Asian Restaurant Ratings by City

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Arizona
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
China Phoenix Restaurant 7090 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ		C	1 2007	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	Very good restaurant serving traditional Cantonese style food (not Americanized). . . Full Review
Dao's Tai Pan's 446 N. Wilmot Rd. Tucson, AZ		V	1 2007	Jasmine	Yes	Good and fresh Vietnamese food with a large menu. . . Full Review
Seri Melaka Malaysian & Chinese Cuisine 6133 E. Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ		M	1 2007	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	Malaysian restaurant that serves the "real deal". . . Full Review

Colorado
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Thai Pepper 109 E.Laurel Fort Collins, CO		T	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	The menu looks exceptional, and it was recommended by people in town. The peanut sauce was very good. . . Full Review
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District of Columbia
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Hunan Chinatown 624 H St. NW Washington, DC		C	1 1995	N/A	N/A	Some of the best Chinese food I've ever had.
Thaitown 2655 Connecticut Ave NW Washington, DC		T	2 1995	N/A	N/A	Some of the best Thai food I've had. Nothing fancy, just good food.
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Florida
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
China's 9 Dragons EPCOT Walt Disney World Lake Buena Vista, FL		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	I have seen really bad reviews of all the food at EPCOT, including this restaurant, but I thought the food here was genuinely good. . . Full Review
Mitsukoshi Teppan Yaki Dining Room EPCOT Walt Disney World Lake Buena Vista, FL		J	1 2003	Green (brewed)	No	I was disappointed with this restaurant about as much as I was pleased with China's 9 Dragons. . . Full Review
Kobe Japanese Steak House 8350 International Dr. Orlando, FL		J	1 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	This is one case where the sushi is better than the cooked food, and is truly excellent. . . Full Review
Ming Court 9188 International Dr. Orlando, FL		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	Excellent food, but it either has problems with the wait staff or in the kitchen (I never figured out which). . . Full Review
Siam Garden 1111 W. Webster Ave. Winter Park, FL		T	1 2003	N/A	N/A	The entree was somewhat disappointing, but the soup was excellent. This is a "down home" Thai restaurant. . . Full Review
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Idaho
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Siam Thai Restaurant 590 E. Boise Ave. Boise, ID		T	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Very good and authentic tasting Thai food with complex flavors, large servings, and good selection. . . Full Review
Canton Restaurant 133 N. 4th St. Coeur d'Alene, ID		C	1 2003	Oolong (brewed) House	Yes	Americanized Chinese food with good egg drop soup. . . Full Review
Takara 309 Lakeside Coeur d'Alene, ID		J	2 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	This is one of the best Japanese restaurants I've ever been to. . . Full Review
A Taste of Thai 837 Poleline Rd. Twin Falls, ID		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	I was surprised to find such a good Thai restaurant in a town like Twin Falls. Full Review
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Illinois
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Dao Thai 230 E. Ohio St. Chicago, IL		T	1 1993	N/A	N/A	One of my first experiences with "real" Thai food. It was a few blocks farther west before moving to its current location. The thing I remember most is the Thai style soups. The food seemed to be on par with some of the best I have had in other cities.
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Montana
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Mayflower of China 1720 Grand Ave. Billings, MT		C	1 2003	Oolong (bags)	Yes	It seems to have the largest menu selection in Billings, particularly for tofu dishes. but the food did not live up to expectations. . . Full Review
Hong Kong Chef 2009 Brooks St. Missoula, MT		C	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	This restaurant has some of the best Chinese food I've had anywhere, with very authentic sauces. . . Full Review
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Nevada
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Osaka 4205 W. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV		J	1 2000	N/A	N/A	I had salmon teriyaki and sushi, and was pleased with both. The salmon was not as fresh as can be found in Seattle, but the teriyaki sauce was very flavorful and better than in many Seattle restaurants. The sushi was surprisingly good, and matched the quality I found on The Strip (I had sushi on Las Vegas Boulevard, but don't remember the name of the place, so I can't post it). Osaka is really one of the best Japanese restaurants I have experienced.
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New Mexico
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Golden Palace Restaurant 700 E. 1st St. Alamogordo, NM		C	1 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	One of the many Alamogordo Chinese buffet restaurants, but some menu items are exceptional and very authentic. The Friday night seafood buffet has some very good items. . . Full Review
ABC Chinese Restaurant 8720 Menaul Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed)	Yes	ABC is a very authentic and flavorful Cantonese style Chinese restaurant, with the standard Americanized dishes thrown in for those who want them. . . Full Review
Bamboo Garden 1511 S. Canal Carlsbad, NM		C	2 2002	N/A	Yes	The buffet is very popular, but I would only order from the menu because of the MSG. Vegetarian dishes are available, but it does not taste as if they have a whole lot of practice preparing them.
Saeng's Orient 19 Lasso Rd. Clovis, NM		T	3+ 2010	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This is a very flavorful and authentic Thai restaurant located just north of the Cannon Air Force Base entrance west of the city of Clovis. They use a "Thai spicy scale" (not an Americanized one). . . Full Review
Shogun Japanese Steak House 600 Pile St. Clovis, NM		J	1 2004	Green (bags)	No	I found it to be uninspired Japanese food, but with good quality meat. . . Full Review
Chinese Kitchen 400 N. Turner St. Hobbs, NM		C	3+ 2003	N/A	N/A	The buffet is a good deal, but you'll get really good food if you order from the menu. I thought the lo mein was exceptional. . . Full Review
Mi Won 1518 E. Marland Hobbs, NM		C	3+ 2001	N/A	N/A	Good food, but not as flavorful as the Chinese Kitchen. Vegetarian dishes are available. The internet yellow pages have this restaurant in the wrong location--it is on US 62/180 east.
Dynasty Chinese Cuisine 1210 El Paseo Rd. Las Cruces, NM		C	3+ 2007	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Home of a giant buffet and a relatively small menu selection of the pretty standard items. I was impressed, though, with the Cantonese style pan fried noodles. . . Full Review
Lemongrass 2450 El Paseo Rd. Las Cruces, NM		T	3+ 2005	Jasmine (bags)	No	The phad thai is fresh with a good flavor, and is an even better experience because of the Thai chiles and fish sauce available to add to the dish. The main problem with the restaurant is that it mainly consists of dishes that are made safe for American tastes. . . Full Review
Mix Pacific Rim Cuisine 1001 University Ave. Las Cruces, NM		J/O	1 2003	Green (bags)	No	Mix is primarily a Japanese restaurant, with items from several other Asian countries represented on the menu. . . Full Review
Mix Express Asian Bistro 1001 University Ave. Las Cruces, NM		J	1 2005	Iced Tea	No	Mix Express serves Japanese "fast food" such as tempura, yakisoba, teriyaki, etc. . . Full Review
Oriental King 2404 S. Locust Las Cruces, NM		C	1 2005	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	A small restaurant near the NMSU campus, it mainly serves Cantonese dishes with a few Sichuanese plates. . . Full Review
Oriental Palace 225 E. Idaho Las Cruces, NM		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed) house	Yes	An inexpensive Americanized Chinese restaurant with chow mein, egg fu yung, and sweet and sour being prominent on the menu. . . Full Review
Hong Kong Super Buffet 113 N. Chicago Ave. Portales, NM		C	3+ 2010	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Super buffet with some pretty good food, but the best dishes are the ones not on the menu, but specially prepared when the customers requests more authentic Chinese food. . . Full Review
Great Wall of China 2913 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM		C	3+ 2010	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	The Great Wall of China is a moderately priced, rather upscale Chinese restaurant, serves both full and half orders, has a sushi bar daily, serves wine and beer, and if there is anything else you want (and enough customers request it), they will probably add it. Specializes in Hunan and Szechuan style. . . Full Review
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Oklahoma
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Lai Thai 7419 NW 23rd St. Bethany, OK		T	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	No	Lunch specials are cheap and dinners are not much more expensive. Serves good pad kee mao and Thai tea. . . Full Review
Dot Wo 64 E. 33rd St. Edmond, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	There is no buffet, and the menu offers some very good and authentic Chinese dishes. Banquet meals are available for large groups who want traditional Chinese family style meals. . . Full Review
House of Hunan 2137 W. Edmond Rd. Edmond, OK		C	1 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Suburban Chinese restaurant with a "secret" Chinese menu of very good items. . . Full Review
Lemongrass Thai 253 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK		T	1 2008	Jasmine	No	Good food with a "real" Thai taste. . . Full Review
Mr. Sushi 214 S. Santa Fe Ave. Edmond, OK		J	1 2008	Green	No	Very good sushi with fresh fish. There is not much else on the menu, though. . . Full Review
Siam Cafe 1708 E. 2nd St. Edmond, OK		T	1 2008	Thai Tea	No	A small Thai restaurant on the east side of Edmond with good food and reasonable prices. . . Full Review
Thai Palace 308 W. Edmond Rd. Edmond, OK		T	3+ 2009	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	This is an immaculately clean place with excellent food, made to order. If you want it prepared a certain way or with certain ingredients, just ask. The 80+ menu items are just a starting point from which you can begin to create your own Thai concoctions. Probably the most authentic tasting Thai food I have found in the Southwest. . . Full Review
Zen Asian Dining 3209 S. Broadway Ave. Edmond, OK		C	1 2008	Jasmine (brewed)	N/A	Asian restaurant that serves Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese. . . Full Review
Fusion Café 1224 N. Broadway Ave. Moore, OK		K	1 2008	Green Iced Tea	No	Home cooked style Korean dishes with Japanese food also available. . . Full Review
Panda Garden 3720 W. Robinson Norman, OK		C	1 1999	N/A	Yes	This is one of the few places where I actually enjoyed the buffet. If they use MSG it wasn't enough to bother me.
