Dream dinners is amazing!! If you have not tried it, this is the time. Kim, the owner is amazing,…read morethe food is delicious and it saves so much time and money. I honestly don't know what my family and I would do without this place. We have been doing dream dinners for over 15 years. Love it! Thank you Kim and dream dinners staff...you make my life so much easier!

I went for the first time this afternoon and I am hooked! I used their introductory offer, $75 for…read more6 meals (each meal serves 3). The staff were friendly and helpful, the meal prep stations clean and well organized, they offered free bottled waters and yummy appetizers, and the process was fun! It took me about an hour to prepare my six dinners, and as I completed each one i was able to store it on a shelf in the fridge. They even had a large selection of side dishes, desserts, and a couple of meals already prepared in the fridge available for purchase. I spent another $40 here, buying a breakfast casserole, chicken cordon blue, and 4 sides. I was so excited to try one of the meals that I made one this evening, rather than waiting for a weeknight, which was my original plan. Loved it!! My husband thought it was outstanding and my kids enjoyed it also. The regular pricing is quite a bit more than the introductory offer, but if the other meals compare to this one we will be signing up each month!

They have really good crunchy shrimp tacos! The thing that makes it really tasty is the pink sauce…read more The sauce definitely elevated the tacos. We also tried their eggrolls and it was surprisingly good. Maybe sprinkle in a little more black pepper for a kick? The jamaica was also good, but a tad sweeter than most other places. I should've asked for it to be mixed with their pineapple refresher. Overall, great place for shrimp tacos. Asian dude and aunty were really nice. Make sure to order ahead as it can get busy!

I love crispy tacos but this one had a soft corn tortilla inside the puffy crispy batter…read more Personally not a fan of most corn tortillas and would've preferred flour tortillas. The crispy batter was good though. I tried the asada, shrimp, and fish. All the meats lacked flavor and even salt. They give you a good amount of meat per taco. It was a lot of grease overall so I couldn't finish my meal. I wish they would've asked what sauce I wanted. They just gave me their red sauce and I had to ask if they had green. I also ordered their egg rolls. These were pretty good! The size was big and super crunchy and had a good amount of filling. They don't have public restrooms here. My hands got super messy from handling the tacos but I couldn't wash my hands. Overall I have very mixed feelings about this place, it wasn't bad but I personally wouldn't return.

The place always looks busy on the weekends...it took around 15 minutes for us to be seated. But…read moreafter that, everything was just smooth sailing all the way. The staff were responsive and was always around to take our orders, refill drinks or simply answer questions you may have. Tables were promptly cleared and made available for the next set of guests. The food was great! The staff were always checking on you for your next order. And after you place your order, it also didn't take long for your order to arrive. The grill plates were always changed like in every 15 minutes or so. You always have a clean grill to cook on. The place was nice and really well lit. The place looked like industrial decoration, but mainly for the air extraction vents on every table. And these extraction vents were working very well. We left the place and we didn't smell of cooking fumes on our clothes! You should come out and try this place when you're in the area!

