My go to place when I visit Ithaca, always has great service and delicious food. Yum yumread more

This place used to be amazing. They have recently changed from "Maru Ramen" to Maru Korea "…read more Not sure if they changed ownership (I believe they did) but the new place is mediocre at best. Maru Ramen served homemade noodles and broth. You could taste the love and care that went into the food. Now, as "Maru Korea" , the food is incredibly underwhelming. The noodles come from a package (confirmed) and the broth tastes like it does to. Some of the dishes are decent but even as traditional Korean dishes go....still underwhelming. I've eaten Korean cuisine regularly for 24years....this place would be equivalent to the Korean food you would get if there was a Korean version of McDonald's.

Food was amazing!! Service was awesome! Dway was a great waiter. Very polite, attentive. And very…read moreprofessional!!! Great experience for the third day in a row!!!

Solid food, good service…read more We started with the brussel sprouts and the gyozas. I really enjoyed the brussels- crisp and flavorful. The gyozas were pan fried- which I know a lot of people enjoy, but I don't. Too oily for my taste. One complaint is that I was expecting the squid ink pasta to be fresh/homemade pasta but it wasn't. I still enjoyed the sauce though. I wish the sauce was more of a sauce and less of a broth... it was a tad on the watery side and didn't stick to the pasta that well... a little hard to eat. Salmon was also slightly dry- it very much needed the sauce for some added moisture. Me and my friend came at around 5:15 on Monday and there was no wait- the restaurant was completely empty but started to fill up as we were on the way out. Overall, all of the food was fine though I'm not sure I would return.

I'm borderline addicted to this place! This is a fantastic place to get a quick meal and drink, and…read moreis it delicious! I personally love their ramen, their build-your-own rice bowls, and their strawberry fruit green tea with strawberry boba, but that's just the beginning of what they have here. I also really like their online ordering system, because then I can just put in what I want, how I want it, and then go to the pick-up counter to get it. Wonderful for a picky eater like me! I've never eaten in the restaurant, but there is ample seating and it is always clean. Very much worth the trip every time!

Good spot to study and a wide array of unique snacks!…read more I have tried a poke bowl here as well as their lychee tee with boba. The poke was rather mediocre. I prefer Poke lava. There was hardly any fish in my poke bowl. My tea was okay, though I asked for 0 sugar it still tasted quite sweet. Boba was fine. A little annoying that they charge you extra for a hot tea vs a cold one. I wouldn't recommend their poke but will likely return to try another drink on their menu and perhaps pick up some of their snacks.

This place is a gem! As I understand it, the Pokelava in Collegetown only has bowls, but this…read morelocation has a range of made-to-order menu items that allow for a more varied dining experience. The interior is sophisticated and fun - not what I expected for a strip mall restaurant. The first time I went here, I ordered off menu a delicious tofu teriyaki bento box. Subsequently, I've ordered a 2-protein bowl. Amazing number of add-on options .. and sauces. For those avoiding carbs, you can choose zoodles as a base! Something for everyone, Clean, pleasant, friendly and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for?

They were really busy with online orders because it was during peak dinner time, but the ladies at…read morethe register and the poke station were so kind. One of them immediately noticed that I was waiting and reassured me that she would be right with me! She was generous with the salmon portions and I love how efficiently she worked to make sure that I got my food in a timely manner! I usually get the ponzu and umami shoyu mixed together, but this time, I got the ponzu and poke classic sauce. I like the combo of my go-to better! Ponzu has a citrus zing and it pairs so well with the soy sauce and the fish! Must get the seaweed salad and kani salad! I also love getting diced mango and onion crisps in my poke because the mango adds a nice sweet, tangy freshness to the bowl and the onion crisps add an aromatic fried crunch that pairs well with the fish and the zingy sauce!

Very pleased that I discovered this wonderfully eclectic place for a quick, small dinner after…read morevisiting the Corning Museum of Glass. It's right downtown in walking distance from the museum. Service was excellent - attentive, friendly & quick. Loved the soft Bad Mama Jama - who needs alcohol is mocktails are that good?! The crab croquettes come with two different sauces that complement each other perfectly - creamy remoulade vs tangy cocktail based on tomato & horseradish. Finishing this up with a delicious of creme brûlée was a perfect meal for one.

Upscale restaurant in downtown Corning with modern decor and a lively ambience. The restaurant…read moreoffers a small, but eclectic menu. The service was great and we had a great dining experience.

