"Spice 28 in Philadelphia is a great Szechuan spot serving up traditional Asian flavors. Very bold flavors and spicy. The Szechuan fish filets here are a must-try, and they deliver exactly what I was looking for--delicious, mouth-numbing spice to the tender, flaky fish. Great presentation. I also got rice and Tom yum soup. Modern design on the ambiance. Simple and minimal. The service is fast and the water stays flowing given all the spice."
Stir fried Thai noodle with egg, tofu, and bean sprout, topped with peanuts and lime on the side. Mild spicy.
$13.75
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Stir fried rice noodle with tofu, sweet radish, scallion, bean sprout, and ground peanuts with tamarind sauce.
$14.00
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The most recognized Thai noodle dish! Stir fried thin rice noodles with egg, scallions, bean sprouts, tofu and sweet radish. Topped with fresh bean sprouts, shredded red cabbage and chives, lime, and crushed peanuts.
$15.95
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Stir-Fried Rice Noodles, Tofu, Bean Sprouts, Egg, Garlic, and Red Chili, in a Tamarind Sauce top with Crispy Tiny Shrimp
$18.99
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Wide rice noodles, tri-bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, tomato, bamboo shoots, basil, eggs, and Thai chili.
$19.00
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Stir fried rice noodle, bean sprout, egg, tofu with savory tamarind sauce.
$16.25
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With bean sprouts, peanuts, carrots, chives and garnished with orange. Served with a sweet and spicy tamarind sauce. This item has eggs.
$14.00
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With bean sprouts, peanuts, carrots, chives, eggs & garnished with lime. Served with a sweet & spicy tamarind sauce.
$12.95
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Stir-fried thin rice noodles with beef or chicken or shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, scallion, egg, topped with ground peanuts and traditional seasoning.
$16.95
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"Xiandu is a mix of Thai and Indian cuisine, a rare setup you see in the city. They have high tops and bar seating on the first floor (street level) with tons of seating up the set of stairs. The quality of the food and speed it comes out is great, with the only recommendation of sticking to "typical" dishes of that cuisine you're looking for. For example, the shrimp Thai green curry is FANTASTIC. The Dan Dan noodles... not a much (but still good don't get me wrong). The dumplings were very well made with tons of filling which I feel isn't always the case and a great dipping sauce. Great for big parties (there were a number of 8+ groups) that were easily accommodated. Reasonably priced, good food, will be back."
"Excellent - darn close to 5 star.Had not been here since pre-pandemic but Pho Thai Nam is even better than I remember, albeit higher prices than back in 2019/2018/2017.Service was efficient and ultra quick.We enjoyed Shrimp Spring (Summer) rolls - not fried.Delicious Tom Kha soup (my fave - and they make a good one here!)Chick Pho (my friend) and Pork over Vermicelli (me).So tasty - we devoured nearly every bite! (Took a small bit home, too good to leave it behind).Lunch is still a good value but it is NOT $12 any more!Can't wait to visit again."
"My brother was home from overseas. He wanted to have some Thai food before heading back to Amsterdam. I was nervous picking out a place since he had spent 5+ years in Thailand. After hearing some good things about Grandma's, we came here. If you don't read this full review, read this - my brother, a Thailand resident for many years, completely satisfied his Thai food craving a Grandma's. The food was simply phenomenal and authentic. The service was prompt and quick. Our waiter was able to confidently answer my brother's questions about certain menu options, including that the Thai basil dish was indeed made with real Thai basil. The restaurant was quaint and pleasant to dine in. With an expansive menu and tons of options, if you're looking for real delicious, authentic Thai food, Grandma's should be your first stop in Philly! Looking forward to coming back here again."
"Was in manayunk with the family and has such a great " stumble upon" experience at this restaurant! There are so many restaurants packed down the strip of manayunk and it was really hard to choose. What made this choice easy was that they had the most food options my daughter would like on the menu lol walking in the atmosphere was so beautiful and service was immediately welcoming and let us know the kitchen was closing within 30 minutes but we could take our time ordering. I ordered Thai tea along with some pad Thai because I can't help but want to try these two items everywhere I go. We also ordered the fresh spring rolls. My favorite thing was definitely the pad thai which was made traditional with the cilantro and sprinkles of peanuts everywhere which I love. Some places don't use onion sprouts but I really love that this place does. My daughter really loved her chicken skewers which is the biggest win. I can't wait to intentionally dine here again."
