9 Dragons is the sister restaurant of the legendary Kowloon restaurant on Route 1 in Saugus, MA…read more While 9 Dragons was opened by the same family and still offers some of the same dishes as the original restaurant, this place is quite the glow up from the Kowloon in regards to the food, atmosphere and service. The restaurant itself is stylish and intimate. The space boasts eye catching decor from neon signs and a mahjong tile doorway to big murals and light fixtures in the form of umbrellas and lanterns. The menu is printed to look and feel like a Hong Kong Hollywood newspaper which I also thought was really cool. The menu here is smaller and more focused than the one at the Kowloon, but I did see that it still offers a handful of the Kowloon's signature dishes. In the case of this restaurant, I definitely feel that the limited menu is essential to producing higher quality dishes. We shared a scorpion bowl cocktail for two, which was served in a cute beckoning cat drinking vessel. For food we got the scallion pancake, the General Gau's chicken and the Brussels sprouts. The food came out about ten minutes after we ordered which initially made me a little bit nervous about the food quality, but once we dug in we could tell that the food was quite fresh. The scallion pancake was nice and crispy on the outside, a little bit chewy on the inside and was served with a ginger sauce for dipping. The Brussels sprouts were prepared Kung Pao style with peanuts and a touch of chili pepper. The General Gau's chicken was fried well, coated in a delightfully sweet and spicy sauce and topped with crispy fried rice noodles. We are just about every morsel on the plates. We knew had to save a little room for dessert here when we saw that they serve a giant chocolate dipped fortune cookie that they smash apart with a mallet right at the table. Served alongside some ice cream, the giant fortune cookie is a super sweet and fun way to finish your time here. Additionally, it came as a pleasant surprise when our check came and it was not quite as high as we were anticipating, especially when you consider that the restaurant is housed inside of a casino. All in all, 9 Dragons left us with a great first impression. A great addition to the Seacoast.

I only took off one star for price. It is definitely overpriced. The food was great though. I was…read moreborn and raised just a few minutes from their flagship restaurant, Kowloon in Saugus, MA, so the food at 9 Dragons is not new to me as it's pretty much a smaller scale Kowloon. I live in southern Maine now so it's an hour or so drive to Kowloon. It's only 25 minutes to the Brook and 9 dragons. The decor is dark and what I would call kind of vampy, in a good way. We got our favorites and one new thing. We had chicken fingers, crab rangoons, pork fried rice, and the new to us was the night market popcorn chicken. It was so good! So was the sauce it came with. The night market chicken was described as an Asian Chick-fil-A , and I agree! The nuggets were lightly breaded and seasoned with Chinese 5 spice, so they had a subtle cinnamon flavor. The sauce wasn't spicy, it was just good, almost like a honey mustard. The chicken fingers are lightly battered, unlike most that are all batter and little chicken. The crab rangoons are my favorite of any crab Rangoons! They're not sweet like most, the filling had a very well balanced flavor. They came as an order of 5. I think the fingers were an order of 5 as well, but I'm not sure. The pork fried rice is not greasy. The ambiance is kind of dark and noire, and you don't hear the sounds of the casino from inside the restaurant. After a 20% tip, our order of 5 crab Rangoons, 5 chicken fingers, pork fried rice, night market chicken, a Pepsi and a margarita mocktail (no alcohol) came to about a $100. It was good but definitely overpriced for what we got, but then it is in a casino, so that is probably why it was pricey. I'd go again if I didn't feel like dealing with rte one traffic in Saugus, MA or the hour or so drive to get there, but I wouldn't make 9 Dragons a place to go to on the regular. Side note- we went for the casino too. Small time slot player, I turned $20 into $50 then cashed out. Haha.

