James Home Kitchen

Quite a big Thai place to sit and eat…read more Springfield seems to have a lot of Thai places and this was good one to sit and have some beers and food. The Veg flat noodles was good. My seafood choice was quite good

I love this place. Little Saigon is one of my go tos to avoid the standard American diet. My…read morefavorite is the Beef Pho. Whoa!!! The food is so good, I order something different everytime I go because I know it's going to be good. I don't always know what I'm eating but I've never sent anything back either. LOL! So if you know you like Thai and other Asian inspired dishes, or if you're brave enough to venture out and try something new, come out. I recommend it!! Hands down.

Part of the dining room Sunday night 7:40 busy take out

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Papaya salad

Mimosa

3.4(140 reviews)

2.5 mi

In town for the day and was looking for the "best" Thai restaurant. Very surprised this was number…read more4 or 5. It needs to be number 1 in my opinion! Lovely, relaxing, and clean restaurant with incredible food and service. I will definitely be thinking of when I can return and what I'll be ordering next time. The server was very attentive and kind, frequently checked on me, and offered amazing food suggestions. I had the house salad-get extra dressing (so yummy), a cup of Tom Kha soup w/ veggies (BEST I've ever had), and mildly spicy Lemongrass stir fry (amazing flavor, although slightly oily). Each dish can be customized to your preferred spice level. Usually "mild" at other Thai restaurants, even my local go to restaurant, can still be way too spicy for me. This "mild" spice was absolutely perfect. Can't wait to return!

Big and open place. Service was fine. The pho was actually really good so that was unexpected. And…read morethe prices were very fair. I enjoyed the food overall. However. We were sat near a server/hostess who was lying in a booth between my party and another party who were already sat. The worker was constantly coughing and clearly sick. I assume her shift started soon bc about 30 mins later she was up and serving food or seating people. Either way it was an awful look especially bc it was during winter where sicknesses were high. It almost made me get up and leave. I hope to see this addressed a

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Sex In The City

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Pho Tai

A Taste Of Seoul

5.0(2 reviews)

3.0 mi

They are open from 11 am to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday I think. The owner said they have a…read moregreat brunch on Saturday. We ordered the sampler and a Bolognese. Very tasty food, nice decor upstairs from Buzz Bomb.

So delicious! Creative dishes and flavor combinations, wish this place was open for dinner during…read morethe week

Bolognese - we asked them to split the portion as the sampler was huge. This is 1/2.

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K&S Hawaiian BBQ

4.2(139 reviews)

2.0 mi

We went here for the first time today. I was surprised and pleased that it was not just a typical…read more"take-out" place. We had the Seafood Combo that came with Fried Shrimp,mahi mahi, and, which included, calamari. It was served with Fried Rice, macaroni salad, and a slice of pineapple. The food was well-cooked, tasty, and visually appealing. The service was quick and efficient. The ambiance was quite pleasant for this type of restaurant. This was not a place with a hot buffet table with premade selections from which you choose. I will avoid the cliches; it was nice to have an actual Restaurant field, decor, menus offered at your table, etc. All said it was a pleasant experience, and we will return.

We were meeting some new friends for dinner and this is the spot they suggested. I've only recently…read morebeen introduced to Hawaiian food and love it so I was game! I had the Chicken Katsu and yum-yum! I likey!! My spouse had the teriyaki steak and enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere is nice and so is the staff. This would def be on my list if I lived in this town!

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Pho soup

Yummy Bowl

4.6(65 reviews)

1.6 mi

Really fun place to go and the selection is impressive. The staff is helpful and makes it fun and…read morehumorous if you've never been there before. Pay attention and follow the directions!

Food and service were great! It's a choose your own adventure Mongolian Grill with good sushi.read more

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Indigo Restaurant

3.8(105 reviews)

1.5 mi

•$$$

Another delicious meal at Indigo! The Morel mushroom lasagna is melt in your mouth good and only…read moreavailable for a limited time so hurry in and get it! our server,Kara, was so good! She was attentive and helpful as I have a lot of food allergies. She went back and forth talking to the chef to make sure I was able to enjoy my sea bass dinner-I totally forgot to take a picture of it- and it was superb! I always love Indigo, definitely a great place for a relaxing evening, date night dinner! Highly recommend!

Had the salmon and the bread! It's pricey, but definitely solid for the area! We were on the road…read moreand sick of fast food. It's on the fancy side, but worth the stop.

I should have used a flash, but excellent appetizer selection and the food is amazing!

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Cosmo-excellent choice to start the night!

Mama Chan's

4.4(23 reviews)

36.8 mi

Mama Chan's is our favorite Thai restaurant in the area!…read more From their fresh spring rolls to their pho soup you can't go wrong. Next time you're in the area make sure to stop for lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!

Pros: food is delicious. We've enjoyed their Pad Thai, cashew chicken, sweet and sour chicken, beef…read moreand brocolli, pepper steak, and crab rangoon - all were great! Staff is also kind and prompt. Cons: serving sizes leave you wanting a bit. Biggest frustrating was the kids chicken strip meal - 2 smaller strips and only about 10 fries for the price left kids and parents a bit disappointed. Do recommend - food is delicious.