"Ordered Ratchada for delivery this past weekend and am now a huge fan! Papaya salad? Best I've had in a while and covered with peanuts just how I like it. Massaman curry? Flavorful, sweet, and creamy with perfectly slurpable vegetables and tender beef. Drunken noodle? Perfect amount of heat for me with perfectly oiled up noodles, chicken, and veg. Overall, a perfect order perfectly executed.I haven't tried much of the takeout Thai/Laos cuisine in Philly (save the big names like Kalaya and Grandma's) but it'll be hard to switch up from Ratchada after really enjoying the price and selection. They have a perfect menu and I look forward to trying the curry puffs and the duck on my next order. I don't live near here so it's unlikely I'll stop into the restaurant itself, but will be sure to post an update in the event I do! Thanks for the existing and the amazing cuisine, Ratchada!"
"Dined here for the first time last night and thought the food, service and ambiance were great! A small, quiet and clean restaurant with dim lighting. Majority of the people were actually dining alone. Our waitress was very kind and attentive. We picked spice level 3 for all dishes and she let us know she could always bring out extra spice if we want it hotter.We ordered the papaya salad, chicken pad Thai and tofu green curry to share. Everything was delicious!Papaya salad was nice and refreshing. Pretty presentation and a nice palette cleanser. The pad Thai was tasty, but was not the best I ever had. I'd still recommend it, but next time I will try a different noodle dish. Green curry was flavorful and a bit more liquidy than others. Great flavors and very filling.Byo spot with great prices. Highly recommend for a nice casual Thai dinner!"
"The Pad See Ew is one of my new favorites. I chose mild spice level and the flavor was great. Generous amount of egg and overall good portion size for the price."
"The food is good. I had the pad thai beef, and mango sticky rice. The sauce of the pad thai is one of my favorite in the area, altho the beef was not as tender as i'd like but still good. Maybe the beef also could use a little seasoning to taste. But the pad thai sauce and noodles was good. The sticky rice sauce was delicious, the mango (it probably wasn't in season) was not the best but the sauce and the sticky rice made up for it. Service was quick and attentive, and the place is clean and popping. Plenty of parking."
"After trying out this spot based on a Thai transplant's recommendation, I must say that Erawan is one of the best Thai restaurants in Philly.Our table ordered a few menu items and we were delighted by all the dishes. I was impressed that they offer chives cake as an appetizer here, since it's a street food that isn't that easy to find outside of Thailand. If you're a fan of fried chicken like me, you'll be thrilled to hear that they also offer Hat Yai chicken (gai tod hat yai). For the avid fans of seafood, their stir fried shrimps with curry sauce (goong pad pong karee) is also a dish that's highly recommendable. Our group couldn't stop eating even after we were full since we were THAT hooked.Erawan's price point may be a bit high, but their satisfyingly delicious food makes it worth it. Ambience here is intimately cozy with a service that's friendly and efficient."
"One thing I can say about Vietnam Cafe is that it's been super consistently good over the years. We stopped here on a random Thursday night before picking our daughter up from martial arts practice and were seated right away. We ordered the shrimp vermicelli and the chicken pad Thai with some spring rolls. Like I said, always consistently good. The lights were a lot dimmer and then normal so it was hard to read the menu but also I probably need glasses. No seriously. I think I need glasses. Can anybody suggest a good eye doctor in the area? Lol"
Shifa A.
Nov 14, 2023
I am shocked to report that Spice 28 has been our favorite since 2012 and I am just now getting around to posting a review. Well it's never too late. Spice 28 not only has great food, but it's good for drinks, lunch, dinner with friends, dinner with the family and take out. My favorite items on the menu are the lettuce wraps, chicken wonton in chili oil, Indian pancakes with curry sauce and the Thai basil fried rice. I also love the Dry pepper style chicken. Food has been consistently good for the past decade. Service is always prompt and interiors clean and welcoming.
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Alicia W.
