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Despite some small minor gripes, I am left with positive feelings about Sandwich House Tres. I’ve been a Japanophile for most of my life. I’ve always been intrigued by their culture, history, people, and their cuisine is a reflection of all of those things. This place was packed when we went and there was a line the entire time we were there. The sandwich selection is so large, it’s pretty silly, but also incredible because there are so many things to try. I ordered an Okonamiyaki sandwich and a Miso Katsu. They accidentally mixed up my order and gave me a Shrimp Croquet instead of my Okonamiyaki. That kind of upset me, but I left without checking, so that’s on me… The sandwich itself is interesting, it’s literally 2 slices of white bread with the crust cut off, which I find hilarious. I saw a container in the store giving out bread crust if you wanted it – HELP YOURSELF! I like the taste of white bread, and the texture, but I’ve heard and read long ago that this stuff will kill you. OH WELL, EVERYTHING IN MODERATE, AM I RIGHT? There are memes on the internet about how places sell sandwiches where one side shows a lot of stuff on the inside, and in the back it’s just air and white bread. These sandwiches are like that in a comical way. So, I mean you’re paying about $5 or more per sandwich, is it really worth it? Short answer is yes. Buying 2 sandwiches totaling about $10 got me pretty full. The Shrimp Croquet was OKAY. Tasted like some bits of shrimp in a fried potato patty. I would’ve preferred my delicious Okonamiyaki – RIP. The Miso Katsu was hearty but REALLY saucy. The sauce was like sweet and salty, almost too saucy. The pork itself was fine, kind of fatty, and the outside crunch was good. I was stuffed and I would go back, BUT CHECK YOUR BAG BEFORE YOU LEAVE.

Sushi In Joy Menu with Prices 2618 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue

Stopped in for lunch. There was just the one server, overwhelmed and unable to spare much time. I ordered the lunch bento box with chicken katsu and tempura. It’s supposed to come with miso but it that never happened. The bento box arrived looking great but looks are deceiving. There was a large mixed green salad included, a large pool of water at the base of the bowl suggested the leaves had been washed but not dried. Wet salad tends to taste like just leaves, as the dressing washes away. The sauce included with the chicken katsu was reddish and very sweet. Never had that served at a Japanese restaurant before. The katsu itself was really all panko. The chicken had been pounded so thin it comprised just a narrow layer within the crust. Then there’s the tempura. Normally, a bowl of dashi, mirin and soy accompanies the dish for dipping the tempura. This was not included. The tempura veggies were fine but the two pieces of shrimp were not shrimp so much as a trick of the eye. The meat of the shrimp had been surgically removed leaving the tail and a long thin thin slice that had been battered and fried. It contained a suggestion of shrimp but was really just a batter stick. When I finally got the waiter’s attention I asked about the miso and he told me they were out so he’d made the salad extra large. Apparently there had been no time available to let me know in advance. I told him about the lack of a dipping sauce, the weirdness of the katsu sauce and the ridiculously thin shrimp. He apologized and then produced the bill.

American Deli Menu with Prices 1055 Gaines School Rd #102, Athens

Well I ordered a club sandwich from this place . I ordered it through bulldog delivery (who I’m not reviewing yet). The sandwich was worse than mediocre! I’ve had better brown bag sandwiches out of food trucks. First a club sandwich has three pieces of bread (and adult bread not the bread you’d find in a child’s lunch box) ! The sandwich had sparse ham and one piece of bacon, also totally unevenly distributed veggies. The only thing that was plentiful was the over compensated mayo (which would have been enough for a full size club Sandwich !) . It’s good they provided an over abundance of napkins so I could wipe off the half jar of mayo. The bread was not lined up so when they cut it in half (most clubs are cut in quarters) , one side had a piece of crust practically , so I was holding the sandwich makings with my hand (enter the plentaful napkins)!! The other side was almost a whole piece of bread. It was quite a disappointment all around. The haphazardly made sandwich that was lacking any semblance of attention to detail and overflowing with forgettable mediocrity!

