1. Kathmandu Restaurant II
• Best Items: None mentioned as standout.
• Review Summary: The reviewer was disappointed with the buffet, finding only two items edible. The saag paneer was too soupy, pakora was very dry, and the tandoori chicken was undercooked and under-seasoned.
• Recommendation: To be avoided.
• Star Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
2. Dark Horse
• Best Items: Pulled pork sandwich with onions and BBQ sauce, pasta salad, coleslaw.
• Review Summary: A very good option for near-southern cooking, especially late at night. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. However, it’s loud and more of a drinking spot, so not ideal for those avoiding alcohol or looking for a quiet meal.
• Recommendation: Recommended if you’re in the area, especially late at night.
• Star Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
3. Korea House
• Best Items: Short ribs, bibimbap.
• Review Summary: The food was decent with some standout items like the short ribs, but the experience was marred by the owner’s bizarre and unpleasant behavior. The reviewer, being Korean, found the owner’s lectures on Korean dining customs inaccurate and offensive.
• Recommendation: To be avoided due to the negative dining experience.
• Star Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
4. Lucile’s Creole Cafe
• Best Items: Eggs Benedict, potatoes, homemade biscuits and jam, strawberry and cream sidecar.
• Review Summary: A delightful dining experience with Southern comfort food. The reviewer loved the Eggs Benedict, describing it as the best they’ve had, and the overall atmosphere was charming.
• Recommendation: Highly recommended.
• Star Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
5. Shanghai Moon in Rosetta Hall
• Best Items: Mapo tofu, spicy dumpling soup, spicy cucumber.
• Review Summary: The dishes were well-prepared with a perfect hint of Sichuan flavor. The beef in the beef and broccoli dish was a minor letdown, but overall the food left a lasting impression.
• Recommendation: Recommended.
• Star Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
6. Cup of Peace
• Best Items: Beef curry with rice.
• Review Summary: The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the beef curry, which combined elements of American beef stew and Japanese curry. It was hearty and satisfying.
• Recommendation: Recommended.
• Star Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
7. Izakaya Amu
• Best Items: Grilled mackerel in sea salt, miso soup, “king” salmon, duck breast.
• Review Summary: The reviewer was blown away by the quality and sincerity of the cooking. The experience was described as “umami heaven,” and it exceeded expectations.
• Recommendation: Highly recommended.
• Star Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)