I'll start off by saying the oysters and clam chowder were PHENOMENAL!!!…read more I believe the oysters were on a happy hour deal, and they were so reasonably priced, which was one of the main reasons we came here. They ended up being absolutely worth it. The clam chowder was also delicious and one of the highlights of the meal. My boyfriend got the po' boy, and I will say that was a little disappointing. It felt pretty plain and simple and nothing overly special, although the fries that came with it were really good. Overall, I'd definitely come back for the raw options and the chowder, but I'd probably skip the sandwiches next time.

I'm always gonna tell folks that Quality Seafood should be a stop made, as the oysters were on…read morepoint as they always are. Unfortunately this time I went outside the box and got the mahi taco and I wish I hadn't. I don't typically like fish, but I will eat mahi - hence why I ordered it. However this was something I wish I had not ordered as it was overcooked and dry and just wasn't good. So I'll be back, just gonna stick to what I know and that's the oysters and the shrimp!

I learned about I-35 traffic while visiting Austin. It's just as bad as driving on I-5 in Seattle…read moreand LA. It was fine getting to 99 Ranch from downtown Austin but getting back to the hotel during rush hour was brutal. At least gas is more affordable in Austin though. 99 Ranch locations are indicators of Asian communities in the US. I wanted to check out the 99 Ranch in Austin before flying back home. The store is in a strip mall and within walking distance of other Asian businesses, businesses similar to the ones you'd find in Downtown Seattle and Tukwila/Southcenter. This 99 Ranch location is newer and cleaner than the one in Kent, WA. Staff were friendlier most likely because it was midday and during the week. I'm sure if it was after work or the weekend the store would have been crowded just like the HMart off Lakeline Blvd. Merch was reasonably priced. Sales tax in TX is less than WA. They also had a separate store around the corner for alcohol. With the high cost of living on the West Coast I'm sure people will continue to move to Texas. They'll find communities or create communities similar to what they've experienced prior to moving to the Lone Star State.

Went by on a Sunday evening for groceries, but ended up grabbing dinner there too. The line can…read moresurprisingly get pretty long, so be prepared, but they have plenty of seating, so you can eat there first and then go shopping afterward. Super convenient setup with a bunch of options. Think of it as a slightly more authentic, low key Panda Express with much larger portions. Like most Asian fast casual spots in this style, they really pile on the food. Three Item Combo ($11.99, 10/10) - comes with a side of fried rice or noodles, or you can split it half and half. Fried rice is definitely cooked better than Panda's. Not too salty, and pairs really well with the entrees. - Orange Chicken had its own spin, a little different from Panda Express but similar overall, crunchy (though not as crunchy as Panda) and very flavorful - Eggplant was amazing, deep fried and then sauteed in a savory marinade, tender, hot, and packed with flavor - 3rd entree sauteed chicken and pepper dish, wasn't as crispy but had a nice Sichuan-ish flavor that paired well with the noodles and rice - the 2 of us were quite hungry going in, but we couldn't even finish 1 order. Portions here are genuinely huge and easily stretch into leftovers for one person Overall, if you're going to 99 Ranch for authentic Asian groceries, definitely check out their food court too. Great prices, fantastic portions, great flavor, and super convenient before or after you shop. Keep it up, 99 Ranch.

What do you need? Uncooked sesame seeds? An expertly roasted whole duck? Food for today or…read moreingredients to cook later? Tim's has you covered (and they have for decades now). This place is owned and operated by a local family, and they care about their customers. They import wares, goods, and foods from all over the world so that we can have the best of the best here in San Antonio. Stop in and grab some bbq pork, enjoy a delicious meal, and knock out some shopping while you're here. Pro tip: their ramen section is nearly endless.

Tim's Oriental Store is one of the best places in San Antonio to shop for Asian groceries and…read morespecialty items. They have a huge variety of Asian products, and the fresh fruits and vegetables always look crisp, supple, and fresh. Their noodle selection is amazing, and I love finding rare and hard-to-find items every time I visit. They carry just about every Asian spice and seasoning you can think of, along with so many delicious snacks and treats. The frozen food section is also excellent with tons of variety and great options to choose from. We especially love their selection of teas and coffees. There is plenty of parking. Staff was kind & professional. Overall, it's a wonderful store with a great selection, quality products, and something new to discover every visit. Highly recommend shopping here!

In route home, I decided to stop in an Indian market looking for natural ginger. To my surprise,…read morethe market was closed. A meat market had their "Now Open" sign up thus I decided to pop in. One of my friends has been on the hunt for goat meat, which they had. initially, I decided to get pricing for her. I tried communicating in English but was unsuccessful to get my point across. The workers at the store spoke no English. I've tried showing my language translator but was unsuccessful. Fanous meats has a good selection meats. I need to get back into Duo Lingo to brush up on my languages. I will be ready next time. I have never been in an meat market that has so many exotic meats. Unique environment...

