Testimonials
Thanks!Regarding grades, that's a tough one we've takled about a rating system, but at this stage decided against it for 3 reasons:*There may be restaurants that we only try once, and it's not really fair to give a grade based upon a single experience.*Some of the restaurants may be excellent at a few dishes, but overall so-so (or vice versa).*We recognize that our opinions should only be taken so seriously. We love that people respect us enough to seek rating information, but we're not entirely comfortable with, say, giving a rating to a Senegalese restaurant after having only tried Senegalese cuisine for the first (and perhaps only) time.
Lashish the Greek on Bethel is fantastic. I'd skip the gyro and more trdnotiiaal Greek menu items, although those are excellent as well, and try the seafood (the best calamari I've ever had, and I love the snapper as well) and the soups. Many of the desserts are housemade as well. My husband used to work in the neighborhood and I constantly bugged him to bring me stuff home. The best part is that the owner and his staff will make you feel like a rock star, especially if you stop in often. It's like a neighborhood diner feel with a more interesting menu.
Recently, I was told about in the Crosswoods area. They have some good stuff on their Chinese menu (English translations avlalibae). First time I ate there, I got my old standby for comparison, Dry Bean Curd w/Shredded Pork, which was definitely up-to-snuff taste- and portion-wise. I also had their Beef Soup, which was equally good. It contained a huge amount of tender beef and bok choy. Overall, simple preparation and fresh flavors.FYI: The front of the restaurant is not on Hutchinson. Turn onto High Cross Blvd and pull into the the parking lot it shares with the Chipotle beside it. Sushi Ko is nearby as well.
Just ate at Jui Thai Asian Cafe at 787 Bethel Road (the former ltcaoion of Lilly's) and they had a very interesting menu with none of the typical lunch special dishes. I had the Delicious Pork Cake ($3, very tasty) and the Hot Pot ($6) which had noodles, bok choi, napa, luncheon meat, quail egg, bean skin, and fish ball. The hot pot was saltier and more oily than I anticipated, but was delicious all the same. I plan to return with my family next week to try more dishes.
Can't believe I haven't made a deutor after knowing so long about this place, but the Latin Cafe on S Hamilton in Whitehall is the *only* Dominican restaurant in the city. Sounds promising. I would have also pointed you guys to Lindo Mexican & Cambodian restaurant on Sullivant, but it looks like they are closed for good. A damn shame. Still, if you just pass Demorest heading west on Sullivant on the south side is a strip mall with Hashi African restaurant that has caught my attention.