Gangnam Ave has been my absolute favorite KBBQ spot for years, and after trying several places…read morearound Sacramento, this one still tops them all. Honestly, it's so good that I haven't even felt the need to keep searching for another go-to. I've visited with small groups of 3-4 people and also larger groups of 6-10, and the experience has remained consistently great overall. One thing I like about Gangnam Ave is how their pricing works. Instead of the typical lunch vs. dinner menu, they offer Option A or Option B, where some premium meats are excluded from the cheaper option. It's basically the same concept as lunch/dinner pricing, but I appreciate that it isn't tied to the time of day. For reference, they open at 4pm on weekdays and 12pm on weekends, which feels pretty reasonable to me since KBBQ is usually more of a late lunch or dinner type of meal anyway. The variety of meats is one of the main reasons I love coming here. When I do AYCE, I'm going all in -- usually 4-5 rounds -- so I'm not trying to stick with just basic bulgogi. Gangnam Ave offers things you don't always see at other spots like small and large intestines, pork jowl, beef tongue, and spicy baby octopus, and the marinades here for some of the meats are flavorful. I've eaten at other KBBQ spots over the years for different reasons (my sister even worked at Oz for several years), but Gangnam Ave will always have a special place in my stomach. The appetizers are also solid. Their corn cheese is easily my favorite -- instead of a flat dish with watery corn and melted cheese tossed on top, they give you individual foil cups so you can throw it on the grill and melt it perfectly yourself. I'm lactose intolerant and still order it every single time. The steamed egg is always fluffy and never overcooked, and it pairs perfectly with the meats. I also usually order their soondubu; I'm not overly picky about tofu soup, but as long as it isn't watered down, I'm happy -- and theirs always hits the spot. Their drink menu is small but fun, especially if you like soju. They have some mixed soju drinks, and there's a strawberry + Sprite one with a strawberry-infused ice cube called Super Shy that has become my go-to whenever I visit. Sweet, bubbly, and dangerously easy to drink. Now for the meat itself: it comes out raw, of course, so the final result depends on how well your group can grill. If you've got someone in your group who knows what they're doing, you really can't go wrong. Portions are reasonable for the group size, orders usually come out pretty quickly, and they change the grills every round or two. Most tables have one grill for every four people, so larger groups will typically get two grills. Like most KBBQ places, the experience can depend on your server. I've had many different ones over the years -- most are great, a few are just okay -- which probably explains the mixed reviews you'll sometimes see. Personally, it's never been enough to ruin my experience. A quick tip: reservations are highly recommended for groups of four or more, and they'll usually ask ahead of time if there are kids in your party. If I had to nitpick anything, the dipping sauces are pretty simple and not particularly memorable, but nothing is perfect. The restaurant itself is small and dimly lit, but I think that's part of the charm. It feels cozy and homey -- the kind of place where you can sit around the grill with friends and family and just enjoy the moment. I've made a lot of great memories here over the years. Before moving out of state, I used to come here almost every other month with different groups of friends or family. I've included photos from several past visits with this review because they really show how often I've come here over the years. If anything, they're proof of how loyal of a returning customer I've been. ;) no bonuses or perks besides good food lol. After you're done pigging out, you can grab Melona bars or taiyaki ice cream fish sandwiches from the freezer near the front for cheap. Or if you want to extend the night, there's a Baskin-Robbins right next door for dessert. Parking is also pretty easy, and even though the lot gets a little dark at night, the bright lights from Gangnam Ave make it easy to spot. Maybe I'm a little biased because of all the good memories tied to this place, but there's a reason I've been returning for many years -- even before COVID. If you love AYCE KBBQ and want variety, good marinades, and a cozy vibe, Gangnam Ave is absolutely worth checking out.

This review is more on the classes they offer. I took a cheesecake class here. There were 16 of us…read more It wasn't a "hands on class" but more of a teaching class. We were all given recipes of different cheesecakes. The best part is the tasting part. We got to taste every cheesecake on the recipe sheet. Loved it! Classes are in the evening and the store will be open for the students after the class. Parking There is a bathroom inside and parking is in the back of the store. Lots of street parking as well. I absolutely recommend the class.

Love this place! Now that my kids are older, I have been able to take all the classes and…read morethoroughly enjoy them. Thank you for always being helpful and offering expertise and ideas when needed.

Me, my lady, and best friends had a wonderful time at Tower Cafe…read more Upon arriving and checking in we were told it was gonna be a ~40min wait, so we decided to wait in their little garden area. It felt like we're in some amusement park, 5 minutes later we got a text that we had a table ready for us. Inside the restaurant felt very cozy yet rowdy (in a good way). We ordered their Famous French Toast, Eggs Tower, Thai Steak & Eggs, and the Madame Cristo. Everything in our meal was delicious, and hit in all the right places. Not to mention our server was holding it down for us providing outstanding service even while pregnant. Great restaurant, great food, great service. Definitely wanting to come back!