Ajanta Cuisine of India 12215 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		I	3+ 2009	Chai/ Masala Tea	No	Pretty good quality Indian food. It is fairly spicy, but not at the level of south Indian food. They have put a lot of emphasis on the decor, so it is more of a "dining experience" restaurant than a "neighborhood ethnic" joint. . . Full Review
Baluu's Restaurant 7925 N.W. 10th St. Oklahoma City, OK		V	3 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Specializes in Vietnamese dishes, such as pho and vermicelli noodle bowls. Serves American food, including breakfast . . . Full Review
Bangkok 7906 N. MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2009	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	In Spring 2006 the long time owners left, with the "new" restaurant possibly being even better than before. This has become one of the most authentic Thai restaurants in OKC. . . Full Review
Bánh Cuón Tây Hò 2524 N. Military Oklahoma City, OK		V	3+ 2008	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	Has a wide variety of cheap, good, and authentic tasting Vietnamese dishes. Bánh cuón (rice sheet wraps) are very good. . . Full Review
Canton 2908 N. MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK		C	1 2004	Oolong (brewed)	Yes	Good and cheap Cantonese food. The oolong tea served is one of the better ones I've tried. . . Full Review
Charm Thai Cuisine 5805 N. W. 50th St. Oklahoma City, OK		T	1 2009	Thai tea	No	Flavorful, authentic Thai food with a fairly extensive menu. . . Full Review
China House 12400 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	1 2006	Jasmine (bags)	No	A take-out Chinese restaurant that has six tables for dining in. The food is fresh, but I think the sauce does not have much flavor. . . Full Review
Chow's Chinese Restaurant 3033 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Probably the most authentic and best Chinese restaurant in OKC. Large variety of menu items, and all have been good. Open only for dinner and all day Sunday. . . Full Review
Dot Wo 3101 N. Portland Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This restaurant is very popular with the Chinese community, with authentic Cantonese and Hong Kong style dishes. There is an extensive menu of Chinese-style seafood dishes, and other items. . . Full Review (Also in Edmond and south OKC).
Fortune Chinese Restaurant 12315 N. Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	A neighborhood restaurant that prepares special orders for more authentic Chinese food. . . Full Review
Fung's Kitchen 1500 N.W. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The more authentic Chinese version of the Dot Wo restaurants. . . Full Review
Golden Dragon 5934 N.W. 122nd Oklahoma City, OK	N/A	C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	A neighborhood restaurant known for cheap lunch specials. I go for special order Shanghai style food (not on the menu). . . Full Review
Golden Phoenix Chinese B.B.Q. 2728 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK		V	3+ 2009	Jasmine (loose leaves) House	Yes	Golden Phoenix (formerly known as First Chinese B-B-Q) is known for the barbecued ducks hanging at the counter, a large number of menu items, and authentic food. . . Full Review
Gopuram 4559 N.W. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		I	3+ 2009	Chai	No	The lunch and dinner buffets have good selections, but I think food ordered from the kitchen is better. Best item from the buffet is chicken tikka masala. . . Full Review
Grand House China Bistro 2701 N. Classen Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Grand House has a selection and quality that is far above most other Chinese restaurants. Some excellent menu items include noodle soup, clay pot dishes, and tofu with XO sauce. Dim sum is served Sat. and Sun. lunch. . . Full Review
Grand Village Chinese Restaurant 2336 N.W. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	An authentic Cantonese style restaurant with excellent food. Does not have a separate Chinese menu because the regular one contains a number of good choices. . . Full Review
Hunan 10948 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Some of the special dishes here are exceptional--the family style tofu is one of the best I've ever eaten. Kung-po chicken is probably the best of the regular menu items that are most commonly found in Chinese restaurants. The buffet is better than average. In 2009 it moved from its long time location in Casady Square to N. May & Hefner Blvd. . . . Full Review
Hunan Garden 9218 N. Council Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2006	Oolong (bags)	Yes	Most people go for the buffet, although there is an extensive menu. . . Full Review
Hunan Wok 6812 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	No	I have had very good family style tofu here, but it is best with black bean sauce. The owners say for authentic Chinese you should order moo shu pork, orange peel chicken, or Szechuan shrimp. . . Full Review
Kha Zana Indian Grill 4900 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		I	3+ 2009	Chai	No	One of the better Indian restaurants in the city with good spices. . . Full Review
Kim Wah 2925 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK		V	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The vermicelli noodle dishes are some of the best I have had anywhere. The only problem is that there are very few other Vietnamese items served except pho. Hot and sour soup is one of the best. There is a Chinese buffet. . . Full Review
Korean B-Won Restaurant 4517 S. Sunnylane Oklahoma City, OK		K	1 2005	Korean (bags)	No	Excellent kimchee that tastes home made. I was impressed with the side dishes. There is a good selection of main dishes, and the one I tried was excellent. . . Full Review
Lido 2518 N. Military Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		V	3+ 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The original and one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in OKC. Lunch primarily consists of Vietnamese noodle dishes and Chinese food. Dinner menu has more items, including some French dishes. . . Full Review
Little Sala Thai 1428 W. Britton Rd. Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2009	Thai tea	No	Little Sala Thai is a branch of the original Sala Thai on N.W. 23rd St., and is better than most Thai Restaurants. . . Full Review
Lotus Mandarin 5928 NW 38th St. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Szechuan shredded pork is one of my favorites, and can be substituted with chicken or tofu. Lotus Mandarin offers an extensive and reasonably priced menu of Szechuan and Hunan style food. Hot and sour soup is one of the best in town. . . Full Review
Mr. Phő 1133 NW 25th St. Oklahoma City, OK		V	2 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Located next to the large Cao Nguyen super market, it is a small family run restaurant with a larger menu than just pho. The tofu with lemongrass and peppers I tried was very good. . . Full Review
Musashi's Japanese Steakhouse 4315 N. Western Oklahoma City, OK		J	1 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	A teppan grill place is my least favorite kind of Japanese restaurant (I think it is actually an American invention), so I was a tough customer when I walked in. However, given the flawed premise of the restaurant, they did an excellent job of making the experience a good one. . . Full Review
Phő Cuòng 3016 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK		V	2 2009	Jasmine	Yes	In addition to pho, has a great variety of Vietnamese dishes from both the north and south. . . Full Review
Phő Hòa 901 N.W. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		V	3+ 2008	Jasmine	Yes	Very good pho restaurant with a large variety of styles. . . Full Review
Phő Nomenal 7504 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		V	1 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Large variety of pho and other soups. . . Full Review
Sala Thai 1614 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2007	Jasmine (bags)	No	Although I like just about all Thai food I eat, Sala Thai is better than most, and is more authentic. . . Full Review
Speedy Wok 11122 N. Rockwell Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2009	Jasmine (bags)	No	A small Chinese restaurant that primarily serves take-out. Lo mein and other dishes are good. Wonton soup is very good. . . Full Review
Sushi Neko 4316 N. Western Oklahoma City, OK		J	2 2006	Green (brewed) House	No	Best sushi in OKC and overall very good food. . . Full Review
Tai Pei 5005 N. MacArthur Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Dirt cheap restaurant with good Cantonese food. . . Full Review
Tana Thai Bistro 10700 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2009	Green (bags)/ Thai Tea	No	Small menu selection, but good quality with strong Thai flavors. . . Full Review
Thai Garden 3913 S. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		T	2 2008	Thai Tea	No	Good home made style Thai food. . . Full Review
