Dinner solo date at Kob Jai and honestly... this was the reset I needed…read more The vibe? Super chill, very clean, and beautifully decorated. It's quiet enough to actually enjoy your meal, but still has a warm mix of families, couples, and small groups. Definitely a spot you can dress up for or just come as you are. Now let's talk FOOD Presentation, flavor, and spice level? 10/10. Chicken spring rolls: crispy, fresh, and not greasy Drunken noodles with shrimp: perfectly sauced with just the right kick Pineapple fried rice with chicken (to go): I already knew it would hit... and it did The ingredients tasted fresh, portions were solid, and the prices are very affordable. Service was friendly and welcoming, which always makes a difference. This is a perfect spot for date night, lunch, or a solo reset moment when you just want good food and good energy ‍ Okay but tell me: what should I try next time?

We had a wonderful meal at Kob Jai to celebrate a birthday. Appetizers came out fast, hot (and…read moreappropriately cold) and tasty: golden bags, fried calamari, and fresh rolls. Dinners included a delicious and hard-to-find Northern Thai noodle dish: Khao Soi, and crispy chicken Pad Thai - one of the best we've ever had - so flavorful. Excellent, friendly service is another big reason we love coming here. Lovely decor in a spotless space, with plenty of parking outside. Help support a local business, not a chain, and you'll be happy you chose Kob Jai.

Tried the place again after a few years break. Quality of the fish is very good and expertly…read moreprepared. Dumplings, rolls are highly recommended. Service was actually fast for takeout. Best of the sushi places in the area. Great value for the quantity and very high quality.

Came with a party of 9 (they do take reservations, which we made day of), and got a private room…read more They are inside the Glen Lochen building. They don't have their own restrooms; it is in the building (go down the stairs, then to the left under the stairs). They have AYCE and regular menu items. We came for AYCE, which you can order 3 rounds of, so make sure you order enough (but not too much, because you are charged for excessive leftovers). We only needed to order 2 rounds. They can get pretty busy, so it may take a bit to get your order, but they are good at making sure you get your whole order. The service is friendly as well. We ordered a large variety. The Age Tofu was pretty good as a general consensus, though most of the fried stuff was a bit too oily. The Kani Salad was pretty good (their spicy mayo is tasty). The fish is decent quality and fresh. Most of the sushi didn't have too much rice, which I liked. The rice held together well. Still, I prefered the "tataki" (sashimi with ponzu) over the sushi. I do wish they had a regular scallop sushi, as the spicy scallop sushi is a small piece of scallop with lots of spicy mayo and rice. The special rolls (we got Fancy Tuna, Enter the Dragon, Mango Tango and Spider Roll) are pretty heavy, as most of the flavor is from the sauces. You can order things without the dressing or sauces (see the house salad without dressing....yes, it's just lettuce lol) Make sure to save room for ice cream! They have Vanilla, Green Tea (Matcha), Strawberry, and Fried (Vanilla). The Green Tea is a really strong matcha, which I love! For $28/weekend adult pricing, it's a pretty good deal. Just make sure you leave time to sit and wait.

The food was delicious. We had takeout and got sweet potato noodles with pork and bi bim bop. It…read morewas amazing! Highly recommend!

Pick & Mix III in Glastonbury. Are there only three? If so, I've completed the hat trick with our…read morerecent visit. I can't even remember how many years ago, my wife and I became fans of the highly customizable Bi-Bim-Bop stir fry bowls at the West Hartford location. You pick your veggies, protein, sauce and rice or noodles, and you eat exactly what you want. My office once temporarily relocated near the Avon location, and that Pick & Mix was one of my main workday lunch spots for a while. Pick & Mix's bowls seem like a pretty healthy way to eat flavorful food. My wife and I decided to order takeout from the Glastonbury Pick & Mix, and to eat at the gazebo at Riverfront Park. I've known that Glastonbury had a Pick & Mix, but I didn't know where it was. Turns out it's in the same plaza as a bunch of other Glastonbury favorites I hadn't located. Zinneken's Belgian Waffles. Whole Deli. Harry's Pizza. El Pollo Guapo. This discovery was like the un-earned ending of a culinary "National Treasure", or even "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets". Looking at the menu, I immediately wanted the spicy pork. It was outstanding. The pork almost seemed shaved and it had a spicy, flavor bomb of a marinade. It was WOW good. The vegetables, especially the tender leafy spinach, were the perfect compliment to the pork. It also had slivers of carrots and onions, and was topped with sesame seeds. I chose glass noodles as the side, and I swirled noodles into the main dish as I created room. Terrific, terrific dish. I also had to try a "Korean Style Hot Dog", when I noticed the sign. Yelp CT Community Manager Alex PT posted crazy cool photos of Korean hot dogs from NYC, and I've been intrigued ever since. Pick & Mix's version was not as elaborate. It looked like a basic corn dog on a stick, but, notwithstanding the name, there is no frankfurter involved. If I understand correctly, it's gooey mozzarella encased in a fried fish cake crust. It was good, but the next one I order will probably be a gourmet NYC one. I continue to be a big Pick & Mix fan. And Three is the closest to me. Five Stars

My friend had seen this place online so we decided to go while I was in town! They have lots to…read morechoose from on their menu and a great variety of Vietnamese and Mexican options. I decided on the phoritto. You choose a meat and filling for it so you can customize it. I kept mine pretty simple but they had the viet toppings on one section and the Mexican in one too. My burrito was huge! And it tasted just like a bowl of pho which was tasty! My friends also enjoyed what they got - one got a bowl of pho. Another got a quesadilla. And we got nachos to share.

