Yaba Kitchen

(37 reviews)

2.6 mi

This was my first impression of Journey Ramen, and unfortunately it wasn't a good one. A few…read morefriends had recommended this place, so we were excited to try it despite being told upfront there would be a 30 minute to 1 hour wait due to the kitchen being backed up. That was completely fine with us. What wasn't fine was the way the situation was handled. When I told the hostess that we were willing to wait and asked to be seated, she suggested that we leave instead and said she would come back with the time frame and "hopefully we'll be available." This was especially frustrating considering there were open tables and seats visible, it was cold outside, and we were traveling with two toddlers. We also don't live in the area, so leaving and "hoping" to return wasn't a realistic option. If the kitchen was backed up, that's understandable -- but the lack of accommodation, empathy, or even basic courtesy made us feel unwelcome. First impressions matter, and this experience felt less like managing a wait and more like being brushed off. I can't speak to the food because we never got the chance to try it, but based on customer service alone, I wouldn't recommend this place -- especially to families or out-of-town visitors.

The food is amazing and the atmosphere was killer. Ill have my loyalty card filled out in no time.read more

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Nomiya

I'll add to the chorus loving this place. It was terrific…read more They are smart and keep the menu small. There are three choices (the online men points out there is a vegetarian option that is off menu). We had the black garlic and pork tonkatsu and both were fabulous. The pork tonkatsu broth was thick and rich and absolutely delicious. What else to say? It was fantastic. We also had the pulled pork buns which were really nice. Overall a fabulous place.

Food? 10. Kuro is my favorite and I have eaten here when they had a little closet of a restaurant…read moreon the other side of Magazine. Service? 10. Fast and sweet. Ambiance? 10. Small and cozy with a few indoor tables and a few booths.

Pork Tonkotsu and Geki-Kara

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Pork bao buns

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Union Ramen

Came here with a group of friends for the first time and I have to say it was excellent. I normally…read moredo pho in the winter but was told about this place by a friend. I had their signature ramen dish and it was excellent. I also loved the communal seating around the dinner table. Great experience.

We had just the worst brunch experience and I was still hungry! When we walked by first, they were…read moreclosed due to power outage. But we checked before leaving that cool but whack place and came here! Friendly greeting and we sat at the communal table. They were out of some things and we just ordered the Original Tori. I also had some hot green tea. It wasn't long before the hot bowls of warmth and comfort came out. Really good broth! That is the key. If the broth is bad, everything else doesn't work. Nicely prepared pork belly and firm noodles. This washed away all the earlier negativity. The young woman who served us was great! Friendly and upbeat! If I had one complaint, it was the hard boiled egg. Should be soft boiled. Other than that, this place is solid! Definitely worth checking out!

Went level 2 - spice enough to feel the heat and highlight all the flavors

Dirty mazemen ramen

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Miss Thai and Ramen Noodles Cafe

4.6

(85 reviews)

59.7 mi

The food was delicious and at lunchtime the service was fast. It was comfortable and not loud at…read moreall. We both ordered soups and they were delicious.

This local restaurant was such a great find. While in Gulfport MS (for one night) my…read moregranddaughter (Ella) was craving Thai food. We found this through a yelp search and as soon a we pulled into the extremely full parking lot at 6 pm we knew we had found a Thai jewel. People waiting for seating didn't deter us to join them. We thought we had to order at the register but found out that this very busy woman was everything front of house and managing it surprisingly well. After she seated us, Ella & I wasted no time in ordering the shrimp rolls appetizer and our noodle bowl entrees. We received each item in a timely manner,understanding that this food was not "fast food". We watched as more people walked in to this small restaurant with every table full. The evening ended with a very satisfying meal and an extremely reasonable bill! We will be back the next time we're in Gulfport MS.

Red curry with rice

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Watery Nasty Green Curry

Chow Yum

Nice people, food is delicious. And unusual. Crispy fish curry was delightful. Spicy, but not too…read moremuch. Cauliflower bites were wonderful and just right seasoning. Def recommend!

Enjoyed my visit here for happy hour. We ordered the Rib Stack, Hot Honey Wings, Veggie Fried Rice,…read moreHot Honey Chicken Bao Bun, and Crispy Fish Bao Bun. Overall, everything was good. The standout for me was the veggie fried rice. It had great flavor, and I'd honestly come back for that alone. The Snake Wrangler drink was also a favorite. The only downside was the hot honey. It was very light on both the wings and the bao bun, so the flavor didn't come through as much as expected. Service was efficient and attentive. It's a nice, quaint spot with a cozy patio and indoor seating. Still a solid happy hour option, and I'd definitely return.