Thai House Restaurant 4548 N.W. 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2009	Thai Tea	No	Shrimp dishes are very good. Has a larger than normal menu selection. The Lao style papaya salad is good. . . Full Review
Thai Stop 14101 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2009	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Has the same owners as Bangkok Restaurant, and serves many of the same dishes. Thai hot and sour soup is excellent, made from a family recipe. . . Full Review
Tokyo 7516 N. Western Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		J	3+ 2009	Green (brewed) House	No	Excellent lunch combinations are available, with katsu, udon, salmon teriyaki, and other dishes being especially good. The sushi here is about as good as anywhere in the Southwest. . . Full Review
Yamato 7101 Northwest Expressway Oklahoma City, OK		J	2 2009	Ice tea	No	This is a Japanese steakhouse, which is not really Japanese at all but is a good way to get your daily allotment of meat (plus about three additional days' worth). . . Full Review
China King Super Buffet 310 N. Washington St. Weatherford, OK		C	1 2006	Jasmine (bags)	No	Good buffet with no MSG. Some dishes are Fuzhou style from China. . . Full Review
Young China 205 W. Main St. Weatherford, OK		C	2 2005	Oolong (brewed)	No	More authentic (and flavorful) than anyplace I've found in western Oklahoma. Good lunch buffet with no MSG. . . Full Review
Kim Son 1103 S. Cornwell Yukon, OK		C	3+ 2007	Oolong (brewed)	No	Has some good dishes. Cheap prices, and fairly large menu selection (although it is lacking is some of the more exotic Chinese dishes). Has both lunch and dinner buffet. . . Full Review
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Oregon
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Hong Kong 2813 Marine Dr. Astoria, OR		C	1 2003	Oolong (brewed) House	N/A	Very good flavor, but I was disappointed in the menu selection. Very good hot and sour soup. . . Full Review
Golden Crown Restaurant 1726 Campbell St. Baker City, OR		C	2 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	N/A	The chef is able to prepare more authentic and imaginative dishes than the ones listed on the menu. . . Full Review
Great Wall 4340 Highway 101 N. Gearhart, OR		C	1 2003	Oolong (brewed) House	No	If you're in the Astoria area this is one of the best places to go because of the menu selection (particularly vegetarian dishes) and the price. Sauces are equally good as the Hong Kong in Astoria. . . Full Review
Golden Harvest 214 Greenwood St. La Grande, OR		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	The food is good quality, but it seems to have the standard non-spicy (and not too interesting) menu items. . . Full Review
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Texas
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Szechuan 3309 South 1st St. Abilene, TX		C	2 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	I thoroughly enjoyed the food and I thought the Mandarin brown sauce rated 5 stars.. . . Full Review
Bangkok 5901 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		C	2 2009	Jasmine (bags)	No	Serves good Thai food. It even made eggplant taste good. . . Full Review
China Star 6721 I-40 West Amarillo, TX		C	1 2003	Jasmine	No	Most people eat from the buffet (it has no MSG). The menu is extensive, and would also be a good choice. . . Full Review
King and I 2300 Bell Amarillo, TX		T	3+ 2001	N/A	N/A	This restaurant has all the traditional Thai dishes and is more "upscale" than the Thai House (but this is Amarillo, so how upscale can it be?). It's open for the normal hours at lunch and dinner, but is closed in between, and on Sunday.
Ly's Cafe 5615 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		L	1 2009	Jasmine/ Thai Tea	No	Authentic Lao food, with Thai and Chinese also available. . . Full Review
Super Bowl Noodles 810 Columbine St. Amarillo, TX		L	1 2008	Thai Tea	No	Lao food served along with Vietnamese noodles. . . Full Review
Thai House 5601 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		T/L	3+ 2005	Jasmine (bags)	No	Good phad thai, but other Thai dishes I've tried have been average. Some Lao dishes are on the menu. . . Full Review
China Palace 6605 Airport Austin, TX North		C	1 2002	N/A	Yes	The staff is very helpful (more than just about any restaurant I've been to), and will try their best to cook a dish you like, even if it's not on the menu. A lunch buffet is available, and looks very good (but I didn't eat it because of the MSG). The lunch item I ordered was good but not great. I believe it serves some more traditional and authentic Chinese dishes that are now my favorites but at the time I didn't know enough about Chinese cuisine to order them (they probably would have been better than what I ordered).
Chinatown 3407 Greystone Dr. Austin, TX North		C	3+ 2003	Oolong (bags)	No	This restaurant has some of the most delicious Chinese food anywhere, especially the kung pao sauce, brown sauce, etc. . . Full Review
Kyoto 315 Congress Austin, TX Downtown		J	1 2003	Green (brewed)	No	The teriyaki salmon was very fresh--did not have a fishy taste at all--but was the ordinary Atlantic salmon. The teriyaki sauce was good too, as was the miso soup. The main flaw was the sushi. . . Full Review
Thai Noodles Etc. House 2602 Guadalupe St. Austin, TX University		T	3+ 2001	N/A	N/A	A little bit inconsistent in quality. What is worth trying here is the curry with coconut milk.
Thai Kitchen 803-A E. William Cannon Dr. Austin, TX South		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (brewed)	No	Recently the ginger tofu has been excellent. If you go, you really must try the salad with peanut sauce dressing. . . Full Review
Thai Tara 601 W. 6th St. Austin, TX Downtown		T	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	Everything is quite good and well prepared. I did not like the ginger tofu as much as other restaurants, but it was still quite good. . . Full Review
Little Thailand 4315 Caldwell Del Valle, TX (near Austin)		T	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	The phad thai was very fresh and good quality. The restaurant is located just east of the Garfield water tower, about 7 miles east of the Austin airport on Hwy 71. . . Full Review
Beijing Lili East 10501 Gateway West El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Its claim to fame is a mediocre, MSG-laden, Americanized buffet. Food from the menu is better, with a few outstanding dishes such as Noodles Beijing Style. . . Full Review
Beijing Lili West 5860 N. Mesa El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2006	Herbal	Yes	An upscale version of Beijing Lili that has little resemblance to the location on Gateway West. Has lunch specials that give the best food for the bucks. . . Full Review
Bonsai 225 Shadow Mtn. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2008	Green (brewed)	No	Serves Japanese food, but I thought the Korean food was better. "Lunch specials" are almost as expensive as dinners, and have limited choices. . . Full Review
China Star Bistro 9225 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	No	The menu is largely spicy Hunan dishes, but the chef specializes in authentic non-spicy Hong Kong style items (many of which are not listed on the menu). It is best to call ahead for special items. . . Full Review
Chinese Cafe 9659 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	No	Hunan style Chinese restaurant. Prices are reasonable with lunch specials and other menu items. . . Full Review
Chinese Palace 8320 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2007	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This is a pretty good neighborhood Chinese restaurant. The egg foo yung and egg drop soup are good Americanized dishes. Other more authentic Cantonese dishes are available by request. . . Full Review
Golden Buddha 7933 N. Mesa El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	Upscale setting with reasonable prices. Specializes in Szechuan and Hunan style. . . Full Review
Grand China Buffet 9505 Viscount El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2003	Oolong (brewed)	No	I'll just be honest--I got sick to my stomach at the Sunland Park location. I have also eaten at the Viscount location, but the food was not very good at either place. Even without the stomach problems I would be unlikely to go back--all they have is a buffet and there are better buffets.
Han Il's Restaurant 9477 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		K	3+ 2007	Korean ice tea House	No	The Korean barbecue chicken is above average, and also one of the most expensive. Vegetable side dishes are not as good as at some other restaurants, but a large variety is served. . . Full Review
Hong Kong Buffet 1188 N. Yarbrough El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2004	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The only thing I recommend here is the Mongolian barbecue. The one time I ate from the buffet and the Mongolian barbecue was not available, I got a severe MSG reaction. Dim sum is awful. . . Full Review
Howah Chinese Buffet 9868 Dyer El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2002	N/A	Yes	No, I didn't get sick here--they just have bad food.