I finally finally got the chance to eat at MexiPHO today. This place has been on my Bookmarks list…read moreI feel like since they first opened which is at least 5 years ago. I always thought the concept was pretty cool and I headed in fully intending on ordering the Phorito but I saw Al pastor tacos and the plethora of fresh toppings so I had to try those. My daughter got the original pho on the children's menu and we shared the nachos with queso. I also got a lime margarita and my daughter got a mango boba tea. I'm not kidding when I say the total came to 50$. I was so shocked since I'm used to spending at least 75 when the two of us go out. I tried my daughter's pho and the flavor was definitely there. The tacos were amazing. So so good. The set up is like chipotle. The toppings I chose were sour cream, hot sauce, fresh jalapeños, cilantro, radish, and red onion. There's also a fire chilli sauce that I got a side of over by the plasticware and napkins. Elevated the tacos even more. Chefs kiss! I will be back to try the infamous Phorrito and the only reason I knocked a star was because the rice and beans were not that great as a side. Everything else was fabulous!

YES! The actual ramen noodles are made from scratch on the premises! AND, their signature Curry…read moreRamen bowl is essentially the *best* eating version of Khao Soi you will experience all year - and for most of those who don't eat a lot of Khao Soi, hold on to your rally caps - this bowl at Kaliubon will blow your mind. I simply cannot imagine ordering anything other than their Curry Ramen bowl from this point forward. Like one would legitimately be insane not to get it, provided you are an average fan of standard Thai-style curries like Red, Panang, or even Las Vegas style Three-color (Red+Green+Yellow). My suggested mod: Ask for your home-crafted noodles a little extra "QQ" or chewy al dente. And ask for a side of their home-made chili oil to step up the Szechuan influence. Normally I shun the fusion or "new-style" menu items, but this Curry Ramen bowl is stuff of dreams. Perfectly executed, temperature hot, unforgettably umami, and the exact drinkable curry broth viscosity that is no accident. This bowl is a champion, folks!

Dined in at Kaliubon in Wethersfield today and it did not disappoint. The place was full, but…read moresomehow still calm and quiet; which I actually loved. It had a lively energy without feeling chaotic. I ordered the beef ramen and added shrimp, and everything came out in under 10 minutes. The broth had a really nice depth of flavor with a mild kick; not overpowering, just enough warmth. The beef was tender, the shrimp addition was worth it, and the portion size was generous. The space itself is clean and modern. I appreciated being able to see the kitchen area and the bar setup; everything looked organized and well run. The booth seating was comfortable, and overall it felt like a great spot for a casual lunch or relaxed dinner. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

I was taken here for Father's Day. It been a long time since I've had hibachi and this did not…read moredisappoint. May have been the quietest hibachi chef I've ever had but still fun. Prices more than fair. It's a real hibachi place-not an afterthought. They also have sushi so may have to go back to try some of their sushi offerings.

A funny thing about me is that I'm a sucker for road-trip sushi, and if you're wondering what that…read moreis, well, it's exactly what you might think LOL. I love finding the nearest sushi restaurant right off a random exit on road trips!!! My expectation isn't usually ever to find the most fantastic place on these excursions, but after stumbling upon Edoichi, I can say I was extremely impressed!!! The sushi was honestly better than a lot of places I've found directly in Boston. The fish was fresh and melted in your mouth. Absolutely delicious. It left me wishing I had ordered more!!! Thanks, Edoichi, for satisfying my ever-persistent sushi craving, even while on the road!!!!

The service is awesome, it's a nice quiet dinner place. We had rolls this evening. I don't usually…read moredo rolls. I also grabbed some Tabiko and Ikura. My husband wanted rolls and I decided to follow suit. He also ordered some steak fried rice(It was delicious, still thinking about it). The spider roll was great. The Sashimi roll however was a disappointment. For both of us we felt there was just too much sauce. We couldn't really taste the individual fishes. Maybe someone might like that, it's just not for us. We'd return, but I'll stick with straight up sushi and sashimi.

Great restaurant! The portions are so big, it's served really nicely and the staff was fast,…read moreattentive and overall wonderful! Would definitely come back. The fire roll and shrimp tempura rolls were really good

I'm back! The restaurant is located at 445 Main St. in East Hartford. For my first item, I'm trying…read morethe Vietnamese Hot Black Coffee (ca phe den nong). I need something to wake me up! I love the small of fresh coffee. You wait until it stops dropping. You have to patient with this! This is strong! Yes, she knows it's missing the cap. This is yummy! For my appetizer, I'm having the Summer Rolls (goi cuon) which are made with ground pork, shrimp, bran sprout, scallion, vermicelli and a side of peanut sauce. Add a little sriracha and chili oil and these are good! For my next item, I'm having the Grilled Chicken Skewers (ga lui) which is marinated chicken threaded on skewed and seasoned with lemongrass. These are good! Fried unfortunately, but they're hot, moist and tasty. For my entree, I'm having the Spicy Daddy Ramen (mi nhat) made with ramen noodles, pork, fish cake, tajima egg, scallion, nori, miso and chili paste. Extra spicy please! Bring it! This is nice and hot! I love the flavor. I usually eat ramen once every six months, I see fresh jalapenos and a short green pepper (a Thai pepper). What a great meal here!

We chose to grab some take out on our lunch break. I only rated 2 stars because there were a few…read morehiccups. I was charged a little more than what the menu said and what my friend paid. But it was a few dollars so I didn't mention it. In total we ordered 3 ramens. Only 1 person requested substitutions but they were placed on all 3 orders. Several items were missing based on the menu. If we had eaten inside we would have noticed right away and could have corrected it. The broth is extremely hot which is a plus. Unfortunately, I believe this aided in cooking the protein further. The chicken and the shrimp could use a lot more seasoning. Overall the food was bad and I would consider revisiting and trying something different on the menu. I would also triple check my order before leaving to ensure everything was present.