Mr. BBQ

Oh wait.  Mr. BBQ???  Didn't I blog about this already in 2019?  Ah yes, the good times before this thing called Covid-19 existed.  It was so care free...  The memories...  Well that was our epic road trip down the coast and then over to some beautiful National Parks on the way up.  With history repeating itself, we once again drove down the coast in 2022 and instead of parks, we kept close to the urban areas and ate our way back.  But we did repeat at Mr. BBQ in Fullerton because we just love the place.

Unlike last time, we came for lunch and it is a steal at $25.99pp.  Even with traffic, it wasn't that far of a drive from where we were staying. Now I'm not going to compare the place to Park's BBQ because they are just not the same (even though they are both Korean BBQ).  So with that out of the way, let's enjoy all the Banchan we were presented with.  Love their selection and they are very good about refilling them.  All very classic and solid including pickled daikon, kimchi, tofu skin, spicy cucumber, pickled sliced daikon, japchae, stewed potatoes, rice noodle sheets, onion, spicy sprouts, mac salad, marinated sprouts, konjac noodles, potato salad and green salad.

Since the place is AYCE, you will never go away hungry and often, be very stuffed.  We started with some Bulgogi, Teriyaki Chicken and Pork Neck.  Marinated just enough without being too sweet nor salty, the bulgogi was tender with sufficient charring from the grill.  Chicken thighs cooked up nicely and of course were buttery due to being dark meat.  We actually got 2 orders of the pork neck and it was quite meaty and soft.  It was very filling though, so maybe we should've only gotten one order. 

Naturally, the thinly sliced Beef Belly was very fatty.  I would've used the word "marbled", but there was more fat than meat, so let's just go with fatty.  Now a lot of the fat did render on the grill, but it was still super buttery and aromatic.  For the regular USDA Prime Grade Beef Brisket, it was rather lean.  However, since it was sliced razor thin, it was super tender and cooked up real fast.  These were not marinated, so dipping it into the sesame oil and salt was the way to go.

Moving onto some more pork, we had the Miso Marinated Pork Belly as well as the Spicy Garlic Pork Butt.  Oh, that miso pork belly was the bomb.  Being pork belly, it was naturally tender and juicy.  Add in the fermented saltiness of the miso and the flavors really popped.  We got 2 orders of this.  As for the spicy pork butt, it was tender and definitely took on the garlic marinade and did have a nice sweet kick.

Last items we had included the Green Lip Mussels and the Spicy Squid.  Nothing super interesting about the already cooked mussels, but they were large and meaty.  Now for the squid, it was probably one of my favorites.  Loved the chewy snap texture of the squid where the marinade completely penetrated.  Hence, it was spicy and sweet with a touch of the natural squid sweetness coming through.

Even the included dessert was extremely satisfying.  We were given the option of either Chocolate Ice Cream or Rainbow Sherbert.  I just had to be different and had the sherbert.  It was super refreshing after a BBQ meal.  Chocolate ice cream was actually decent being creamy with only a bit of iciness. Again, for AYCE, Mr. BBQ really delivers.  No, it can never compete against the big K-Town spots in L.A., but it isn't trying to.  Great value, more than acceptable meats, lots of banchan and great service.  I think I'll be back when I return to the area.

The Good:
- Meats are surprisingly good
- Good value
- Excellent service

The Bad:
- Can be super busy
- Still think the floors should be less greasy 

 

Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana

After back-to-back days of Asian food that included Japanese and Vietnamese (as well as some eats from the Anaheim Packing District), we decided to go for Neapolitan pizza out in Fullerton.  Just a quick drive out on N. Harbor Blvd, Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana was closeby to where we were staying near Disneyland.  Luck would have it, it was a Monday and their Margherita pizza was only $5.00!  Score! Also, with free parking at the back, this was super convenient.

If we had known that the foccacia that came with the Bufala & Burrata was essentially a pizza, we would've ordered differently.  However, that wasn't a big deal as the cheese was fresh including the creamy burrata.  It was accompanied by homemade pesto, fresh arugula and cherry tomatoes.  We added the prosciutto crudo di parma for good measure.  A really nice way to start the meal, but we were already getting full off our appie!

