Out of approximately fifteen restaurants. only one is back open after the pandemic. The food court…read morehas oodles of tables and chairs without the people to sit on them. A poke/sushi restaurant was serving lunch from 11am to 2 pm . Ajalo, a salad bar/grain bowl spot will reopen next Tuesday. Over ten or so stalls are empty as f... Hopefully, next month more will reopen. The food court was very successful previously, often packed like sardines!

El Mercado is a supermarket with a cool food court on Park Street in Hartford. The food court,…read morewhich includes a Mexican spot, a Peruvian spot, a Colombian spot and a Dominican spot was the draw for me. There's a bit of seating and I ate my Oxtail, fried plantains, and rice and beans there. It was very good. I imagine the market has a wider selection of foods and goods you might need for Hispanic and Latino cooking. The Parking Lot is a bit tricky, both in terms of finding a spot and navigating your way out if you're lucky enough to get into the lot. El Mercado is a classic Hartford place you should check out at least once. Four Stars

Unfortunately, I experienced food poisoning after trying the Dominican food vendor. I ordered a…read moresimple meal of rice, beans, and pork, but the rice was burnt, and the pork was dry. It became clear the food wasn't good once I got home. I value proper sanitation, and I noticed the woman serving the food wasn't wearing gloves. I didn't take a picture at the time because I honestly forgot, but I don't think I'll be trying their food again..

I recently tried the Taiwan Shaved Ice at TNM. I'm by no means an expert, but I understand…read moresometimes the shaved ice is initially shaved from a milk ice concoction block and sometimes it's shaved from some sort of more traditional ice. I'm guessing TNM's starts with milk ice because it was so creamy. I ordered a Honey Dew Flavored Ice, topped with condensed milk and assorted jellies. It had a cool ice ruffled texture. And a slight Honey Dew flavor, but it wasn't too sweet. The Taiwan Ice was really enjoyable and light. I'd definitely try it again. 4.5 Stars

This was a spot at the Parkville market. They had a few small bites available along with rice…read morebowls and rice noodle rolls. I had their pork dumplings ($7.95). I believe there were six or seven present. It was interesting how they were prepared. There was a large fried part on the outside of the dumpling. I do not recall seeing that before, but I definitely enjoyed it. The dumpling layer was very light, and the pork filling was just the right amount. I really liked the combination of the fried part and soft dumpling layer. Will I go back? Yup.

I'm not going to lie about this mom and pop shop. They created a menu that works for them and…read morekeeps business running. They've been open for a long time and I have to respect that. We tried their popular hot and spicy chicken with fried rice. We also got steak and pepper with lomein. I think their lomein noodles taste better than the fried rice in my opinion. The chicken def had flavor and it's hard to find decent Chinese take out now days in Connecticut. We will be back !

I finally made it to Saigon Kitchen to have their infamous hot and spicy chicken with vegetable…read morelomein. Saigon Kitchen is located right behind City Steam Brewery. They have been aat the same location over 18 years. The sweet lady at behind the front desk cracked me up she has great customer service and she is very friendly. I wanted shrimp fried rice without carrots & peas, she said nope rice prepared ahead of time. I asked for extra shrimp no extra shrimp. I asked for extra veggies In my veggie lomein. She stated that her chef not making any exceptions. I was so tickled by her saying no to me. My sister found it extremely funny as I'm very specific about how I like my food prepared. My sister response was someone said no to you, lol. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable and ambiance is cozy. If you're ever in downtown Hartford please stop into Saigon Kitchen and try their infamous hot and spicy chicken. To all my Yelpers let's continue to eat our way through the world #Foodie4life.

One of the more popular malls in the area. There's a variety of stores to shop in and there's…read moredefinitely something to suit everybody I come for the sales and the bargain deals! Download the apps for the stores and start earning!

It seems every time I'm in town; I end up at this mall. It's one of the few malls left that seems…read moreto always be buzzing with activity. It's got a lot of well-known stores, including high end ones like Louis Viotton, Tory Burch, Coach etc. Don't get me started on the Pandora store, that ALWAYS has a line outside. Plus it's got good restaurants like Sally's pizza which I wrote a separate review about and definitely worth a visit. This is a well kept mall, clean and enjoyable to visit. Its location is ideal being that you're only about 5 minutes away from a nearby plaza that is also chock full of wonderful stores like Trader Joes, five below, even an REI camping store. It's kinda like an LL bean, but what I love most is that there's a Doro restaurant nearby and that's usually where we always end up after shopping. I also wrote a separate review on Doro, and it is definitely worth the 5 minute drive from the mall. As far as malls go, this is one that has something for everyone.