Food is interesting and really good. Place itself is very cute. Staff were super pleasant and quick.read more

My wife and I went here for lunch yesterday after hearing a mix of reviews--some bad, but mostly…read moregood. We started with the pork dumplings, which were excellent. For lunch, I had the shrimp Pad Thai and my wife ordered the Drunken Hangover. Everything was absolutely amazing. This place will definitely be one of our regular go-to spots, especially since my wife works around the corner. We sat at the bar, and our server, Robin, was outstanding--extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. She made sure we had everything we needed. Easily 10+ stars. Highly recommend

Extremely overpriced for the amount of food and quality. Ordered two sushi rolls, tempura shrimp…read moreroll and king of the sea roll. We were shocked how small they were. The shrimp tempura roll barely had any masago, I could literally count how many were on each piece (the most was 17 on one of them). Tempura bread crumb should fry up a nice light yellow color and be airy, this was brown and flat like a piece of fried chicken. Overall taste of both rolls was ok, nothing special, but not bad. Sadly Whole Foods shrimp tempura roll tastes better and they give twice as much for the same price.

I ordered takeout tonight and I was very happy with what I ordered…read more As a takeout order, everything was packaged carefully and neatly, which i greatly appreciated. I can't tell you how many times I've picked up orders and they were hastily put together, sauces spilled, food all over the place. I ordered their crab Rangoon and chicken kansu. Both were delicious! The katsu came with a salad and soup. This is a very large portion for one person, which is great for me because who doesn't love leftovers! I can't wait to try their sushi next!

Super excellent! It's truly asian noodle taste in Dover I ever had…read more Let's take turn to the challenge! Try once for repeat!

We needed a quick meal before touring UNH, and we were thankful to discover Bamee. Although the…read moremenu is relatively small, there was enough variety that it was a difficult decision what to order. I ordered the kimchi fried rice, which was an ample portion of well seasoned rice with ground pork and fermented cabbage. I would have preferred some additional vegetables mixed in for variety, as each bite became more of the same on repeat (though they were good bites)! My son ordered the Moo Ping, which was a heaping bowl of fluffy jasmine rice topped with tender grilled pork. While it was accompanied by a few slices of raw cucumber, this dish also would have benefited from some bok choy, scallion, or something fresh and crunchy to each with the rice. Service was fairly prompt, though I imagine they may get backed up during peak times, as any small kitchen would with a loyal following. There are stations for bowls and utensils, etc., to clean up after yourself. Overall, Bamee is a quaint spot for a quick bite and the kind of place where if you live or work nearby, would likely be on speed dial for takeout!

Strip mall Korean eatery with a slightly swankier vibe than most. Trendy decor, modern bar…read more Experienced and friendly servers. Approachable menu with as much fusion as authentic Korean. -- Chicken Wings: Jumbo wings with extra crispness and an inner texture varying between sufficiently moist and gushingly juicy, depending on the piece. Always liked them, and I tried twice more recently with similar positive results. Excellent flavor in both the Soy Garlic and the Sweet and Spicy Gochujang. Superb, and with no price hikes in at least five years, now an excellent value too. -- Kimchi Pancake: Crispy on the edges and fluffier inside, with kimchi adding some crunch and nice flavor to go with the starch. Thin dark sauce to complement it. I think of it as a Korean cross between scallion pancake and egg foo yong. Good for sharing. -- Seafood Jampong: A large bowl of seafood stew with a red broth that has some creaminess as well as spice. Nice texture and chock full of large mussels, scallops, shrimp (gigantic Gulf shrimp as well as baby shrimp), Asian squid, and noodles. The squid was a little chewy, but everything else was cooked beautifully. This dish satisfied both in the restaurant and as leftovers the next day. Good choice for family meal, date meal, or chowing with the buds meal.

So Westford is a bit of a food desert with only a plethora of Asian cuisines. Of all these…read morerestaurants, I believe soul kitchen is the best. We just did the sushi Love boat for four people and all of the sushi was fresh. The salmon was buttery. The tuna was firm. The rolls were done perfectly. We had to wait a bit at the door and there was a little bit of confusion there so we were delayed in getting our seats.... And the waitress was a bit delayed getting to our table, but we made the best of it. Next time we're here, I'm going to do some of the more Korean dishes, but the sushi is well recommended.

