such a vibe!! great drinks and asian food for girls or date…read morenight. Service was on point and we our food very quickly. 10/10 spot for ambience and a night out.

I've been to Sago a few times before, but tonight honestly stood out as my best visit yet. The food…read morewas incredible across the board, but what really made the night was the service. Aysha took care of us and was just amazing, super genuine, kind, and attentive in a way that didn't feel forced at all. We showed up a bit hangry, and she totally read the situation, helped guide us through the menu, and made some great recommendations. It really made a difference. The vibe in there is always on point too, great atmosphere. Definitely coming back again, and had to give a shoutout because the experience was just that good. Highly recommend.

Note: this location is the Carlsbad location and NOT in La Jolla (the menu is different between the…read moretwo). There are a number of reviews and menus we saw online that were for the La Jolla location. We came here on a Friday night. It wasn't too busy and we were able to seat inside. There is no outside seating. We placed our order at the counter and found a seat to sit inside. We placed an order at the counter and the food arrived at our table in a reasonable amount of time. We ordered the tea leaf salad, fried rice, street noodles, and spring rolls. All the dishes were delicious. The tea leaf salad was a smaller portion so keep that in mind if you are eating family style and sharing with others. We will definitely return since everything was delicious. There's a decent amount of parking in the parking lot. They also do takeout as we

Cherry Blossom owners are very hard working people. They are both the cook and the hostess! Wow!!…read moreFriday nights are quiet. Ambiance is clean and decor is bright and pleasant. Food was nice and portions are on the smaller size. Signature iconic Tea Leaf Salad, WANGS, and Veggie roll (fried).

What a great place. I walked from my hotel and it was about a 10 min stroll. I was craving some…read moreAsian food and this is a small quaint place. The food was awesome and so was the service! I had the chili pork dumplings and Mongolian beef. It all came out freshly made and super hot. She recommended the chili pork dumplings and they were fire!! So good. The flavor, spice, and sauce were on point. I would have 5 orders of these. I forgot the pic but I had the Mongolian beef lunch deal and it was also great. Portion was good the flavor was on point, not too much sauce, great spices, The service was quick, the two ladies were so nice and respectful and funny. Great time and meal before I headed out.

I got food to go. We got an appetizer, Hong Kong BBQ pork bun, which neither of us liked. It is a…read morefluffy soft bun filled with pork. We ordered a Pad Thai Shrimp and Thai Drunken combo- beef, chicken and shrimp. These dishes were good. I liked the flavors of the Thai Drunken combo. My boyfriend ate his whole dish, the Pad Thai shrimp, so I didn't get a taste. He said we probably won't order from them again, but it is close by and it tasted good. The staff was friendly and quick. The guy after me asked for hot sauces. So then I knew to ask for them. They didn't offer, but once I asked, they gave them to me.

I've been coming here for years to celebrate anniversaries, birthdays, and even just the end of a…read morelong work week--and it never disappoints. On this last visit, we had the chance to meet the owner and chef, and they, along with the entire staff, were incredibly kind and attentive. It was my first time dining at the bar counter, and the experience was just as lovely as ever. We ordered some of our go-to favorites, but also tried a few new dishes like the beef tartare, which was fantastic. The chef's special with green mussels and spicy coconut curry both looked amazing and tasted even better. We finished with a dessert that was light and perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. As always, an incredible experience--we'll definitely be back again soon.

Dija Mara is a trendy Indonesian restaurant in downtown Oceanside with a warm, well-designed…read moreinterior and friendly service. Nearly everything we tried was bursting with flavor, well-deserving of the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation the restaurant has earned the past five years. The food is served family style, and the cocktail menu is unique. Conveniently, there is also a good amount of street parking around the restaurant, even on bustling weekends. To start, I had the black rose, an agave wine cocktail with black sesame, rose orgeat, and egg white. I'm not sure the blend of flavors worked, but it was certainly unique. We also tried the gypsy king (their version of a spicy margarita) and the pandan, lime, and coconut mocktail, both of which were decent. For the small plates, we agreed that the charred eggplant and sea bream ceviche were stellar. The sambal shined with the eggplant, and the cassava chips paired perfectly with the makrut lime and coconut cream in the ceviche. The roti was just alright - nothing to write home about. The pork belly skewers were juicy and well-flavored, although we had finished all our small and large plates by the time the skewers came out (we had to ask about them - the waiters/kitchen likely forgot about our skewers, as multiple tables seated after us received theirs before we did). The ayam penyet, nasi goreng, and beef rendang were delicious and well thought-out dishes. We agreed that while the menu is heavily Indonesian-inspired and the food features the flavors of Southeast Asia, the dishes are quite Americanized. Dija Mara shines in presenting a typically uncommon cuisine in the U.S. in an easily accessible manner, which is laudable. Would recommend everyone try at least once.

Best ramen we have had in California in a while. Usually it's noodles or meat but I thought both…read morewere good here and there was no boar taint which I'm super sensitive to. We ordered drinks from the bar and carried them over to the ramen side. Bartender was legit like my obasan. As a comparison we have been to many, many ramen places in Japan.