Tower Cafe is one of the pillars of Sacramento, a longtime fixture in the city's zeitgeist. People…read moreunderstandably love it. It's been years since I've been, mainly because of the long wait times and no reservations on weekends. As a planner, I gravitate toward places where I can make a reservation. However, it was a special occasion, so we committed to it on a holiday weekend. The wait was estimated at 1.5 hours for a party of 7, but it ended up being closer to 40 minutes, which honestly wasn't bad at all. The patio and waiting area are gorgeous and make the wait worth it on a beautiful day. Great shade from the trees, solid service, and a really nice ambiance overall. The menu is massive with a little bit of everything and huge portions, so it's quite hard to decide. I settled on the Madame Cristo because it sounded decadent and somewhere between lunch and breakfast, which felt perfect for brunch. And decadent it was. The cheesy ham and béchamel blended into this super rich, fatty bite balanced by the French toast it was sandwiched between. The eggs on top were almost overkill, but still a welcome addition for some protein. The chipotle raspberry jam was surprisingly good too, almost like a smoky raspberry salsa that added sweetness and helped cut through some of the richness. The potatoes were standard and nothing to write home about. It was definitely a lot, but pretty good and exactly what you expect from a brunch spot like this. I'm not going to say the food is mind-blowing, but it's solid and they have unique dishes, great vibes, and something for everyone to enjoy. Nice to see that Tower Cafe is still doing well after all these years and remains a great place to celebrate special occasions.

I've actually only eaten here 1 time. But not because it's not great... because it is... but…read morebecause their DIY combo is such a great value and makes way more sense for this mom and kid duo than AYCE. So we usually order 2 DIY combos and it ends up being about $100 for enough meat and ban chans to cover us for 3 days! Korean BBQ for 3 days for only $100?? Yes please!

Daikon is a refreshing, quaint and spacious Korean bbq spot we discovered while hanging out in…read moreSacramento for errands and hungover. It had a large variety of menu items and the banchan was on point---but the service robot kitty was the most amusing part about it. What really sold our experience there was our waitress, Celeste (? I'm sorry, I forgot her name!) While she said that she was fairly new to the team, she was very accommodating, kind, and attentive to detail and service. Their lunch special is also a steal! So, if you're in town, check this place out! (PS: to Celeste, I hope you enjoyed your cheesecake! )

the interior is spacious and clean, and the service was quick…read more the color of the broth in the bún bò huế threw me off as i'm used to it being quite red throughout, but the flavor profile was exactly what i wanted. the noodles were cooked perfectly, and they give you a good amount of meats in the bowl. i don't like blood pudding so i didn't mind only getting one piece, but i can see how other people would be bothered by it. the phở was a bit floral tasting for my liking but not bad. the strawberry smoothie was good, refreshing, not too sweet, and not artificial tasting at all.

Coworker mentioned about the New York strip pho and I was intrigued…read more Piping hot pho with side soup for cooking the thinly sliced New York steak (so your main pho broth stays clean) Service was fast and quick, typical your Vietnamese pho spot vibe. Next time, I'll be ordering extra NY steak!

I've become a regular at Oto's. I love the variety of items they offer from fresh produce to shelf…read morestable items, candy, hot food, and even their poke at the fish counter. I regularly stop in to pick up treats, drinks, produce like mushrooms and okra, and their poke and hot meal options. I also like their home goods sections with so many cool ramen bowls, sauce containers, and utensils. I'm always excited when I stop in when it's slower because I can take my time browsing. Whenever this happens I end up leaving with a lot more items. I appreciate that they carry a wide variety of items including some ingredients and items that are hard to find in the US and even at other Asian grocery stores. I've stopped into many different stores and I feel like Oto's has variety and quality at a great price. They do have their own parking, but be careful because it can be pretty tight and there's usually a good amount of cars coming in and out.

