I came across this restaurant, looking for Chinese fair with a fantastic view and go to this place…read moreto deliver. This place has an extremely lively atmosphere with local talent performing weekly. The food here is your class at New England Chinese, which isn't necessarily my preference but something that I think locals would love. It's a bit sweet for my taste to be honest and it's not super authentic. Services decent, and the views along the Merrimack river are great.

We could not have had a more disappointing experience here. We'd been very hopeful for a yummy…read morelocal night out, but instead found inedibly overcooked edamame, sushi that may have genuinely contained canned tuna, and waitstaff so rude they overtly ignored us, then shut off the lights to the dining room while we were still eating! The pics in the Yelp post had looked so promising, but they didn't match reality. Don't waste your time here.

Good food, horrible service, nice atmosphere, high price food…read more The food is really good. No complaints. It's the service that's horrible. She forgot about my daughter's food, I ordered a kids meal and OJ, and then I changed it... and she said OJ cost way more...and then she forgot about my change - which she got mad it. Why am I paying 11% tip if I had to keep getting up to ask her for things? $12 tip? More like $5.... If that. Mandatory tip is bs.

My coworkers and I were here for dinner on a Thursday night after work. We didn't really have…read moreexpectations, just looking for food. Surprisingly this place was pretty busy and lively. We were a group of 6 people and were seated right away. They have an extensive menu for food and drinks. Everything is Japanese with some Peruvian flavours. For drinks half of us tried the fruit juices, made fresh. The other half opted for beer. The fruit juice was more like a smoothie. It was incredible and I would have definitely ordered more if I weren't full. It came in a strawberry and a pineapple flavour. I got the strawberry-ginger and it was very refreshing. For appetizers we got vegetable tempura, a shrimp wrapped in plantain tempura, and a chicken avocado tart of some sort. The veg tempura were meh but the rest of the appetizers were phenomenal. Especially the shrimp wrapped in plantain! For mains, some of us got seafood soba noodles, sushi and a fish dish. The food was pretty unique. The soba noodles did not look like soba, I think they used regular ramen noodles instead. However the sauce and seafood flavours were such a hit! Great find in Lawrence! Overall great experience. The service could be nicer. Will definitely be back for an after work dinner.

Karma in Andover is hands-down one of the best Asian fusion spots around! We stopped in for dinner…read morerecently and left completely impressed. The atmosphere is upscale yet welcoming--modern decor, lively vibe without being overwhelmingly loud The staff was super attentive and friendly from the moment we walked in, making great recommendations. We started with the salt & pepper calamari and some dumplings--both were fresh, perfectly crispy, and packed with flavor. For mains, the fried rice was spot-on (flavorful and not greasy at all), and the torched tuna with truffle butter sauce was absolutely divine--such a creative fusion twist! The sushi options looked incredible too, and everything came out hot and beautifully presented. Portions are generous, and the quality really stands out compared to other places nearby. Drinks were solid as well if you're into cocktails. We'll definitely be back--it's become our go-to for date nights or when we crave something a little special. Highly recommend Karma if you're in the Andover area.

Went to Karma with a group of 9 people for a birthday dinner. Made reservations and the table was…read moreready when we got there. The waitstaff was very friendly, remembered it was my birthday! The food and drinks were very good and we were even brought ice cream for some birthday singing!! The only reason I am giving this 4 vs. 5 stars is the atmosphere was not what I expected after looking at the high gloss menu and the price point. The Salmon on Fire was delicious and honorable mention goes to the Dragon Fire roll (sushi rolls are giant).

Re-visited this weekend for lunch -- this time with significant others, leaning fully into the…read moreHibachi life for four (1 vegetarian even)! Fun. Relaxed. Entertaining. Mai Tai recommendation? Confirmed. Approved. Rounds for 3 Cold, refreshing Sapporo was flowing too. Given that hibachi rooms are usually a full-volume symphony of knives, fire, and birthday chants (in just over 2 hrs, we enjoyed 4 gongs!) -- I was pleasantly surprised. Even without sound-absorbing decor or cozy furniture, the noise level stayed lively but not chaotic. No shouting across the table, no sensory overload. A win. Our chef brought the right mix of skill and personality (entertaining without trying too hard), our server was on it, and drinks showed up consistently and on time -- which, let's be honest, is half the battle. Officially found a go-to outside of Manchester for sushi and hibachi. Cheers to good food, good company, and Saki shoots, but safely.

The food was a bit pricey, but very delicious. The service was great and they were very quick. The…read morevibes were as you would expect: great. While we are cutting back on dining out, Tomo is always a great place to eat!

Multi-Asian cuisine and sportsbar joint overlooking the Merrimack River. Split level entry with…read moredining room upstairs, bar room downstairs (closed during lunch, I think). Wasabi Shumai: Nice nasal jolt. Softer, looser, wetter, more finely ground inner texture than typical. Not warm at all. A little below average. Egg Rolls: Crisp outside, moistly stringy inside (in a good way), with decent flavor. Could use more stuffing, and it's cabbage based (some hate, but I don't), but it worked. A little above average. Moo Shi Beef: Big, tender beef chunks in surprising abundance-- around 70% protein, which is practically unheard of. Vegetables crunchy and moist, as opposed to swimming in liquid. Four pancakes were enough. Above average. Mongolian Beef: Another surprise here, as it arrived sizzling. More big chunks of tender beef, sitting atop onions and other vegetables beneath. Not much crusting or additional flavor, but the natural beef flavor and just enough juices to keep it going were sufficient. A little above average. House Fried Rice: Light brown grains, but plenty of beef, pork, and shrimp to add both flavor and moisture, taking it to a middle ground between subgum fried and yang chow. Some egg, some peas, some carrots, some saltiness (noticeable but not problematic). Above average. Nothing hit elite, but good time for sure, and for a sushi-first restaurant merely sidelining in Chinese, more than respectable.