Howah Chinese Buffet 8848 Gateway East El Paso, TX		C	1 2004	Oolong (bags)	Yes	Has a buffet with MSG. Food from the menu also has MSG, even if you ask for it to be omitted. There were so many things I didn't like about the restaurant I cannot recommend it. . . Full Review
India Palace 5380 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		I	3+ 2008	Indian Chai	No	Serves northern Indian food with several vegetarian offerings. . . Full Review
Jade's Chinese Food 1155 N. Zaragoza El Paso, TX		C	2 2000	N/A	Yes	The food was interesting, and spicier than most, but I had problems with the MSG.
Kalbi House 5718 Dyer El Paso, TX		K	3+ 2004	Korean ice tea	Yes	Excellent vegetable side dishes served with every meal. Lunch specials include chow mein and Korean bar-b-que (watch out for the MSG in the Chinese dishes). Dinner menu has a huge selection. . . Full Review
Kwang Ju 5070 Doniphan El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2004	Lipton	Yes	Mediocre food. Buffet has MSG. No Chinese tea (bring your own bags--they will provide hot water). . . Full Review
Matsuharu Japanese Restaurant 4886 Hercules Ave. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2007	Green (brewed) House	No	The Matsuharu Japanese restaurant is a hidden gem for Asian food in El Paso. The menu is very large, and if you don't find what you want, ask about items on the "Japanese" menu. . . Full Review
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant 9639 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	No	An offshoot of Sam's Restaurant that serves spicy Hunan dishes, as well as some Cantonese ones. . . Full Review
Moon Day 6600 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2010	Jasmine (brewed)	No	Serves very upscale and high quality Chinese food from northern China. Noodle soup and other dishes are not matched by any other Chinese restaurant I have visited. . . Full Review
Moon Star Chinese Restaurant 7040 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2010	Jasmine (bags)	No	The upscale version of Sam's Chinese Restaurant. Some authentic Hong Kong style dishes are available. . . Full Review
Okazuri 865 N. Resler Dr. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2010	Green (herbal)	No	Sushi is OK--good for the desert Southwest but not great. Breaded aguemono dishes are pretty good. The restaurant is pretty average by national standards but better than average for El Paso. . . Full Review
Oriental Cafe 931 N. Resler Dr. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2010	Jasmine (bags)	No	Serves a consistently good brown sauce. Braised fish fillet, moo shu, and bean curd home style are good. Special non-menu items are even better (Cantonese style). . . Full Review
Oriental Garden 4520 Hercules El Paso, TX		C	1 2005	Jasmine (bags)	No	Buffet only--no items available from the menu. . . Full Review
PacoWong's 7111 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	2 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Black bean sauce is good, but other sauces are too sweet and not authentic. . . Full Review
Pandas Garden 1160 Airway El Paso, TX		C	1 2005	Oolong (bags)	Yes	A new owner has taken over the old Lo's Blossom and kept many of the same menu items, but I don't think the preparation is as good. . . Full Review
Pei Ting's China Kitchen 11335 Montwood Dr. El Paso, TX		C	1 2004	Ice tea only	Yes	Hunan sauce is good. No hot tea (only ice tea). . . Full Review
Pei Wei 7500 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	1 2006	N/A	No	Serves the same type of chain restaurant Chinese food as P.F. Chang's, but at lower prices. . . Full Review
Peking Garden 1810 Trawood El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This used to be a great bargain, but now is more expensive. The food tastes better than at many places on the east side, but they put MSG in the food even when you ask for it to be excluded. . . Full Review
P. F. Chang's 760 Sunland Park Dr. El Paso, TX		C	1 2005	Green (bags)	No	Upscale food in a pleasant setting with good service, but does not serve authentic Chinese food. The food is cooked well, but I was disappointed with the sauces. I enjoyed the "specialty blended hot tea." . . . Full Review
Pho Tre Bien 6946 Gateway Blvd. East El Paso, TX		V	3+ 2008	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	This restaurant leans a little toward the "gourmet" type of Vietnamese food, but there are a number of traditional items on the menu. The food seems to have improved since it first opened. . . Full Review
Quik Wok 1320 Lomaland Dr. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2001	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The food is OK, but not too exciting. The Hunan dishes are spicy, but don't have a lot of flavor. Serves a buffet, but there is a pretty good menu selection with lunch specials.
Riyoma 2000 N. Lee Trevino Dr. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2007	Green	No	Very good, well prepared Japanese food. I like the tempura udon. My main problems with it are the cost and portion sizes. . . Full Review
Saigon Taste 6940 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		V	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Similar to Pho Tre Bien on the east side. Pho, Saigon pancake, and clay pot tofu are good. . . Full Review
Sakura 3140 N. Lee Trevino Dr. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2007	Green (brewed)	No	Having changed owners a couple of times, it is now back to the high level of quality I think it had at the beginning. Sushi is very good. . . Full Review
Sam's Chinese Restaurant 1501 E. Yandell Dr. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2007	Jasmine (bags)	No	A delicious Hunan style restaurant with upscale food, located near downtown. To me this has the real Chinese flavor. . . Full Review
Samurai 7040 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2006	Green (brewed)	No	This restaurant had been going downhill for a number of years. It has recently improved in food quality, but I am finding smaller quantites served and higher prices. Tempura udon is one of the best items. . . Full Review
Seoul Restaurant 9549 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		K	3+ 2008	Korean (iced or hot) House	Yes	Vegetable side dishes are very good. Specializes in Korean barbecue. For large parties you can order special meals such as barbecue that you cook yourself on the table. . . Full Review
Shan Dong Chinese Restaurant 3125 N. Lee Trevino Dr. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	One of the better Chinese places in El Paso. The specialties here are the chicken dishes such as General Tsou's, orange flavor, etc. Not to be missed are the egg roll and soup (preferably hot and sour) that are complimentary with lunches. Noodle soup is authentic and good. . . Full Review
Shogun 1201 Airway El Paso, TX		J	3+ 2006	Green (brewed)	Yes	Teppan grill restaurant with a sushi bar and a few other items. Sushi is recommended. Teppan dishes are not the best I have ever had. . . Full Review
Singapore Cafe 4120 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		T	3+ 2007	Jasmine (bags)	No	The food here is Thai fusion, and you won't find many authentic Thai dishes. Pad thai and yu sang broccoli are usually pretty good. The owner's special creations are the best dishes. . . Full Review
Sura Cafe 1421 N. Lee Trevino El Paso, TX		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	Normally it wouldn't even be possible to have Thai food rated as one star, since Thai food is so good. The problem here is that the food doesn't resemble any Thai dishes I've had anywhere else. The closest thing I can compare it to is what you might get at the food court in a mall.
Sushi Express 5700 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		J	1 2006	Green (bags)	No	The sushi chef will make recommendations to give a better than average sushi experience . . . Full Review
Sushi Place 2604 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		J	1 2005	Green	No	One of the better "Mexican sushi" restaurants in El Paso, specializing in California and other specialty rolls. Salmon sushi is pretty good. . . Full Review
True Thai 4309 Fred Wilson Ave. El Paso, TX		T	3+ 2008	Thai tea, Jasmine (bags)	No	This was the original restaurant in El Paso serving authentic Thai food (thus the name "True Thai," I suppose). Best dishes at True Thai include curries, seafood soup, and tom yum. . . Full Review
Uncle Bao's 5668 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Certain cooks make flavorful dishes, but overall the food is inconsistent. I enjoy the hot and sour soup and usually the egg roll. . . Full Review
Yamato 2500 N. Mesa El Paso, TX		J	1 2004	Green (brewed)	No	Large selection of Japanese items, but the ones I've tasted have been bland. Sushi is bland. Everything seems to be bland (and expensive). . . Full Review
Young Vin 5600 Dyer El Paso, TX		K	3+ 2005	Ice tea	N/A	If you like Korean barbecue, you will probably like this better than the Kalbi House up the street. However, I do not think the vegetables and side dishes are as good as at the Kalbi House. . . Full Review
China Star 1919 50th St. Lubbock, TX		C	1 2003	N/A	Yes	Mediocre buffet with MSG. Food from the menu was not memorable. . . Full Review
Choochai Thai Cuisine 2330 19th St. Lubbock, TX		T	3+ 2002	Jasmine (bags)	No	There are two Choochai locations, and this is the one that caters to the University population. Consequently I think it's a little less constrained by the American palate, and offers some pretty good curry dishes. What is not offered is table service--you order at the counter and either take it to your table or take it home. It also does not have the extensive menu found at Choochai Today, but only simple, standard Thai dishes. I have been at lunch hour when it took so long to prepare the food that I had trouble getting back in time, but that is because of its popularity with the college crowd. Try some of the curries to get an authentic taste of Thai food.
