No soup in the summer! Nice sandwiches. Limeade…read more Our Ithaca NY friends like the soups here, so we stopped in. Gorgers told us they don't serve soup in the summer. Not gazpacho, not borscht, no brightly colorful cream soups or bisques, no mint soups. They have plenty of interesting sandwiches on homemade bread. They have limeade! But we were here for soup in July. Nope.

I can't believe it took me THIS long to try this Ithaca staple. The sub was packed with flavor. The…read morefries were perfectly fried and seasoned. And the portions were the right amount for one satisfying meal. I recommend ordering ahead online, especially on weekends, to avoid the line that can sometimes form.

Stopped in when we were in town for some hikes at the falls. Not much to look at on the outside,…read morebut food was great and serviced was friendly and quick. I got the orange chicken and my son got the bulgolgi. Both were excellent. Worth the stop if you in town and like Thai.

Always the superior Thai spot. It may not be as packed as Taste of Thai or Thai Basil, but it is…read morewhere the Asian folks (and Thai natives) all go. Their Thai tea is far better than Thai Basil, as is their food. When I organized events with the Cornell Southeast Asia Program, Tamarind was my preferred catering as well. Best pad see ew in town, with the perfect noodle texture and rich flavor (from wok energy). Love the coconut sticky rice dessert (and the gifted ceramic dishes which come with). Also highly recommend the mango sticky rice. Non-spicy: Yellow curry, Pad See Ew, Pad Thai. Spicy: Green curry (had it with chicken, duck) My only concern is how understaffed it often is. Usually one staff member to manage the whole floor, and kitchen staff in the back. And once a phone order was missing a dish (probably due to the poor single person managing the whole floor as cashier, host, wait staff, etc). This often sets take-out orders back as well. Usually on slower days, it's fast (20 mins). On bad days...like Cornell graduation weekend, it will take an hour+. I think there was a huge group of over a dozen in the tiny restaurant, ordering lots of food & drink. Came in to pick up at the time projected & sadly had to hang out at the restaurant an extra 30 mins + because of the overwhelmed staff. Let's hope they tipped generously! I would love to dine in one day, if they ever set up a table outdoors. In the meantime, for takeout, ALWAYS call to check on your order, given how busy & behind on orders they often get. The food is still worth us coming back again and again!

For the area, this is one of the best spots for pho. A little pricey but the ambiance and the staff…read moreare wonderful.

This is probably the best pho option for the area but not that impressed with food or service…read more Thought both were just average. They had two servers and it was difficult to get their attention. We were there towards the end of lunch and there were five or so other parties at the restaurant but wouldn't say it was busy. Yet we found ourselves having to stop eating trying to flag them down. Once, finally got up to talk to a server. Also, they didn't inform us nor was there any sign that you pay at the front. Pho was ok but thought it lacked umami.

Mia is an Asian Fusion shop on Aurora Street in Ithaca. This area is noted for some compelling…read moredining venues so a chef needs to bring his A Game to compete in this neighborhood. In the case of Mia, Executive Chef Yuttanun Nakaranuruck has crafted a superb mix of flavors and spices to fuse together the tastes of Japan, China, Thailand, and India into a unique and captivating menu. Mia has a sophisticated interior decor that holds fewer than ten tables. They don't take reservations (I would suggest they ought to do so) so one might have to nurse a beverage at the bar while waiting for a table. They do have outdoor seating behind the store but, in 90 degree heat, this was not a very appealing option. In the event, we were fortunate to claim a freshly vacated table and so our evening began without a hitch. This is a Pan-Asian tapas store that does offer larger plate options but the small plates variety and flair makes tapas the obvious choice. We were greeted by Andrew, and Englishman who made his way to the Finger Lakes and chose not to return to Bedfordshire. His service was attentive, punctual, and he offered insight into an interesting if unusal assortment of Asian fusion offerings. Our evening began with Hendricks extra dry Gibsons up before transitioning to the Argiano Winery Super Tuscan which is a delectable blend of French Cab and Merlot with Tuscan Sangiovese. It conveys dark cherry, raspberry, and plum with an earthy underbrush before yielding to a velvety finish. Argiano has made this a staple of their cellar and it never ceases to satisfy. Moreover, when confronted with a bold menu such as Mia's, this full bodied wine has more than enough muscle to stand up to Thai, Chinese, and Indian tapas. At Andrew's suggestion, we selected the Prawns in Kerala curry with Japanese eggplant, Thai sun-dried beef with sticky rice, braised pork belly in a star anise and ginger soyu, and sautéed Asian greens with a mushroom garlic soyu & truffle oil. This blend of tapas complemented each other perfectly and more than sated our hunger. Having said which, their limited yet thought-provoking sleection of desserts was compelling and we finished with an Asian twist on Creme Brulee with double espressos with a twist. Mia is an interesting venue with an engaging selection of intriguing dishes. We believe it merits your attention.

