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I didn't expect to find authentic great quality Japanese food in Atlanta but Nagomiya has proven me wrong. Everyone knows that I am a very hard critic on Asian food and especially Japanese food. So a perfect score doesn't come easy.
The restaurant set up gives you a lot of privacy, booths with drapes mostly, but maybe a little too dark for my taste. We had to use the table lamp and the cellphone flash light to actually see the menu. The service was great, fast and accurate, the only complaint that I had was that the dinner sets came first, before the appetizer and sushi. Normally this is a big no no. This normally happens when the kitchen was not very busy but the sushi bar was, so the server should know how to time the orders.
Regardless, very authentic, loved the fatty tuna selection and presentation. Crispy but not greasy tempura, perfect temperature Udons and grilled fish. The menu is not too big so it is easier to choose from. I wonder what the Tonkatsu and Chicken offerings are like, with curry for example. So far, no weaknesses and highly recommended. I will definitely come back here when I return to ATL.
The restaurant set up gives you a lot of privacy, booths with drapes mostly, but maybe a little too dark for my taste. We had to use the table lamp and the cellphone flash light to actually see the menu. The service was great, fast and accurate, the only complaint that I had was that the dinner sets came first, before the appetizer and sushi. Normally this is a big no no. This normally happens when the kitchen was not very busy but the sushi bar was, so the server should know how to time the orders.
Regardless, very authentic, loved the fatty tuna selection and presentation. Crispy but not greasy tempura, perfect temperature Udons and grilled fish. The menu is not too big so it is easier to choose from. I wonder what the Tonkatsu and Chicken offerings are like, with curry for example. So far, no weaknesses and highly recommended. I will definitely come back here when I return to ATL.
If you have ever look at an international travel guides from other countries for Chicago, Chicago Chop House is definitely in it, along with Excalibur (Tao), Red Head etc. Indeed this establishment is defintely one of the historic landmark restaurants in Chicago and they have kept their menu mostly the same over the years which is good thing. However, given the fact that we are within 5 mins walk to here, and we have only been here a handful of times over the past 15 years, our lastest visit just reminded me the reason(s).
The atmosphere both indoors and outdoors are great, very attentive staff and experienced. The quality of the menu items were mostly exceptional, I have to say that the lobster bisque was one of the best that I have tried, along with the bone marrow and the burrata. The steaks on the other hand were just OK, while the temperature was acceptable, the meat quality of the filet was considered mediocre for me, and there is almost no seasoning on it. I had to borrow some au jus from the prime rib on the table. Speaking of the prime rib (weekends only) was over seasoned even just by itself, so with the au jus it becomes way too salty. I got tired from cutting it, maybe it was the knives (all 4of them). We have not experienced this in the past so this is where we are seeing the inconsistency, and the reason why we don't come as often as we should.
The atmosphere both indoors and outdoors are great, very attentive staff and experienced. The quality of the menu items were mostly exceptional, I have to say that the lobster bisque was one of the best that I have tried, along with the bone marrow and the burrata. The steaks on the other hand were just OK, while the temperature was acceptable, the meat quality of the filet was considered mediocre for me, and there is almost no seasoning on it. I had to borrow some au jus from the prime rib on the table. Speaking of the prime rib (weekends only) was over seasoned even just by itself, so with the au jus it becomes way too salty. I got tired from cutting it, maybe it was the knives (all 4of them). We have not experienced this in the past so this is where we are seeing the inconsistency, and the reason why we don't come as often as we should.
In the heart of the De Paul campus and with a name like "The Crust", you know what it is all about. Great traditional Italian style pizza overall. Imported ingredients, soft, chew, crisp all in one crust, simple fresh ingrdients with as little dough as possible. This is what traditional Italian pizza is all about, don't over do it!
I am not sure if the price tag is for everyone but I don't I'll come back for more.
I am not sure if the price tag is for everyone but I don't I'll come back for more.
It is a somewhat challenging 2.6 miles up hill hike from your car to either the Hollywood sign (back) or the Vista point which most people go for photo ops. A little over the first 1.5 miles are all up hill and quite steep in some areas so make sure you are physically fit for this hike. There are no rest rooms along the way so make sure you take care of business in the porta potties at the parking before the hike.
Don't be fooled by the wide open trail, it gets muddy and wet after a little rain and can be dangerous on the way down.
There are good amount of dogs and horseback riders on a good day so if you are going to bring a dog make sure the dog is well behaved since there are no protective railings on the trial.
Don't be fooled by the wide open trail, it gets muddy and wet after a little rain and can be dangerous on the way down.
There are good amount of dogs and horseback riders on a good day so if you are going to bring a dog make sure the dog is well behaved since there are no protective railings on the trial.
We come to China Town once in a while for a certain cravings, but our first experience with this place is actually with its location at Naperville. Comparatively speaking the China Town location is much smaller in size and menu offerings. But the food quality is about the same.
I am not sure what all these 5 star reviews are all about, the food here is 4 stars at the best. The 5 stars are for the hand made noodles and maybe the pot stickers. Everything else is just middle of the road for me. The flat bread is ok, it is more less like a stuffed gordita. I actually prefer the Cubano over this flat bread for the texture. The ZhaJiang noodle taste is a little on the light side but perfect hand made noodles. The BiangBiang noodle taste is right on but there are not enough ingredients to match its $13 price tag (in China Town). We didn't try the skewers but I think the other specialized skewer restaurants in China Town probably have more to offer.
One thing I can say, the service is super fast and all of food came up within 10 mins back to back.
I am not sure what all these 5 star reviews are all about, the food here is 4 stars at the best. The 5 stars are for the hand made noodles and maybe the pot stickers. Everything else is just middle of the road for me. The flat bread is ok, it is more less like a stuffed gordita. I actually prefer the Cubano over this flat bread for the texture. The ZhaJiang noodle taste is a little on the light side but perfect hand made noodles. The BiangBiang noodle taste is right on but there are not enough ingredients to match its $13 price tag (in China Town). We didn't try the skewers but I think the other specialized skewer restaurants in China Town probably have more to offer.
One thing I can say, the service is super fast and all of food came up within 10 mins back to back.