My wife and I ate here Sept 27, 2025 and I must say I was extremely disappointed. For appetizers we…read moregot steamed dumplings & fried Shumai. The dumplings were plain and really had no flavor, the shumai was decent. For main entrees I had the shrimp & scallops w/ fried noodles...which was very under whelming. Again the noodles were very plain with no flavor, sea food was over cooked. Just very disappointing for the $50 we spent. The service was friendly, the ambiance was very depressing, the windows were clouded and looked like they hadn't been washed in months...food was served in take out containers for dine-in customers. Will not eat here again, should have went across the street to the Regal Buffet.

Place was not good. Sushi came on a paper plate. Ordered the filet and scallops as a main dish…read more Scallops were the size a dime and mushy. Filet tasted like Salisbury steak. Rice tasted like it was made with mop water. Don't believe the 4.5 stars. The must know some people.

No longer Broken Chair - but pretty wobbly. West Brew…read moreIzakaya arrives in the old neighborhood, renamed and refreshed. First crisp winter winds in late November ventured us to warm our bellies- What better way than with a drink and a soup! We decided on West Brew. There was a crowd around as we entered and was quite full for our seating at 6pm. We sat at the last 2 seats left, at the bar. Various unique decisions towards drinks- PA local liquors, some of Broken's recipe beers, bubble tea and sakes- how fun! My husband ordered the Passionfruit Green Tea (spiked- love this idea!) and I tried a Sake flight. The bubble tea came in a reusable Takkii tumbler. Sweet and fun. My sakes were intro'ed and each described on a tasting card. Sakes aren't seen everywhere, so it was great to have the chance to try. Then we ordered food. Needed to sample and see- So we started with the Appetizer Bento Box. This arrived quickly and presented tastefully. Freshly fried. But fried just all tasting the same. Including the gyoza. The shrimp tempura was a recommend. The tempura batter was not heavy or chewy, it was flaked. The seaweed salad needed brightness in acid. Overall, the app- good. If craving a fried feast, get it. We put in for our ramen bowls at the time of the app order. I ordered the Shoyu bowl and my husband the Spicy Fried Chicken Ramen. After the app was cleared, my ramen came within a few minutes. However, we eat when full party is served. So I sat, warm bowl calling.....since my husband was not served. Sat and stared. We stayed waiting for another 15 minutes and his finally arrived. Eating with my eyes for so long, my ramen bowl looked great. Then discovered how it tasted in comparison..... Best word is lackluster. Ramen - give me a broth. A power broth. Flavor, bang! This flavor boo. The broth needed longer development and depth. For both of our bowls. The soft boiled eggs were chewy-gooey soy in a good way. This was our favorite bite of the bowls. The chicken for my husband's had no spice and appeared exactly as the same fried chicken bites in the app sampler. Here's where it lied with the ramen- as served, it was good. Once it sat it was better. We were quite full from the app, so we had large takeaways for the ramen- leftovers were better than our initial meal. That again lends to the broth needing more time. Besides, Here's where it hurts- And where the review score derives- The buzz we considered for West Brew actually swarmed as fruit flies we consistently observed around the bar. And had to shoo away as we ate and drank. Mind you- we kept polite and just tolerated. Appearance towards good housekeeping was behind the bar, yet this still leads to question cleanliness, upkeep and accountability of any establishment. We do hope by now they have this problem resolved. West Brew has done a wonderful job of promoting and presenting their new restaurant, which is why we wanted to dine in. The food was not exceptional enough to overtake the issues of time and pest management. For the love of West Reading, hoping for improvements West Brew.

West Brew Izakaya Ramen & Bar…read more Ramen that isn't college microwaved? Yes, please. Somehow these noodles and broth made me feel like an actual adult who knows what they're doing. Beer selection = happy craft enthusiasts. Tried 8 of 11 taps, and the maple porter became an instant favorite. Dessert in a glass, but you know, adult-style. Decor and seating? Totally on point, it was comfy, stylish, and zero awkward table jockeying. Service was friendly, with a tiny "wait, who ordered what?" moment, but honestly it just added a little comedy to our evening. Overall: great beer, amazing ramen, chill vibes, and enough charm to make me want to come back next time I'm in the area. Ramen game officially upgraded.