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!

We decided to try it out, knowing that a new restaurant needs time to settle in. Front of house…read morewas a little frantic for one person, but service was excellent. Our server really went out of her way to make sure we had a great meal. Overall food coming out of the kitchen came a bit slow, but our server plied us with lots of unasked for extras on the house (edamame, spring roll, and thai iced tea) to make sure we had a good meal. Food was excellent. Our 14-year old rated the Chicken Pho as "the best in town, and the best he's had in a long time". I just sampled his leftovers, he was right. Best in town, competitive with the best we've ever had. High praise! We had the Lemongrass chicken with vermicelli and the Banh Mi. Both were great! We will be putting this restaurant into our rotation for takeout and when we're not in a hurry. Restaurants are for the company to share a great meal, and this fits the bill.

I had to come back for round two. Ordered the dry Vermicelli noodles this time. Yum!…read more Very well flavored and generous serving. If not provided, request a lemon slice, I personally loved it with the lemon.

This is a pretty legitimate Vietnamese restaurant in a limited Asian food area. The prices are…read moredecent for the amount of food you get for entrees. Appetizers are a bit expensive but taste very good. The servers are very nice. It has a very "mom and pop" shop feel and the owners try their best to get you quality food. They are closed on Sunday's and Mondays to restock their supplies. I would definitely come here again to try their other foods.

Horrible place serving entree with hair in it. When they offered to redo the order, they just…read moreheated the remaining pork to burnt and served it again. What's the meaning of redoing? It was in fresh plate, yes. Not sure if it was clean.

Off-street street goodness! Great service and amazingly…read morecreative food! Funky vibe and ambiance!

Not bad and not amazing. More like 3.5 stars but rounding up. This is one of those places where if…read moreyou lower your standards for expensive downtown food that has to balance taste with rent, you'd be okay with. I would come here if everyone in my group wanted to and I was more hanging out than eating, but not as much if it was to decide a good place for dinner.