I ordered the beef stew and it was delicious! It reminds me of my young time. The waiter was so…read morenice and friendly with us. I'll come back.

I was visiting my cousins in Ithaca for the weekend and we go out once in a while. They recommended…read morethe Saigon Kitchen. I always loved Viatnamese food so I was eager to give this restaurant a try. We were greeted instantly when walking in the door and the restaurant gave off a warm and friendly vibe, so I knew that we were in for a good dining experience. I loved the way that our food was cooked and each of us loved our meals. Our food came out in good time and our servers were friendly. The meal was also decently priced and if I find myself in Ithaca again I could probably afford it on my own budget. I'm glad that my family gave the recommendations because we had a great experience and I would recommend it to any college student looking for a nice study break or a family coming in for a fun meal.

Great spot near Eastview Mall. The restaurant is clean, the service is excellent, and the food came…read moreout fresh and piping hot. I tried the takoyaki for the first time and loved it. Everything was flavorful. This place did not disappoint.

Have ordered from here a couple times. The service is very good and the ambiance of the restaurant…read moreis nice. Every time I have ordered food from here I have got one of their curry rice plates, trying both their beef and chicken versions. Both were very good, with this rich (yet not too rich) flavoring. All of the ingredients within are always so fresh. I personally enjoyed the beef version more because of the texture of the meat. They always give you a generous portion of white rice to go with the curry bowl.

We had a delicious lunch here! We stopped by in the summer when choices are a bit limited. The…read moreinside is so cute- I loved the lucky cats everywhere. I also love being able to order on a screen. Our food was ready pretty quickly. It's a small space inside, but we found seating without issues. There isn't any outside seating. It was hot, so we tried to pick lighter options. My friend got the chicken karaage on rice, which was the perfect option. I got a hot chicken soup, which was absolutely delicious. The noodles were perfect and the broth was salty and flavorful. The meals weren't too expensive either. It was a great lunch option!

Truthfully I'd give it four stars but when I saw that Oishii Bowl only has three stars overall I…read morewas shocked because it deserves better imo. I actually like the ramen/soups here more than the ramen at Maru Ramen. Each soup dish has a distinctive flavour and imo some taste better than others. One soup dish that never misses is the Veggie ramen. Chewy green noodles and a ginger miso broth with the perfect ratio of toppings to noodles. Perfection. Stick to the entree options. If you really want some kinda side dish go for the sweet sticky rice. This is a casual no-frills sit down spot. If you eat in the shop they've got free hot tea that you can dispense in cups. Service is quick.

The Corning Glass Cafe reminds me of the IKEA Restaurants inside their stores. The ramen was very…read moregood but wish it was served hotter as it was just kind of warm. The char siu was really tasty and I appreciate the convenience as the Museum is one you will want to spend hours in and that will definitely work up and appetite. It's great to have this option to stop and enjoy a meal without leaving so you can get back to exploring as quickly and easily as possible.

I was impressed by the made to order options but I chose a ready made black bean burger for myself…read moreand fries to share with my child. It was quick for the Mac and cheese with broccoli and the pumpkin spice latte from the cafe. Service was similar to a food court. The ambiance was bright and modern, similar to ikea's set up.

I tried the sweet potato zang zang special bubble tea. I thought it was really good. You have to…read moremix the paste smeared on the outside of the cup into the milk but once it was mixed in, it was a nice flavour and not too sweet. The pearls were chewy and cooked well. There are lots of drinks on the menu and most of them can be made with non-dairy milk and with the sweetness and ice levels adjusted. I had no choice but to visit them during BU move-in weekend which was the only weekend I was in Vestal and it was, as I expected, very busy. I don't usually like to order online but I did this time to save some time and that was definitely a smart move because the line was very long. I was frustrated though because I saw what I was pretty sure was my drink get prepared and set on the counter and then sit there for like 5 minutes because there was no one attending to the online order drinks. When someone made a drink for a customer that had ordered in person they would hand that drink to the customer and then immediately run back to making the next order so I couldn't ask anyone because they were always busy. I mean, it's fair that they were working hard to keep up with orders but I just wanted someone to take 5 seconds to hand me my drink.

Bubble tea is great but the ramen tastes very watered down. It's not very filling compared to other…read morespots I've been to. The rice bowls are rather ridiculous. It's more of a snack with three pieces of chicken and added on toppings.