Food is excellent and very good service. I would highly this place. Best chinese restaurant…read morearound. Great Mai Tai's

Excellent New England style old school Chinese. As good as the Kowloon in its glory days. The menu…read moreis varied and covers all the bases. I eventually tried the sushi, something I rarely do in Chinese centered restaurants and it was very very fresh and biggish portions. It's worth a trip. The service is also classic. One grumpy, several over the top happy, some silent. Drinks are very good.

Been coming here for over 25 years. The sushi has evolved into probably the best in town. Of course…read moredefinitely try their house Mai Tai. It might be the best on the planet. Also look for uni on the menu. Ask if they have it sometimes on the weekend they do

We had a reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday and ended up running a bit late. I called the…read morerestaurant, and they were very understanding and told us it was no problem to still come--good customer service right from the start. We ordered a variety of dishes, including sushi, yuca stuffed with beef, chicken, and shrimp, yakisoba, and a few appetizers. Everything was delicious. The yakisoba was the only dish that took a little longer to arrive. Overall, the food was excellent, and I would definitely come back just for that. For anyone unfamiliar with the area, there is a parking lot behind the restaurant, which is very helpful. Street parking in front of the restaurant can be difficult unless you're very lucky The music was a bit loud, but nothing too bad. Overall, a great experience with amazing food.

Visited Vaka with a group of 10. The food was good, but the experience had some issues. We waited…read moreabout an hour to be seated despite having a reservation, because our table was given to the wrong large party. We were also offered sauces without being told there was an upcharge, & ended up being charged for an extra drink we didn't order. Tbh, this wasn't my first choice since this place has had service issues before. I guess I was too hopeful things would go differently.

Went here last weekend with a group of people to celebrate my friends birthday. The space is small…read moreand has limited tables and We walked in with 8 people, no reservation at about 6pm on a Saturday evening. I was shocked how quickly they were able to accommodate us. We waited for about 15 minutes and the waitress took drink orders while we waited which was great. I opted for wine but tried some sips of my friends cocktails and they were delicious but potent! Ordering is a little confusing - you mark down which regular sushi and maki you want but then there is a menu with speciality maki and non sushi items that you don't mark down (though we wrote it in). This place is authentic Japanese so there was a hint of a language barrier (which is why we opted to write in our specialty order). The sushi is STELLAR. It was delicious and fresh - the specialty rolls were creative and beautiful. I didn't take any pictures ‍ we were all starving from our pre dinner trampoline park excursion. I knocked them down a star because they served our group about 10 minutes apart. One couple got there food, 5 minutes later another group got theirs and 5 minutes after that the last group got their food. That always leaves the awkward moment of everyone telling the people who have food to go ahead and eat and the people who have the food obviously aren't going to start. The their reason I knocked them down is when they asked if we wanted to split the check we said sure and broke ourselves into 3 groups - come the end of the meal they didn't split the check because of our initial drink orders while we were waiting. Definitely go here and definitely make a reservation (if that option is available). When we left at about 7:45 there was a line out the door!

I have been coming here for years. They do not disappoint. I judge Chinese food spots based on…read moretheir crab rangoon and boneless spare ribs. Both at Fusion are on point. The Rangoon has a great flavor and the pastry is crispy. The boneless spare ribs are thin and flavorful, not fatty like you get at other places. I might have to go back today after I post this! Staff is always nice, and the spot is cute with several tables. It can fill up quickly on nights and weekends though. They have a small bar area as well. We typically get the crab rangoon, boneless spareribs, rice, and general gao's. The most recent time was a few weeks ago, I got what was pictured. We ordered a pu pu platter for two and rice and it was plenty for us. Delicious spot if you're in the area.

Always good and fresh. Sushi and Sashimi are excellent, as are the Maki and Poke bowls. Rice is…read moreespecially good. Other apps and dinners are also quite good with Bento boxes (weekdays only) just right. Pepper tuna app is the best.

Food is better than most hibachi places in the area. Not as salty as high is a plus with this style…read moreof food preparation. Quality of the food products seems to be decent as well. Disappointing that the chefs are "bored" and "dull" in their presentation at the tables. Part of what you are paying for is entertainment. Not so much the case here. Cook and leave without asking how the food tastes or if you need extra sauces, etc.

Christina was an attentive server. The food was fresh and fabulous! And, the best root beer…read moreever-Boylans. Will be returning to try other dishes! Sorry for the half eaten food-SO GOOD!

I haven't gone here for hibachi in a long time but i do not remember the quality of the food being…read morethis bad and obviously the prices are absurd (yes i know, inflation but Im considering this). But if someone is going to pay at least 32-50 for hibachi the quality should be up to par. I got steak and salmon hibachi for about 40- the salmon was two very thin slices and steak about a single serving size. One of the problems with this price range is they will charge you extra for fried rice (isnt that the reason go for hibachi?), extra for "garlic noodles"- that was 50% soy sauce. Dumps a load of lomein on the griddle and gave it a soy sauce bath, no garlic. The food was extremely salty, the sauces they also gave were poorly made- watery and extremely salty. Hibachi sauces should be gingery, garlicky, a little thick and flavorful. Most places will also give a creamy sauce, they gave something with cheap hot mustard in it and something else that was also watery and salty it was not appealing at all. The only positive is the cook was really nice, but you guys need to work on whatever recipes you have currently and re-evaluate the pricing for the quality youre giving out. We shouldve went to Tomo if i was going to spend that much.