For our pizzas, of course we had the Margherita for the super low price of $5.00 (only on Monday's with a purchase of another pizza).  Although you can barely see it (maybe a bit on the edges), the bottom of the pizza sported nice leoparding.  Hence, there was a smoky nuttiness to the crust.  Most of the crust was crunchy, yet a bit too chewy, while the middle was tender.  I found the tomato sauce to be on the milder side.  Would've liked to see more tang and seasoning.  A good amount of mozzarella was on top, but we wished there was more basil (and that it was not cooked with the pizza).

Moving onto something with some toppings, we had the Funghi e Salsiccia featuring roasted mushrooms and sausage.  So essentially this was a Margherita base with the addition of the toppings.  Hence, all the qualities of the Margherita were present in addition to the woodsiness of the mushrooms as well as the meaty fattiness of the sausage.  Naturally, with these ingredients, the pizza ate more hearty and the center was a bit softer.

Our last pizza was also the grandest in terms of toppings.  The Quattro Salumi with prosciutto cotto, prosciutto crudo, sausage and salame.  No surprise as the base pizza was essentially a margherita once again.  This ate hearty and was a bit saltier due to the meats.  The crust wasn't any soft than the previous one, so it was mostly crispy.  Overall, we thought the pizzas at Fuoco were solid and pricing was reasonable.  Really nice people too.

The Good:
- Solid pizzas
- Well-priced
- Nice people

The Bad:
- Crust was good but maybe a bit too chewy
- Tomato sauce a bit too mild

Anaheim Packing District

We weren't planning on visiting the Anaheim Packing District Food Hall while we were in town, not because we had better things to eat, but we didn't even know about it!  While we were dining with Jess at Playa Provisions, she suggested that we check it out.  That we did... twice!  There is a good selection of eats there and it offers a little of something for everyone.  Best thing of all, most of the food stalls are unique where you won't be finding any big chains setting up shop.

My son didn't need to see what was available because he essentially ordered the first thing he did see!  That would be Zabon Ramen and Rolls.  He got the aptly named Zabon Ramen featuring a chicken and pork broth with soy, chashu, cabbage and fried onion.  He added an egg as well.  The broth was definitely rich as advertised and even a bit greasy.  Not advisable to drink the whole thing.  It wasn't salty, but had good umaminess.  Noodles were al dente and the pork was generally tender with some chewier portions.  Egg was custardy in the middle and nicely seasoned.  He added a California Roll with Salmon for good measure and it was pretty standard.  Rice was chewy being a touch dry.  Good rice-to-ingredient ratio and the amount of salmon was enough.

For myself, I ordered 2 items from 206 BCE including the Sausage Anti-Gravity Noodles.  I know, I know, this looks like a complete gimmick that won't taste good.  Well, sorry to be the bearer of bad news (or is it good news?) because this was tasty!  The ample egg noodles were bathed in a delicious garlicky soy butter that was impactful and aromatic.  I couldn't stop eating the al dente noodles! There was plenty of sliced sausage (of the seafood boil variety) hidden underneath.

The other item was the Specialty Pho featuring an entire beef rib, rare beef, meatballs and brisket.  As you can clearly see (sorry for the pun), the broth was clean and clear.  Hence, the flavor was mild and light with only the slightest meatiness and sweetness.  I could pick out some daikon and minor hits of anise.  The amount of meat in this was mind-boggling, especially for the price ($14.00).  I found the meats to be tender and the rib fell off the bone.  Worth the price in my opinion.

My daughter was extremely boring with her choice of the French BLT Sandwich from Le Parfait Paris.  This consisted of brie, lettuce, tomato, turkey, prosciutto, honey and garlic aioli.  Maybe I'm being a bit harsh saying this was boring because brie and prosciutto are higher end sandwich ingredients, but she normally chooses the most complex things!  All-in-all, this was a good sandwich with layers of flavor from salty to sweet.

Viv decided on the Shrimp Pad Thai from the White Elephant.  Although this may not look like a lot of food, it was actually more than enough.  Loved the high wok heat applied to the dish as there was caramelization of flavors as well as evaporating most of the moisture.  In turn, the dish didn't eat wet, but was not dry either.  Good tang from the tamarind balanced off by the palm sugar.  Decent spice too as this was well-balanced and tasty.