May 16, 2023
If you are looking for some really good Thai food this is place! For starters they have outdoor seating which I absolutely love. Another plus for me was the full service bar, with lychee martini as an option on cocktail menu. (My favorite drink) The Thai ice tea which is another fave was meh, it tasted watered down. I ordered spicy pineapple fried rice (spicy level medium hot) very flavorful. If you don't like curry this might not be the dish for you. The Tom yum soup and the Thai chili lemongrass stir fry was SO delicious!!!! I was very hesitant on ordering the lemongrass verse the Thai basil which is my typical go to. I'm SO glad I stuck to my decision because that was one of the best stir fries I've ever had. Last but not least the bok choy was very good as well. The staff was very friendly as well, I'll definitely will be returning next time I'm in Philly.
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Michael F.
May 1, 2023
It is difficult to get me to admit there might be better pho than those bowls served up on Washington Ave in the city. That being said, Pho Thai Nam is at least as good as any I've found in the city.We often just come for a big bowl of Pho. It will fill you up and is created with care. On a few (extra hungry) type occasions, we'll add an app - our usual go-to is Summer Rolls, which are also solid additions to your meal. We've checked out a few other dishes, which have also been good but seriously why go with a non-Pho dish when their Pho dish is so good?The restaurant is kept clean and a decent size. I'm not saying you'll never need to wait, but I've never had to wait long for a 2-top. Service is also friendly and welcoming. Honestly, hard to even think of a potential recommendation for improvement in this review - go give them a go!
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Jesse G.
Jun 28, 2024
Ahh this place was fantastic! Was in town for a conference and decided to come here for dinner. I was not disappointed!Ambiance - 9/10. Gorgeous interior that is perfect for a date or a group of friends! They have sofa area which I sat at and it was very comfortable. The waiters are all dressed very well and attentive to everyone sitting downFood & Drinks:10/10! Got the drunken noodles and I was extremely happy with it! Had a nice flavor and a good amount of spice! Added chicken to mine and don't regret it! As a cocktail I got the Lychee Grandma and it was delicious! Sweet enough to drink with the noodles and left great lingering flavor after every sip! Could have easily gotten 1-2 more hands down!Price: I think I payed somewhere between $35-40 all included. But it was worth it!Overall: Will definitely come back here! Would recommend trying it out even if it's just for cocktails because they are good!
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Justin B.
Sep 1, 2023
This place is spot on point. Every other place we tried in Manyunk was eh. On tops if that the parking sucks. This place I would brave their unbearable parking situation for. I was worried after trying that new Thai place in fishtown nothing would compare. This place is different. Not as fancy or expensive. Plus for me. Good just as delicious. We had four people checking on us and I think one was the owner. Even though we were the only people out front. There is outdoor seating along the side we didn't notice that looked real quaint. Next time we will try that. AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME.
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Natalie C.
Dec 3, 2023
Solid Thai and Laotian restaurant in Philly. Their takeout business is booming but their restaurant is very beautifully decorated and cute (helps its BYOB too!). We went more the Thai route and got the Thai sampler. While the spring rolls were fantastic, the crepes fell apart and the dumplings were far too dense/dry. The green curry was absolutely delicious and a massive portion. The pad Thai was fantastic and interestingly more sweet than expected but very good and balanced. The staff was super friendly as well. Very nice and will be back!
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Joseph T.
Jan 29, 2023
What a nice surprise! The girlfriend & I had tix to a show at the Foundry, and the places we wanted to eat were all completely full with super long waits. So at this point, we're just like, "First place that looks open and has availability, we just have to eat there." *Glances across the street* "What about that place?" Works for me!Yummy food! One of my favorite restaurants in my hometown has a pineapple curry that I absolutely love, so I had to get the pineapple curry at Circles to compare. They're nearly indistinguishable! Which is absolutely great news for me.The pork & crab dumplings were good. Not amazing. Just good. The sauce had some sweetness. Like a syrup? Molasses? I dunno, there's some sweetness in there. It was good, but not amazing. Never tasted the crab. Just the pork.Friendly staff. Nice decor. Good price. Lovely surprise. The only reason I hesitate to give it a 5th star is because it didn't blow my hair back. But, I did find myself nodding with approval quite a bit.Can't go wrong with Circles. I'll be visiting again, no question.Pro tip: if you like spicy food but don't like things *too* spicy, then level 3 will work just fine.