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Hy-Vee Market Grille

2.9(77 reviews)

1.1 mi

We went with 8 people. 90% of our food was thrown away. The food was cold and veggies were water…read morelogged. We went to a fast food resteraunt after we left. One a positive note the dinning area is so nice.

We came for the Mother's Day buffet and it was terrible!! No salad!! Eggs bland!! Not much to…read morechoose from!! Ham very dry!! Very disappointed... never again!

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Anju Above

4.2(453 reviews)

61.4 mi

I may have gone into this with too high of expectations because of what I heard about the epiphany…read moregroup and that may have been unfair of me. But that being said there were a lot of GREAT things about this restaurant so I'll start there. The restaurant itself it's so moody and vibey I LOVED it, was such a good place for a date night, our waiter was so attentive, helped with all of our questions and a very patient with us as we worked through the menu. 10/10 service! We got the dumpling and pork bun appetizer and both were AMAZING, seriously the pork bun?? I could have eaten 1000 of them. Next was the sushi, I got the Atlantic hand roll and another member of the table got the rainbow roll, both were very fresh and flavorful, highly recommend. Next was the entree, I got the pork belly ramen, as a huge ramen fanatic I was SO excited, especially following up our appetizers, the bar was set high and unfortunately I was so disappointed. The broth was not very good and everything so extremely salty, I couldn't even eat the mushrooms in the bowl because they soaked up so much of the broth and it was like a salt bomb in my mouth. The pork belly was cooked well and I did really enjoy that, but for a $20 bowl of ramen, it really fell flat for me. I also got the sweet heat cocktail, and it also wasn't for me, cocktails are so personal so it's not that I wouldn't recommend someone try it, it's just that I didn't hit for me, and that was the general consensus of the table. While I had a great night, I would probably try a different restaurant for Asian food before I came back to this one!

What an elegant night I had here for my husband birthday. food was good . A time was had go with…read moregreat people and laughter and you will al have a blasts .

Downstairs - different restaurant but you can order from their menu upstairs if you want

Fried veggie dumplings

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Yellowfin Tuna handroll

Mission BBQ

4.3(88 reviews)

0.8 mi

Service was super friendly. Food was good. Didn't realize this was a chain until we were inside. We…read moreusually avoid chains on road trips but this place was a happy surprise. I enjoyed trying the different sauces.

It was delicious at first I noticed my bun was a little hard but. I kept eating being as hungry as…read moreI was . a little bit into it. I looked at the bottom and there was mold on it. Absolutely TERRIBLE

Accommodating atmosphere

Meat Sampler.

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Traditional ordering line

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Luanne R.

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2

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7 years ago

If you are looking for ambiance, go elsewhere. But if you want good food, this is the place! I ordered #11 (chicken something or other) and what I was served was a plate of pure freshness from the chicken to the shitake mushrooms. I am not from this area but some friends did a google search for a restaurant close to where I was staying and we hit the jackpot. Great pot stickers and wings to boot! James and staff where great, a very unique and satisfying experience for sure. read more

Michael L.

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7 years ago

Hidden Gem in Springfield. James Home Kitchen on old Chatham Rd. All food is freshly made. Flounder was amazing and beef brisket the best anywhere. If you go don't be in a hurry and bar is beer and wine only. Mon-Sat 4:30-9pm. Did I tell you about their Asian wings, oh my! Owners are delightful people who care. read more

Steve P.

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1

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7 years ago

Our first visit was to celebrate our birthdays. We were definitely NOT disappointed. Totally impressed with how exceptional the food was. The hosts were outstanding and personalized their service. Exceptional people, exceptional food! Flavors were exquisite. This restaurant is a real jewel. Steve and Ann P. read more

Jack G.

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1

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9 years ago

Great service, great food, wonderful staff, what more can I say. We have eaten there since they opened 15 months ago and have never been disappointed. Owners are involved with the customers and James can be very entertaining. He sang happy birthday to me in Mandarin. Best Baby Back Ribs and Wings in town. read more

Kent R.

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15

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3 years ago

I give this place a 1.7 / 5. Had this place a while back, and my pork chop was very raw in the center. James is a hell of a nice guy, and the service was great. He brought us out a couple of free apps, and I believe even gave a slight discount. Due to the meat, I probably will not return. read more

Emily F.

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1

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3 months ago

The people that own and work here are very kind and they have the best food in town! This is definitely my favorite restaurant and the atmosphere is very calming! read more

Allison R.

71

1

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4 years ago

Amazing service and the staff is amazing! If you dine in, they explain the menu to you and answer all questions you have. The food is also INCREDIBLE! read more

Darlene L.

12

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7 years ago

Amazing food. Delightful owners. Really enjoyed not being rushed while visiting with friends. It's rare to find this. We'll definitely be back! read more

m m.

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2

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10 years ago

Everything we ate was very good and the service was excellent. The bulgogi is the thing to order

Quentin C.

41

1

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4 years ago

Food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Cant wait to try everything on the menu.

Greg T.

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7

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2 years ago

Closed apparently sign on door showed open hours but James was at home in the kitchen .

Kerry A.

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2

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2 years ago

amazing food and amazing environment. staff is friendly and welcoming. def recommend.

john b.

59

4

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7 years ago

Wonderful food, and the owners are fantastic!

Kathe C.

3

4

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10 years ago

This place is awesome. A must try.

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