Burmese food is basically a flavor bomb that shows up unannounced and suddenly you're emotionally…read moreattached. My Burma downtown is doing the most in the best way--great location, solid vibes, and service that actually feels like they want you there (rare, honestly). Everything is super veg-friendly with plenty of swaps and mods, which I always appreciate because some places act like removing meat is a personal insult. Fun fact: Burmese cuisine is one of the only Southeast Asian cuisines where fermented tea leaves (yes, edible tea salad energy) are a legit staple. Would absolutely come back, preferably hungry again so I can over-order like I have no self control.

my family finished our meal in under 30 minutes LOL everything tasted vaguely comforting/familiar…read moreand each dish had a unique depth of flavors. this cuisine is generally family-style aka pick one dish per person but everyone shares the dishes. appetizer took five mins and food came out about ten minutes after that. the restaurant itself is nice for a family sit-down but not too formal as the chefs are cooking within view and it is high energy inside. lettuce wraps: we got shrimp, flavor was good and it was about 10 pieces of lettuce, so enough for 4 pineapple fried rice: nothing crazy, a little oily, but definitely good mango shrimp: a little sweet for my liking and i didn't like the herbs - very fragrant and good. broccoli was undercooked/hard tho lamb curry: a little tough but flavor was pretty good, there was a lot of meat but you have to get a side to get through all of it eggplant curry: the skin on the eggplant was very hard and unpleasant (wish it was charred or something), eggplant insides were soft and the curry itself tasted good. dry cooked chicken: super tender chicken pieces, a lot of vegetables, slight coconut flavor, definitely my favorite & highly recommend

Prices are buss, food is buss, how fast it came out was buss. Workers were buss, ambiance was buss,…read morequality was buss. Overall super buss. Thanks guys!

This and Guads are similar vibes, good to eat at night w a few friends…read more Everything is about $8 and really cheap boba. Food is pretty decent, but usually pretty busy. About 20min wait after placing your order. It's not the best food, but it's solid and cheap. Staple for some people, and understandably so.

Came here with my husband on a late lunch date and there were a few people, not so crowded. We…read morewere looking for some dimsum that didn't involve having to drive to San Francisco or further out. Just FYI, when you open the door to the place make sure to put some umph in pulling the door. We almost walked away because we thought it was closed .... apparently, we weren't the only ones. Once you're in, its a small pleasant place. You mostly self serve, meaning drinks are on the right with iced teas, waters, or bottled drinks and sodas. Second, find yourself a seat and start ordering on the pad on the table. Best part of this place are pictures, and owners are smart for just placing the menu on an ipad. Once the food is ready, the host/server will bring the food to you and you can eat to your heart's desire. Once you're done, close out your check on the pad and let the host know you're ready to pay. Great for quick meals, quick no fuss dates. Plenty of parking for electric cars, located in a small plaza with stores that are all easy to walk to.

Our party of three came over for lunch and it was a little busy on a Saturday around 1 pm with a…read morewait of about 15 - 20 minutes before we got seated. We scanned the QR code for the menu and placed our order on there which made it pretty easy. All the dishes came out one after the other, very hot and fresh. Grilled Squid - We were pretty curious about this one and it became one of our favorite dishes. The squid itself was tender with such a nice chew. It was coated in a sweet and sour sauce that made it easy to continuously eat. Pork Xiao Long Bao - A classic, had the rich pork flavor from the meat and the soup. The bao skin was made nicely, very thin but still held everything well. Shrimp Pork Shao Mai - A solid dim sum dish, it also had the savory pork flavors and was soft to bite into. Pan Fried Pork Bun - One of my favorites to get dumpling places and I really liked the breading of this pork bun. It was soft on top with the crispy base and filled with a richer pork soup inside but always piping hot and a high chance of popping the soup out. From the pricing to the quality of food, I highly recommend it if you're in the Davis area and want to get some Chinese dishes.

Great service, great foods, great atmosphere, what else can one ask for?…read more We had a party of 9 and in the peak crowds of Davis Graduation. The restaurant was packed and yet service was so incredible. Our server was Emily and she was awesome. Emily was super fast on taking our orders, giving us great recommendations, and was super catering to our party. We had an amazing experience at Mikuni and we're all still thinking about the sushi rolls (I only took some photos of the foods, the other items the rest of our table ordered looked amazing). Overall restaurant is super nice and pretty and the decoration is great. I do think the parking lot is overflowed with how much traffic is there but, worth the wait. If I'm ever in the area again, will definitely be visiting. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Shop Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

My bestie and I got our lunch at Mikuni's again Food:…read moreDelicious and always tastes fresh and amazing. Service: Dakota and Ming were so friendly and so kind, checking up on us at the sushi bar and making us feel welcome. Vibes: always clean and smells good in here! We got two bottles of sake: the unfiltered strawberry sake and the Gekkeikan Haiku sake. and got two Iron Chef Combos (basic, I know but). They were all delicious! Will always come back, always and forever

Zen Toro Japanese Bistro was a total accidental find and now I'm side-eyeing myself for not knowing…read moresooner. Tucked away like a little hideout, it's giving quiet, vibey, date night energy but somehow still works for a bigger group too. Ambient lighting, solid service, and food that's fresh, flavorful, and super satisfying. Bonus points for legit veggie options and portions that don't leave you questioning your life choices after. Everything felt easy, calm, and just...good. Would absolutely be back.