Choochai's Today 3602 Slide Rd. Lubbock, TX		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	Most dishes have been extremely good. My experience has always been enhanced by ordering the hot and sour soup or (fried) spring rolls. . . Full Review
Great Wall 1625 University Lubbock, TX		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	Has a greater variety of Chinese food than other restaurants, including noodle dishes and a Mongolian Bar-B-Q.
Hong Kong 4845 50th St. Lubbock, TX		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	Most people eat from the buffet. I thought food from the menu was good. . . Full Review
Saigon Cafe 4515 50th St. Lubbock, TX		V	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	This restaurant is consistently good, and there are several dishes worth trying. My favorite is vermicelli with vegetables. I'm still trying to find another place that has as good a Vietnamese hot and sour soup as the Saigon Cafe. . . Full Review
Summer Palace 4210 82nd St. Lubbock, TX		C	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This is by far the best Chinese restaurant in Lubbock I have tried. . . Full Review
Thai Thai 5018 50th St. Lubbock, TX		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	Thai Thai has better ginger tofu than Choochai's Today, located a few blocks up Slide Road. Other items I have tried, though, have not been spectacular. . . Full Review
Tokyo 4637 50th St. Lubbock, TX		J	3+ 2002	Green (brewed)	No	The menu is limited--it is a Japanese style steak house that only serves meat or seafood cooked over a grill. It does serve salmon, which is why I choose it over the Shogun, but it is the quality of salmon you would expect to find in West Texas (farmed Atlantic salmon instead of the wild varieties). The flavor of the food was good, but I would probably suggest beef or chicken over the fish.
King and I Thai Cuisine 801 N. Big Spring St. Midland, TX		T	1 2008	Jasmine	No	Pad thai is one of the most popular dishes, and can be made very hot with the optional Thai chiles . . Full Review
Hsiu Yu 8338 Broadway San Antonio, TX		C	1 2005	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Specializes in Szechuan cooking--much better than the average Szechuan restaurant (but is not as authentic as some of the best places such as Sichuanese Cuisine in Seattle). . . Full Review
Thai Kitchen 445 McCarty San Antonio, TX		T	1 2005	Thai Tea	No	Lunch buffet is very reasonable, has a large selection, and food is good. Several dishes were spicier than normally found at lunch buffets, but still not "Thai spicy." I mainly liked the non-curry dishes such as ginger and basil dishes. . . Full Review
Hunan 4516 Maplewood Ave. Wichita Falls, TX		C	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Hunan is an upscale restaurant with a large buffet, but also has a good menu selection. . . Full Review
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Utah
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
China Lily 133 S. State St. Lindon, UT		C	2 2006	Jasmine (bags)	N/A	Some of the food is quite enjoyable. The restaurant is expensive and some dishes are a bit too "Americanized". . . Full Review
Szechuan Restaurant 125 S. Main St. Moab, UT		C	2 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Even though it is the only Chinese restaurant for probably 100 miles in any direction, it really does have good food. Mongolian beef is excellent. . . Full Review
P. F. Chang's University Mall Orem, UT		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	Like the China Lily in Lindon it is overpriced, but with the large menu selection and good quality food, you are likely to find something you like. . . Full Review
Thai Chili Gardens 430 West 800 North Orem, UT		T	1 2006	Jasmine (bags)	No	This has very flavorful Thai food with a good selection of items. It serves Thai and Lao dishes. . . Full Review
Bombay House 463 N. University Ave. Provo, UT		I	1 2006	Chai	No	Bombay House serves medium spiced Indian food with some excellent flavors and good quality. . . Full Review
Bangkok Thai 3142 S. Highland Dr. Salt Lake City, UT		T	1 2003	Jasmine	No	Upscale Thai food with a large menu. . . Full Review
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Washington
Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Koong Thong 709 Auburn Way S. Auburn, WA		T	3+ 2003	N/A	No	Although I believe the food quality has slipped a little in recent years, there are things that make up for it such as a good lunch buffet, reasonable prices, and a wide menu selection. I enjoy the curry dishes. . .
Cafe Ori 14339 N.E. 20th St. Bellevue, WA		C	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	Yes	Serves authentic Cantonese style cuisine. Chow fun is the specialty. . . Full Review
Hunan Garden 11814 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	Very good and flavorful sauces. . . Full Review
Noble Court 1644 140th Ave. N.E. Bellevue, WA		C	2 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves) House	N/A	One of the better dim sum restaurants in the Seattle area. . . Full Review
Szechuan Chef 15015 Main St. Bellevue, WA		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves) House	Yes	Very good and authentic Sichuanese style Chinese food. . . Full Review
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant 3500 Factoria Blvd. SE Bellevue, WA Factoria		J	1 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	I tried sushi (very good) and teriyaki salmon (good but not great). . . Full Review
Top Gun Seafood Restaurant 12450 S.E. 38th St. Bellevue, WA		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves) House	Yes	Excellent dim sum served daily. Mixed vegetable and hot pot dishes are very good as well. . . Full Review
Toy's Cafe 10311 Main St. Bellevue, WA		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	No	Serves very good Mandarin and Szechuan style dishes. Noodle dishes are the specialty. . . Full Review
Udupi Palace 15600 NE 8th St. Bellevue, WA		I	2 2006	Masala Tea	No	This is an exceptional Indian restaurant, not only because of the food, but because of the reasonable prices. A good way to start is to order the Thali, or sampler dish. All food is vegetarian. . . Full Review
Panda Garden 207 N. Main Ellensburg, WA		C	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	When I went there were 11 vegetarian items on the menu, so it seemed like it would be a very good place, but it lacked flavor. . . Full Review
Oriental Gardens 1225 Griffin Ave. Enumclaw, WA		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	Yes	Good Chinese food that is not limited to Cantonese. Also serves good fried chicken and other American food. . . Full Review
Teriyaki House 1040 Stevenson Ave. Enumclaw, WA		J	3+ 2001	N/A	No	Teriyaki fast-food restaurants have become quite popular in south King County, but this one in Enumclaw is one of the best. Uses good quality ingredients and has flavorful sauces. Don't let its location in a strip shopping mall deter you from trying it. Although I like the food, I have sometimes been less than happy with the seating arrangements.
Indochine 31406 Pacific Hwy. S. Federal Way, WA		T	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	No	Thai restaurant with a medium sized menu and heavy on Thai spices such as basil. . . Full Review
Bangalore Cuisine of India 317 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA		I	1 2006	Chai	No	Specializes in meat dishes. Has good curries and appetizers. . . Full Review
Chan's Place 4592 Klahanie Dr. SE Issaquah, WA		C	3+ 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	Some food is very good and a few dishes are not up to par. . . Full Review
Mandarin Garden 40 E. Sunset Way Issaquah, WA		C	2 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	Good menu selection and reasonable prices. Somewhat Americanized, but the tofu dishes are good. . . Full Review
Noodle Boat Thai Cuisine 700 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA		T	3+ 2006	Jasmine/ Thai Tea	No	Although items on the menu have rather Americanized names, the food seems to be authentic Thai. This is one of the best Thai restaurants in the Seattle area. . . Full Review
Pho Hoa 1025 NW Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA		V	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	The specialty here is pho, and I do think it's pretty good. However, the vermicelli bowls do not compare with other Vietnamese restaurants. . . Full Review
Shanghai Garden 80 Front St. N. Issaquah, WA		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Serves Shanghai style Chinese food. Specialties include hand shaven noodles and bean curd sheet roll. . . Full Review
Sushiman 670 N.W. Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA		J	1 2006	Green (brewed) House	No	Excellent sushi of the same quality that would be found in Seattle. . . Full Review
Thai Ginger 4512 Klahanie Dr. SE Issaquah, WA		T	3+ 2006	Jasmine (herbal)	No	Phad thai is very good. I'm probably most impressed with the stir-fried ginger with tofu. (Also in Seattle, Redmond, and Bellevue Factoria). . . Full Review
Thai Spices 5601 W. Clearwater Kennewick, WA		T	1 2003	N/A	N/A	I had a ginger tofu dish that was quite good. Full Review
Chao Praya 21222 84th Ave. S. Kent, WA		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	I was not very impressed by the ginger tofu, but the restaurant seems as if it probably has some very good menu items. . .
