Such a cute little spot near downtown. Walked over after spending the morning working at a local…read morecafe and enjoyed the veggie curry and rice with an added katsu chicken. The curry was everything you'd expect and the katsu cutlet was nice and crispy. The ambiance was casual and clean with about 8 tables, a small out door patio, and 4 bar seats. Service was friendly and fairly quick - probably ~10 minutes to get my food after ordering. If you're in MKE and are looking for authentic and quick Japanese food, give this a go!

I actually tried this restaurant about a month ago, so this review won't be crazy detailed. We had…read morea reservation for a Friday at 6, but it was pretty easy to be seated that particular Friday. We chose to sit upstairs. I loved the vibe: dim lighting with anime pictures, and neon stle lighting here and there. We started with drinks which were twists on some familiar bevs. I was pretty happy with what I ordered, but I can't remember what it was besides being the seasonal drink. My husband is allergic to eggs, nuts, and sesame, but he was able to enjoy the curry without a problem. I believe he couldn't have the burger bun, and definitely no katsu. I had Katsu chicken, and it was soooooo good! I can't wait to go back for round 2.

I need to prep this review that I was with a group of 9 adults--the reservation was only for 8 and…read morethey allowed us to squeeze in another and it was so kind that they let us get away with that. The reason I speak to the number of adults is because they were a bit inappropriate: they were very loud and I felt so bad because I have no doubt the group I was with disrupted the experience of other diners. I'm not a prude but even I was slightly embarrassed at times (I didn't know the group well and didn't anticipate the noise/volume). ANYWAY, I bring all that up because our server tolerated us and I was very grateful for him. Aside from being kind, he was very knowledgeable about trying/pairing items and making suggestions for us. The drinks were beautiful and the food was bright--fresh and flavorful. Bathrooms were spotless. I am looking forward to coming back on my own ;)

Room Service is an elite Asian restaurant located in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee. It is…read morequite a fancily decorated restaurant with the ambiance of a fine-dining establishment. Definitely perfect for a date night or if you're wanting nice dinner with friends. I got their One Night in Bangkok cocktail which was presented with an aromatic lemongrass cloud. For $18, it was alright and the drink is definitely more known for its presentation. For food, we got their Royal Flower Dumplings which were absolutely delicious, unique, and well seasoned. I also got their Chicken Ka Phrao which was quite nice. My friends also highly enjoyed all of the dishes they tried. Overall it is quite a nice restaurant and I will visit again to try their other items.

Being a huge sushi fan, I'm always on the lookout for solid sushi options in the area. Sushi Yushi…read morewas very highly rated so I had to give it a try. After reading how busy they are, we made reservations but found them to not be too busy upon our arrival though it filled up quickly as we sat there. We were greeted and quickly sat down at our table. The decor in Sushi Yushi was decorated for Valentine's Day & was adorable. Our server was perfect- from beginning to end, he was friendly, helpful and efficient, offering his help if we needed any guidance with the menu. We chose the spicy edamame, chicken gyoza, shrimp tempura, green mountain roll and the spicy tuna roll. The spicy edamame was a great alternative to our usual edamame, with great flavor and just the right amount of spice. The chicken gyoza was also delicious. I was very pleasantly surprised with the strong garlic and lemon flavors from the green mountain roll- never have I had such a flavorful sushi roll! I appreciated the smaller bites here but I felt all the rolls had a bit more rice than my favorite sushi place. A lovely surprise I appreciated & didn't expect was the small salad that was served between our appetizer and sushi - so tasty and perfectly balanced out our meal! Overall, it was a great experience and fun to try a new sushi place in the area. I wish there were more options without cream cheese, mayo or nori but if those are what you like in your sushi, then there are tons of options for you!

Came for the Wednesday special. Seemed like a great deal and the reviews for the sushi quality were…read morealready great on here. Everything was soooo good. House made salad, fresh miso soup, crispy tempura, and everything else was yummy. Sat at the bar and was recommended a wine based on what I like. The staff was really welcoming and the service was quick too. Had some nice decor, not too much with good seating as well. Will definitely be coming back to try all their specialty rolls.

On the tail end of my summer trip where I completed visiting all fifty US States, passed thru…read moreWisconsin on the way to Chicago to fly home back to California. The Odd Duck was where my friend and I grabbed dinner one night. Street parking. I didn't buy a lottery ticket but lucked out and found a spot across the street. Didn't have to do laps or pay. Always a good start when going out anywhere. Place was busy. No reservation. However, the luck continued as a table opened up in the bar area - window seating to boot. And though busy, service was attentive, friendly and great. Food was great! See pics. There wasn't a dish I didn't like and I can say that I'd definitely order the same line up again. Though I'd definitely like to try other menu items. It wasn't just about presentation - ingredients, flavors all just hit the spot. These are tapas size dishes so I could have eaten everything myself. Know that so you order accordingly. If you're looking for a cool, fun spot with good food and drinks, make a reservation and head over. If I lived in the area, this would definitely be a spot I'd regularly hang out at.

Odd Duck has been one of the top places I've been wanting to go to for a while…read more The vibes were 10/10. This is such a cool place to take your time eating at. The servers here know the menu very well which was super helpful when deciding what we wanted to order. The food was good but out of the 4 dishes we ordered the Tempura Nori Roll GIMMARI was the only memorable item to me and our server said it would be rotated off of the menu. I can tell that there has been a lot of care and detail put into the experience here and I can really appreciate that.

Atmosphere is really nice in the restaurant. I got my order to go though. Food is really good! I'd…read morecome back again for the dine in experience.