Oto's might be my favorite specialty grocery store in Sacramento.I dont go there often as it's not…read moreon my path home or even close to my work-in fact every time I have to go to Oto's I have to go out of my way to make a special trip-that may be why every visit there feels so great What do I love about Oto's-Let's see I generally never know exactly what I'm going to find when I go there-they are always changing up their stock-I know I can count on some great sauces for my home dishes-I know I can count on some new salty snacks from overseas every time I go there-I know that I will most likely find some new ramen flavor that I never ran into before-I know that I probably will find a Funko Pop that I wasn't expecting every time I go there-these are just a few things I love about Oto's.We won't even bring up their amazing fresh produce or their cold bar foods they offer on a daily basis-My mochi palette would not be nearly what it is today without all the great mochi products I've picked up at Oto's-it really is just a great place to shop and I'm happy every time I know I'm going to go there and every time I'm leaving-it's awesome. But none of those reasons are the real reason I truly love Oto's,let me tell you what I really love.....Late last year I decided I was going to learn how to make my favorite food in the world and that is sushi.I went ham,I got the knives I got the kits,I got the rice maker,I got all the seasonings but what I didn't have was a spot to pick up the highest level of fish that was needed to really make homemade sushi pop and that is where Oto's came in to save the day. Their daily "sushi-grade" tuna and salmon that they sell in the back of the store is so next level-even a novice like myself cannot mess up a homemade sushi meal.They have so much to offer at Oto's,all the different levels of salmon and tuna,depending on your budget but all of it is amazing. I will forever be indebted to Oto's for helping me raise my sushi game at home and making my wife think that I'm just the best sushi maker-when it was always just the high quality fish offered at Oto's that did the work-Thank You Oto's for that. In closing-if you ever find yourself in the Land Park area and want to see what all the hype is about at this incredible spot or maybe you just want to try your hand at some home sushi making,be sure to stop by Oto's Marketplace-it truly is a gem amongst gems. PS....Parking sucks here-no way around that one unless u get lucky or have a handicap placard-don't like the parking.

I've always heard of this place for go to Vietnamese snacks / beef jerky / dried fruits / seafood!…read moreThey have frozen bao and other already prepared meats. Service is great, just ask to sample and they're very attentive. It can get busy but everything's fast!! I would recommend bringing cash (:

I was visiting other businesses in this large Asian mini mall, and I saw this store. It looked…read moreinteresting. It's basically a large snack shop. They have snacks/jerky/frozen items/a little bit of everything. There was a huge selection of bulk jars. The only problem with the bulk jars, as you have to buy at least a half a pound. They had a big selection of dried fruit, and I decided to get a half pound of the lemon ginger. It was very good. The lemon keeps the ginger from being too strong, and of course ginger is very good for you if you have an upset tummy. I also bought a half pound of mix and match what looked like dried candies. They were actually wrapped dried fruit. Some of them were OK, but some of them were a bit too salty or spicy for me. I probably wouldn't get those next time. The prices were reasonable, although there is a small up charge if you pay with plastic/Apple Pay. The people were very friendly. I will check them out again the next time I'm in the area. Thanks

Came here on a Monday night to celebrate my husband's birthday…read more There's not very many seating so we waited a little but not long by any means. If you've been to heat shabu in midtown and like it, then you won't disappoint here either. Meat quality is awesome. AYCE is pretty identical to heat shabu. One thing that Heat Shabu wins is their Tuesday AYCE with appetizers included. I don't think they do it here. Heat shabu has a broth that my husband likes that they don't offer here at Swish but that's not a deal breaker at all. Both places offer a scoop of ice cream afterwards. Oh it's slightly cheaper than heat shabu so that's good!

Tuna Nachos and Kobe Fries, nom nom nom for my first time…read more Good hospitality and timely deliver of food orders. Soup bases were good and they were generous with sauce and meat refills. AYCE time limit is 90 minutes but but... they don't keep you waiting for more protein and etc.