Ooof that uni was not fresh. I don't know what happened to Zen Toro. It used to be so good, but my…read morerecent visit was a little disappointing. It's a Thursday late lunch visit. I sat at the sushi bar. It took quite a long time for someone to come over and take my order. And it also took a little while for my sushi and sashimis to come out. One thing that grosses me out a little bit is that my soy sauce dish is oily. But I can't wave anyone down so I used it anyways.. The sashimis are fresh. And they give really big pieces too so it is great value. The Madai sashimi still have scales on them tho that was a little surprising in texture. The nigiris are in massive pieces. Which again I appreciate the value. However, the uni was visibly dark in color in some piece. I thought it might be a regional character (cuz uni from different place can have different colors). But upon first bite it tasted a little stinky which is not how it's supposed to taste. To be honest, I would rather have less uni and smaller nigiri if I can just have fresh fish. When eating raw fish freshness is a huge priority. This dinning experience too way longer than expected. And I'm very disappointed in the freshness of an expensive ingredient. I do hope they improve and succeed as it's been in Davis for so long.

Great ambiance but moreover the ramen was quite good. Like as good as the stuff I used to get when…read moreI lived in Japan. Huge menu with options for most. Even picky eaters. The beef asada was actually quite good and a surprise. I don't know why all the reviews aren't 5 star. Too many Karens in Davis.

A cute little local spot tucked away in north-west Davis. T-Kumi is a casual Japanese rice bowl…read moreeatery that also serves boba drinks, located on the second floor of Westlake Plaza near Dollar Tree and MandRo. A solid lowkey spot popular with students and locals alike. - Umami Beef Bowl -- tender gyudon-style beef with onions, sesame seeds, radish, daikon, and bamboo shoots; flavorful and comforting - Chicken Katsu Bowl -- crispy fried chicken cutlet layered with unagi sauce and topped with radish, daikon, and bamboo shoots; satisfying and filling - Thai Tea -- a bit too sweet for my taste, probably from extra syrup There were several tables occupied when we visited, giving the place a cozy neighborhood vibe. Service was friendly and our food came out quickly. A nice casual spot to catch up with friends over rice bowls and drinks. To note, my experience was from before the management change.

I've had a ton of dishes since my first time and everything is great! I love this fish veggie stir…read morefry and the chili oil noodles are actually amazing. $15 per person and with a free xiaolongbao/soup dumpling (which has improved in flavor and outer layer thickness since my last time eating here). I also didn't mention that I was allowed to check out the kitchen and saw that everything is prepared fresh from whole foods + it's really clean inside. Service is really good with multiple check-ins and they have everything you need. It's right off of campus at the entrance to downtown. I'd really like to see it more busy, Feast also works with Too Good To Go.

We have been back to Feast many times since and tried a variety of the items on the menu. All of it…read morehas been consistently delicious. Cyndi is a great host, and gives good tips and advice on menu selection while giving us space to explore the dishes available here. We always look forward to our visits, many thanks Cyndi and chef!

This review is mostly about about service, or the lack of it. We have been here a handful of times…read morewith a group of 10 to 15, hoping each time that the level of service would improve. Here is what's going on. This latest visit was serviced by Zoran, but previous visits have suffered the same problems. An inordinate amount of time is required to provide everyone with a drink, even though many of our group order only water. The order taking is somewhat chaotic, although it appears that the server is making relevant notes about who orders what and who is together. Then the waiting begins. A few of the smaller items (soup, salad) emerge from the kitchen in maybe 30 minutes, the entrees don't start appearing before we have been seated for more than an hour, often longer. And this was a Wednesday afternoon--we arrived before 5:00 pm--when the restaurant was not near full and we had made a reservation the previous day. The food is generally good, if rather lightly seasoned. But I can recall no inquiries from the server about beverage refills; our requests for this require, again, an inordinate amount of time to fulfill. More than once our server made the trip from the kitchen to our table carrying only a single item, then back again, apparently, for another item that sometimes doesn't appear. When it's obvious that everyone is virtually finished with their food, the only way for us to receive our bills was to flag sown our server who finally appears with several slips of paper and absolutely no idea of who has ordered what, in spite of apparently making notes during the ordering process and delivering the majority of the dishes to our table himself. We finally all received our bills, but about half of our group failed to receive the traditional fortune cookie at all. Here's the thing: this pattern over several visits of the lack of server attention and skill is should be directly laid at the feet of management. Every server has to start somewhere, but the success and future of the restaurant largely depends on the work of the servers; poor service taints an otherwise good experience, even if the food is perfect. Not to mention the fact that servers are the sales people for potential extra revenue, e.g., upscale beverages, deserts, etc. We are reconsidering whether to return here as a group in the future, but over two hours for a meal seems excessive.

