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HAKA
I was initially drawn to Haka by its striking décor. The mural of a dragon added a unique touch, and the teal velvet furniture gave the space a sophisticated vibe. The service was attentive, which is always a plus. However, the restaurant’s attempt to cater to multiple cuisines (Chinese, Indian, Thai, and Japanese) left me feeling confused. It’s often better for a restaurant to focus on perfecting one cuisine rather than spreading itself too thin. One thing I immediately noticed was the lack of beef on the menu, which was disappointing since I was craving Chinese food and usually prefer beef over chicken in Chinese dishes. Additionally, while Haka is a halal restaurant, I was uncomfortable seeing that they serve alcohol, which feels contradictory to their halal branding. Beyond the food, I encountered some alarming cleanliness issues. One of our plates had an orange-yellow stain on it, and the sauces provided with the soup had greasy spoons with oily handles. This lack of attention to hygiene was concerning. To make matters worse, the bathroom was absolutely disgusting—the trash was overflowing, and there was feces smeared on the toilet seat, which I had to clean myself before using. This experience completely killed my appetite. For appetizers, we ordered the corn soup and samosa chaat. The samosa chaat was flavorful and saucy, but it felt like there was too much going on, making it a bit messy. The corn soup, on the other hand, was bland and lacking in corn, with an odd metallic aftertaste that made it hard to enjoy. For the main course, we tried the egg fried rice with vegetables and Hong Kong-style chicken. While the fried rice had decent flavor, it was light on both the vegetables and egg, with only peas and bean sprouts visible. The chicken dish was particularly disappointing. Although the menu promised cashews and spice, the cashews were crushed so finely they were almost undetectable, and the sauce lacked any spice or depth. Most concerning was the unpleasant metallic "warmed over flavor" in the chicken, suggesting it wasn't freshly cooked but rather reheated, which was a big letdown. Overall, Haka feels overpriced for the quality of food and the poor hygiene standards. While the ambiance is lovely, the food itself is subpar, and the cleanliness issues made for an unpleasant dining experience. You’re essentially paying for the décor rather than the quality of the food.
*5-Star Review: HAKA -Asian Indian Cuisine* "I'm thrilled to share my exceptional dining experience at HAKA , where ambiance, service and cuisine seamlessly blended. *Highlights* - *Imaginative Cuisine:* Innovative dishes exceeded expectations. - *Vibrant Atmosphere:* Elegant decor and lively vibe. - *Attentive Service:* Friendly, efficient staff ensured a memorable experience. Most of time place booked on party events, must call to book ahead of arrival *Favorite Dishes* - Veg starters: Paneer Chilli, Peanut Chat and Cauliflower Bloom. - Main Course: Methi Malai, Malai Kofta and Red Thai Curry with naan and rice. - Dessert: Mali Gulfi. *Why Choose HAKA?* - *Diverse Menu:* Extensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian options (Thai, Punjabi and Asian noodle dishes).& Sea food lover must try here . - *Quality and Quantity:* Generous portions, impeccable taste. - *Convenience:* Marketplace delivery options. *Overall Experience* HAKA is perfect for unforgettable nights with friends and family. The bustling restaurant's efficient staff handle phone orders, dine-in services and delivery seamlessly. *Ratings* - Food Quality: 5/5 - Service: 5/5 - Ambiance: 5/5 - Value: 5/5 *Recommendation* Don't miss HAKA for an extraordinary culinary adventure!
Potasia Hotpot
Potasia never fails to disappoint me. Their food is amazing and have many options, vegan and other food restrictions. I recommend their sweet potato starch noodles, rice cakes, fish tofu and their sauces and dips are amazing! 6/5 for sure!
Been a bit since we went out to eat and be people because of the cold. We decided to come here to Potasia and get some nice and cozy hot pot! This was my first ever hot pot and I really enjoyed it. We each chose our own soup, I went with the pork leg soup, my friend got the mushroom one. We ordered all our meats and veggies and let me tell you, we ordered a lottt. Juicy balls, lamb, tongue, squid, crab, sausages, corn, baby bok choy, kelp, mushrooms, cabbage, noodles, rice. Man our table was full as you can see. I had the green grape sake and the waiters were attentive for the most part to fill out water and soup. They also have a sauce and apps table in the back. Highly recommend the fungi in vinegar and making your own sauce. At the end we ordered some boba for the road even though we were wayyy to full to drink it. We enjoyed our stay! And hope to be back with more friends.
New Leung How Kitchen
Full disclosure: I've never had shrimp w/lobster sauce before, that said I found the dish flavorless, maybe it's supposed to be bland? There was 5 jumbo shrimp in it which was good...if they had flavor? I found the lobster sauce phlegmy, like something dripping from the mouth of the Alien in the Alien move, maybe thats the way its supposed to be?? The pork fried rice was a little dry could have used more onion/scallion to up the flavor, it did have small pieces of ribs in it. The boneless ribs were tasty tho. I won't write it off, I'll just try my usual go to dish to see if it's good next time.
Every single item is bland and flavorless, which is very strange. They are clearly competing on price (9.75 lunch combo) but just need more sauce, more salt, more something. One of the worst American Chinese places around as it is now. Hope they can read this and fix their seasoning.