Good service, we came on Christmas Eve and the staff was so nice and accommodating. They were very…read morehelpful, despite closing soon, and the place was clean and cute.

BAD BAD BAD.....I could not stomach eating else. This was L19 General Tso's today. I could not find…read morean actual chicken chunk, it was more like deep fried chicken skin in batter. Fried lice was ok BUT port egg roll was limp. My 1st and last time eating here.

Frequented Boru over the years as I always love a good ramen and some buns! The sprouts and buns…read morewere delicious and the ramen was amazing as well. Ensure you bring your appetite as there is plenty of food to be eaten! Service was a little slow this evening with just a couple of customers in the joint. Maybe I was just hangry tonight and a one off as normally have no issues with enjoying quality time at Boru.

Highly recommended! We came here after a day of celebrating and drinking. This place was like a…read moreband aid. The staff was soooo kind welcoming us in but so friendly throughout. Our waitress had a great sense of humor and also gave us some great recommendations. We loved all the food we ordered and we had quite a bit, everything was delicious. I will 100% return here again and again. By the way I loved the unfiltered Sake-Snow. Yummy!

I'm heartbroken. This is a sad loss for the locals and island. Ching Tao is the last of the 3 great…read moreChinese restaurants this island had. Hong Kong being the best and my friends family restaurant The Canton being a very close second. This is the second time I've eaten Ching Tao since it changed ownership and the second time I've seen a drastic change in the quality of their food. The difference is night and day. The new owner did what all stupid people do when they buy a great restaurant and trade what made it so great for more money. Such a stupid, STUPID move. He dropped the ball big time and if he doesn't change back right now, it's the beginning of the end for this once outstanding restaurant. I'm sorry. I've eaten this food since I was a kid and I'm 55 now. Trust me when I say what I say. The egg rolls are smaller and pre- cooked or pre cooked even more so when you get them now they're almost burnt and crusty. Not only that they're considerably smaller. I've ordered them on both occasions and they were exactly the same. The best egg rolls on the island by far are close to mall food quality now. I also got the General Tso's chicken. It's half breading now and falls apart on the fork before you can get it into your mouth. I was blown away at the reduction in size of the chicken, the change from chicken breast to thigh meat and doesn't taste half as good as it did. That's all I got the last two times I've eaten there so thats all I can give an opinion on but I'll guarantee everything's changed there in one way or another in the name of the all mighty dollar. I won't be going there again and it makes me genuinely sad. I'm going to miss that place.

My husband and I enjoyed a great dinner at Ching Tao in Middletown…read more After driving 5 hours to Rhode Island from Jersey, we were famished. The restaurant was close to the hotel where we were staying. (If you need a visual landmark, it shares the same lot as the Planet Fitness on Main). Here's what we ordered: - Scallion pancakes - Wings - Steamed Vegetables (snow peas, broccoli, and string beans) - Mapo Tofu - Fried Rice Good food for a great price, and the food also stays well the next day. Plus, there's a bar inside (we did not expect to see that) and they have a whole page of Polynesian Cocktails in their menu! We loved the old school charm of the spot, too. Ching Tao is awesome!

Great place for take out. Generous portions, fast service and low prices at this family run…read morebusiness. Basic cafe seating if you choose to eat there. Interesting specials like fish ball soup. I can't vouch for anything deep fried but the stir fried dishes are well made.

First time calling and I was asking questions about an order and the lady got mad and told me to…read morecall back when I know my order and she hung up on me! Completely unprofessional No patience Really wanted to try their food for the first time but there won't be a first time now!

Friday night visit just before the "snowstorm of the decade," and this place still had a pretty…read moregood crowd. Service was great from start to finish. The focus here is ramen, with a small lineup of appetizers and a surprisingly good selection of sakes by the glass or bottle (not just the little cans you see elsewhere). We started with the salted potatoes and then moved on to ramens, which was rich, comforting, and exactly what you want on a cold night. And a BIG portion. They can prepare many items gluten free, and if you're unsure about your spice tolerance, you can get the chili oil on the side, which is a nice touch. Overall, a very nice meal and I'd definitely recommend it.