Great vibe, ok ramen, great karrage chicken, soggy pork belly fries…read more --- It's busy here, but they help you find seats. They ran out of high chairs, so I had had to hold my kiddo while eating. Fun... F O O D Ramen was subpar. We got the black garlic ramen and I didn't taste any black garlic. Nothing about the broth stood out to me. This feels more like the place you come to hang out and have a good time, but don't pay so much attention to the quality of food. Karrage chicken was good. Crispy, moist chicken dark meat. Adageshi tofu was good, but the amount was so small. $7.50 for what felt like 10 square pieces of tofu stacked on top of one another in ponzu sauce. My kiddo disliked the ponzu sauce. Tofu was rolled in tapioca starch and deep fried. Good I'm concept, but soggy with ponzu. And way too much ponzu sauce. D R I N K S Jarritos for $4.75 is overpriced.

for nearly two years, Scout, my orange, husky-looking mut and I have been driving by their…read morenow-shuttered Encinitas location four times a week after playdates at Power Lines Dog Park. every time we do, I think "we gotta back there for another visit." pretty sure CHIKO has aged out of my draft queue. now that I've finally gotten around to finishing the review, they've been closed for months. in the draft, I suggested CHIKO might not be a destination restaurant, but if you happen to be in the neighborhood, it's definitely a place worth stopping by for eats. if you wait long enough, like I did, the nearest ones are in the DC area and probably not worth a cross-country trip. sad.

Post-mortem... I was sad to hear that CHIKO permanently closed their doors at the end of last year…read more It's rare for an East Coast based Asian chain restaurant to migrate to California, but that was what CHIKO did. As noted by its name, this place served a fusion of Chinese and Korean cuisines. Their Encinitas location took over what used to be a roadside diner along N Coast Hwy 101. The seating capacity was less than 40 people which included a few high-top counter spots. At my last visit, I came for a late dinner before their closing time. A large menu was posted on the wall behind the service counter that listed about two dozen food offerings. The items seemed to be comfort food like pot stickers, spring rolls, fried rice, and chicken wings but flavored with unique combinations of seasonings and spices. I started my meal with the Marinated Beef Tri-Tip Skewers which came as a set of three and a Chinese mustard for dipping. The meat was very tender and well-seasoned. I also ordered the Cumin Lamb Stir Fry which the cashier said was medium spicy. After tasting a couple of bites of the noodles from the serving bowl, I agreed that the heat level was moderate, even for my palate. I thought the portion size should have been more for the price. That was my main criticism for both items, otherwise the food was solid for an Asian fusion eatery.

Highly recommend!!!…read more We left no crumbs. The food was fresh and delicious. The chicken teriyaki came out sizzling hot, we love it when food comes out hot! The crunch shrimp roll was fresh and delicious. We asked for the vegetable potstickers fried rather than steamed, super delicious! Our kids loved the character bao buns with chocolate inside. The atmosphere was relaxing but not too quiet. They played rnb music inside that we could hear from the outdoor patio. Service was professional and attentive. We will be returning!

Was here a few weeks ago and my husband ate at the restaurant and got a few things to-go for us at…read morehome. The order was completely incorrect. I ordered the garden ramen noodles and I got a chicken ramen instead, wrong broth and everything, and the other ramen had tofu in it when we asked not to, and a few other things that were incorrect. The kaarage chicken they gave us were 3 small pieces, not a full order like we asked. My husband called and told them that they got the order wrong, the person on the line said to call tomorrow to get the charges reverse by their manager, so my husband did that. It's been nearly 4 weeks, those charges are still not reversed, no refund like they claimed on the phone. We used to love coming to this place, but how sketchy they are with money grabbing and not refunding people is a new level of low.

I normally have a good experience here and the food quality is always good but I was served by EC…read moreand the experience was unpleasant. She was inattentive and she seemed annoyed when I tried to get her attention.

New favourite sushi spot! Fish is very fresh and service is…read morepretty good, however on the slower side. They have a full bar which is nice and their cocktails are decent. Location is also nice, very convenient walk to the shops and the beach.

Honestly, I didn't expect to find this good of Chinese food in Carlsbad, so this was a really nice…read moresurprise. We started with the spicy pot, which came out bubbling hot and packed with ingredients. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming, and the flavors were rich and savory. It had a strong cumin flavor, which makes this dish pretty authentic. Get this dish with rice, the sauces goes well with it. The soup noodles with fried pork were super comforting. The broth was light but flavorful, and the fried pork added a really nice crispy texture that balanced well with the noodles. My nephew likes noodles but without alot of flavor so this dish was perfect for him. The fried dumplings were crispy on the bottom with juicy filling inside--exactly what you want. We also got the steamed chicken with chili oil, which was tender and coated in that classic fragrant, slightly spicy chili oil that adds so much flavor without being too heavy. The green onion pancake was another favorite--crispy, flaky, and airy. It tasted freshly made.

Came here with a big group of 11 people including 5 kids and had a great experience. The staff was…read morevery accommodating and quickly moved tables around so we could all sit together, which we really appreciated. Service was efficient and the food came out quickly even with our large party. Everything we ordered was delicious. The XLB soup dumplings were juicy and flavorful, the pan fried buns had a perfectly crispy bottom, and the green onion chicken noodles were fresh and comforting. The spicy mixed chicken had great flavor with just the right amount of heat. Overall the food tasted fresh, authentic, and well executed. It is not always easy for restaurants to handle a large group with kids, but they made it seamless. Great food and great service. We will definitely be back.

Went for the first time with my boyfriend, such an awesome place! Our sever Jacob was extremely…read morefriendly, and the food was so delicious, we went back a second time less than a week later! 10/10 recommend :)

Joseph is the best employee ever he deserves the world and more. He's also tuff and let us know of…read moresome specials. Food was stellar. I'm coming back