Pork Gyoza, sushi, beef yaki udon, and a side of chicken fried rice, green tea & strawberry mochi…read moreThe udon noodles came with a side of warm miso soup! Everything was so good and super filling! The fried rice was such a solid portion for being a side The melon/pineapple cocktail paired perfectly too The mochi was the perfect ending! Vibes were cozy & super chill! Check out my food review page for the full review on IG: @ratedbyaleena

The food was delicious and as a plant guy, I absolutely enjoyed walking into the space, seeing the…read morevibe and the ambiance. They were able to work with my shellfish & tree nut allergies and had great recommendations for me. Once seated, we spent an odd amount of time waited to be greeted and begin table service. Just keep that in mind when you plan your visit.

Wanted to try something new in Milwaukee, and I kept seeing Dandan pop up on social media--so of…read morecourse, we had to try it. We got there about 20 minutes after opening. The minute we walked in, a man sitting next to the hostess--who appeared to be part of the restaurant, not a customer--just stared at us. No greeting, no smile... just staring. The hostess also seemed a bit confused when we walked in. She asked if we had reservations; we said no. Then she asked if a high-top table was fine, as if the restaurant were packed. We agreed, assuming there would be a long wait for a regular table. But as she led us over, there were plenty of regular tables available. So right off the bat, the vibe wasn't particularly welcoming. As for the service, the waitress did a great job with the welcome and checked on us at a perfect pace. We also liked the decor--plenty of cute design elements that would make for great photos and draw people in. The menu was well done too: not overwhelming, just the right amount of variety in each category. Honestly, this part is why I gave the place more stars than I probably should have. As for the food, it was just okay for us--though that may have been due to what we ordered. There were only two of us, and we got three dishes: shrimp fried rice, beef chow fun, and kung pao chicken. We thought that would give us a good variety. The food had good flavor, but all three dishes tasted very similar. If you try these same dishes elsewhere, the flavors are usually more distinct. I do wish we had tried more of the appetizers and drinks--maybe that would have changed our rating a bit.

Like many others, we were so excited to finally get to try 1033 omakase and the experience was…read moredefinitely worth the wait! Our reservation was at 5 pm and we got there a bit early, which I recommend! You can grab a cocktail while you wait for the chefs to be ready for you to be seated. Each course was absolutely delicious and unique, and the servers were beyond kind, attentive, and helpful. Our server recommended the Japanese cold noodle cocktail and it was so tasty and refreshing. I definitely recommend it!! I really appreciated how every detail of the experience was clearly well thought out and planned for. The space is very unique and I especially loved the 90s-2000s music.

The ambiance of 1033 is incredible, the small dining space and intimate setting is what makes this…read moreso special. The chefs do an amazing job at explaining each dish and engaging the guests. You can tell the food is extremely high quality. I loved lots of the dishes but was bummed by how many (probably over half) included wasabi. Just personally not a big wasabi fan and it's such an overwhelming flavor that it ruined about half the dishes for me, Overall, definitely a fun spot to try! I don't see myself coming back and spending $150 again but was worth doing at least once!

Anytime I go to Zocalo, I pick up at least a roll or goyza from Mordern Maki. Such affordable…read moreprices, and a wide variety or rolls and appetizers. You order online or from the QR code in the huts, and it is ready within 15 minutes! Last night I picked it up on my way home from work, and just ordered online, picked up, and enjoyed from the comfort of my home. Previously, I have eaten at Zocolo in the huts, which are so cozy and offers a wide variety of food trucks to choose from, this one being my favorite!

Fast and friendly service! Very yummy and flavorful sushi! California roll was amazing!read more

La Merenda is a great tapas restaurant. We had an awesome experience and our waiter was great. They…read morehad the coolest fish earrings on. Let me tell you everything we got. We got the truffle Potato Skins it was more like chips but softer than chips with a truffle oil and parm. This didn't have a super truffle flavor in my opinion but still good. The ceviche which was my favorite had ahi tuna, coconut milk, red bell peppers, and diced pineapple I love the sweet aspect of this. We also got the empanadas and mushroom tostadas both were great. The Gnocchi d'Autunno we got was like a nice hug it was such a warm dish in the way you want a warm comfort meal on a cold day. The butter chicken and Argentina style beef we also tried I liked the butter chicken more just because I wish the beef had more chimichurri. I definitely will take friends in the future. There is a dish for everyone here.

If you try one restaurant in Milwaukee let La Merenda be it!…read more We were absolutely floored by everything we tried especially the beef empanadas and the rabbit guazzetto (not pictured - seriously too delicious and I forgot to take a picture). The variety of meats we tried throughout our meal including goat, rabbit, beef, pork belly and chicken were prepared with exceptional finesse and balance when combined with their respective starch. The service was quick and the staff were attentive when pouring wine, refilling water and clearing plates. The ambiance is very cozy and comfortable with whimsical hanging decor and wooden tables. A must visit tapas style restaurant when you're in downtown Milwaukee!

I was looking for a Korean food spot to go to for my birthday, and I was glad I went to Maru. The…read moreservice was nice and very friendly. There was also a nice music selection (it was like they got a hold of my own Spotify playlist) and I was able to take my time and really enjoy the atmosphere. And aside from all that...I thought the food was AMAZING. My side of rice was nice and fluffy, and I've never had bulgogi that good. I'm glad I picked a really nice place to treat myself, and will definitely do it again.

Stumbled upon this spot with a friend and was impressed. Will be here again. I will say, I've had…read moresimilar food options in Chicago and in Racine but this spot was good in the Milwaukee area. Good music that wasn't too loud and plenty of space in the dining area to not feel jammed in with other customers. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and was very quick with service. Overall good spot. I'd recommend checking out another spot for the bibimbop but I'm partial to another location (check my other reviews for the location).