National Croquet Center – Menu with Prices – 700 Florida Mango Rd, West Palm Beach

5/21/2016: Came to the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach to brush up my croquet playing skills and overall game knowledge, more specifically to exact revenge upon family and friends who have kicked my butt sooo many times in the past! The facility itself is first class with an onsite bar-restaurant, pro shop, and of course majestic playing courts. First things first, the attire. The preferred (mandated) clothing color during match play is white. Hats, sunglasses and comfortable soft sole shoes are recommended. I ended up paying a visit to the clubhouse pro shop to purchase a $50 white polo shirt when I realized the white shirt I had on was severely stained. Yikes! I visited on a day when they offered reduced price training classes which included free use of the in-house mallets and balls. The group I was in were very friendly, yet ruthless as players with obviously no soul LOL. As the rules were explained and matchplay ensued, I honed my skills quickly based on the instructor’s recommendations and ended up ranking near the top of the class at the end. So grab your sunscreen and kick your moxie into high gear because croquet is actually a very competitive sport with a no holds barred mentality. Play on!

Subway Restaurants – Menu with Prices – 5701 Cleveland Ave, Columbus

I ordered 2 sandwiches and as I was checking out and paying I watched the man drop the meat bag on the floor, leave it there for 3/4 minutes and then picked it up and put it on the sandwich preparation counter. I had literally no time to go anywhere else and had my child with me at 9 am and was desperate. Because of this I accepted 2 bread sandwiches that were shameful from 2 rude and surly individuals who had disgusting cleanliness habits. I will never return.

Hanami Sushi & Grill – Menu with Prices – 11811 Mukilteo Speedway, Everett

My favorite sushi place in the Pacific Northwest as it is only minutes away from home. Located off of the Mukilteo Speedway, this restaurant is always one I love coming back to since their whole staff is friendly and welcoming. I am a huge fan of their tempura shrimp roll and their Katsu. Although the rolls may be big, they are super tasty and flavorful, as they are some of my favorite sushi rolls ever. Their super crunch roll, mountain roll, and volcano roll are also good options to choose from if you’re looking for sushi. Their katsu don and their spicy pork bulgolgi are great options too. They both come with a miso soup and the bulgolgi comes with a salad and bowl of rice. The katsu breading is very flavorful and the bulgolgi is always sizzling hot when it comes out! Their chicken teriyaki is okay – I would definitely choose something else as an option for lunch or dinner! Hanami is definitely a place that you won’t want to miss. The only thing after coming here for 10+ years is that they increase their prices over the years. I guess good food comes with a price; however Hanami is definitely worth visiting if you’re in Mukilteo!

Bulldog Katsu – Menu with Prices – 2010 N Plano Rd #104, Richardson

I had to come here twice to fully experience the food. Bulldog Katsu specializes in Katsu, of course, and by specialize I mean they put all their effort in a couple of dishes. I had the cheese katsu and regular katsu. The cheese katsu was actually ground pork shaped into a little “crate”, fried and then filled with mozzarella. I felt the cheese katsu was a bit heavy. The regular katsu was about an inch thick, which is a lot better than most Japanese restaurants. The panko breading was crispy and fresh, delicate enough to not sting the mouth when taking a bite. Every katsu order with deluxe option comes with an assortment of Japanese “banchan”, like pickled cucumbers, plums, pearl onion, tofu strips, ginger strips, half of a marinated egg, a steamed gyoza, a seaweed salad and a imitation crab salad. The food also comes very quickly, great for lunch during a work day. I wrote more about this place in my blog: http://savordallas.blog/2019/05/10/discover-dallas-bulldog-katsu/

Dagwood’s Deli – Menu with Prices – 400 Mr. Joe White Ave, Myrtle Beach

A Myrtle Beach staple that you have to go to for lunch if you are in the area. It is definitely a great place because it is always filled with locals. The place has a great small town watering hole kind of vibe where people come in to socialize and catch up with current topics. The food is great, you cannot go wrong with any of their sandwiches. I like my sandwiches usually hot but the fresh bread that they use for their subs is outstanding. Perfect combination of chewy and soft but with a slight hard crust to keep everything from getting mushy and falling apart. Each day brings a different bread to the menu, we had Cheddar Bacon when we stopped in. Any extra bacon to your day is a good day. The sandwiches are piled high and fill you up and come at a great price. Lots of sides to choose from, I loved their Potato Salal which had a creamy dill flavor to it. We also ordered tots but I should have stuck to the fries as they serve the crispy double battered ones. Oh well, next time. If you are on or near Ocean Blvd., this is a great place for a good sandwich.

