I was really impressed by this restaurant! The dishes were unique and fresh. The flavors infused…read morewere delicious. Service was great and quick! The space was very elegant yet relaxing to enjoy with friends and family. I would definitely go again! The Melon Blush Margarita was amazing as well as a cocktail. I didnt get photos of the desserts but I will say these were interesting. I felt like they were trying to put a lot of things together in one dessert and it wasn't bad but I think keeping it simpler would be better. We got the dark chocolate mousse and the panna cotta? I think I can't remember what it was called and I only liked one ingredient from each. But I would recommend this spot either way!

Came here for dinner and had reservations, so we were seated right away. I came in with high…read moreexpectations. The ambiance inside was lively but quite loud. That makes sense to why the drinks were quite stiff. I understand why many of the older guests chose to sit outside on the patio, where it was much quieter. Danielle was wonderful. Even though she was handling a large party, she remained attentive and checked on us regularly. Food-wise, it fell short for my Asian taste buds, which tend to prefer bolder and more layered flavors. For starters, we had the tartare, which was enjoyable and very flavorful. For the main entrées, we had the beef carpaccio, but it unfortunately missed the mark. The vegetables on top were visually appealing, but flavor-wise it lacked depth. It needed extra mint or perhaps to be wrapped in a sesame leaf to give it more bite and contrast. Next, we tried the lion meatball with veggie fried rice. The meatball was dry and had a grainy texture. It needed more fat in the blend for better richness. Pairing it with a baguette or even a savory donut stick would have added a nice contrast in texture and flavor. I'm usually not a fried rice person, but I kept eating it because it was the only dish I genuinely enjoyed and found well-seasoned. It wasn't the traditional wok-hei style fried rice; instead, it tasted fresher and lighter. I understand and appreciate the direction of the flavors and dishes, as they seem intentionally designed to be more subtle, calming, and approachable for American palates. However, from my perspective and personal preference as someone who enjoys stronger Asian flavors, it lacked the "wow" factor I was hoping for.

I've eaten at this place a few times and it never fails to knock my socks off!!…read more This spot radiates authenticity. You can tell a lot of love and care goes into the food. Watching them make everything is a real treat, and you can taste the fresh ingredients in all of their dishes. I'm a big fan of the vegetable dumplings. The vegetable chow mein is really good, and the barbecue pork buns are always a favorite. I've tried a few other things in the past, and I can honestly say every single time I've been thoroughly impressed and left curious to try more of the menu. Highly recommend this place. Very tasty. Whenever I'm in Midtown Sac, I definitely make an effort to stop by.

I've been here once before for a takeout order. One thing I noticed last time I was there, it's…read morevery hot in inside, but they may have been an issue during the summer. Sunday's visit was a bit stuffy inside. It was warmer than it needed to be, but it was comfortable in a short sleeve top and shorts. Sunday's high was 76. Parking is an issue, it's all street parking and on a Sunday in April it's quite busy. We lucked out and found a space only a couple of blocks away, close to the boxing gym behind Rick's Dessert Diner. Someone was just pulling out when we were cruising around for a parking space. It's all luck of the draw and The parking didn't have a time limit on it as it was a Sunday and there wansn't a meter. if you're willing to walk a few blocks you've got a higher chance of finding a space. There are a couple of parking lots, but they are paid parking and a few many blocks away. When looking at their menu you will notice that everyone is sold in multiples. You can't buy a single Bao, they only come in sets of 8. Potsticker are understandable and come in sets of 12, which splitting between two people is manageable. Right above us and behind glass there was someone making potstickers from scratch. They have a little machine that you place the filling in the skins and the machine stuffs the potstickers and folds them. They can make a lot in a short amount of time. We really liked the potstickers. I love how they pan fried them. They were all a little toasty, just what we had hoped for. They aren't that toasty on their own, but hey gave us two sauces. A soy sauce based sweet sauce, that was my favorite and a oil and red pepper sauce, that was a little spicy, but not too much. I could dunk a whole potsticker in it and my mouth wasn't burning. The dumplings would have been a healthier option as they aren't pan fried with all that oil, but not what I was craving. These were a good snack to tie us over before dinner. We also came back later after hanging out in midtown on our way home we bought 6 BBQ Pork Bao to go. They don't come with the paper on the bottom, which is nice as it's always hard to remove. They are easy to reheat in the microwave. My plans is to make them a good snack. I tried one right after we bought them and they were perfect. Good amount to meat inside and not too doughy. I'd order them again. I would go back, with the knowledge that it's a warm environment. Come with an appetite. They also make noodle dishes and other dishes such as honey walnut shrimp.