Great meat, nice and helpful, amazing meats and large choice of really tasty cuts and amazing…read morebutchers

Without a doubt (IMHO) the best Cajun fare this side of NOLA. Stuffed has occupied this space, on…read more620, forever and they are always busy. That should tell you something. ------ You can order lunch/dinner to go, dine in, or buy a ready-to-cook option from their grocery section. All their food is made fresh so you may need to wait a bit for your order. ---- On this visit we ordered a slew of food including gumbo, red beans and rice, jambalaya, fried okra, pickles, and mushrooms. I love that the rice is placed in separate containers. We tore through this feast, and everyone commented on how good it was. ---- Their boudin is also made in-house and offer options like traditional pork, Texas with jalapenos, crawfish and so on... There's a good selection of sausage links including specials. And of course, when in season crawfish. --- During the holidays you can order a smoked turkey or a turducken. Order early! ---- Can't wait to return and dine in next time and enjoy an Abita Amber with my meal. --- Laissez les bons temps rouler!

So Absolutely disappointed... I was hoping for cracklins…read moresimilar to The B*st St*p in Broussard, LA but the cracklins were soft, with no crunch. They were more like just eating pork belly.. The flavor wasn't bad honestly, just way undercooked from any cracklin I've ever had, and not like anything we normally eat back home. The etouffee was white instead of orangish-red, so I knew what was coming. I had a bite and that was all I needed. I know some folks in north Louisiana use cream of mushroom in their etouffee, which is a mortal sin in Central Louisiana, but my wife (from Indiana liked it) We also ordered a shrimp poboy. The Gambino's bread is clutch and they did that right by ordering it from Nola but.. the batter on the shrimp was flaking off and lacked any kick of seasoning.. I'm from Eunice and grew up eating all kinds of variations of Cajun food cooked in LA. For me personally, I won't ever order from here again. I was trying to watch the Saints game and have a taste of home, but this isn't it. That said, we have heard from others that thought it was great and recommended it to us, so take my opinion as only my opinion. I do hope this company does well and wish them all the success. I just can't eat it. Sorry for the bad review, y'all. Just had to be honest. ‍

Come for the burgers!! The folks who work here are some of the kindest people you'll cross paths…read morewith throughout your day! You can take your prepared food to go or you can actually dine in - they have tables for patrons to enjoy their meal at.

One of my favorite groceries stores! So thankful to have right in our backyard in Horseshoe Bay…read more They always have everything I need and all the employees are beyond kind and helpful! Also, great parking and always stocked with Diet Coke!!

Pricey! Gold card minimum. A truly fantastic array of high-end merge along with beautiful food.read more

SERVICE: counter style, attentive, relaxed AMBIANCE: clean…read moreand open FLAVORS: They didn't have sushi grade fish when I was there... sad But still got some great products like Cioppini base PRICE: appropriate for such good quality seafood! BONUS TIP: parking is private lot

This is probably the worst place to be getting your food from. I took a tour here, and was…read moreabsolutely disgusted at what I saw. The entire place reeked of rotting fish, including the front office area. I had to hold back gagging the entire time... there was also not only rat/mouse droppings EVERYWHERE, there were dead mice all over the place and cockroaches in every nook and cranny. I will never eat at another restaurant supplied by Minamoto, nor step foot in that disgusting place ever again. I suggest you do the same

These guys are fast and reliable. Ordered some red snapper from them and it was so damn fresh it…read morewas almost like it came straight from the ocean. Will order more seafood from them in the future.

I tried out this seaweed because I heard from the grower that he was getting going on it. So, I…read moreimpulsively decided to visit him at the Market one Saturday morning. And I had no idea just how "getting going on it" my friend was. He was having a good time out there, chatting with folks about his aquatic product. I purchased a couple combo packs and vamoosed forthwith. The first time I tried the weed, I didn't rinse it, and I just snacked on it. It tasted a bit too salty, but that was also kind of interesting because it reminded me of being at the beach! Later on, I found out he was selling via Wheatsville, so I purchased a package from there. What I like about the way he packages his stuff is this: 1) there is plenty of veggie goodness in there; I snack on it by myself and by itself, and it's a very filling salad; you may want to use it as two or three portions for a more varied salad or soup 2) the packaging is made of bio-plastic, so there's no question of how to dispose of it; no matter what, it's just going to break down out there in a not-so-bad way My later snackings on the seaweed have been improved in my opinion because I've started lightly rinsing the product before tasting. With just a hint of saltiness, you can really appreciate the texture and inherent flavor of the plant. YUM!

A friend of mine really likes miso soup and sea weed salad, so I decided to adventure out and find…read moresome seaweed. Did you know they (Austin Sea Veggies) sells this stuff in stores? I know Daily Juice has them, and I heard Wheatsville too. Honestly, the guy who sells this stuff is a genius. Like a modern day Renaissance man, this guy does it all. C'mon, he's like a mad scientist farming at his small headquarters (which I hope he calls his lair) and bringing it fresh to all of us. Almost like a sea weed Jesus. If you read his blog/website (http://austinseaveggies.com/) he sounds like a cool dude. Maybe one day we'll cross paths, party and talk about science. Who knows? Its possible.