Still love going to Angry Tofu. My whole family is now a fan since my last review. Love the…read morebanchan. I ordered a dumpling soup last time and it came bubbling hot. Cool presentation. The LA Galbi had good flavor. It could have maybe been a bit less cooked and more tender, but still very good. Service is always good. The dining area is comfortable. 4.5 Stars

I felt disappointed of my initial experience of this establishment. I was told great things by my…read morefriend who invited me for lunch. Although the food was quite delicious, the service was quite lacking. We were the first to arrive as it's only been minutes from them opening for the day. We were told we can sit anywhere and that seemed convenient. Right off, we were told that the first order, we couldn't get rice bowls or fried rice. Also that they didn't have any fried chicken. There was no context or further explanation. I was left to think that 1... since we're only a party of two, we were restricted on what we could order. Perhaps they are trying to place minimums on the total check which was fair. It's better to explicitly say that and 2... since we are technically the first check of the day. In any case, so much confusion there. There was no language barrier to be had since our server was Caucasian and the other server there spoke English very well. We ordered a few appetizers that were all delicious as well as bulgogi and japchae. Apart from those, we didn't see our server at all besides the time we placed the order, when the dishes were served and when we asked for the check. I read somewhere that side dishes and tea were provided on the house, didn't happen. Even though the dishes were great, I won't recommend to dine inside. Best take it to go and save yourself the service.

What a menu!! Nice portions with a great variety of…read moreChinese's food Reasonably priced Will definitely return

I'm back! The restaurant is located on 156 Shield St., West Hartford, CT. This is Szechuan. I'm…read morestarting it off with a Sapporo. Sapporo Premium Beer is Japan's oldest beer brand, founded in Hokkaido in 1876 by brewer Seibei Nakagawa. Known for a crisp, refined taste with a clean, dry finish, it is a pilsner-style lager (roughly 4.7-5.2% ABV) frequently packaged in iconic silver cans. It pairs well with Japanese food and is known for its high-quality ingredients and brewing standards. It was founded in 1876 during Japan's Meiji-era modernization in Hokkaido, it is the nation's first and oldest beer. The world headquarters of Sapporo Breweries is in Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo, and it also operates a renowned museum in Sapporo. As for taste, it's a golden-colored, light-to-medium-bodied lager with mild bitterness, a subtle sweet malt aroma, and a sharp finish.. While technically a Japanese beer, many cans sold in the U.S. are brewed in places like Escondido, California, and Richmond, Virginia, Key products include Sapporo Premium Lager, Sapporo Black, and Yebisu. This is THE beer to have with this cuisine (Chengdu or Szechuan). This is good! It's ice cold too! For our appetizers, we are having the Steamed Vegetable Dumplings and Spicy Flavored Jelly Noodles which are dressed in scallions, ginger, garlic, celery and cilantro. These are good! They come with soy sauce. The noodles are made from mong beans. Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small, green legumes native to India, widely cultivated in Asia, and known as green gram or moong bean. They are a highly nutritious, versatile ingredient, rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, used in both savory dishes (soups, curries, noodles) and sweet desserts, often sprouted for increased nutritional value. Mung beans are easy to cook, require little to no presoaking, and offer health benefits like antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. I am also having the Seafood Hot and Sour Soup (small size). This seafood soup is good! Not too spicy! It's similar to the standard Chinese hot and sour soup in taste. For my entree, i'm having the Sliced Chicken with Crunchy Rice. This is made with chicken slices, crunchy rice, black fungus, ginger, scallions, garlic, pickled chili peppers, lettuce and pea sprouts. They fold the crispy rice and put it on top. This is piping hot! Spicy too! For dessert, we are having a Chocolate Truffle (made with Zabione cream center surrounded by chocolate gelato and caramelized hazelnuts topped with cocoa powder), Cappuccino Truffle (made with cappuccino gelato with a heart of espresso covered with coffee flavored merinique sprinkles) and Capps Pistachio (custard gelato swirled with chocolate and pistachio gelato ago topped with praline pistachios). Zabaione (or zabaglione) is a classic Italian dessert made from whipped egg yolks, sugar, and sweet wine (traditionally Marsala) cooked gently over a double boiler until light, foamy, and custard-like. It can be served warm as a sauce over fruit or cookies, or chilled as a standalone dessert, often garnished with berries or biscotti. The name comes from the Venetian word for "whipped," reflecting its airy texture. These are absolutely great!

Food and service people are very rude . Also I used to work here and it was never like this ..read more

Keep the party going at Connecticut Science Center with Subway…read more Placed in the lobby of the Connecticut Science Center this location generally has the standard menu with Pizza options. No need to have an admission to the Connecticut Science Center to eat here if you're in the area so feel free to pop in and get your Subway on. If you drive here, be prepared to pay for parking at the LAZ Parking garage under the building. The dining area here is set up much like a food court in terms of number of tables and layout. There is space enough to maneuver strollers, bags, and small children in here without much effort. The table tops may be a little messy but that isn't unusual for a high volume eatery that is the only "food" option inside of the Connecticut Science Center lobby. For little ones who love trains, a small sidewalk train drives by outside the building on a regular basis. It runs along the area around the Connecticut Science Center and the river. Currently it costs $3 per person to ride. We ordered 2 subs and had no complaints or surprises. If you're in the area or at the Connecticut Science Center this is a quick option to keep your party going in the Hartford area.

As always, I go when I need a Taco Bell fix no longer cheap but still that guilty pleasure that I i…read moreenjoy partaking in. Unfortunately sometimes I pay for it later, but still, I'll go back.

Genuinely so disappointed. Went here to order a things including a chicken quesadilla. You could…read moreimagine my sadness when I opened my quesadilla, and 2 out of the 4 slices were just bread, no chicken, not even cheese. Like what am I paying for at this point, air? Highly disappointed in my local Taco Bell and doubt I'll be eating there anytime in the near future. Thanks for ruining one of my favorites...