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Brian’s Point of View
Posted on October 23, 2005 by Brian under Food and Drink, Reviews.
Now that you all have read my wife’s review on the restaurant, I will take a stab at the place. This way you have something that is a little more that just a one sided opinion. I found the toned down atmosphere to be very inviting. However, the T.V. that blasted sports in the bar portion of the building was a little distracting. If the place had been packed and the bar full it would have been expected, but their was no one in the bar (only a few couples in the entire place actually) this should have been a sign to turn down the volume till it was actually needed. The place was obviously new and still very sterile and clean. The decor was very subtle and not over done like PF Changs, and overall atmosphere was simple. Our hostess was new and still nervous and needing training (proper training) you could tell that the only reason she had the job was because she was the relative of one of the owners, or managers of the place, otherwise she would not have ever got the job. The food was actually very good. I liked the dumpling, I thought that they had a very good flavor and I was not thrown off by the amount of dough they used like my wife. I thought the filling was a little small but ample. Our main dish was not bad but I think they could have balanced it a little better. We ordered a triple meat meal that was supposed to have Beef, Chicken and Shrimp. Instead we were brought Chicken, Beef and 3 pieces of shrimp. Their could have been more here but I guess when everything is prepared in a somewhat large vat, you are left with little choice. Our server was very nice and very patient with us as far as our waiting for my parents to arrive. In the end our check was very good and not expensive at all (we did have to ask him to split the check, he did not ask nor offer) and the food was decent. The downplays were, We did not get any desert due to the fact that they ran out. This was very disconcerting, the waiter was not actually sure that they had anything and then checked. In my opinion, you should never run out of desert. As my wife stated, I wouldn’t go out of my way to avoid the place but I wouldn’t go out of my way to go to the place either.
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I Should’ve Gotten a Whopper
Posted on August 26, 2005 by Ching under Food and Drink.
Since I didn’t eat lunch today, I was kind of hungry on the way home from work. I was thinking, “Hmm.. How about a Whopper? That sounds good. I think I’ll get a Whopper.”
As I got closer I thought, “I wonder if I should try that Siam Cuisine place. They’ve been around for almost a year and I still haven’t tried their food. Maybe I’ll go there today since Brian won’t be with me and I don’t have to listen to him whine.”
So at the last second I decided to go to Siam Cuisine. I actually passed it and had to turn back. But that is where I ended up going for dinner. Big mistake. Maybe my missing my turn was a sign. You know, God telling me not to go there. I should’ve paid attention.
It doesn’t look too bad on the outside. The inside is furnished in your typical hole-in-the-wall resto style. There was only one other couple there. I was thinking of just getting my order to go, but then I figured I didn’t want to have to contend with the cats so despite my dislike for eating alone I decided to stay and eat there.
I look at the menu and, out of all of the food choices, my idiot self goes directly for the “Adventures” section. I ordered eggplant in black bean sauce with pork as my choice of meat. I was expecting a concoction similar to my favorite eggplant dish at PF Chang’s. Was I ever wrong! It looked and smelled scary.
I had asked her for mild, but she either didn’t understand or didn’t hear me. She seemed to comprehend and speak English fine, so it must’ve been the hearing thing. My mouth was on fire!
I’m actually quite surprised that I haven’t had to go to the bathroom yet. If I were Brian, I would probably in the bathroom right now instead of blogging. Think of Ben Stiller’s character in Along Came Polly. Thank God I have a strong constition.
I really should’ve gotten a Whopper. This is what I get for trying to be adventurous. Never again.
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June Affair
Posted on June 27, 2005 by Ching under Food and Drink.
If you hadn’t had enough of the pictures yet, Dad just posted the photos that he took. Enjoy!
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Strawberry Limeade
Posted on February 6, 2005 by Ching under Food and Drink.
I was craving freckled lemonade again today. I was dying to go to Red Robin again to imbibe on their yummy non-alcoholic concoction. We were still grody, sweaty and stinky from playing racquetball, but I didn’t care. Brian wanted Subway, though. But then, I didn’t want anything from Subway. They don’t serve any yummy drinks. So we decided to compromise. We drove to Sonic instead. Since it’s a drive-in, no one has to see or smell us. If you can’t have freckled lemonade, straberry limeade is the next best thing. It’s good enough to satisfy my craving for the time being. Although, I wish I could say the same for :other: cravings. There just isn’t any substitute for a good orgy. LOL!
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Sushi Pig-Out
Posted on July 16, 2004 by Ching under Food and Drink.
Brian and I had another sushi pig-out session last night. If we had our way, though, we would drive all the way to Kansas City and pig-out with sushi from Kona Grill. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. Here in Wichita, there is nowhere else that has better sushi than Sumo.
Last week, we were craving sushi. We decided to go to Sumo, only to find out that they were closed. They closed for a week and half for Fourth of July holiday. It’s kind of a mom-and-pop operation — it’s not a chain restaurant — so they must’ve gone on vacation or something. Felipe’s Jr. does that “we are closed for two weeks” stuff all the time.
We ended up at Hana Cafe because we didn’t know anywhere else that served sushi. It’s just not the same. It’s nowhere near Sumo calibre and it’s not even in the same galaxy as Kona.
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When we went out to eat at Sal’s (another Japanese hibachi steakhouse) for Misty’s birthday, I found out that they serve sushi there. Brian was upset when he found out because I think he would’ve gone. They’re not even as good as Hana Cafe, though. And your sushi choices are very limited.
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Brian tried to get us some sushi from Sumo on Tuesday but he said it was very busy. I guess everyone who tried to go the week prior thought of going that week to get their sushi fix. Sumo is never busy on weekdays. I’m thinking that the closing for a week thing was a marketing ploy to rejuvenate interest in their restaurant. LOL! Anyway, Brian ended up bringing me PF Chang’s for dinner instead. Which is good, too.
We finally got our Sumo sushi fix last night. The financial damage wasn’t too bad. But, I must say, Kona gives you better quality sushi and more quantity for the same price. We really have to go there again sometime.
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