Dai Due is built on the philosophy that every ingredient sourced in the restaurant is local…read more Starting with the drink offerings, every beer they offer at Dai Due is crafted in Austin. All the wines are made in Texas. Everything is local. The grains are local, the olive oil is local. The fats and butter come from locally raised animals. Creativity thrives under constraints, and these constraints make everything Dai Due stands for a strong selling point to me. This leads to an ever-changing menu based on the season's harvest and what's accessible in Texas. Okra is abundant in the Texas summer, so they got okra options. That's the gist of Dai Due. They are capital L local, and they're proud of it. We threw a 5:30 pm reservation down a few weeks prior to get a nice meal before our concert at the Moody Center across the highway. We arrived right at the start of our reservation time to a full parking lot. One thing they mention on the reservation page is to be warned of their small parking lot. Luckily, a guy was leaving as we pulled in, so we nabbed a spot. Once we walked in, we were seated pretty instantaneously. On their one-page menu, there were plenty of delicious options of appetizers, mains, and sides, plus the back containing wine, beer, and other drink options. I ordered the Meanwhile Brewing German-Style Pilsner on draft while my girlfriend ordered a glass of the Vermentino from Duchman Family Winery. For starters, we split an order of their Parisa. Parisa originates from the Medina County region, where my parents live, so I am quite familiar with Parisa. For those unaware, it's a ground beef delicacy (which usually means it's gonna be something peculiar and quirky in my opinion) made with raw beef, cheese, jalapeños, and lime juice. I've eaten my fair share of it while visiting, and it's usually served with traditional saltine crackers. Here at Dai Due, it's served with homemade tortilla chips. The Parisa here was way fresher than the kind I buy off the shelf at Dzuik's, as I could tell from the redness of the meat. Here, it was served with grated cheddar cheese, jalapeños, and diced onions, and presumably lime juice. It was delectable and was like a steak tartare with ten times more personality. It was probably some of the best Parisa I've had, and I've had it from the source. For our mains, I ordered the Wild Boar Confit while my girlfriend got their Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. We got a side of their grilled okra to complement our meals. Honestly, the pace of how the food came out was sharp. There was never a lull moment, and it felt like once we finished our appetizer, our mains were coming out. The Wild Boar Confit was truly exceptional. The watermelon flavors on it were subtle but added a lot of character. On top of the brick of glory was fresh dill, jalapeños, mint, and a watermelon rind relish. It was really special. The confit really tasted like an upscaled and earthier short rib, packed with more flavors in the meat. It was so exquisite that after I gave my girlfriend a bite to try, she immediately decided that we would swap plates. It wasn't an ask. I couldn't negotiate. She made the executive business decision regardless of what the other shareholders at the table (me) felt. My fate was sealed. I would be eating the... Spicy Aoudad Meatball Skewers. I confuse ovine meats sometimes. An Aoudad is a wild goat-sheep. They were served on wood skewers with a chile yogurt sauce that was creamy but didn't hesitate to add an extra touch of heat. The cucumbers on the side were the only way to counteract the heat of the course and the morita salsa served with the Aoudad. The Aoudad was very flavorful, and the heat was manageable, but still strong enough to claim the spicy in its name. Sometimes spicy feels like they just mean peppery, and this obviously is NOT that. We ultimately had a 50/50 split of both meals, which allowed us to try more of what Dai Due had to offer. The side of the grilled okra was a much-needed differentiation from the intense levels of meat consumption we had, and balanced it with some much-needed fiber and digestion support. The pickled peanuts were a first for me, as they were almost like chickpeas in terms of texture. The curry mayonnaise was light but a nice touch to the sweet and almost nutty flavor of the okra. To close, my girlfriend got a glass of Valkyrie's Kiss's Blackberry Gold Mead, which was a nice closer to our great meal. Through the entire visit, the service was exceptional. The space is incredibly clean and comfortable, and they had a great playlist of music running on the speakers. We'll have to come back in another season and experiment with more of their spring or winter options. Dai Due is to die for! RIYL: A one-of-a-kind, locally-sourced meal down to the atom.

Decided to try this since they had some very unique items on the menu and was not disappointed. We…read morewent for brunch. I had the Central Texas breakfast with the wild boar boudin and the biscuit. The boudin was very tasty and came skinless, which I was happy about. The potatoes were perfectly crispy but soft inside. The biscuit was good, but not the best I've had. My husband did the fried fish and shrimp patty sandwich and he really liked it. The beef tallow fries came with a great sauce. I'd wanted to try the sourdough pancake, but they were out, so, next time. Would recommend for a unique experience. Random note: They do not serve egg whites here as they wish to reduce food waste. As someone who just doesn't the way egg yolks taste, I was taken aback, but also I understood and respect the sentiment.