Whenever I visit a new city I try to find authentic Chinese and Syracuse has more than one to…read morechoose from; in fact, they have several I narrowed it down to two places and then noticed another reviewer who had been to both and asked her which one I should go to and she said Jianghu... So, I went! I rarely see an authentic Chinese restaurant with a menu that offered pics, but this one had a pic for each entrée, which is nice for those who need a little help deciding. They also have the items I really like, like the cumin dishes, multi-pepper dishes, etc. I got their cumin beef, chili oil wontons, and spicy cucumbers and everything was absolutely amazing! Those cucumbers were some of the most flavorful I've ever had, in fact! The spice level and flavor was spot-on for each dish, especially the beef! That beef was extremely tender too! I highly recommend stopping in if you have an appreciation for authentic Szechuan food!

I can hardly put into words how good this place is. Each time I come it hits even harder than the…read morelast, each dish is SO GOOD. The servers are super attentive, you order off QR code and they bring the food out within 15 min. There are rarely a ton of people here but that honestly makes it better, super homey feel. The mapo tofu BANGSSSSSS. Best I've ever have EASILY. I got the sweet bread for the first time tonight and wow it felt like I was biting into a fluffy piece of yummy. Prices are great, foods even better.

Dawn Light is an incredible gem. After much online search, my husband discovered this Burmese-run…read morerestaurant through its Facebook page and took the family there for lunch. What a treat! This was one of the best meals I've ever had in Utica. Although the menu is pan-Asian, with Indian, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Burmese cuisine featured, we ordered five Burmese items: the tea leaf salad, coconut noodle, fish noodle soup, Burmese milk tea, and a coconut milk-based sticky rice dessert. Everything was terrific and authentic. The tea leaf salad was actually quite spicy, but wonderfully pungent and intense yet textured with the crunchy peanuts. I also loved the mohinga--this, too, was a slightly spicier version than what I've had in the past. However, I loved how flavorful it was. Milder in flavor was the coconut noodle soup, which our toddlers liked more. The milk tea was sweet and strong--a great accompaniment to our savory and spicy meal. To end our meal, we got a box of five pieces of sweet coconut milk sticky rice cake, which was chewy and very yummy! The food was all made fresh to order, affordably priced, and truly delicious. The restaurant itself was spacious and clean. It seemed like it was a bit of a hangout spot for Burmese in the community. Dawn Light is an absolute highlight in the Utica restaurant scene--I wish them longevity as I hope to return many times in the future!

I go to Firudo quite often and as long as you know what to expect, you won't be disappointed…read more The main draw of Firudo is the "all you can eat" sushi for 26.95 (plus an added fee if paying by card). I gotta say, it's one of the best deals in the 315. Does Firudo serve the best sushi I've ever had? No, not even close but it's definitely good enough for the price you're paying. The AYCE also comes with a couple caveats. You're limited to 10 pieces of sashimi and 10 pieces of sushi- you can get as many maki/hand rolls as you'd like. So keep that in mind. I've never had a wait at Firudo and the staff is attentive. It's very clearly a family run business, which I appreciate. As long as you don't go expecting Jiro dreams of sushi, I think you'll have a great meal.

The food is great, the price is good too, come here hungry to make it worth it. Great for parties…read morethat way you can get multiple different rolls and share them. The atmosphere is good, the servers are good.

Came here accidentally, as we mixed it up with another establishment. First mega-good impression…read morewas when we told the owner our intentions, she told us we were in the wrong spot and could go there instead. No way, we're staying after her frankness.... Love that attitude! She did say her food was better than unnamed place and she backed it up! Great Vietnamese staples with a pseudo--authentic twist. Example being the Bun Bo Hue, which is slightly "Americanized" for the Yinz - same spiciness and flavor but no funky meat options. Tasted very authentic and the fresh roll was excellent. Pricing was fair for 2026, and the ambience was basic and no-frills, not a bad thing. Will be returning and recommending other friends visit this spot - glad we made the mistake!

If I lived in the area, Saigon kitchen would be my absolute go to on a regular basis. I ordered the…read moreyellow curry chicken, which was light and fresh and I kind of wanted to drink up the rest of the curry when I was done. We also have Celiac in the house. They have a good gluten free menu. We tried the pho and chicken fried rice which they made without soy sauce but was still just as tasty. So good that my teen had his leftovers for breakfast.

Nice interior and plenty of places to sit and dine, while they also offer a drive thru window…read more Greeted promptly and service was friendly. The lunch specials were really reasonably priced. The portions were good and the food tasted great. They have a nice variety on the menu with Chinese and Japanese offerings.

I've only ever ordered take out from here and I only order one thing, their sushi platter for two…read more I actually really like the sushi from here out of any restaurant in Syracuse at the moment. The nigri is always with a large piece of fish and always fresh.

Nomnom soooooooooo yummy Food is always great…read moreService is friendly and quick Eat so good

Good Jajjangmyeon in Ithaca!…read more My parents recommended this spot to me- and they are very particular about their Asian food. They absolutely hated Kimchi. I finally got around to trying Asia Cuisine though must admit I was a bit hesitant given their extensive menu (I feel like if a restaurant offers too many types of cuisines the quality takes a hit). However, I was pleasantly surprised! I had been craving jajjangmyeon (I had it once at Koko's but it was not good) and ordered Asia Cuisine's C3 green tea noodle w jajang sauce. The noodles were delicious! Al dente and the slightest hint of green tea flavor! The jajang sauce was a tad oily and not super traditional, though I still enjoyed it- especially the addition of onions! Service was okay. Nothing exceptional. While I haven't tried any of their other menu items, I would recommend their green tea noodle jajjangmyeon!

Had a reservation and was seated immediately which I like. The restaurant has a great vibe and felt…read moreclean. The server was so friendly and gave great suggestions. The food was brought out very timely and the servers were great at clearing all of the plates we were done with. The food was absolutely delicious and so were the drinks. The braised pork belly, paneer in Thai yellow curry, and Thai sun-dried beef with sticky rice were the favorites, but everything was so good. Definitely recommend coming here if you have time!

I've heard amazing things about Mia from my friend, but unfortunately it didn't hit the mark for…read moreme. For a place with a unique menu, I found the food pretty standard and underwhelming. Ambiance is nice, service was just okay. Recs/what we tried: - sweet potato fries ($8): 4/5; pretty good, but tasted pretty standard - good for sharing, very filling. - braised pork belly ($13): 2/5; this dish was too oily for my liking, between the pork drenched in a sauce and the toasted bun - portion size was also way too small, and barely came with any meat. - panang curry ($20): 5/5. my friend's favorite that he orders every time; great option for vegetarians. - most of the desserts we've tried here weren't impressive; would skip them. Overall, I'm not sure I'd recommend - I personally didn't find too many things I liked the menu.