On our next visit, I decided to hit up Georgia's Kitchen for the Fried Catfish Po' Boy with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, tartar and garlic mayo on a French roll.  I thought the catfish was nicely prepared being soft and almost flaky.  The cornmeal batter was crunchy and well-spiced.  However, the French roll was a bit dense.  This was a bit much for the amount of catfish and therefore, the fish got lost.  Otherwise, this was generally good.  The side of fries were hot and crispy.

For some inexplicable reason, my daughter once again went for a sandwich. At least this was something I would've considered ordering.  This was the Classic from Black Sheep GCB.  Featuring sharp cheddar and Swiss, the sandwich was simple yet flavorful due to the sharpness.  Bread was evenly grilled with a crispy surface.  She got a side of Scratch-made Tomato Soup on the side for dipping.  It was tangy, yet balanced with nice depth and sweetness.  Perfect match for the grilled cheese she chose.

My son went for the Loco Moco Poutine from The Kroft.  Yes, this looked messy and ate equally messy.  Other than crispy fries, this boasted meatloaf, brown gravy, fried onions, cheese curds, fried egg and ketchup glaze (he omitted the green onions).  In one sense, he enjoyed this as it was super filling and each individual ingredient was prepared well.  However, it became a bit monotonous the more he ate it.  Maybe if there was a smaller portion, it would've been enough.

Viv had probably the most visually unappealing dish in the Chili Cheese Baked Potato also from the Kroft.  I guess it ate better than it looked, but there seemed to be lacking in toppings.  For the size of the potato, there should've been more chili.  About that chili, it was quite good though with spice and tang.  There was also bacon, sour cream, chopped onions and green onion, so the flavors were there, we just needed more of it.

We got something sweet to end things off with some Gelato Pops from the Popbar.  We've actually had these before and although they aren't the best gelato/sorbetto we've ever had, it is portable and serviceable.  We got them all coated in chocolate (with one in sprinkles).  From left to right is pineapple, berry and vanilla.  So these are the places we visited at the Anaheim Packing District.  There are a few more that we didn't get to but looked promising.  If you have wheels and are tired of all the stuff in and around Disneyland, just make the short drive here to get something different.

The Good:
- Nice variety of vendors
- Appealing dining space
- Not too far from the tourist attractions

The Bad:
- Parking is limited
- Place gets a bit warm

Honda-Ya

Trying to keep away from the heavier foods as much as we could, we hit up a Japanese Izakaya in Tustin.  Honda-Ya actually has a few locations, but this one happened to be the closest to us.  It was only a 20-minute drive in rush hour traffic.  We had to get on our horses because the place gets busy and you will be stuck in a lineup as a result.  We were lucky to make it there when seats were still available.  Hence, we could get to our eating right way.  We were planning on heading back to California Adventure afterwards!

Generally, ordering a plate of Gyoza doesn't really seem all that interesting.  However, it serves a purpose and when prepared properly, is rather tasty.  For me at least, the qualities of a good gyoza include a thin dumpling wrapper, elasticity in the dough, tender pork and cabbage filling and a crispy seared bottom.  As evidenced in the picture, all of those characteristics were present.  You'll just have to trust me on the filling part, as you can't see it.

One of my favourite dishes when it comes to Japanese restaurants is Ankimo, or monkfish liver.  This isn't a very complex dish, but for me, it has all the complexities when it comes to flavor.  There is a natural sweetness that definitely exudes the essence of the sea.  Of course, when we are dealing with any type of liver, there is that aftertaste, but for me at least, this one is much more pleasant than land animals.

One of more popular items here is the Sauteed Clams with garlic butter.  Don't let the this dish fool you with its basic preparation.  Consisting of whole live clams, the fresh sweetness and brininess of the clam juice combined with the garlic butter created a delicious broth.  They provided a spoon for a purpose because you should just eat it all!  As for the clams, they were buttery and cooked just enough.

My daughter loves black cod, so there was no doubt we'd order the Gindara marinated in sweet miso.  This was a fairly large piece which was grilled nicely with charring on the outside.  Hence, it was smoky with caramelization.  The fish itself was buttery and flaky just like how black cod should be.  The marinade was sufficient to provide enough fermented salty sweetness without doing overboard.