Vietnamese Noodle House is a treasure trove of tasty delights. I dined there three times over the…read morecourse of a week and each meal was superb, as was the service. It was busy all three times I visited, but never seemed overwhelming. The staff is fast and efficient and the ambiance is straightforward, but enhanced by touches like a beautiful mural of a hand holding chopsticks reaching for a bowl of noodles. My first meal (party of three) we had A4. (Steamed Pork) Dumplings, A12. Steamed Buns, N4. Creamy Udon Noodle Soup, N6. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup (Bún Bò Huế), and N8. Wonton Noodle Soup. Each dish exceeded expectations. The dumplings were tender and flavorful and the steamed buns could be a meal themselves for light eaters. The soups were very substantial portions and provided complex, layered compositions of textures and flavors. The Thai tea was also very tasty. Ayumi provided friendly, attentive service and was a big help in explaining the menu to those in our party unfamiliar with Vietnamese cuisine. My second meal (a different party of three) we had A2. Fried Crab Rangoon (Hoành Thánh Chiên), A3. Summer Rolls, A5. Crispy Chicken Wings, A10. House special Bánh Mì, and N7. Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Bún Lẩu Thái). The Crab Rangoon actually tasted like crab, which was a first for me and a very pleasant surprise. The Summer Rolls were huge, about one-and-a-half the size served elsewhere and were very fresh, cold, and crisp. They were excellent. The Crispy Chicken Wings had a nice chicken flavor, but if you don't add a sauce, they might seem rather bland compared to wings elsewhere. The Báhn Mi was a delicious combination of opposites: warm and cold, rich and crunchy, savory meats and pâté and fresh veg; and the bread was perfect: crisp crust and spongy crumb. Finally, the Tom Yum Noodle Soup was also commendable. Vietnamese Noodle House excels at offering outstanding noodles in subtly flavored broths with delicious, fresh meats and vegetables. Riley was our server and she was very efficient, making sure our water glasses we were full and that we had everything we needed. My third visit was solo and I ordered my meal as takeaway and sat at the bar enjoying an iced Vietnamese coffee while I waited for my food. It was very busy because the North Syracuse location is closed on Mondays. Aili provided outstanding, friendly service despite being pulled in several directions at once, covering both tables and the bar. I had the N1. Special combo Beef Pho (Phở Bò, see picture) with all five meats, including tendon and tripe; Sticky Rice Pudding (Che khoai môn); and the aforementioned iced Vietnamese coffee. The pho was delicious. I had never had tripe not tendon before. Both seemed to be more about texture than flavor. The tripe was actually crunchy even though it wasn't fried and the tendon was very gelatinous, the exact opposite of what I expected. Neither was unpleasant, but having tried them, I have no need to have them again. The sticky rice pudding was a bit disappointing because it was so runny, but that might just be how that dessert is prepared everywhere. The flavor was very nice and it wasn't too sweet. If you like Asian cuisine, I strongly recommend Vietnamese Noodle House. Every dish (and I tried them all) was delicious and the service was uniformly excellent.

You can never go wrong with pho. We had the pan fried dumplings which were a bit greasy and two…read morephos. The broth was good - sadly also a bit too greasy as well when it came out. Personally not a fan of plastic sauce containers with eating in. Plenty of seating inside and comfortable with plenty of space in between tables. Lots of parking outside.

This was just okay. I had the peanut bowl. It appears that the tofu in it is fried. So, if you…read morecannot or prefer not to have fried food, this is not the choice for you. The flavor was okay but I have had much better. I think there are better vendors in the Salt City Market.

Friendly staff, delicious pho ga, and always fun to visit them at Salt City Market, one of my…read morefavorite places to visit, with all the energy and creativity around you, it's hard not to enjoy. Highly recommend if you want delicious fresh pho in a great spot with some lovely humans!

I was excited to try this place just based upon what I had reach online from reviews and looking…read moreover the menu. It's an open table/communal table concept with a very long table inside you sit at, a bar, and just a few two-top tables that are more private. Our waitress was very nice and competent. We liked her a lot and the vibes were just easy going and friendly. We had a few things on the menu that looked good when we walked in and some plans - we thought we were probably going to for sure try the Beer Brisket Sandwich and or the Gyro. In the end we got: -two orders of Brisket Tacos with dipping sauce and greens (special that night) - soooooo good! -side of kale slaw - the rice wine vinaigrette was so good I could've just drank it! -Baked Amish Pretzel - topped with bacon and cheese. Loved this! My friend has a soy allergy - which can be tough at a restaurant, but our waitress was awesome and the whole staff were pros. She checked things out and promptly with the chef and came back to tell her what the chef recommended. 10 out of 10 - our favorite meal in the Finger Lakes by far. Fair prices and on the historic Market Street in a stellar location for shopping, walking, and just enjoying yourself.

Name is the only thing I'm not a fan of, ha!! The pepito sandwich and the gatsby are incredible, as…read morewell as the asian rice. Really great variety. Neat they have board games too...would be a good first date spot. Service is always really wonderful, from the bar staff to the servers if you're at the long table.