We went to an early evening dinner on a Sunday. Service was amazing, they even brought out two…read moreadditional appetizers and a dessert we didn't order. What a nice surprise! We had both flavors of wings and the beef app. The noodle dishes were delicious as well, in addition to the drink I ordered. The dessert was so good!! We will return.

This place has been on my list for over a year and here we are unknowingly walking in during…read morerestaurant week. My man got the preset meal - soup, fish and dessert (see photos) and I went ala carte and got Brussels sprout and Thai noodles with chicken. Everything was delicious, our server was amazing. Dishes were almost too pretty to eat but prices were reasonable and the flavors were fantastic. The sprouts and the soup were the stand outs for sure but it was all sooooo good.

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).

Udon noodle is uncomfortably spicy however the flavor is fantastic…read more I will defeintiely be back! Service is great, the place is super cute, and the food is phenomenal. Even the mocktails! It's clear they put thought and car into them, and they are worth the sips. It is on the pricier side, however the quality meets this price, for sure. Highlights include the green curry and mushroom rolls. We were both left stuffed!

What a wonderful dinner at the Joy Nest. I'm glad we finally made it. We had dinner on a Sunday…read moreevening and the restaurant was much busier than I would have expected, and so I recommend reservations. We had great service from our waitress, and even met the very pleasant owner/hostess who told us a bit more about the restaurant, menu and live music options. We did not get a chance to see the upstairs dining room, but the main floor was very nice, warm and cozy. The menu leans Thai, but I would say the is really Pan Asian. Food was served promptly, hot and delicious. I really enjoyed the Thai lettuce wraps, fresh, clean and delicious. The plate was served with just the right amount of chicken to lettuce ratio. It seems some restaurants struggle getting the ratio right, forcing you to ask for more lettuce, crackers, etc... Not here. We also enjoyed the Golden Bags small plate, which were crispy and delicious. Red Curry main entree was quite good. Heavy on vegetables with a thick red coconut curry. We saved room for dessert, and chose the Chocolate Roti. Perhaps a little bit of a misnomer, as it was two tasty roti filled with Nutella, and served with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Sort of like an ice cream sundae. While the menu is quite clear about it, I envisioned something more chocolatey. All good! Cocktails were also creative and delicious. We will definitely return and work our way deeper into the menu.

What a lovely spot!! My girlfriend and I were looking for a sushi spot and stumbled upon Little…read moreTokyo when searching on Google Maps. We went inside around 6pm and got seated IMMEDIATELY. The place had nice booths for groups and cool bar if you're looking for drinks as well. Looking through the menu we noticed the number of items they had both Vietnamese and Japanese. We were impressed but really just wanted sushi (we'll come back for other items!). My girlfriend got wonton soup and it was amazing! It had some pork strips in there which really enhanced the flavor. And the for sushi I got the Boston Maki and Calamari roll. She got the shrimp tempura roll. The sushi was fantastic and it had us wanting more! If you're looking for a sushi spot (or ramen) in Portsmouth, I highly recommend coming here! Between the large menu, fantastic prices and creatives drinks, it's a great spot for lunch or dinner.

Excellent bowl of pho! I had my usual bowl ( pho dac biet)…read moreand the bowl had so much meat! If you are one who love lots of meat in your bowl of pho then do not miss this place. The bowl was full flavor and it was just delicious. No need to go to Boston or neighboring MA town to get a bowl this authentic and this good. Will def visit again soon .

Ordered Nashville hot chicken tenders, got them and they weren't spicy at all, same as the honey…read morehot wing and garlic habanero. Came with 1 celery and 1 carrot and all for 60$. Good food but really bland. Also waited 20 minutes for food which was quick but don't recommend

excellent food, great service and quick turn around!…read more i recommend wing-itz to anyone who wants great chicken wings, etc.