It was a cold, wintry night and my wind battered soul needed a thaw. Looking for comfort, the deep…read morered, steaming pot of spicy miso ramen flashed across my phone. This was what ramen was made for. I walked in feeling (and looking) like Jack Frost. Only the brave were venturing about, so the restaurant was minimally packed and we were seated immediately. Szechuan cauliflower? Yes please. I would come back here for that cauliflower alone and order three servings of it. It was perfectly crispy and smothered in spicy sauce. The miso ramen broth was flavorful and spicy. Just what I was looking for. They used brown rice noodles which had a consistency that I would describe as slightly clumpy and with a different taste than traditional noodles. The rest of the toppings were as expected. The interior was very well decorated and felt upscale. It was a nice experience dining here.

where do I begin... this food is horendous!! the ribs were overdone, but were edible..the pork…read morefried rice was basic. The Beef with Scallions were ok...nothing to write home about. C4 . Shrimp with Lobster Sauce ...well the sauce was the darkest lobster sauce I've ever encountered and yet the flavor was bland..supposed to be seasoned with pork..where? there's no pork in this! And the Fried Chicken Wings (5) was atrocious...it was fried to a crisp...and when that happens the so-called "season" is burnt off.. the pics don't lie... it's a crime against humanity to have the cook near the food from this point on! It's so bad we had to toss the majority.. only 1 Fried Chicken Wings (5) was nibbled on...and the price for the food is an additional slap in the face. I hate to say this but AVOID THIS PLACE unless you want to be be disappointed!

Your run of the mill Chinese food, always consistent. Last time I went, I accidentally ordered…read morethrough another location and they graciously called to let the other location know and made my order on the spot. Not really a sit down place, more of a "eat your Chinese food from a styrofoam container" kinda place.

While only a few miles from home, we tend to avoid Newport during the crazy busy summer months, but…read morethis has been on our radar since opening. The RI Food Fights TacoMania competition & tourist season starting to slow got us over the bridge to try early on a Saturday evening. Arriving just after opening, we had our choice of tables in an empty room. That was a good thing since, by the time we left, the place was jamming! The server, who was welcoming, enthusiastic about the menu & and handled the ever-growing crowd on his own, told us that we could always call ahead for a table. Good to know since we didn't see a way to reserve. The little place is comfy & lovely! The decor perfectly suits the Newport scene and includes a welcoming food bar area that would be perfect for enjoying their international tapa-like street-food inspired offerings. A small patio is available to overlook Memorial Blvd in nicer weather. While they do not have a liquor license, you are welcome to BYOB and we did, finding the $3 per person corkage fee very fair. Now, about the food... WOW! What a explosion of fun flavors! With choices of snacks from around the world, you can jump from one intense palate to another, over and over. Three of us shared five small dishes & one large and we loved them all. The Nduja Shrimp Dumplings were delicate and fresh and loaded with flavor. The tacos that we were here to judge were fantastic. The pork was juicy & flavorful, and, though we were afraid the vegetable tacos would be boring - they were anything but. We'd eat these all the time! Bravas Frites were a fun twist on traditional Spanish Patatas Bravas, using fries as a base rather than cubed potatoes. Again, delicious! But, our favorite of the small plates had to be the Brussel Sprouts. We almost didn't get them as they've been so over-done, but felt vegetable guilt & threw them in. OMG - the best prep of these tiny cabbages ever! Finally, the pièce de résistance was the Lobster Fried Rice - a perfect way to top it all off. Buttery, umami & loaded with chunks of fresh lobster meat, my mouth waters now just thinking it. So glad we finally stopped here. A great Tacomania contender and we can't wait to return to eat our way through the rest of the menu!

Our first visit on a Friday night. They don't take reservations. Few diners but they have only been…read moreopen a few weeks. My review is not favorable but I think knowing this is a Pasta Beach effort - it will be a hit in a few months. It is in the original Pasta Beach spot next to a Dunkin' Donuts for whatever reason is open late at night. The positives - plenty of nearby street parking, modern and cozy space, and very good staff. I should mention that after we ordered, our 5 appetizers arrived starting in 5 minutes and all were served within 10 minutes. We did screw up by forgetting we were at BYOB. OK - the killer - the food. Of the 5 appetizers we ordered only one was a winner! That was the Brussel sprouts which were outstanding and a large portion. All the other dishes were about the right size for sharing by 2. Realize they are striving for "fusion" but they missed it on the pulled pork dumplings. The lamb skewers were a struggle to eat - tough (and certainly could not be eaten off the skewers) - but the saving grace was the dipping sauce. The big failures were the prosciutto croquettes - a real mess with a sliver of meat on top of mainly onions - and OMG - the Korean chicken wings. The latter came slathered with a sticky and spicy, sweet, red sauce (too hot for my wife) and some sort of dipping sauce. A mess to eat. We had to request paper towels and dip in our water to clean up. Damages with tip was $90 and we only had a tea and sparkling water. We may try it in a few months, but their current menu did not work with our palates. Food 2/5 Service 5/5 Value 3/5 (average) Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 5/5 (lack of) Décor 5/5

