My favorite place to get take out. The homemade dumplings are a must try and also pad Thai is very…read moregood. Everything I order is delicious and I am a regular when I am in town.

I loved my rice bowl. It was light and fresh tasting. The veggies were still crisp not cooked to…read morewithin an inch of their life. It wasn't too salty. The service was pleasant and the restaurant was clean. The menu had a great selection. Highly recommend.

Informal place (but nice and clean). When I came in for diner there were only Chinese patrons…read moreeating, which is a good sign to me as far as authenticity. Menu has many options, including a section of vegetables dishes (if you are vegetarian read the description, some have meat ingredients). I got the house bean curd, very well made with lots of veggies and grilled chinese cauliflower, nice and spicy. Server was very attentive and brought me some sliced watermelons on the house with the check.

Open recently and their menu looked amazing so I had to give it a try…read more Menu was written in Mandarin with English subtitles Wide variety of food; Chinese, Korean, Korean BBQ, Ramen, Authentic Chinese including hotpot etc. II ordered rice noodles with curry flavor and shrimp and chicken. My friend ordered a beef ramen dish. I thought the noodles with curry/chicken/shrimp were amazing- I haven't had food that good since I dined at a 5 star hotel. My friend enjoyed her Ramen. Can't give it 5 stars because the service wasn't that great- even considering the labor shortage as I always do now, I had to get up 3 times (1. To get the fork I had already asked for, I'm not so good with those chopsticks) 2. to get the check so that we could back to work and 3. To get the container I had already asked for. The food however makes it worth going back.

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!

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.

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.

I ordered the beef stew and it was delicious! It reminds me of my young time. The waiter was so…read morenice and friendly with us. I'll come back.

I was visiting my cousins in Ithaca for the weekend and we go out once in a while. They recommended…read morethe Saigon Kitchen. I always loved Viatnamese food so I was eager to give this restaurant a try. We were greeted instantly when walking in the door and the restaurant gave off a warm and friendly vibe, so I knew that we were in for a good dining experience. I loved the way that our food was cooked and each of us loved our meals. Our food came out in good time and our servers were friendly. The meal was also decently priced and if I find myself in Ithaca again I could probably afford it on my own budget. I'm glad that my family gave the recommendations because we had a great experience and I would recommend it to any college student looking for a nice study break or a family coming in for a fun meal.

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.

Love their sushi and Chinese food. They've never been a disappointment. Service is prompt and…read moreprices are fair for what you get.

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!

Hey Google inconspicuous restaurant a corner lot but when you approach it, you notice the lines out…read morethe door and it's completely packed compared to the high your end places next-door. Pretty straightforwardly named Asian cuisine. They offer a combination of Chinese Japanese and Korean food. I had a tasty Bulgogi bento box which had tempura, a California roll, japchae, salad with ginger, purple multigrain rice and of course the delicious bulgogi. It's a casual atmosphere with friendly service. We honestly walked in cause we overheard several people saying it was better than "this", "this", and "that". But honestly the aroma from the kitchen was enough to draw me in. Definitely tasty, fresh, well portioned and highly recommended.

Lovely place, welcoming and warm vibes from all the staff! The food is so incredibly good and…read morewine/cocktail list offers a delightful number of choices! If the dining room is full, there's a full outdoor covered garden space with heating lamps and additional seating! Be sure and check out Mia's anytime you're passing through Ithaca!

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.

I'm borderline addicted to this place! This is a fantastic place to get a quick meal and drink, and…read moreis it delicious! I personally love their ramen, their build-your-own rice bowls, and their strawberry fruit green tea with strawberry boba, but that's just the beginning of what they have here. I also really like their online ordering system, because then I can just put in what I want, how I want it, and then go to the pick-up counter to get it. Wonderful for a picky eater like me! I've never eaten in the restaurant, but there is ample seating and it is always clean. Very much worth the trip every time!

Good spot to study and a wide array of unique snacks!…read more I have tried a poke bowl here as well as their lychee tee with boba. The poke was rather mediocre. I prefer Poke lava. There was hardly any fish in my poke bowl. My tea was okay, though I asked for 0 sugar it still tasted quite sweet. Boba was fine. A little annoying that they charge you extra for a hot tea vs a cold one. I wouldn't recommend their poke but will likely return to try another drink on their menu and perhaps pick up some of their snacks.