating in and the service is always quickread more

This place honestly doesn't deserve a two star rating, but I feel bad as the staff was really…read morefriendly and the interior of the restaurant was fine and they had a little robot carrying to-go orders to the front, so that was cool. However, the food was very bad. We ordered pad thai with tofu, and the dish that was brought out was about 75% massive, tasteless chunks of tofu. What few noodles could be found underneath all the tofu were mixed with chopped onion, diminishing their ratio even further. There was a tiny pile of about 1/2 tsp of ground peanuts added in one corner of the plate. The sauce tasted sour and burnt. One of the worst pad thai variations I've had in a long time. Still.. I wouldn't fault them just for having bad food, but within an hour of leaving the restaurant, both the spouse and I were having an upset stomach, and ended up not being able to finish our drive home without having to pull over and find a public restroom. I would chalk it up to coincidence, but my spouse revealed that when she used the restroom, there were prominent signs indicating that no one is allowed to flush any sort of toilet paper down the toilet, and instead has to put them in open bins sitting in each stall next to the toilet. Each stall in the restroom had open trash cans filled with used toilet paper full of fecal matter, which is pretty horrifying to think of in a restaurant serving food in a first world country. My spouse brought home her leftovers and heated up them the next morning and within a half hour of eating them, was already having an upset stomach again which endured for the remainder of the day. We would definitely not eat here again, and it seems like the health department probably needs to pay this place a visit.

Delicious food and great service! Restaurant was formerly a bar, and I felt it was clean and…read morewell-kept. The server told me they opened a year ago. For appetizers, we ordered a Fresh Speing Roll, Crab Rangoon (made with imitation crab, as stated on their menu), and a special Crispy Roll, which I would describe as Nam Khao in roll form, still served with Romaine lettuce wraps. All were very good, and we would order them again. The spring roll had a ham stick in it, which was different than any other spring roll I've had. For entrees, we ordered the Pad Thai with chicken and the Pho with Oxtail, which was also a Sunday special. The Pad Thai was slightly sweet, and they used pho noodles for it. The Pho broth was among the most rich and flavorful I've ever had, and the oxtails were among the most tender and delicious I've ever had! The pho also had meatballs and steak in it. The menu is mostly Southeast Asian, and seems to accommodate all tastes. I would dine there again, and I recommend it!

This family run restaurant has creative, delicious food and an easy atmosphere. I tried the Nam…read moreKhao, a crunchy rice dish with ham, cilantro, ginger and lots of other seasonings. The cooks paid attention to the small details, the food plating was beautifully done and everything tasted great. The glass noodle salad was refreshing and tasted amazing. If you appreciate a strong drink order a Lychee Bomb I will definitely be returning to try other entrees like the fusion smash burger..

Wow - this is a gem! The food was amazing - we got an appetizer and then the beef fried rice with a…read morelittle bit of spice added. Service was fine, but it's pretty crammed in there. I would've given this a 5 stars on the food alone, but they don't take reservations so wait times can be a nightmare. We got takeout one time and it was 45 min wait and that was on a Tuesday. A Saturday takeout was 1.5 hours so you really have to prioritize time and get there right when they open on the weekends if you want a spot to sit.

The food was amazing and Amyah our waitress did a great job helping me figure out what I wanted to…read moreeat. You could probably eat the Firecracker appetizer on its own as a lunch item. It was delicious and I would order it again. Amyah recommended the Chap Chae for me and it was amazing! Portion sizes are big. We will be back to try other items. I highly recommend eating here.