First of all Billy is such an artist wit food Second, must…read moreget a Baijiu highball! Wow We got so many things and everything was amazing Diana took great care of us and knew the menu back and forth

Service was great! Our server checked in on us often. The other staff members made sure our glasses…read morewere full and finished dishes were taken away. Food was presented beautifully but can't say we loved the taste of all the dishes. We ordered: Lo Bak Go (turnip cake) with orange glaze. It was a part of the Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge. I liked the turnip cake but thought the orange glaze was over powering. It tasted like Panda Express orange chicken but with turnip cake. 3/5 for taste. Fried Mapo Tofu, again part of the Sac Vegan Chef Challenge. It was tasty but if you closed your eyes and ate it, it resembled nothing similar to mapo tofu - not taste or texture! 4/5 for taste but 2/5 for calling it mapo tofu. Steamed snails and clams, loved this dish! Very fragrant, garlicky and hits close to home. We enjoyed dipping the fried donut in the shellfish broth. 5/5 for taste. Dan dan lobster, unfortunately was too spicy for me to enjoy. I thought the peanut sauce would mellow out the spice but it didnt. I saw a previously posted photo on Yelp and was expecting something similar. However, the dish we got had a much more red (spicy) sauce. 2/5 for taste, due to spiciness. Laksa Cappallecci, this was the star of the meal! The pasta was stuffed with crab meat and it paired so well with the laksa sauce. Also enjoyed the bright notes of the pickled bean sprouts. Must try this dish! 5/5 for taste. Overall, we enjoyed our visit. I thought the dishes were thoughtfully and beautifully presented. We enjoyed the lively vibes inside the restaurant. However, one thing our whole party felt was that the chili oil was quite heavy in most of the dishes. For us, it was too heavy. We all ended up with "yeet hay" feeling afterwards, if you understand the Cantonese/chinese saying.

So made my order to go but next time will eat in , I like the small quaint little places…read more I ordered wonton soup , lemon chicken , pork dumplings , cream cheese filled wonton, and fried wontons ... and it was all good and for two people , this gave us about 5 servings total , which made the price worth it considering I don't live in the area (1 hr outside) and was great to have the next day as well. The service was very friendly and above and beyond to make sure I had all we needed to complete the meal (chopsticks, sauces and utensils. This place will be my goto from now on and again I will be eating in next time.

Very sweet and comfortable environment! The staff are very…read morekind and organized. They worked in a very timely manner to get the food out on time! The seating is also very nice where they have plates and chopsticks which is different than the one in Davis and I will definitely be returning! The food was delicious as well and the establishment is very clean!!! Come here to support local Chinese business owners! On certain days, they have a deal with door dash where you can get a buy one get one with certain dumplings and other dishes, so if you are unsure what to order, maybe try this! I would say one thing that is not the fault of the business but is something to take into account- there is virtually no free parking nearby since they are located in downtown Sacramento and most of the street parking is pay-only.

Found this place on yelp, I was craving some bun Bo hue and found this place. Very hidden in the…read morecorner of an Asian plaza and a bit run down. Would've never noticed it, had it not been for yelp. Once you walk in, it's your typical Vietnamese restaurants. Theres no bathroom inside but had to ask the staff, and she led me to a bathroom that was on the side of a building, with a lock you need a key for. Very gross and not well kept. Felt like a public bathroom but it was locked up as the employee told me that the whole building shares the one bathroom. Other than that, the food was decent We ordered a bun bo hue and a chicken pho. Very flavorful and tasty. Small size was really small. I also ordered a sugarcane dragonfruit juice. I really liked that. The ladies there were super nice. Had to ask for water refills but it was okay.

Came here for dinner with my family tonight, and unfortunately, the service was extremely slow from…read morebeginning to end. We seated ourselves and sat there for about 15 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. The staff were all in the kitchen doing whatever, and with only one other table occupied, it definitely wasn't a good sign. Eventually, a lady came out from the back, came over and said she didn't realize we had been waiting. She gave us menus and said she'd be back with some water. We ordered pho, fried chicken wings, a pork intestines appetizer, and grilled meatballs with vermicelli, Hanoi style. Now, how do you serve pho without basil? The lady apologized and said they had run out. Unfortunately, that makes a big difference in the flavor and overall experience of the pho. That was disappointing. The fried chicken wings were definitely the best-tasting dish we ordered tonight. Everything else was either bland or just okay. They also brought me whole frozen chilies with the other dishes, which was...interesting. Overall, the food was hit or miss, but the biggest issue was definitely the service. Everything took extremely long, and the lack of attentiveness really took away from the dining experience. Hopefully they can work on the service because there's potential here, but tonight was definitely not the experience we were hoping for.

I want to call them a little hole-in-the-wall but there's nothing little about their space, which…read moreoccupies virtually the entire underground floor of one of Grass Valley's historic downtown buildings. It's huge, largely empty, and quiet, perfect for a contemplative experience with your food. At dinnertime on a Friday my nearest neighbors were twenty feet away kneeling at a Japanese-style low table. I got to vibe in the quiet background music and the distant Friday night sounds of downtown. I tried the pork ramen, which felt a bit Americanized (kale, corn, shiitake mushrooms, green onions, half a ramen egg, and spicy ground meat in what appears to be a vegetable broth), but had surprising heat build-up as I ate and a pleasant aftertaste. The real highlight was the tea service. I ordered some red chai, which was served with a small teapot to table-steep it in; a carafe of hot water; and a tea box to pour out the first wash into. The server walked me through the process and the tea was fantastic, with a marvelous spice balance. Next time I think I'll try the poke bowl the other reviewers have enjoyed. They've been open since December, though only at peak times - worth a look if you want something different.