Pho Saigon 25632 Pacific Hwy. S. Kent, WA		V	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Very good vermicelli dishes, and a large variety on the menu. Banh mi is one of the best I have tried. I have been very impressed with the freshness and quality of the food. . . Full Review
Café Happy 102 Kirkland Ave. Kirkland, WA		C	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	No	Serves vegetarian Taiwan cuisine. Large selection of bubble teas, and they are some of the best to be found anywhere. . . Full Review
Yea's Wok 6969 Coal Creek Parkway S.E. Newcastle, WA		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	Yes	Specializes in Hunan, Szechuan, and Mandarin cuisine, and provides excellent dishes from each of the respective regions. . . Full Review
Hangchow Chinese Restaurant 102 W. North Bend Way North Bend, WA		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	Yes	Located in downton North Bend. I had a good Szechuan style dish. Menu includes some Cantonese style dishes that look as if they might be even better. . . Full Review
Yum Yang 456 SW Mt. Si Blvd. North Bend, WA		C	3+ 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	Yes	Good flavor (Szechuan & Mandarin style). Good hot and sour soup. Restaurant is hard to find (it's located next to Safeway just off I-90). Good cashew chicken. . . Full Review
Thai Garden 625 Blacklake Blvd. SW Olympia, WA		T	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	The food is good and reasonably priced, although I did not like the ginger tofu as much as most of the dishes available in the Seattle area. Restaurant is located in the mall. . . Full Review
Jeem Asian Restaurant 14850 N.E. 24th St. Redmond, WA		C	1 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves)	N/A	Large restaurant that specilizes in dim sum but has a large menu of Chinese dishes and selections from other countries. . . Full Review
Kanishka Cuisine of India 16101 Redmond Way Redmond, WA		I	1 2006	Chai	No	Thali offers an excdllent way to sample various dishes. Very good flavored Indian food that will satisfy some of the most discriminating tastes. . . Full Review
Malay Satay Hut 15230 N.E. 24th St. Redmond, WA		M	3+ 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	If I did not give this restaurant a 5, you could question my ability as an Asian food critic. I could tell by walking in and looking at the food on the other tables that this was going to be an excellent restaurant even without tasting the food. (Also in Seattle in the Little Saigon District). . . Full Review
Sichuanese Cuisine Restaurant 15005 N.E. 24th St. Redmond, WA		C	3+ 2003	Oolong (brewed) House	Yes	For one of the few times in my life I feel as if I have experienced authentic, really good Chinese food. The food is so spicy I think you have to really be in the mood for it to enjoy it (but this is authentic Szechuan food). The oolong tea is very good. (Also in Seattle in the Little Saigon District). . . Full Review
Moragote 330 SW 43rd St. Renton, WA		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed)	No	I ordered a red curry dish, and since I do not usually order curry I do not have many restaurants with which to compare. However, the curry was delicious, had a full bodied flavor, and was the right spiciness. . . Full Review
Bush Garden 614 Maynard Ave. S. Seattle, WA International District		J	3+ 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	Teriyaki salmon is excellent, as is the sushi. The food can be variable, though, depending on the chef. . . Full Review
Chiang's Gourmet 7845 Lake City Way N.E. Seattle, WA Maple Leaf		C	1 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Good and authentic Sichuanese food. . . Full Review
China Gate 516 7th Ave. S. Seattle, WA International District		C	3+ 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	Yes	Serves Hong Kong style food with a good selection. Open late (until 2 AM most nights), and has reasonable prices. Excellent jasmine tea served complimentary. . . Full Review
Green Leaf Vietnamese 418 8th Ave. S. Seattle, WA International District		V	1 2006	Green house	No	Small restaurant with very good and fresh food. . . Full Review
Hing Loon Seafood Restaurant 628 S. Weller St. Seattle, WA International District		C	1 2006	Oolong house	N/A	Authentic Chinese restaurant with specials listed on pieces of paper on the wall. Specializes in seafood, congee, and other Cantonese dishes. . . Full Review
Honey Court Seafood 516 Maynard S. Seattle, WA International District		C	1 2003	N/A	Yes	I made the mistake of not asking that MSG be omitted from my food, and I got an extremely high dose, so this affected my experience. . . Full Review
Ichiban 601 S. Main St. Seattle, WA International District		J	1 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	Very good salmon teriyaki. Serves fresh Alaska King Salmon when available; otherwise will not serve the dish at all. The soup and side dishes seemed excellent as well. Does not serve sushi. . . Full Review
Kisaku Sushi 2101 N. 56th St. Seattle, WA Green Lake		J	3+ 2006	Green (brewed) House	No	As far as I can tell this restaurant has the best salmon teriyaki, the best sushi, the best yakisoba, and probably everything else of any Japanese restaurant I've been to. It is not even all that expensive, so it's definitely worth going out of your way if you have to. . . Full Review
Mandarin Chef 5022 University Way, N.E. Seattle, WA University District		C	1 2006	Oolong (brewed) House	No	Small restaurant near the University that serves Mandarin style food. . . Full Review
Maneki Restaurant 324 6th Ave. S. Seattle, WA International District		J	1 2003	Green (brewed) House	No	Not as good as Kisaku's, but has excellent food. Sushi is excellent. The salmon teriyaki was not as fresh as at Bush Garden. Other food was better than Bush Garden. . . Full Review
Monsoon 615 19th Ave. E. Seattle, WA Capitol Hill		V	2 2006	Jasmine (herbal)	No	This is by far the best food I've had in the Vietnamese category. It is not a traditional menu, but has many dishes that change periodically, along with some French fusion cooking. . . Full Review
Noodle Studio 209 Broadway E. Seattle, WA Capitol Hill		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	One of the many excellent Thai restaurants in the Seattle area. Lunch portions are a little small. The most unique thing here is being able to watch the very individualist crowd of persons walking along Broadway in Capitol Hill. . . Full Review
Ocean City 609 S. Weller Seattle, WA International District		C	3+ 2000	N/A	N/A	Until 2000 I thought it had excellent dim sum and Chinese style seafood. When I tried to go in 2003, though, the salmon with black bean sauce that I really enjoyed was no longer on the menu. There is a counter in the front of the restaurant where people order from menus that are only in Chinese, and this looks like better and/or more interesting food than is on the regular menu. The regular menu, though, did not look very exciting. Free parking in an underground garage.
Phuket 517 Queen Anne Ave. N. Seattle, WA Queen Anne		T	1 2003	N/A	No	I have seen some really good reviews of this restaurant, but I thought it was mediocre compared to all the really good Thai restaurants in Seattle (but still pretty good). . . Full Review
Racha Noodles & Thai Cuisine 23 Mercer St. Seattle, WA Queen Anne		T	1 2003	Jasmine (herbal)	No	One of the many excellent Thai restaurants in the Seattle area. Clean, with very good decor. I really enjoy the Thai clothing the staff wears. Serves herbal jasmine tea. Has live jazz music on Fri. and Sat. night. . . Full Review
Rocking Wok 4301 Interlake Ave. N. Seattle, WA Wallingford		C	1 2006	Jasmine house	Yes	Taiwanese style restaurant with authentic food. . . Full Review
Siam 1880 Fairview Ave. E. Seattle, WA Union Lake		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	Very comparable to Tropics with excellent ginger tofu (it's not on the menu but you can ask for it). The peanut sauce is almost as good as Thai Dusit. I ate at the location in Queen Anne, but this has now changed to another restaurant.