Soft shell crab bao

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Curried crab claws

Daruma Ramen Bar & Grill

4.3

(68 reviews)

55.7 mi

I may or may not really like the ramen at this place. With my recent love of ramen, I have been…read moretrying different places and this one is one I keep coming back to. I love the packaging and the portion size is great for the price. My only kicker is that I always ask for spicy chicken ramen and have to pay extra for it but it's not even close to spicy. The wings and the chicken stick appetizer is the perfect addition to the ramen.

We stopped in for a late lunch. The restaurant atmosphere is really nice and the service was great!…read moreWe were seated and served immediately. If you are looking for flavor bombs this is the place to eat. I order the black tonkotsu ramen. Holy moly. That's what I said after every single bite. The broth was so flavorful and delicious. I did get the combo with the gyoza and house salad. The gyoza is fried and delicious with a sauce that is packed with a punch. So yummy!! My husband ordered the karaage chicken ramen. I love that the chicken comes on the side. It crunched and cooked to perfection. Again the broth is so full of flavor. This place gets a 10/10 from me. If we are even in the area we are eating here again.

Chashu Pork buns with fries (lunch special)

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Boru Ramen

Excellent service, very friendly atmosphere. The chicken wings were perfection-the best I ever had…read more The classic tonkatsu ramen was delicious. The broth was perfectly seasoned, needing no additions.

We visited Boru's new relocation on Essen, and it was busy as expected with their recent reopening…read more Although there was a 45 minute wait, we were able to take advantage of it and go play the claw machines to make the time pass by quicker. The menu was still similar to the old one, with some new additions to the appetizers like being able to order a small or large karaage, wong wings, takoyaki, etc. We ordered karaage and cucumbers to share, but they completely forgot to add any ponzu sauce. It seems to be a recurring issue with this app where there is always something that is missed, whether it be the sauce or a garnish. It's cool that they decided to merge/ combine sweet society and their new claw machine arcade all into one establishment, but the new dining space here honestly felt a bit claustrophobic, so it was difficult to comfortably enjoy ourselves. With that being said, I unfortunately don't see ourselves returning for boru, but possibly for dessert.

Chashu Bowl and Kumamoto Black Garlic Tonkotsu

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Ajun Cajun

Was craving some ramen and decided to try somewhere new. The place was clean and simple, order at…read morethe counter and they brought it out quick. The menu had lots of options. We liked what we got but weren't absolutely enamored with it either. Definitely satisfied the cravings for the night though!!

Fusion Japanese comfort food and with a Cajun flair, Ajun Cajun is a fun little spot New Orleans…read moreserving everything from poboys to ramen and yakisoba to gumbo. The owner is sweet and the flavors are out of this world. Prices are very reasonable $-$$$ and portions are very much shareable.

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JINYA Ramen Bar - Baton Rouge

I'm a pretty picky eater and avoided Jinya for years, but I was completely blown away. The ramen…read morebowl was packed with flavor, and the chicken appetizer was just as impressive. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and honestly exceeded my expectations. Safe to say I'll be back. Huge shoutout to our server DJ--super intuitive and incredibly helpful, especially for a first-time visitor. Made the whole experience and ambiance even better.

I had the wonton soup. The noodles were very bouncy and the soup was very flavorful. Absolutely…read moreloved it! Also had the bao bun and it was okay. I was also able to try the tonkotsu black and it was really good! We were a huge group and we were glad to see they had a table that could accomodate us. The servers were very nice. We had problems with some of our orders though. They forgot to add the ramen eggs in our bowls and, when they brought it to our table, we had to slice them in half ourselves which was a struggle to do since all of us had chopsticks lol It was also a struggle trying to flag down somebody to help us with some of the wrong orders but it was a busy hour so we understand.

There's ramen going on back here!

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Lychee-tini

Dons Seafood - Covington

Had service at the bar. The Shrimp & grits A plus. Try the cheese cake too. On the way to ASV to…read moreumpire.

Great food and service! The blackened alligator was delicious! ordered the half shrimp half etouffe…read moreand the shrimp was so crispy, amazing! our waiter was very attentive. Thank you for making this dinner stop back to Texas enjoyable

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Cured. on Columbia

One of my favorite places .. the honey lavender oat latte is one of the best coffees I have ever…read morehad and the food is delicious as well. Highly recommend!

After a very long week of having to entertain himself while mom had tech week, Rory got to have…read morebreakfast on the town, well sort of. Mom had breakfast and Rory people watched. Nice little cafe with limited menu. The matcha latte was great, the avocado toast was good. Will we return, yes. Friendly staff, dogs are allowed at both outdoor and indoor seating areas.

Cured. on Columbia in downtown Covington.

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The Toasted Yolk Cafe

Overall excellence in food, Services and Ambience. Friendly staff that are always ready to talk…read moreand listen. We recommend The ToastedYolk for those who are looking for a place to enjoy, not only the food, but the friendly atmosphere and hospitality of the staff.

