Wow this place was a life saver on MLK Day since it was sooo cold lol. This spot is located inside…read moreBambolima which is an Italian spot serving pizza which is a win for us since I got ramen and my daughter order cheese pizza. The service was great and our server was amazing. The ambiance was a little bar feeling with lots of wood tables which I liked. Now let's get to the food.. Pork buns: the pork was cooked perfectly and the bun was nice and soft. The sauce went well everything and it's a great starter dish. Spicy Kimchi Ramen- this consists of pork belly, pickled mushrooms, kimchi and fried garlic. The ramen was really good and had a lot of flavor with just the right amount of spice from the kimchi. Perfect for a cold day! Colonel Sanders Ramen- this had a pork broth with fried chicken and was delicious and moist. Also had corn with Vermont butter which you can taste through the bowl. This dish was the highlight for me and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in Salem, MA and are craving ramen then be sure to give this place a try.

This place was SOO good. It was very interesting because it's a combination of Asian and Italian…read morefood. I only got the ramen and the fried dumplings, but I absolutely loved it. Had the pleasure of having the owner as one of the waiters and he was so sweet and passionate about his store. I would absolutely love to come back here and eat here again.

Koto is a Salem staple. They have a ton of vegan options that are clearly labeled, and some are…read moresuper unique. For instance, they just added sushi rolls with vegan spam & a pizza bao bun. My go-to is the orange tofu. Their late-nite weekend menu always hits the spot: try the spicy ramen or bulgogi fried rice! Koto also routinely hosts events like a monthly goth night, metal trivia, and 80s night.

One of my favorite meals during our time in Salem. As a vegetarian, finding food in Salem was a bit…read moredifficult. However, this place had so many options for me. We got so much food... The highlight was the veggie gyoza for me! The sushi was amazing, the apps were amazing, the tofu was amazing. The soju flight was amazing. I was surprised we hadn't heard about it at all online, it was a place we walked by and decided to give a try. Let me be the one to influence you to make time for this spot! The vibes were chill yet elevated. We sat in a super comfy both and enjoyed our last meal in Salem. The waitress was super funny and welcoming. Overall a great way to end our trip in Salem.

i had a nice little meal on a wednesday evening at chi modern asian cuisine. a friend took me here,…read moreit's easy to miss in the plaza but worth trying! it's very spacious with comfortable, modern decor. alan & rachel provided excellent service all night til closing. i loved their sashimi which was fresh, their edamame was delicious + spicy, and their egg rolls were really good, slightly overcooked. the only thing i wasn't a fan of was their chicken lettuce wraps, they had ground chicken rather than pieces, but their menu is so big so i'll try something else next time. the best mistake ever was delicious, i had two! sashimi 8.5/10 edamame 10/10 egg rolls 8/10 chicken lettuce wraps 2/10 best mistake ever (drink) 10/10 green tea shots 10/10 overall they have so many options, it would be hard to not find something you like here! ambiance 4.5/5 food: 3.6/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 chi modern asian cuisine: 4.5/5

Bitter vegetables, dishes are not fully washed. Still feel the oil in them. Got stomachache after…read moreeating

I appreciate Njord Haven, the owners' efforts for a wonderful experience, and the good food he…read moremakes with passion and love. We no longer go, however, but on a rare occasion. Why? The delish cocktail less (which are NOT cheap) have almost no alcohol. I'm not a big drinker, but typically one will suffice. Two is a big night out. When I have three cocktails and almost no buzz, that makes you feel robbed. Who wants to feel ripped off? Several of my friends feel the same way and do not frequent for the same reason. I do hope the lovely owner does the right thing.

Some tapas style dishes, and also some larger family style dishes. Basically something for everyone…read moreon a diverse menu. You can tell time is spent making each dish. The service was pleasant and not rushed at all. The Swedish meatballs were delicious, as were the Asian inspired dumpling and sautéed greens. Delightful and picturesque location, with a view of the water across the street.