Went here for the first time in about 30 years. The bun Bo Hue is better than I remembered…read more Soup remained hot the entire time I was eating it. The flavors were on point. Just amount of noodles and meat. They were not stingy with the pork blood and it actually has a little spice to it. Definitely will frequent more often.

A quiet Friday lunch…read more Bun rieu was too sweet, 2 stars Bun bo hue was good but had minimal protein, 4 stars Garnish plate had lettuce instead of cabbage - odd choice for hot noodle soups. Service was friendly and ambiance was alright (tv playing VN street food videos and viet music). Might return if I was in the area but I wouldn't make another special trip. They have been open since 1991!

Some things are just too good to last. Sadly this place is one of them…read more **LOCATION & DECOR** The decor hasn't changed--wooden floors, brick walls, high ceilings, and sparse seating. It's always been minimal yet warm, but something felt off this time and the one before. The usual calming video of California waves was missing, replaced with a blank wall and '50s oldies music that completely clashed with the vibe. It felt disconnected from what usually made this place so special. **FOOD & DRINK** Ramen: Severely under-seasoned and watery. What used to be a flavorful, hearty bowl now feels lackluster and uninspired. Wakame Salad: The portion was noticeably smaller--20-30% less than usual. Not what I've come to expect from this place. PRICE: $$ I've always been willing to pay premium pricing for the quality, atmosphere, and service, but this time, it just didn't deliver. **SWAG/AMENITIES** - Cozy and unique decor (still a plus) - Menu variety for tea and ramen lovers - Used to have a calming atmosphere (not this time) **STAFF & EXPERIENCE** This is where things really fell apart. The service was slow from the start--30 minutes for drinks, 40+ minutes for ramen. The servers were dry, unpersonable, and barely engaged with us. They didn't introduce themselves or try to make any connection. It's hard not to miss Jenna, who was always warm, kind, and inviting. She had a way of making the experience unforgettable, and maybe even made the food taste better! **FINAL THOUGHTS** Mantra Tea House used to be my favorite spot in town. I came here regularly, twice a month, and never thought I'd feel this let down. The food, service, and atmosphere have all taken a dive, and it's just not the same place I fell in love with. Sadly, I think this was my last visit.

I loveddd the vibes in here with the brick wall and spacious feel. The service was nice as well…read more The food was a bit disappointing for the price... I ordered the shrimp ramen which I believe was $24!! came with 4 shrimps, head off and the broth was so watery and under seasoned I was really bummed!! Their crab cakes were pretty good but also expensive $23 I believe for appetizer, very small portion just one crab cake drinks were cheaper. I would come back here just to drink tea or sake but food was meh for the price. Wish they would make it $12 for the ramen or add some more toppings/seasonings if they want to keep the price.... It's Bay Area prices lacking the flavor

Today, I'm in Napa again. It feels good to be back in Wine Country. It's kinda gusty today, but…read moreit's a beautiful day to be out here. I see this spot all the time, everytime I'm in Downtown Napa. I've been meaning to do this a long time. And today is the day, I check-it-out. I'm here at Morimoto's other, and second location right in Napa this Friday evening. This is my 3rd time being at this Chef's establishment. This completes the circle of life. I didn't expect it to look like this in here, it's slightly Upscale, spacious, I really like the High ceilings, Architecture, Design, and it's modern, clean, and fresh. Today, I'm going to Duck it out. I went with the fresh Duck Ramen ラーメン, but I also had to get it with the Duck Tacos this time, that's another double whammy. Everything is made out of Duck. And it changes seasonally, but this Ramen happen to be off the Menu, they made this for me today, Limited time or Run. The Broth was out of this world, deep, savory, packed with flavor, and the Noodles were cooked just right. And Wow, the Tacos were phenomenal, what an awesome take, this was one of the best Tacos I ever had so far, believe it or not. I gotta give them some points, for orginality. And I can't forget about, their own crafted tea in Japan, that's very interesting, how it's crafted in Japan. It was spectacular, cool place to hangout, and I liked the atmosphere, it was very pleasant. I give this 4.6/4.7 out of 5 stars. That's a high score. I'm satisfied.