Tempura isn't the most sexiest item you can order at an Izakaya, but we happen to love it, so we ended up with the Mixed Tempura sporting ebi, sweet potato, zucchini and carrot.  I thought this was pretty good even though the batter appeared to be thick on the ebi.  In fact, it was quite light and crispy.  Vegetables were not overdone, even the zucchini still had a bite.  The batter on those was thin and crunchy. 

 

Even though you can barely see it, rest assured, this was the Salmon Carpaccio with olive oil and yuzu sauce.  On the menu, the onions were on the bottom, but for our plate, they were on the top.  So in addition to the tanginess of the yuzu, there was definitely some influence from the plethora of onions in the form of sharpness.  The salmon itself was not sliced particularly thin, so there was a the slightest of chew beyond the butteriness of the fish.

Plated with the onions on the bottom (so much easier to take a picture of it), the Albacore Tataki was lightly dressed in ponzu sesame soy.  The fish itself was barely seared on the outside, letting the soft freshness of the tuna speak for itself.  It was lightly sweet with hints of the sea.  The pieces were actually rather thick, but that really didn't change things.  Tuna was buttery and the dressing added aromatics and brightness. 

We ordered the obligatory maki sushi with the Rock 'n Roll that sported shrimp, unagi and avocado then deep-fried.  Since this was featured fully-cooked elements, the roll in general was warm throughout.  This consistency in temperature and texture meant this was overall soft, with only some bite from the shrimp.  The warm rice was able to retain some chewiness.  Unlike some fried rolls, the layer of tempura was barely there, so it didn't eat too heavy nor greasy.

Onto another fried item, we had the Hokkaido Potato Croquette.  I'm used to the ones with ground beef and these ones didn't appear to have any (at least the one I ate).  No matter, because it was still delicious.  Soft and creamy, the potatoes were smooth and lightly seasoned.  On the outside, the panko coating was golden brown and crunchy.  It wasn't greasy and ate rather light.  On the side, we found some tonkatsu sauce for dipping.

On the menu, there is a large portion devoted to Yakitori and since we had ordered quite a few dishes already, we only had the appetite for 2 - Bacon Scallop and Pork Belly.  Although cooked right, I found that there could've been a bit more charring.  As a result, the flavors weren't as caramelized as it could've been.  Bacon was a bit flabby but the scallop was buttery.  Pork belly was tender and fatty, yet could've had a better exterior crunch.

We ended off with an order of Atlantic Salmon Sashimi.  Presented in medium-sized slices, the salmon had a nice sheen and appearance.  Unlike the carpaccio we had, we could taste the salmon on its own more.  It was moderately sweet and was soft with a bite.  We actually added this after our original order and it was a nice light way to finish our meal.  Honda-Ya was exactly what we needed since we had some heavier meals upcoming.  Food was good, service was attentive and the prices were reasonable.

The Good:
- Solid eats
- Inexpensive
- Wide variety

The Bad:
- Can get busy, lineups are common
- Chabudai seating is cool, but hard on the legs

Le Kitchen Pho & Rice

Needing to grab some lunch after a morning at California Adventure, we weren't planning on going very far.  Hence we looked for something on W Katella Ave.  To narrow down the search some more, we decided on something much lighter than what we had for dinner the night before.  So off we went to Le Kitchen Pho & Rice located in what appeared to be a former location of Pizza Hut.  We thought it was great since the dining space was large and spacious.

Absolutely loved the owner-lady as she was welcoming and super nice.  That alone was worth the price of admission.  However, I'm here to talk about the food, so we started with the Salad Rolls which was modernly plated.  Portion size was not as big as some spots, but the rolls were prepared well.  The lettuce was fresh and crisp, vermicelli noodles were soft with a chew while the shrimp were meaty.

We also had the Spring Rolls and to our delight, they were prepared with legit rice wrappers.  Some places are lazy and use wheat wrappers which totally changes the texture.  By using rice wrappers, the crunch from the exterior was more firm and it didn't shatter like wheat wrappers.  Rather, it had a slight chew (just how we like it).  The pork filling was moist and well-seasoned.  Loved how they served it with herbs and lettuce, so we could wrap the spring rolls.