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"Pro: My views on Thai food are a bit biased, for it may be my all time favorite cuisine. So I've rarely had a plate of Thai that I didn't like! However, I'm gonna give a general synopsis of Smile Cafe as just being "okay". Read below. Con: The Thai Beef Salad was decent. Maybe a little bland for heat seekers like myself, but it serves its purpose. However, the Spring Rolls tasted like they were fried in slightly reused oil. And this seems like a consistent trend after a couple visits. Bottom Line: Perhaps an abandonment of the fried fare and a request for extra spicy on the dish may bump the rating up by a star. Until then, it's just adequate food."
"A friend and I had dinner there and it was excellent. We started with the Peking Duck and Lobster tempura fondue. The tempura came on skewers with lobster, shrimp, broccoli, carrot, sweet potato, zucchini and a dip of melted gorgonzola. The Peking duck came with steamed tortillas and had hoisin, scallions, cucumbers and plum sauce. The duck was quite delicious. The tempura was good and the dip was good as well. For dinner we both had the Hoban yak seafood that included lobster tail, scallops, shrimp and white fish with season vegetables and a ginger garlic truffle butter soy sauce. It was excellent. The waitress was quite exceptional, noticing that the table was uneven and placing something to level it as well as cleaning the table in between dishes. She was very attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. We both really enjoyed the meal and would love to go back again."
"Delicious. Easy takeout. Online order. Lots of options (although I wish they had pad see ew). No in house seating. Not much today besides try it for yourself, i will definitely be back."
"I found this restaurant for a weekday lunch and was very happy with the quality of food, as well as the different items that came with the lunch special. The service was terrific."
"Came here on a rainy Saturday afternoon for lunch with a party of 5. It's a great hidden gem in Northern Liberties. The chef was our server for the afternoon, due to the unfortunate circumstances that their server couldn't make it in. The chef is very passionate about her food and it shows. Everyone enjoyed their dish. I ordered the secret menu item which is the sow fish (I think that's how you spell it). It was AMAZING 10/10 would recommend, I hope she puts it on the menu. The flavor profile was light and citrusy, the sauce was delicious the fish was perfectly cooked. The chef also made it extra spicy because I love spice. This will be our new go to Thai restaurant. They also have a really delicious Thai coffee which I might like better than Vietnamese coffee, and a really bug dessert menu, so do not skip out on dessert."
"Great as ever. Authentic choice just off I-95 in Ridley. Plenty of parking so city folk, come out. You will love."
"This is hands down my favorite Thai restaurant anywhere in the U.S. I love their Tom Kha soup, which is so well-balanced between coconut and lemongrass, and is packed full of mushrooms. This is the soup standard by which I judge all others at every other Thai restaurant. My favorite dish is the Roasted Duck with Pineapple. Recently I was in for their Lunch Special, which was a first for me. It turns out they have an excellent special with good pricing, and dishes that come with soup and rice. We also added a Papaya Salad, asking for it not too spicy. It was a wonderful lunch, and I'll have to remember to get over for that again! A great value, though does not include my favorite Roast Duck with Pineapple dish. I instead tried the Drunken Noodle with duck, which was excellent as well."
"Needing a break from the typical campus eats, I suggested a business lunch at Pattaya. I really enjoyed the ambiance, proximity to Penn's campus, and the varied menu items at Pattaya. I was a little bummed that there were no lunch specials, and I was super sad that the only beverages they offered were canned or bottled - I was seeking a fresh Thai iced tea! However, the Panang Curry was to die for - I had no issue slurping the entirety of my meal. My colleagues ordered different noodle dishes, and the portions were huge! We shared an order of the Golden Triangles, which were okay - unremarkable, but tofu often is (sorry!!) We were all very happy with our main entrees, and I was the only one who didn't have an entire meal's worth of leftovers...a good value! Service was friendly and quick making for a nice dine-in experience."