Came for Father's Day lunch & left mostly satisfied. Luckily I made reservations because it was…read morevery busy that day, as was our waitress who was sometimes around...the other waiters noticed our needs & addressed them. The soups were hot, but some of the mains came out a bit lukewarm. We all left with full stomachs & leftovers. I plan on coming back on a less busier day!!

I just have to leave this super positive review for you guys. You're seriously amazing. I love your…read moresushi. It's honestly the first place that comes to mind when I think about sushi, no question. And just to put it in perspective, I literally drive here all the way from Sacramento. What can I say about the sushi? It's absolutely incredible. Today I tried a new spicy shrimp roll. I don't exactly remember the name, but wow, it was so good. Overall, your sushi is just 10/10. I also noticed you've added drinks since the last time I was here. It's been a while, so I didn't know about that, but I love it. I'm really into drinks like that. And they look just as perfect in real life as they do in pictures. Another 10/10. The only small thing I'd maybe suggest is working a little bit on the interior. But honestly, the atmosphere is still great. It really gives that cozy, homey vibe with a nice touch of Asian culture. I've been coming here since back when Davis Sushi & Fusion was in downtown Davis, and I'm genuinely so happy to see you growing. Your menu is much bigger now, and that's really cool to see. I wish you all the best. Places like this definitely deserve to be everywhere. By the way, I'm originally from Ukraine, but I absolutely love Asian cuisine. It's honestly a hundred times better than any fast food. Customer service: 10/10 Everyone is super friendly, open, and just genuinely nice people. ^~^

While stopping in Davis, we decided to stop at the Anti Mondays pop up inside Davis Sushi &…read moreFushion. It was super crowded and hot inside. We ordered on the kiosk. We ordered the Banana Pudding Matcha & Banana Pudding Vietnamese Coffee. After approx. about 20 minutes to get our drinks. Both drinks were served with scoops of banana pudding on top. They had the perfect lids. They were open so you could spoon the banana pudding or use a straw. My daughter absolutely LOVED her matcha. Unfortunately I found my Vietnamese coffee a little underwhelming. The coffee wasn't the usual strong, full of flavor Vietnamese coffee is used to but the banana pudding was delish.

This was my first time dining at Butcher and Barrel, and I was very satisfied with the overall…read moreexperience. The restaurant has an elegant and sophisticated ambiance, suitable for couples' dates, gatherings with friends, or anniversaries. The service staff were very welcoming and attentive from taking our order to serving the food, proactively introducing signature dishes and suggesting different levels of doneness for the steak, making the entire dining experience very comfortable.

Went to Butcher and Barrel to celebrate our 25th Anniversary. The interior was spacious and nice…read more After confirming our reservation, we were led to our table. It was a nice surprise to see a hand written "Congratulations and Happy Anniversary" card. A complimentary treat of Focaccia bread with avocado and kimchi was given as well as a glass of champagne for the both of us. Our waiter was helpful, offering his opinion on what wine to take. We went for whatever he suggested for white (for her) and red (for me). Both were good picks. Our dinner started with toasted focaccia bread. She ordered a Caesar salad also. The appetizer was 3 large slices of bread with stracciatella and pear compote. The bread was light and buttery. The stracciatella was good blending well with the bread. The Caesar salad was a big serving. Tasty and simple, nothing special. Our main entree was filet mignon for my wife and wagyu rib eye for me, both medium rare. The filet was topped with garlic confit and I added chimichurri to my ribeye. The plating was simple, the protein with the side and roasted garlic. We also added smashed potatoes to share. Our first bite was the meat itself with no dressing. I can taste why the steak was priced that way. It just melted in my mouth and left a nice smooth aftertaste. We exchanged bites, she felt the same way and I agreed that her filet was perfect. After adding the roasted garlic and chimichurri, the slices were heavenly. The surprise for me was the smashed potatoes. First time trying this dish and I was impressed. The crispness of the skin was a nice surprise. The butter and garlic added another layer of flavor. We topped our dinner with a toffee bread pudding with vanilla ice cream and caramel. I'm not a dessert person but this, this was good! Overall it was a great dinner. The food was excellent. The staff was amazing. Of course, my date was beautiful. Thank you Butcher and Barrel for an awesome dinner experience!