Raku Tonkatsu Ramen – Menu with Prices – 2550 Pleasant Hill Rd #112, Duluth

(Heads up this a sit down eat in review, I’ve been here multiple times and have ordered multiple things as well as food and alcohol) The Delivery: While out in Duluth with some friends we stumbled onto this little red shop glass door next to multiple other fancier looking restaurants, this one stood out. First off the interior of the restaurant is very spacious and flowy, plenty of room to walk around or go to the bathroom without bumping into people. Its kept cold but not too cold, they even leave the front door open but surprisingly have no flies or bugs around. The lights mixed with the wood furniture give off a glowing feel and help bring in some modern touches to it. i will say the seating is rough on the butt, so don’t expect to be sitting comfy or on a soft surface. Another less sanitary thing I’ve noticed is on the table they offer plastic chopsticks in a container that are completely uncovered, this drove me away from eating with them because some of them were dirty from sitting out in the open or not being washed properly. Didn’t take long to be seated in which we were asked what we wanted to drink and given complimentary water. After ordering it didn’t take long to receive the food at all (10 mins) in which we were presented with a white plate on a black tray that highlighted the contrast between the tray and food we were eating. It looked very very professional, and actually put together with caution to not mess up the way it looks before eating, making it more appealing to eat. The Food: After receiving the food in a very well done presentation. The amount they give you is not generous but not to little. Note I ordered the curry katsu which comes with white rice, cabbage and a small soup in a cup. The curry katsu is breaded deep fried pork topped with a mix of vegetables and curry. The rice comes on the side, bowl shaped and toped with some season. The cabbage also comes on the side topped with some sauce. The Taste: (Curry Katsu) The best part of the meal by far, the good amount of katsu they give you with curry on top is highly flavorful. i will say that the taste of the ktsu alone can get kind of bland, because the curry really forms well mixed with the katsu. another downfall of the katsu is that sometimes the bread will slide or peal off and this can be a bit unappetizing at times. (Rice) The rice is prepped in a round bowl shaped and topped with some season. Yes, it is white rice and you don’t have a choice of getting another kind but it fits the meal very well. Another recommendation i would say is to mix it with the curry and katsu but piece by piece and not all at once. This keep the rice from being dry because of the moisture from the curry sauce. (Cabbage) The cabbage is just enough to balance the meals need of green from all the white and brown covering the plate. The cabbage does have some kind of sauce on top of it but i don’t recall what kind, but it does fit it pretty well. I recommend to eat is separately from the rest of the dish because of how light, cold, and fresh it taste provides a nice pallet cleanser before eating the katsu or drinkings the miso soup. (Miso Soup) The miso soup was a nice side touch to the meal, and honestly don’t even needs to be touched but it wasn’t salty and complimented most of the meal for the most part. Conclusion: If you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends and have a quick lunch, or just want some authentic tasting Japanese food or ramen, ide definitely suggest going here. TL:DR (Cons) A bit unsanitary when it comes to there chopsticks, can be a bit bland at times. (Pros) Great service, A wide array of food to choose from, very good for the price, serves alcoholic beverages, and fast delivery + seating.

Worth Takeaway – Menu with Prices – 218 W Main St, Mesa

Been wanting to try this place for awhile and the opportune came when meeting a friend for lunch. She was more inclined to try their breakfast but found out they stop serving that at 11am. Deciding what to get, I asked the friendly man at the counter what was the popular choice and he told us about their famous Crispy Chicken sandwich. They also have a weekday special which that day was a Pork Katsu sandwich that he mentioned was also very good and very easily shareable. Hearing our dilemma, a nice regular patron came up to tell us that we could not go wrong with anything on the menu, they were all good. So we decided on the special, knowing we can come back to try the regular menu. The 2 thick Pork Katsu patties was sandwiched between texas toast bread with coleslaw, soy ketchup and kewpie mayo (creamy Japanese mayo). Half of sandwich was way plenty for me and was it de-li-cious!! The only thing missing was the tonkatsu sauce, which I really didnt miss, hehe. You can choose not to have the bread and have as a bowl with greens and cherry tomatoes/or roasted sweet potatoes. They come with housemade chips (or fries for $2 more). My opinion, they should include the fries at no charge. We are already planning our next trip to try their Crispy Chicken.

