The Café is located inside Valley View Casino to the right of their popular Valley View Buffet. It…read moreis open 7 days a week but only from 7:30am-2:00pm. My boyfriend and I have eatin breakfast here in the past, but we rarely visit the casino before 2pm. Yesterday (Friday), I decided to take my mom on a little drive and thought "why not brunch at the casino!?". We arrived at 10:15am, and there were many parking spots available in their parking structure - from the second floor on up. We walked through the casino all the way to the back right (near the hotel), and there was a party of two already checking in at the host station. Check-in was a fast process, they asked for my name and if I was staying at the property. We were ushered into the restaurant and told to wait to the side for a hostess to seat us. I saw it was busy, but not completely full. They still had quite a few open tables available, and we were seated quickly after about 5min. of waiting. The lady who had seated us was wonderful, and very nice. She took our drink order (2 coffees) and brought over 2 cups as well as a saucer full of hazelnut creamer packs. Our waitress visited our table shortly after introducing herself. Her name was Celine, and she was a ray of light! Very sweet and attentive. She quickly poured our coffee and brought 2 muffins to the table. These are complimentary muffins, and let me tell you... they are DELICIOUS. They have a walk up bakery right next to the café, and every single thing i've purchased from them has been top notch. The muffins also come with homemade whipped butter which compliment the flavors perfectly. Celine gave us a few minutes to look at the menu and came back to take our orders. My mom and I both ordered the triple decker turkey club sandwich. One with parmesan fries and the other with fried onion petals. Now, after this, my mom had an OOPSIE and spilled her water cup all over the table. Of course she was embarrassed and panic just engulfed us...Without asking, a worker by the name of Javier appeared at our side to help. Of course it was embarrassing...but he was so kind about it and made my mom feel better. He got more napkins and then held out his serving tray telling us to just push the ice onto that and he will take care of it. He literally stepped into action...where I feel others would just walked by at other places until you ask or make eye contact with panic. Javier, thank you so much, you are a sweetheart and theyre lucky to have you. After that whole excitement, our food quickly came out. It looked delicious...and I have had onion rings but never fried onion petals! I LOVED THESE!! They are so much better than traditional onion rings. The turkey club was loved by both of us, and the parmesan fries were great. Celine checked in on us regularly and refilled our coffees along with that. It definitely was a great brunch that we had, and we were lucky to have had the service from Celine and Javier on our visit. I will DEFINITELY be back! and recommend you take a nice drive one day to try it out.

Haven't ate here in months. They have new items in the menu. Service is excellent and everything we…read moreordered is delicious. Good space, clean and now they have a hook under the table to hang your purse or bags. Always enjoy the visit here and leave with a smile on your face.

Cabbage - my actual Favorite dish of the night; the sauce was so good…read more Braised short ribs - so yummy Wagyu fried rice - little dry, nothing special Curry Sea bass - just okay Sticky rice Creme brûlée - soo good Chocolate dessert was also tasty It's best to order a few things and split stuff. I would like to come back and try more of the menu I liked that the chef actually delivered our meal. It was a nice touch Our server seemed in a dad mood but did their job It's a really cute restaurant but you need to make reservations since it's very popular

Staff were great. The room had a fun vibe…read more A delicious meal and drinks. We got many plates to share. The tomahawk pork chop and pigs ears were my two favorite. The drinks were delicious. One of my top meals in the past year.

Great boba, fresh taste, chewy pearls, friendly staff, clean spot! LOVE IT…read more I found my new favorite boba spot in Perris! From the moment I walked in, the vibe was super chill and welcoming. The staff were really friendly and took their time helping me pick out a drink, which I appreciated since there were so many good options.

Our First Visit here and was blown away by the Ambiance whole shop is Beautiful with chances for…read moremany Photo ops including a phone booth and floating chairs . Food was amazing I ordered the Pad Kee Mad and it was as Flavorful and portions were just right. Our servers were awesome as well all the Ladies here are Attentive and organized! Overall this Place is a PERFECT DATE NIGHT/DAY Experience that is sure to Not Disappoint if I could give this place 10 s I would ! DONT FORGET YOUR MOCHI DONUTS AND BOBA TEA

With a group of 6 on prom night, we received AMAZING service. We went around 5:30 and it wasn't…read morebusy. Our server was incredibly considerate of our larger group size, offering to split meals into two bowls and cutting the egg-rolls in half for sharing. Among our group, we got mocktails and Thai tea and we were all amazing with the rich tastes and cute presentation. Overall we had an amazing experience and I would highly recommend taking a visit!