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.

Let me start with the staff. They immediately offered the front patio dining since we had our…read moredoggie with us and this is where they offer their happy hour menu. Sunday - Thursday 3-5 pm. A bit close to the street so can be noisy from traffic but if you grab a few drinks the noise surprisingly diminishes!?!? I give the wait staff 5 stars for their efforts and attentiveness. The front patio was drenched in sun so they offered to bring out an umbrella for us, nice! Courteous and with smiles they catered to our requests . Additionally they came by "very often" to check on us to see if we needed anything. So there are two Morimoto's. Morimoto Asia is at the foot of the 3rd street bridge over the Napa River. The original Morimoto is further down the water front. The Asia location has more Asian inspired flavors (Chinese?) while the original has more of the Japanese influences. We came here to try their Happy Hour menu. Various drinks and cocktails at Happy hour prices. We were not disappointed in any way. Please visit them soon and enjoy! Cocktails to start. Lychee-Tini and Hennessy VSOP The Lychee drink refreshing, not overly sweet or alcoholic. Ordered the Hennessy neat so what more do I need to say? Nice deep rich cognac flavors. Sticky Ribs. Super tender and served boneless. Happy hour menu is for one rib so you may need to order multiple for your party. Karaage Cod, bit in the salty side but a good portion size dish. But is was tasty and delicious.

The service was good. We didn't need to wait long for the food. There was hardly anyone there for…read moredinner on a weeknight. No reservations, no wait. We ordered the chili chili chicken, the orange chicken, the green beans, cucumber salad, and gyoza. The chili chicken used to be boneless. It was much better boneless. Each piece of meat has more exposure to the chili and it gives a nice burn. The way this was prepared, it was ok, but really wasn't spicy. We were disappointed in that. Everything else was wonderful. Though the cocktails weren't as amazing as the last time we were here. I like that they have indoor and outdoor seating, and even indoors feels spacious. It was a great place to be able to catch up with friends we hadn't seen in a long time. Looks like they can accommodate big groups too.

Folsom Thai Cuisine is our go-to Thai restaurant, it is SO good every time and never disappoints…read more Love the portions and spice levels! Here's what we got: Fried Shrimp Rolls Thai Chow Mein w/ Chicken Spicy Thai Fried Rice w/ Chicken Pad Thai w/ Tofu & Chicken 2371 Iron Point Rd # 100, Folsom, CA 95630 Follow me on Instagram for more fun foodie finds! @eatwithmepolly

Thai Cuisine had a cute vibe and excellent service for my first time. I stopped in for a quick take…read moreorder of their avocado curry with shrimp. It was pretty tasty. From what I can tell thus far, I'd go back and try them again. One thing they can update is their wine list. They had no champagne, no plum wine, Riesling, etc. they only had a couple and the one that I tried wasn't that great. Nonetheless, I will try them again.

Stopped in on recommdation by a coworker. New owner and very friendly…read more Tried the Chicken Bunny Chow. If you like curry, you'll enjoy this creation. Its chicken curry in a bread bowl with carrots and mushroom. My daughter had the steak burrito. It could probably feed three. Stop by and give this local business a shot!!

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.

Tasting Menu are for anniversaries. Arrived here on a Saturday evening. Initially just a few…read morepatrons sat in this cozy interior. But as the night grew later, the room filled each table with diners that the single host, runner, waiter did an excellent job attending to. The vinaigrette with the shaken beef was memorable. The thick slice on the hamachi, while still totally tender like butter was incredible. The bread pudding did not travel well, and separated like an over cooked cobbler, but the chocolate yuzu cake was a hit for breakfast the next morning. Next time I guess I must try the Saucy wings and the short ribs. But it was a generous portion for the Chef's Tasting Menu, and I'd highly recommend exploring the menu that way.

Food / Taste / Portions = B+ Service = A…read moreAmbience = A Solid dinner from start to finish with great value for the money. We'll be back!

Was in the area with a friend and he wanted to come here. I didn't have much of an appetite, so I…read morewanted something simple without meat. I ordered their red chili oil noodles, which come with a boiled egg. The only thing I didn't like about this dish was the raw spinach. I think it would be better if the spinach were blanched. I also had to ask for more chili oil because the noodles weren't spicy enough for me. After adding a large spoonful of chili oil, the noodles tasted delicious! Will definitely order this again the next time I come here. Parking is easy since they have their own parking lot. I normally order their grape drink, but I wasn't craving it this time, so I skipped the drink. When I was there, only one staff member was working on the floor, so you may need to flag her down if she's busy with other things. The restaurant is decorated for Halloween right now, which gives it a fun Halloween vibe!

Came to social eatery on a Monday night dinner time and was shocked to see this place kind of…read moreempty. They have a parking lot which has a good amount of parking for people to dine in. My friends and I opted for the dine in set for $58 that came with 2 drinks, 2 entrees, 1 side and 1 appetizers. We also added the lamb dry style noodles and XLB. Overall? Everything fell short :/ the XLB was probably over steamed so it was dry with no soup when we ate it. Cucumber salad was very salty so they added more soy sauce and not much vinegar to balance it out. The clay pot was a bit too soggy for me for the rice and not enough toppings. I did enjoy the pure grape slush and the beef stew noodles as it was super flavorful. I would probably only come back for the drinks but nothing else.