My bf and I have gone to Thai Cuisine many times now and we absolutely love this place. They have a…read morevariety of soups, noodles, meat and vegetable based dishes so we are always trying something new here! The staff are kind and food comes out in a timely manner. The restaurant has a very calming atmosphere inside and while small, even has outdoor seating. Drinks/apps: we always start off with Thai iced teas, these are a must. They are sweet but not overly so, and go very well with any dish you order. We also love the spring rolls, mango fresh rolls, and our favorite, the curry puffs. They are flakey and filled with sweet/savory vegetable flavors. Of course we also get the edamame because it's a nice little snack. Entrees: my current favorite is the malay noodle soup, it comes out steaming hot and is so creamy and filling. There is plenty of beef and wonderful steamed broccoli that soaks up the flavor of the soup. I also love the Rad Na, which is an assortment of steamed vegetables in a gravy-like curry. This one is perfect for colder months, since it really warms you up. My bf has gotten various curries and the vermicelli trio which he has enjoyed very much as well. Dessert: we haven't tried any dessert here because we end up getting so full from the other dishes! Each time we go I anticipate that I will need to be carried out, because I will probably go into a food coma. TL;DR: For those visiting Newport, do not pass up trying this place if you're not in the mood for the overwhelming amount of seafood restaurants located here. You can't really go wrong with any dish, make sure to get Thai iced teas and you will leave really full and happy :)

Third visit to Thai Cuisine and it just gets better and better! Dined in the outside courtyard,…read morewhich is super cute. Crispy spring rolls A+, Asian chicken wings A+, Beef and chicken drunken noodles A+. My advice: 1. ask for extra sauce for the chicken wings. Note that they are really big wings...this is a shareable appetizer. 2. The crispy spring rolls are incredible. A single order is four small rolls. 3. Their drunken noodles are packed with meat and vegetables. We ask for extra noodles to balance it out. We highly recommend this place. We travel on our boat full time, so once we find our favorite spots, we crave them. Thai cuisine is a place we love!

I actually ordered takeout while I was traveling and it was such an easy ordering process. When I…read morearrived the staff were welcoming and professional. I ordered the shrimp pad Thai and yellow curry with duck. Both dishes were absolutely delicious. I love that food so this meal really hit the spot! The duck was tender and flavorful. The feel and decor in the restaurant is very homely and what you would expect from a Thai restaurant. I wish there was a location close to me.

There are a lot of good Thai restaurants around Newport, RI, but Siam Square Cuisine really stands…read moreout. There's a ton to choose from on the menu. We started with the Tofu Triangle. It was good crispy, nicely cooked the sauce really was a stand out for me. Well, a few of my other family members would have preferred soy sauce but a bit pricey for what it was. Not amazing, just decent. Good portion though. Everyone at the table loved the Tom Yum soup. It's not really my thing since I don't love coconut-based soups, but everyone else was raving and said it was the best they've had. I ordered the Crispy Duck and it was the highlight of the meal. The duck tasted very fresh, and CRISPY the sauce was sweet and spicy, and the greens tasted more like baked kale than fried light, not greasy, and full of flavor. Really excellent. However, it can get quite heavy as my boyfriend really liked his food, but the sauce was a bit much for him with the heaviness of the duck so just keep that in mind I thought it was fine. I liked it so personal preference. There was a small mix-up where my food was accidentally taken away and thrown out, but the staff handled it well and made me a smaller batch to go. I was a little bummed not to get all the extra greens I'd saved, but they genuinely tried to make it right. I also kept changing my mind on my main dish once I realized something was coconut-based, and the staff was incredibly patient and kind the whole time. Great food, great service, and definitely worth coming back.

I tried China Star 2 and I have to say,10/10 across the board…read more The food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving good Chinese takeout. But the real standout? The chicken wings. Easily some of the best I've had, perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned just right. Everything came out hot, portions were solid, and the quality was consistent from start to finish. If you're in the area and debating where to go, don't overthink it, this spot delivers!

My go too since our favorite Chinese closed after a fire. This is a little "hole in the wall" on a…read morebusy road. Pleanty of seating and friendly staff. I use online order and it is a fairly simple process. The spring rolls are crispy and tasty, often made with not only cabbage but a bit of mushroom. The Curry chicken is tender and flavorful. We ordered some story fry veggies with it. Plenty of food for a good price. Enough for a few meals.