This place is absolutely amazing!!!…read more I had the Smoked Pho and it was some of the best I ever had. The brisket in the smoked pho could be its own entree. Smoked to perfection, full of flavor and tender as can be. The broth was very flavorful and I didn't need any thing extra. Wifey had the Vermicelli Salad with Shrimp and she loved it. My niece had the yellow curry and she loved it. The server was really nice just busy, but she was very friendly. Small place with about 12 tables so it can get busy real fast but there is cool music playing in the background to how the time pass. I promise you that you will not be disappointed!!

Oi Fusion in Carmel Mountain is a casual Asian fusion spot with bowls, fries, wings, desserts, and…read morehonestly a menu where everything sounds good. One of my favorite things about this place is how easy it is. You order on the kiosk, grab a seat, and your food usually comes out within like 10-15 minutes. The inside has a lot of seating and even games like Jenga which makes it feel like a fun spot to hang out for lunch. I didn't interact much with service since I used the kiosk, but the worker upfront was really friendly and even brought my takeout to my table. This time I tried the Dynamite Crawfish Bowl and the Dynamite Fries. The bowl comes with crawfish, rice, dynamite sauce, eel sauce, seaweed, sesame seeds, and pickled radish on top. The fries normally come with sweet potato fries but I swapped mine for regular fries because I just wasn't feeling sweet potato that day. The fries were honestly kind of underwhelming. It was basically fries with dynamite sauce and only a few pieces of garlic confit, which was the part I was most excited for. They weren't bad, just really underwhelming. I honestly think the sweet potato fries probably would've worked better with the flavors. The crawfish bowl though was really good. The crawfish had this slight smoky flavor to it like it was lightly torched and they give you a lot in each bite. The rice was fluffy and cooked perfectly and the pickled radish on top helped cut through all the richness from the sauces. Everything worked really well together flavor wise. My only complaint is that halfway through the bowl the flavors started blending together a little too much and it gets boring, but overall it was still super satisfying and filling. Definitely still one of my favorite quick lunch spots in Carmel Mountain and somewhere I'd bring friends because the menu has so many good options. Their dessert menu also sounds insane so I already know I'll be back.

Love this place! If I lived closer, I'd be a weekly regular. Every time I'm in the area, I gotta…read moreswing by. I love their take on Filipino and Japanese fusion. My favorites are the chicken adobo and loco moco bowls. My husband usually gets their dynamite crawfish bowl. The food is tastefully crafted together. For an introvert like me, I don't mind ordering ahead of time or using their kiosk to order and wait in the dining room. They still greeted me and was super friendly when giving me my order. Their walls are decorated with pictures of their food and a wall of art. So cute. The tables looked new and clean.

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.

Very sad to hear that they are closing this month, however my family and I have had amazing…read morememories trying their papaya salad, pho, and other thai and loas dishes. Will be missed.

Wow! Who would expect such great Asian food in the middle of nowhere? We tried a few different…read moredishes and they all were delicious! It was liked having a home cooked Thai/Lau meal. As a bonus, it has outdoor seating and great views. We will definitely be back! Don't forget the mango and sticky rice to finish things off :-)

The staff who helped mom with a takeout bowl was super friendly and packed some hot sauce without…read morebeing requested. I'll definitely be back when I visit North SD next. Thank you!

Yummy hot pots. Loved the food and service. I got the ribeye pot with no egg. The sauces are very…read moreflavorful.

Amazing view. Got to watch seals on the nearby beach while we waited for our dinner…read more Service is great. We asked for the server's recommendation, she was so stoked about all the options, it felt like she recommended the whole menu by the time she was done We went with the Sushi and some appetizer, it was great. The Cow Bun, I was skeptical at first but flavor was pretty good.

The view at this place is amazing. My friends and I watched the sunset by the window, and it was…read moreeverything. The atmosphere alone made the experience so special. We got our food in a timely manner, and our waiter was honestly the best. He was attentive, made jokes with us, and kept the conversation going, which made the whole night even more enjoyable. I really appreciate experiences where the people around you, including other guests, are kind and open to sharing recommendations. Our waiter also gave great suggestions and was very hospitable to me and my friends. We had a party of seven, and he still accommodated us really well. The food came out quickly, and the appetizers were amazing. I definitely recommend the calamari rings. The only thing I would note is that the wait was a little long, but that was mainly because of where we wanted to sit, and it is a pretty popular spot. We waited about 30 minutes, but it worked out because we walked down to the beach and had a really nice late night walk. Overall, it was such a great experience and definitely worth it.