Took my wife to Toasted Yolk in Covington today after church. I had the BBQ Brisket Bowl and it…read morewas amazing! The meat was well seasoned and the overall dish was great. Definitely recommend. The place was very busy, but the staff worked together to ensure everyone was served timely and no one was left waiting on anything. I think we had four different servers check in with us at various points. We will definitely be back

The Toasted Yolk in Covington

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Mattina Bella Restaurant

I had a nice meal at Mattina Bella Restaurant. The food had a comforting, homemade feel, and the…read moremenu offered plenty of classic Italian choices. The portions were satisfying, and the staff was welcoming throughout the visit. The cozy atmosphere.

I've only been here for breakfast. Very nice place in the heart of Covington. Very good omelets and…read moreservice.

Interior at Mattina Bella

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Dining area at Mattina Bella in Covington

Tavi

4.3

(102 reviews)

0.6 mi

Celiacs, rejoice! There's a spot in town for us…read more My husband is Jewish and has wanted to try Tavi for awhile. The problem is we live in Houston and only come to the area to see my parents twice every year. On our final night, he said he wanted to go to Tavi. Wish granted. We got a reservation on Open Table (highly recommend) and headed that way. Will was our server (and was also the bartender). He was incredible. He explained how the kitchen has a dedicated fryer for gluten-free items so celiacs and gluten intolerant folks won't react. Words cannot express how much that means to us. Additionally, they could do the fried chicken hummus and use rice flour to bread it instead of wheat. We ordered it. Upon arrival, it was so incredibly good. They brought fresh vegetables (crudite) to use instead of pita (it's $8, but they are homegrown and fresh). My husband, who can have all the gluten in the world, enjoyed his with pita. He put it on his plate. The pita also came with olive oil and is made in house. You can watch them bake it in the wood-fired oven. The pita is also the base for the flatbreads. When it came time to order our real food, I got the shrimp and subbed couscous for the rice. It was like a fried Israeli rice with pistachios. Lots of crunch and excellent. The shrimp came in a New Orleans style bbq sauce. I could have drank just the sauce (and taken some years off of my life cause it was butter). My husband had the lamb shawarma since they were half off on Saturday. His came with fries. He was so impressed. If you come and split an appetizer, you could easily split a shawarma. The portions are huge (not on the shrimp, though). You definitely need reservations if you have a larger party. It's not too loud inside, but there's ongoing chatter in the background. I'd also recommend planning on staying at least an hour. They won't rush around. Parking can be a pain, so allow extra time for that. We will definitely be back!!

Yes, their celiac friendly but the food was blah, overcooked shrimp that had barely any bbq sauce…read moreand dried rye. Our server was great but he was the bartender with a full bar. He was great but harried. Am I coming back, maybe. I think they were the struggle bus with service and a new cook. My guess only

Bar area at Tavi in Covington

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Interior of the restaurant - very clean and pleasant

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Ryan L.

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2 years ago

My daughter and I ordered boiled crawfish, and unfortunately, it turned out to be one of the worst dining experiences we've ever had. The food tasted awful--we barely managed to eat a few before deciding it wasn't right. I called the restaurant to let them know, explaining that the food just didn't taste good. They offered to exchange 1.5 pounds of shrimp for the 3 pounds of crawfish. While I thought that offer was a little stingy, I decided it was acceptable and brought the uneaten crawfish with me. However, on the way back to the restaurant, things went from bad to worse. Both of us started feeling sick, with stomach cramps so intense that we had to stop at a drugstore for Pepto Bismol. When I got to the restaurant, I asked for a refund, but they refused. To make matters worse, they even blamed me for ordering the crawfish in the first place, as if that somehow justified serving bad food! My daughter described her stomach pain as feeling like Jake Paul and Mike Tyson were having a boxing match inside it--and honestly, that sums up the whole experience. The food was awful, the service was dismissive, and there was absolutely no accountability from the restaurant. Needless to say, we won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Tranancious D.

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2 years ago

I was amazed at the services I received on my first visit to Yaba's Kitchen, I was greeted very well. The food had a different taste then what I had imagine. But I must say that I really enjoyed it. Very nice and clean and cozy and nice music. I will be back, yall. Keep up the Good Works May God cont to Bless read more

E H.

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1 year ago

I'd been dying to go here, so we finally tried it. The interior is adorable. The food was crazy expensive, but still delicious. A fun place to try once. Probably won't ever go back. read more

Charles Z.

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3

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2 years ago

Wyatt. Yeah

William L.

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8

5

1 year ago

Great food and service. Better than Fiery CRAB!!!! Fast friendly service! Highly recommend!! read more

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