"This place made a mostly good first impression.For appetizers, we got the Chicken Satay which was really good. The chicken was super tender and the sauce was perfectly sweet. Ordered the Thai Iced Tea for drinks which was great. It was sweet but not overly sweet like that drink tends to be.For entrees, we got the Massaman Curry with Chicken, Beef Pad Thai, and Beef Pad See Ew. All were really good. I think the Massaman Curry was definitely the best dish out of the three we got. All of them were portioned pretty well and were tasty.Just some minor service hiccups though. We actually ordered the Shrimp Pad See Ew, we received the Beef one instead. The person who ordered it ate it halfway before bringing that fact up so we decided to just leave it as is. They did charge us for the Shrimp one in the bill but they did change it to the Beef one when we brought it to our server's attention. We needed more rice to go with the Massaman Curry as it ran out pretty quickly, they might want to consider putting more rice with their curry dishes. We also had a little trouble getting the server's attention to get more rice; even though there was only one other table seated at the time. Minor hiccups aside, it was a good place to eat and I would come back."
"Fire! Great food (Japanese and Thai), fast service, and very reasonable prices. Tsunami has been one of the few restaurants I've found have NOT been affected by COVID. The fish for sushi is amazing. Their Thai dishes authentic. Highly recommended dishes -Gyoza - any of the kinds, including the veggie, are perfectly crispy but not too crispy in the best waysRock shrimp - lightly fried in some spicy sauce. Six hefty pieces of shrimp Green curry - all the sauce. All the veggies and tons of protein. Drunken noodles - super saucy. Large noodles definitely with some spice. LOVE this dish. Can't wait to be back soon!"
"While visiting my dad in DE this is the 3rd time, we have ordered take-out from Nasi. All three times we have been happy with the delicious food, friendly service, and prices. It's certainly an Asian Fusion establishment with sushi, Thai and Malaysian entrees. We have ordered Thai Basil Vegetables with Chicken, Mango Chicken, Red Curry Vegetables, Shrimp Drunken Noodles and the Volcano Roll All the entrees were great as well as the sushi. Even though our entrees, were marked as "Spicy" nothing was particularly hot. Everything was flavorful, but not spicy at all. Many of the entrees have base prices of just vegetables and then an uncharge for chicken, shrimp or pork. So everything can be customized to your liking."
"We enjoyed a nice meal at Soybean Asian Grille! It was a weeknight a my gluten free family was craving Thai food. We were happy to learn that almost all meals could be prepared gluten free. Chicken Tom Yum soup was served as a large portion and was delicious. Edamame was also a good choice to snack on. I was happy to find that salmons could be added to meals, and enjoyed the garlic sauce. Mai Tai and Sea Breeze were great house specials!"
"A killer dinner. I've eaten a lot of pad kee mao in my life and this was by far the best--absolutely no contest. Saucy noodles and fresh veg with tender, juicy chicken and just enough kick. Portions are big enough that you can get more bang for your buck by taking the leftovers for lunch tomorrow!The roti canai justifiably gets attention, too. As a bread fiend, the chewy flavorful hunk that came rolled up in foil was a dream come true. The potato-chicken dipping soup it came with was fairly spicy. I'm a wuss, so it was probably hotter than I would like if it was just the soup alone, but the roti made it manageable. And wow, the depth of flavor...!I ordered takeout, so I can't speak to the service or ambiance except to say that turnaround was very quick."
"For once I am so so happy a plan broke through. A friend and I stopped at Pho Thai Nam only to find out they were closed for an extended July fourth holiday. No worries. That's what google is for. And lucky for us, Thai Orchid was the next closest Thai spot. It's pretty small inside, nothing super glamorous, but we were welcomed and seated quickly. I was planning on going for drunken noodles (my favorite form of noodley goodness) but another wide rice noodled dish caught my eye, and I chose the Evil jungle instead. My. Lawd. Thank the heavens that I did. A light curry version of drunken noodles if you will. It was incredible. The noodles perfectly chewy, the veggies still with a satisfying crisp, AND the combo of chicken and shrimp cooked perfectly. I don't think I'll ever go back. Also their Thai iced tea, which our waiter generously split into two smaller glasses, was perfectly balanced with the condensed milk (sometimes there's just too much of it). My friends tofu jungle version also turned out delicious. However she felt it was a little too salty. The chunks of tofu are huge! but I do prefer mine a smidge firmer. Both plates were huge as well, I took about half of mine home for dinner later. I only docked a star because our young waiter kind of seemed annoyed with our presence haha. Wasn't exactly rude, just came off as "whatever" about everything. Maybe a smile would've helped. Anyways. Definitely recommend. Especially if you're just going to consider takeout."