Got to come celebrate Valentine's Day here! My boyfriend made a reservation, which was a bit…read moreconfusing. Make sure you keep note of where you reserve because we thought our reservation was at Morimoto Napa (sushi). We had to go to both restaurants. On the sunnier side, this location has the waterfront and nice ambiance. Our visit was somewhat underwhelming. We had to still wait 10-15 minutes to be seated even with a reservation and flag down a waiter just to order...Felt #forgotten sitting outside. Our hostess did offer a glass of champagne on the house because of that wait, so we really appreciated that. Seems like we had a great time sipping more so eating. The menu here is Asian Fusion with duck tacos and your classic xiao long bao (soup dumplings). We opted for the Chicken Karaage, Tonkotsu Ramen, and Handrolls at $8-$9 each (tempura, tuna, and salmon). For drinks, we got the sake, hot special brewed black tea, and Ajia Iced Tea (mango syrup in fresh brewed tea and Calpico). The food was decent, but not amazing for Asian food. The Salmon and Tuna Handrolls were fresh and tasty. The tonkotsu had chicken breast instead of chashu pork and it was really dry, but good broth flavor. I was more impressed by how delicious their drinks were like that Ajia mocktail and fresh black tea was like liquid golddddd. Not sure if I'd come back to this location. But, I appreciate the staff for acknowledging the longer service times and the general manager for communicating with us.

My mom LOVES Thai food and asked me to pick the place! I had this spot bookmarked, so it was a sign…read moreto try it! I made a reservation for Mother's Day dinner for my mom and family to celebrate! We ordered Coconut Juice, Jasmine Tea, Green Tea, Summer Rolls with Shrimp, Chicken Noodle Soup, Khow Soy w/ Beef, Tom Yum w/ Tofu, Yellow Curry w/ Chicken, Pineapple Fried Rice w/ Chicken and Mango Sticky Rice. Delicious drinks, I love hot tea! Fantastic and flavorful dishes, seriously order everything above!! Best sticky rice I ever had, topped with fresh mango and sweet pandan!! This authentic Thai restaurant has been in business since 2018! Sweet staff and plenty of seating available for our party of 6! Best Thai place we've tried in Folsom!! My kids loved the fish tank! SYOY! :-)

Pretty good food! Both mild and spicy was not very spicy to me, so if you have a higher spice…read moretolerance - recommend getting extra spicy Service was okay, a little slow but prob because they were busy. Pricing for a single serving of rice was a little steep in my opinion, but everything else was good in terms of price to quality and portion sizes. I would come back!

These guys are a cult following in Oakdale and usually I can find them at the last call taproom on…read moreTuesdays. Amazing the amount of people they can turn out on a given evening. I love their sushi bowls and their spin on barbecue with eastern fusion. Can't go wrong with either side of the menu. Watch out for their spice levels... you maybe surprised with the heat. But I love heat and makes it so much fun! Overall a great meal worth watching out for them in the area.

I have been trying forever to make it out to this food truck. Their hours are extremely limited…read more(only 2x/week, hence the missing star.) Having said that, it definitely lived up to the hype. The bao bun was warm and fluffy, the pork belly tender and flavorful, the sauce was spicy and the herbs and veggies fresh. Would love to return and try other menu items - if I can catch them again!

One of my fav spots in Oakland!…read more Friendly service from Jaden and the food is always fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the Hamachi Spoons!! This spot is for a casual happy hour with friends or a perfect solo date.

Yelp community, I've failed you. Saucy has been a consistent 5-star for my stomach and it's taken…read moreme this long to make it official. Saucy has been my go-to stop for date nights, girls' nights, business meetings, family/friend celebrations, and solo cravings. The ambiance is modern yet intimate. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Icing on the cake is their amazing staff. Food You have to get at least 1 hamachi spoon to start. The quality beats most sushi spots. SO loves the shaken beef which comes with a yummy salad and rice. Everything here slaps and their sauce game is on point. Drinks Sakeeeeee!! In all forms and various types for all palates. Pro Tips Happy hour is Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 to 6:30 PM. Say "hi" to Chef Tony!! Bring good vibes. If you're thinking about coming? Just do it. You won't be disappointed.

This is my new fave spot!…read more The food here is great and there's a good variety, feels like an Asian food court but the ambience is way nicer. Great place to just eat, drink, get dessert in one place. Will be coming back as a regular!

Staff member placed a tablet on the table and walked away w/o saying a word assuming we'd "figure…read moreit out" I guess. I've had better service at a grocery store checkout counter. Maybe more suited for younger invert generation who prefer less social interaction? Food: bland soups. Limited menu. Meh, won't return.