Whenever a new hibachi restaurant opens up in town, it creates quite a stir. For years we only had…read moreour choice of Tokyo Hibachi & Bar or Mikura to get the full hibachi experience (shrimp flyin', saké chuggin', onion ring volcano shootin' fire into the air, which can be felt on the faces of people sitting across the room). But when Masa arrived, it changed the whole town's dynamic. MIkura was basically banished into the nether realm. Their hibachi tables are way too cramped. If your two favorite things are the wise-cracking, egg-balancing-on-the-spatula, cheery on the outside but everyone knows is depressed on the inside hibachi chef and claustrophobia, then this place is for you. Tokyo has been the king for the longest time, but Masa is a true powerhouse in its own right. It's fairly obvious the scales are tipping in Masa's favor these days, for if you were to ask an acquaintance about where they'd like to go for your pre-arranged sushi lunch that you had planned for weeks and miraculously neither of you bailed, nearly every time that person would say Masa. Speaking of lunch, the specials here are what keep me coming back. Three rolls for $13, hibachi combos (i.e. chicken, veggies, fried rice, soup) also for $13, and their Lunch Wok & Grill Platters (protein, Cali roll, dumpling, rice, and soup) for $12. Bonkers. There are still good deals out there, just gotta know where to look. The hibachi experience is top notch. Here you get a proper amount of space, heck, you might even go as far to say an abundance. And that's how it should be. Lots of room, not cramped up next to the other tables, where you get splattered from their oil and feel the burn from their onion volcanos. Must say, I quite dig this place. For the life of me I can't think of a single thing I dislike. Bravo, Masa, you are now the king of hibachi in Reading, PA.

Food is tasty but chef enthusiasm with ours was very lackluster. Also irritated with the cuts…read morethey've made. It's expensive compared to other hibachi restaurants, no reason to throw zucchini pieces at me instead of shrimp. Now it's soup or salad instead of both. Service was good and place is pretty clean. For the he money just not worth it with the changes made.

My new favorite place! The food is delicious, the place is really cool and chic…read more Nancy

Horrible experience. Our server kept rushing us the entire time. And the restaurant was not very…read morefull. The server was also horribly rude. He actually ripped the menu out of my hand. Then, he continued to rush us the entire time. Never again..

The place is so comfortable, o truly felt at easy the moment I got in, I felt welcome. The food is…read moreabsolutely amazing, my daughter does not like sushi but after trying this sushi she said she will want to come back and that she loved it and not to mention how sweet and patient the workers are. I will be coming back for sure !

The food is good. It was not mushy and had no aftertaste. I would definitely order here again.read more

Good food and quickly delivered now that it has become a favorite for eating at home.read more

Good food and wonderful service. these characteristics are dependently repeated over the years…read more This is my favourite Chinese Restaurant in the area, even though there are many other Chinese restaurants in this neighbourhood.

This is my favorite restaurant. I sadly don't live in the area anymore but tell people about this…read morerestaurant often. It is delicious and unique. They also had a Vietnamese Coffee Flan that made me ACTUALLY tear up it was so delicious. The staff also remembered me when I came in, even though I was only able to make it in every so often.

Excellent service and delicious quality food authentic a couple favorites beef with water crest…read morechicken cabbage salad

My mom just moved to the area and we needed Pho STAT with all the cold weather so stopped by Van's…read morecafe and it hit the spot. Great flavors, prepared quickly and enjoyed the conversation with the shop owner. Look forward to coming back next time I'm in town

Place was dirty and the food was too salty and just swimming in oil. How do you mess up phò?!?!…read moreThere was too much fat/oil sitting on top of soup. Spring roll was ok didn't taste fresh, and the sauce was sour. Price was expensive for what you get. The utensils sitting on top of table was really questionable too. Water wasn't offered and I guess you have to get it at the fridge yourself. Definitely skip!