"We did take out, and it was good - not the fanciest, but tasty and hit the spot. Think of it as "everyday sushi" and not "special occasion sushi""
"Good food, nice selection of sushi, all the usual suspects for rolls and hand rolls, with bunches of special rolls.Delivery was MUCH faster than promised!"
"Hey there, Yelp Family! Sooooo, I recently checked out Thai Square Restaurant and overall, it was a pretty cool spot. The vibe was nice and the decor had a modern feel to it. I will say though, the space was a bit smaller than I expected, but hey, it made it feel cozy. I LOVED the outside seating. The weather was perfect the day I went, too.Let's get to the good stuff - the food! The Pad Thai was amazing! The noodles were cooked just right and the sauce had the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. And can we talk about the Thai tea? It was so creamy and refreshing. The sauce had a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors that really elevated the dish. It was not overly sweet or salty, which can be a problem with some Pad Thai dishes.The staff were super friendly and made great recommendations. They made us feel like a Philly VIP from the moment we walked in until we left. Overall, Thai Square Restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Great food, cool vibes, and friendly service - what other Thai spots should I be trying next?"
"This restaurant is in Reading Terminal Market. We ordered the salmon with rice and both types of sauce. The portion of salmon and the accompanying rice is plentiful. They usually have a long line and the service is quick. There is no place to sit down at this restaurant. However, there are a few sitting areas dispersed around Reading Terminal Market."
"Delicious Pad See Ew with fresh veggies. The cozy restaurant doesn't have much space for indoor seating and just a take-out spot. The Pad See Ew featured thick al dente noodles with a heap of fresh veggies - peppers, broccoli, squash, carrots, green beans, corn. I was impressed by the variety and freshness of the veggies. I wasn't a fan of the stiff tofu and tossed out the cubes of tofu. Overall, the dish hit the spot and the restaurant satisfied my sweet and savory craving, true to its name!"
"Superb excellence from start to finish!We arrived on a night when apparently dining in was not the choice of those who enjoy this unique restaurant's food. It was clear people enjoy the food based on the steady stream of take out orders.But, who is to complain when you get to have a restaurant's dining room all to yourselves? And, we were treated with just the right amount of attentiveness that one would expect from a restaurant where you have the help to yourselves.The choice of Indian or Thai I have to admit is unique and I wasn't sure which nation's cuisine would be chosen for the evening but it was a journey only to India so the Thai Bistro food options will be left for another evening.This restaurant is a BYOB, which is always a bonus when you head out for dinner.The appetizer choices of Samosa's and Chicken Pakora were absolutely the perfect starters. The lightness of the Samosa and its blend of flavors may have given me the best Samosa of my life! The Pakora also had the lightness and taste that caused them to vanish from the plate in the perfect mint and tamarind chutney's.Chicken Korma done to perfection and hooking my friend who was hesitant about Indian cuisine. My Lamb Vindaloo was so so good with its spices encouraging me to eat more. The plentiful basmati rice balanced out the meal!The bonus (Not sure if it is always available.) just by checking in on YELP we saved 15% ... of course with service like we received that money just increased the tip!Wish I lived a little closer because I'd be a regular!!"
"I have ordered Vic Sushi via Uber Eats twice now while at work when craving sushi for lunch! The food was fresh and tasty. Both times I ordered the spicy salmon roll and sansom roll, highly recommend both! The rolls had lots of flavor and the fish tasted fresh. I definitely look forward to trying the rest of the menu!"
"Stopped in with some family and had a veritable feast! The papaya salad was crisp and fresh, with a hint of lime. Also had a squid appetizer, which was delicious and tender. We shared four entrees between the five of us, and each one had its own flavor and spice was well balanced. For dessert we had mango sweet rice, which was absolutely perfect. The mango was perfectly ripe and the rice was sweet without being syrupy. All in all a great experience."