Kappo Miyako – Menu with Prices – 92 Corporate Park H, Irvine

Walking in this place is very small but cute. They have Monday deals where you can get 3 rolls for $20! Which is great ? Ordered the curry katsu which came out very hot and the katsu crispy. I don’t think the chicken/pork was thick enough to remember the texture or juiciness. It’s smaller than CoCo Ichibanya but still a great portion for around $9-10. Came with a yummy side salad and miso soup (which waiter didnt bring out and said “people don’t usually want it” when we noticed at the end of our meal that we didn’t get it). Miso was yummy and came out burning hot which is nice but out of my excitement I burned by tongue. Tofu is maybe instant? But it is cut in 1cm x 1cm which is really small, but thats ok. We ordered one tempura roll. The batter is very thick, similar to if you were to order fried ice cream (somewhere). It was just like eating crispy batter. It wasn’t bad but okay. Our spicy salmon roll was yummy, tasted like a california roll but with salmon. We got a yellow tail roll with jalapeño slices on top. I didn’t really enjoy it, I get skeptical about yellowtail at smaller, affordable shops because of the quality. But thats my opinion. But this place is forsure better than Kura Revolving Sushi.

Sherwood Supermarket – Menu with Prices – 111 Sherwood Dr, Ottawa

So I heard that this place has sandwiches that rival DiRienzo’s (on Beech, really close by) so I had to check it out. In terms of cleanliness, this place has DiRienzo’s beat in my opinion. Only the staff handle the bread, unlike DiRienzo’s where the bread is in open baskets and customers stick their hands in and grab the bun they want and place it on the counter and the staff take it to make the sandwich. I also didn’t see any flies at Sherwood Supermarket. You get your choice of bread (egg bread, rye, whole wheat, white, 12-grain or 7-grain). I had the egg bread. It’s sandwich slices style not bun style. I had the ham sandwich special ($3.99). It came with cheese, tomato, lettuce and your choice of mayo, regular mustard, Dijon mustard, honey mustard, or “Sherwood Sauce” which is apparently mayo, mustard and black pepper. I had the Dijon mustard and let me tell you, it is potent. My sinuses cleared up immediately! The bread was very fresh and soft. The ham was tasty and the toppings were fresh and generous. The sandwiches range in price from $3.99 to $4.99. The DiRienzo sandwiches are larger (but they are all $5, so Sherwood Supermarket is cheaper depending on what you get), but not necessarily tastier. I still really like the DiRienzo (Hot) Roast Beef Sandwich – it’s real roast beef, not deli meat, but I think for cold cut sandwiches, I will be going to Sherwood Supermarket instead. I’d say that the sandwiches at Sherwood Supermarket are similar to the sandwiches at Continental Delicatessen (in the Byward Market). They have a small parking lot in front.

Mory’s Association – Menu with Prices – 306 York St, New Haven

I went here today for a holiday luncheon with one of my departments at work. I went with the expectation that this is considered a Yale/New Haven institution, so they can ride on the coattails of tradition and prestige. I’d never actually noticed it, despite going to Toad’s and walking downtown many times. The building itself is gorgeous – a really old house converted into a restaurant with Yale memorabilia stretching back to the 1800’s. It was a bit drafty, but it’s an old house. Ok, fine. I’ll let you have that one, Mory. The service was fine, but the food…..well…I had “sea scallops with risotto and shrimp.” To me, this would have been a few scallops and a hunk of risotto with a few shrimp. Instead, there was a lump of risotto, three wood-ear mushrooms, and some wilted greens (tasted like escarole?) mixed in, ONE scallop, and TWO shrimp. It’s a $15 entree, so I didn’t expect the whole ocean, but 3 pieces? Come on. The risotto would have been quite good, except it was undercooked, and I was unable to eat much of it, since the inside half of each grain of rice was still hard. We ordered dessert, and I had a “hot apple streussel,” which was basically a small pie crust with some apples that had been put into sugar and cinnamon, and put in the center of the crust. The crust tasted and crumbled as though it was a frozen one, and it was definitely not hot. It was barely warm – my ice cream on top wasn’t even melting. I mean, it wasn’t….bad, per se. But then again, I wasn’t paying for it. When we got back to work and were in the elevator, my colleague (who had the same dish) had the same complaints about the food as I did. If I had been super starving, or paying, I might have been a lot more disgruntled. Again, this is a place you go for the prestige and to say, “Yes, I’ve been there.” Not if you want your risotto fully cooked.