Tamarind Tree 1036 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA International District		V	1 2006	Jasmine house	No	Serves "Provincial Vietnamese" cuisine, it is an upscale restaurant with upscale decor. . . Full Review
Tropics 606 S. Weller St. Seattle, WA International District		T	2 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	Excellent quality and variety. Some of the best Thai ginger tofu in Seattle. I also recommend the desserts, such as the sticky rice. Lunch specials available that can break the cycle of spending a fortune to get good Thai food in Seattle. . . Full Review
Wild Ginger Asian Restaurant 1401 3rd Ave. Seattle, WA Downtown		O	1 2003	N/A	N/A	I had a ginger salmon dish that was one of the best dishes I've had in my life. They serve a variety of Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and other styles of cooking. This place is heavy on the atmosphere. I was sitting near a live band (excellent!!), and everything about it exuded the feeling that it's a rip-off, and you're paying for the atmosphere. This would be true, except that the food was worthy of all the hype. Not authentic Thai food, but probably just as enjoyable. . . Full Review
Hunan 1110 W. Robert Bush Dr. South Bend, WA		C	1 2003	N/A	N/A	With a name like "Hunan" I had my hopes built up that it would have pretty good regional Chinese food from Hunan, but such as not the case. It seemed to be the standard American Chinese restaurant fare. . . Full Review
Bai Tong 16876 Southcenter Pkwy. Tukwila, WA		T	2 2006	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Bai Tong was opened to provide authentic Thai food to the Thai airline crews who landed at Sea-Tac Airport, and has proved to be just as popular with the local Seattle population. . . Full Review
Simply Thai 375 Strander Blvd. Tukwila, WA		T	1 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	I ordered ginger tofu, my favorite dish at Thai restaurants, and it was one of the best I've had. This seems to be an outstanding restaurant. . . Full Review
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Restaurant Address Neighborhood	Rating	Type	Times Tried/ Last Tried	Tea	MSG	Comments
Siam Orchid 7575 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL		T	1 2003	N/A	N/A	The food is outstanding, but other things are not, such as the service and the prices. . . Full Review
Dragon Inn 30410 Hwy. 200 Sandpoint, ID		C	1 2003	Oolong (brewed) House	No	Very good flavored, light sauce without MSG. This was an excellent find in a small town. . . Full Review
Szechwan House 600 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL		C	2 1993	N/A	N/A	Great buffet. Some of the best Chinese food in the country.
Tempura House 6001 San Mateo NE Albuquerque, NM		J	1 1994	n/a	n/a	Very good Japanese food, especially for the Southwest.
Golden China 504 E. Amador Las Cruces, NM		C	1 2005	Jasmine (bags)	No	Relatively inexpensive, pretty good Chinese food. Menu consists of the pretty standard items found at most Chinese restaurants, but cooking style is unique and Szechuan sauce is not made with the standard brown sauce. . . Full Review
Joy Luck 3530 Foothills Rd. Las Cruces, NM		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (bags)	No	This is one of the few restaurants that serves plum sauce in a main dish, and it is excellent. Sauces are excellent such as plum sauce and kung pao but tofu is inconsistent. . . Full Review
Tatsu 930 El Paseo Rd. Las Cruces, NM		J	3+ 2000	n/a	n/a	Quite good food. I consider the tempura and noodles to be about as good as anyplace in the Southwest. It's so pricey, though, that I'm usually relegated to eating the least expensive items on the menu.
Elephant Café 3917 N. College Ave. Bethany, OK		T	3+ 2009	Jasmine (brewed)	No	Noodle dishes are very good, especially the drunken noodles and Malaysian Mee Siam. . . Full Review
Namasté Indian Cuisine 76 E. 33rd St. Edmond, OK		I	2 2008	Chai	No	A small restaurant with a good selection of authentic dishes. . . Full Review
Thai Basil 253 S. Santa Fe Edmond, OK		T	1 2005	Jasmine (bags)	No	The food at Thai Basil is "Americanized" (non-spicy) by default, but chile can be added to bring out the enjoyment of the delicious items here. . . Full Review
California Cafe 2336 NW 23rd St. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves)	Yes	One of the best and most authentic Chinese restaurants in OKC. Fish is good quality, and sauces are excellent. Wide selection of items including hot pot dishes and dim sum on weekends. . . Full Review
China Court 2701 W. Memorial Rd. Oklahoma City, OK		C	3+ 2002	N/A	N/A	The food is not exciting, but it is good. I would classify it as "chain restaurant Chinese food."
China Olive 3315 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK		C	2 2006	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Large lunch and dinner buffets. Menu items are limited, but the staff is willing to try to make anything you request that they are able. Hot and sour soup is very good. . . Full Review
Jumbo Chinese Restaurant 10948 N. May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK		C	1 2006	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	Has a lunch buffet. The one dish I tried from the menu was not very good. . . Full Review
Kim Do 2743 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK		C	1 2002	N/A	Yes	This restaurant has three options: Chinese food, Vietnamese food, and a buffet (which has both). All of them are good options here, although I believe the buffet has MSG.
Pho 99 3009 N. Classen Oklahoma City, OK		V	1 2005	Jasmine (loose leaves)	N/A	The chicken pho I tried was quite good--the chunks of chicken thrown in were quite gristly, but it almost didn't matter because the broth was so good. . . Full Review
Taj Indian Cuisine 5801 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK		I	3+ 2009	Chai	No	Best known for its buffet, but menu items provide worthwhile choices. . . Full Review
Thai House 2900 N. Classen Oklahoma City, OK		T	3+ 2004	Jasmine (bags)	No	I don't think the food tastes as authentic as other places, but it is very enjoyable. The menu says "All vegetarians can order everything in the menu with tofu or with out any meat". . . Full Review
Kim Son 310 N. Washington Weatherford, OK		C	3+ 2004	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Americanized Chinese food, but ingredients are fresh and sauces are good. . . Full Review
Great Wall 1239 S. Garth Brooks Blvd. Yukon, OK		C	1 2003	N/A	Yes	The lunch buffet has MSG, but food from the menu is pretty decent. . . Full Review
Houang's Restaurant 5615 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		L	1 2003	Pekoe (bags)/ Thai Tea	No	This restaurant is so authentic I think most Americans who are used to buffet-style Chinese food would not like this place at all. . . Full Review
Lan Xang Restaurant 5945 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		L	1 2004	Jasmine (loose leaves)	No	Probably the best Laotian restaurant in Amarillo if you know what you are ordering. . . Full Review
LM Restaurant 5813 E. Amarillo Blvd. Amarillo, TX		L	1 2004	Jasmine (bags)/ Thai Tea	No	Very good Laotian food, combined with cheap prices. . . Full Review
Bangkok Pepper 7500 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2006	Jasmine (bags)/ Thai Tea	No	Best dish is Pad Thai. Pad Prik King is usually very good. . . Full Review
Chan's Garden 9639 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	2 2006	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Standard buffet restaurant, but there are some very good Cantonese style dishes on the menu. . . Full Review
China Bay Deluxe Buffet 1861 Joe Battle El Paso, TX		C	2 2004	Jasmine (bags) House	No	Typical buffet with Americanized sweet and sour sauce and lots of meat items. However, it is atypical in that it has a small selection of items that is replenished frequently, keeping it fresh. . . Full Review
China Inn 6560 Montana Ave. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	This restaurant would probably be a 2 1/2 star restaurant, if I had such a rating. They serve Hong Kong style noodle soup that I think is very good, and probably more authentic than most. I also like the Hunan and Szechuan style dishes. The lunch menu has reasonable prices, but it is loaded with MSG unless you request otherwise. Stay away from the buffet unless you're a fried food and cholestoral addict who is suffering withdrawal from McDonald's.
Golden Buddha 2606 N. Mesa St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2008	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	The food tends more toward authentic Chinese flavors than Americanized cooking, but it is inconsistent. They have a large menu with a number of Hunan and Szechuan items. . . Full Review
Golden China 7933 N. Mesa El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2004	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Almost every time I have eaten here I have gotten a MSG after-effect, even though I ask for it to be omitted. . . Full Review
Korea Garden 9861 Dyer El Paso, TX		K	3+ 2005	Korean ice tea	No	Vegetable side dishes are not as good as at Kal Bi House, but the dinner entrees seem to be about as good as anyplace in El Paso. . . Full Review
Lo's Blossom 1160 Airway Blvd. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2004	Jasmine (bags)	Yes	Now called "New Lo's Blossom," the food was a lot better when Lo was there. . . Full Review
Sunflower 9639 Dyer St. El Paso, TX		C	3+ 2003	Jasmine (brewed)	Yes	Previously I thought it was pretty good, but now I do not. The last dish I ordered included canned vegetables. Although I've never had anything bad here, I can't really recommend it either.