First timers: cute towny intimate restaurant. The server was…read morevery nice- explained things well. Service was quick. The only reason I put 3 stars was because the entrees and limited selection. Idk if it's a seasonal menu but the pictures I saw from others are not what was available unfortunately. But the drinks , appetizers, and sushi are 5 stars Entrees: burger- most bland burger, it looked as dry as it tasted. With a side of 10 fries Pork Tenderloin dish absolutely no flavor in anything not even the sauce whatever that was. No seasoning, no stand out ingredients. I would try it again if I were in that area but only for sushi and drinks.

I love Mai Tai! I resisted going there for a couple years because I thought the price points were…read morehigh, but once I went, I discovered that the food is absolutely amazing and the drinks are so fun! I highly recommend it!

So good! Super busy weekend but the service was still fast and friendly. Food was good…read more Restaurant was clean and nicely decorated

Saw the menu posted outside and HAD to stop in for lunch. I was surprised that my friends were…read morewilling to try it, so because of that, it was even better. The food was EXCELLENT (Mandu Soup!!!) and it was fun watching folks try things they'd never had before. I hadn't realized that this was a chain restaurant, but still glad we went. The service was good and even though the menu stated that there would be an automatic tip added, there wasn't. Ambiance was nice. Great variety of Asian meals on the menu.

Loved the ambiance in here! It really did give like an escalated tavern vibe. ANNDDD they have a…read moredownstairs bar?! How cool is that. My crispy fish sandwich was perfectly flaky. I haven't had a properly fried fish in a sandwich in quite some time, and I can say this fish was most literally perfectly cooked. The bartender was very attentive to my needs, and it was a quick dinner for me. She also suggested me a True North Shear Hoppiness IPA that paired so well with my own personal flavor profile and meal.

The food was good, but not necessarily great. I think the ambiance may have been nice, but we were…read morehidden behind a partition, so felt really separated. There were some snafus in the service, and when I complained, I was treated like dirt afterwards. Really colored the who experience (in a bad way). Just felt like it could've been better.

This place is located next to the Bewitched statue. This place was subpar. Convenient for a bite to…read moreeat and use the restroom. I had fried chicken appetizer and it was decent. Daughter had pork ramen which she said it was good enough but kind of plain. Husband had chicken ramen and he really liked it. He ordered Cajun mussel seafood boil. He also liked this meal. For a cocktail, I ordered the sneaky lychee and liked it. It was strong enough to give me a buzz. I was ready to face the cold wind outside once we were done.

I only shared a Crab Rangoon (made in house) and had a cocktail while my friends ordered Ramen…read more They all seemed to enjoy their food. I felt that the waitress/bartender was excellent, especially since it seemed like she was the only one working? My cocktail was delicious and we enjoyed the time we spent here.

Ordered my food online. Cannot believe the quality of the food and price, it was fabulous. I…read morereceived lightning fast delivery service within an hour, thank you. The driver was wonderful as well. Highly recommend Gourmet Garden in Swampscott.

Terrible - we were stuck in a back room with absolutely no atmosphere - the food must have been…read moresitting around for a while because it tasted terrible. I had moo shi pork. The pancakes could be used to repair old car tires. The rest was just as bad. In their favor they knocked $2 off an $100 bill because I pointed out the pancakes that were inedible. I really don't like to write this because the restaurant used to sponsor our bike team - if you want to call or DM me I would be happy to tell you how you could improve. In any event give this place a wide berth. Like drive to Boston via Chicago wide

Our server Katie was great at making a recommendation for my Old Fashion. Her level of service…read morehelped make this one of my favorite places on the N. Shore. Loved the Benton Old Fashion smokey bacon maple cocktail. The large warm pretzel Was recommended. W dipping cheese and mustard. The dips were made special for this pretzel, stayed on the pretzel. I like the look, lighting and feel of the cocktail lounge. High seat bench cushion are quality and made for sitting on for a good hour or more.

We love a speakeasy and this one did not disappoint!! Secret door to get in. Dark and cozy inside…read more We visited twice on our vacation. Drinks were awesome as was service. Food was pretty good but typical bar food. You come for the drinks!