Bamboo Garden 4400 N. Midland Dr. Midland, TX		C	1 2001	N/A	N/A	Just about everything you can think of is on the menu. Open late (9:30 weekdays; 10:30 Fri. and Sat.)
Griffin Corner Thai Cuisine 1240 Griffin Ave. Enumclaw, WA		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (bags)	No	The Phad Prig-Khing is the best of the several dished I've tried. Other dishes are way too Americanized. . . Full Review
Orchid Tree 675 NW Locust Issaquah, WA		C	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	N/A	I thought the food was nothing special, but it has a huge menu, so there might be some really good items. . . Full Review
Saigon's Choice 730 NW Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA		V	3+ 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	Yes	I'm not quite ready to say it's as good as the Vietnamese food in Kent, but it's almost that good. . . Full Review
Thai Kitchen 7811 SE 27th St. Mercer Island, WA		T	1 2003	Jasmine	No	I don't know how the rest of the food is, but the peanut sauce is excellent. . . Full Review
Pailin 1121 NE 45th St. Seattle, WA University District		T	1 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Of all the Thai restaurants I've tried in Seattle, I think this was the least remarkable and flavorful, although the food is by no means bad or to be avoided. Good buffet at lunch. . . Full Review
Takohachi 610 S. Jackson St. Seattle, WA International District		J	1 2006	Green (brewed)	No	Specializes in traditional Japanese food (no sushi). Ramen is very good. . . Full Review
Thai Dusit 2510 N.E. Blakeley St. Seattle, WA University District		T	3+ 2003	Jasmine (herbal)	No	Although the ginger tofu is better at other places, Thai Dusit has the best peanut sauce I've tried. This, the phad thai, and the curry make it worthy of a 5 star rating. . . Full Review
Vietnam's Pearl 708 Rainier Ave. S. Seattle, WA Little Saigon		V	2 2003	Jasmine (brewed) House	No	Although not a goumet experience like Monsoon, it is really in a different category, serving traditional Vietnamese food. . . Full Review
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Table Explanation

Rating (5 is best). Based on food quality. If there are problems in other categories, such as being too expensive, or other factors that would significantly affect the enjoyment of eating there, I will try to mention it in the comments column. See Rating & Cost Explanation Times Tried (1, 2, 3 or more). If I've had 3 or more meals there, I feel more confident with the rating given, especially if I've tried several different dishes. With Japanese restaurants, ususally going once is enough because I most likely order salmon teriyaki and sushi at the same meal. Last Tried (Year). A recent survey is the most accurate, not only because it's the most representative of the current food quality, but also because I may have had more restaurants with which to compare it. Tea (Jasmine). If jasmine tea is available, I will mention whether it is house (free), or if no mention is made that indicates there is an extra charge for it. The following are the usual ways jasmine or other teas can be served: Bags: Brewed with tea bags. Brewed: Brewed in a large batch in the kitchen. House tea is almost always made this way. Loose Leaves: Served in a pot with loose leaves placed in the water (not from tea bags). Herbal: Sometimes there is a fine line between loose leaf tea and herbal tea. I'm classifying herbal tea as lighter and usually better quality tea, many times brewed in a special glass pot. If jasmine is not available, I will mention which kind is available. For Japanese restaurants, it is standard to have green tea. Many times oolong is served (this would usually be my choice if jasmine is not available). N/A usually means I can't remember. MSG (Monosodium Glutamate). "No" means it is not used at all. "Yes" means it is used, but you can order food without it (many times the soup and other pre-prepared items will still have it). If I order food without MSG, but end up with a reaction, it will most likely get a one-star rating.

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Rating Criteria

This list is limited to the places I've visited. Over time I would like to cover more cities. When I go to a city I try to find the best and most authentic restaurants. There may be better ones I do not know about. Sometimes I rely on other web sites to give me ideas of where to go, but once I try a place I rate it according to my scale. All information listed is subject to change, and may not be up to date. It is meant to help you find good places, and nothing more. This list is totally subjective. I try to rate restaurants in a category against each other, using the same criteria regardless of geographic area. In some cases restaurants in small towns or isolated areas might receive a slightly higher rating simply because they are the best ones for miles around.

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Asian Food Styles

C Chinese. Probably the most plentiful type of Asian food in America. Ginger tofu is generally my favorite dish when they have it, and I generally rate the restaurant on this dish or dishes with flavorful sauces such as kung pao, home style tofu, plum sauce, yu shiang, and chicken or fish with sauces such as orange flavor, sesame, or General Tsou's. Since I give good ratings based on my favorite dish, it is probably one of these dishes. I also give weight to the quality of the hot and sour soup and the tea served (I like a good jasmine tea). I tend to like Mandarin, Szechuan, and Hunan styles, but not Cantonese. I've been to exactly one restaurant that I thought served authentic Szechuan food (Sichuanese Cuisine in Redmond, Wash.) and it was terrific. If I go to non-authentic Szechuan and Hunan restaurants, and they serve food I like, I will go ahead and give them a good rating. Chinese food is the category with the greatest percentage of mediocre and bad food. I almost never eat from Chinese buffets, and consider most of them an abonimation. I Indian. There are not too many places on my list, but I will include the places I know about. My favorite dishes are masala and kofta. J Japanese. Japanese food cooked in the kitchen is some of my favorite Asian food, including such items as teriyaki salmon, tempura, etc. If teriyaki salmon is available, this is usually what I order, and the primary basis for the restaurant's rating. I am more picky about the sushi, and generally like only what is found on the west coast. I usually don't go to restaurants that only serve sushi, and if I order sushi it will be for an appetizer. I don't like teppan grill restaurants-- they generally charge the highest prices and deliver the least satisfying food. Don't expect any of these places or sushi-only restaurants to be rated higher than 3 or 4 stars (unless it's fabulous sushi). K Korean. I don't eat Korean food often, so I don't have very many restaurants to rate. The Korean food I have tried was not as enjoyable to me as other types. I prefer the flavorful sauces of Chinese or the spices of Thai food. Although I tend to like the Korean side dishes that are usually served, I haven't found too many main dishes I'm crazy about. I also don't like the tiny fish or the hot dogs sometimes served as "vegatable" side dishes. I like Korean ice tea, but I would much prefer the hot tea served at other Oriental restaurants. Overall, I'm not the best person to judge Korean food, but I will at least give my opinion about the relative quality of the restaurants I've tried. L Laotian. I have limited experience with this type of food. It is extremely spicy, and seafood soups are good. M Malaysian. Similar to Thai. Has some sweet dishes, such as mango dishes. Meat cooked on a skewer is also served. T Thai. It's very difficult to find authentic Thai food, even in cities with large Thai populations such as Seattle. The types of dishes I would like to find include good curries with coconut milk (not necessarily extremely spicy), dishes with a large dose but a good balance of oils and spices such as fish oil, ginger, lemongrass, basil, etc., good soups, and noodles such as phad thai (the least exciting Thai food to me, but still enjoyable when it's prepared well). Usually my favorite dish is phad khing (ginger tofu), and there is some, (but not very much) good swimming angel (spinach with peanut sauce) in Seattle and surrounding areas. Ginger tofu is usually the dish I try first, and is the basis for most of the ratings of Thai restaurants unless otherwise noted. My bias in this area is that I like Thai food so much I am usually happy with something that's less than authentic (most of the time that's all you can find), and give restaurants a good rating if I enjoy the food. When I find one that's also authentic that's a bonus, and the score will be reflected in the detailed ratings, but in order to get five stars on this list it is usually not required. V Vietnamese. The standard used here is ususally the vermicelli dish with vegetables. If I order another item it will usually be soup such as hot and sour or seafood soup. I don't usually go to pho or banh mi places. O Other Including "Regional Asian," and "Pan Asian" restaurants. I like restaurants that serve more than one style of food prepared well. I don't like the "fusion" restaurants or ones that merely serve their own concoctions or dishes that are not recognizable as coming from a specific country.

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