For Viv she had the Pho with rare steak and meatballs.  Broth was clean and fairly light with only the mild meatiness and hints of daikon and anise.  This was good though as it wasn't overloaded with salt or MSG.  Furthermore, they skimmed the oil enough so the broth wasn't overly fatty either.  Noodles were decently portioned and still al dente.  There was enough meat which was tender.

For my daughter, she went for her usual in the Pho Ga.  Naturally, the flavor profile of the soup was remarkably different than the beef.  It was sweeter and lighter as well as having a noticeable chicken essence.  Again, it wasn't overly salty.  Once again, the noodles were not overdone nor clumpy.  The ample slices of chicken were relatively tender given that it was white meat.

For my son, he also stuck with his favorite being the Lemongrass Chicken with rice and fried egg.  Nicely charred, the bone-in chicken thighs were marinated well.  As a result, the meat was juicy and well-seasoned.  Lots of aromatics and smokiness that went well with the white rice and perfectly fried egg.  Since it was bone in, it was a bit more difficult to eat, but well worth it for the extra meaty flavor.

For myself, I had the Banh Mi Chao (Bo Ne) featuring cubed filet mignon, fried eggs, pate sauce, cheese wedge, meatball, and sausage with French baguette and salad.  I've had this before and I can say this was pretty good with a creamy and meaty sauce that I soaked up with the crusty baguette.  Beef was medium-rare and super tender.  Well-priced for $12.00.  In fact, this was an inexpensive meal that was tasty and well-portioned.  A good escape from the heavy stuff at Disneyland and surrounding restaurants.

The Good:

- Super nice people

- Good eats

- Well-priced

The Bad:

- Not much ambiance, but you aren't paying for that

Craft by Smoke & Fire

After our first day at Dinseyland, we were somewhat tired and sunburnt, but okay otherwise.  It helped that we arrived for rope drop, but left just before lunch.  That meant we avoided the most busiest time in the part as well as the hottest temperatures.  Before we made it back to the park for the evening, we made the short drive out to Craft by Smoke & Fire at the Center Street Promenade.  Place was hopping and super busy, but luckily, I had made a rez.

Even with that, it took a bit to be seated and even longer to put in our order.  Now I'm not placing the blame on our server because she was super sweet and was truly doing her best.  Seeing that everything was taking so long, she treated us to the Prime Short Rib Quesadilla.  Oh this was money as the smoked short rib was super tender, fatty and flavorful.  The whole thing was loaded with meat, Oaxacan cheese, comeback sauce, cilantro and onions.  This is best shared or eaten as a main for one person.  Even at that, it ate heavy with all that rich meat and cheese.  Still freakin' delicious though.

Our meal didn't get any lighter as the Brisket Queso Fundido hit the table next.  This was a considerable amount of melted cheese and chopped smoked brisket with blue corn tortilla chips.  Not sure why they only supplied only a smattering of chips, so we asked for more.  Extremely cheesy with a nice crust on the edges, this was aromatic and meaty.  Good smoked essence as well as the natural saltiness of the cheese.  Chips were crunchy and held up to the cheese.

If you thought the 2 dishes we had so far were large, try the Brisket Tacos on for size.  They didn't skimp on the smoked brisket which was fatty and moist.  Possibly a bit too fatty, but I just pulled those pieces out.  It was nicely sauced which kept things from drying out and offered up some sweet smokiness.  A good amount of curtido slaw made for some tangy crunch to go with the splash of creamy comeback sauce.  As for a side, I went for the Street Corn Named Desire with a good amount of fried onions on top.  The corn underneath was creamy and sweet with a hint of spice.

For Viv, she also had brisket in the form of The Madison featuring prime smoked pastrami brisket, bread & butter pickles, curtido slaw, comeback sauce and American cheese on Texas toast.  We found this sammie to be decent with enough pastrami so that it was meaty and filling.  The slaw was crunchy and tangy while the pickles added even more crunch.  The toast was a touch dense, but nicely seared on the flattop.  She selected the Red Skin Potato Salad which was passable but the potatoes were a bit underdone.  Furthermore, the mayo was not seasoned enough.

My daughter had probably the less interesting item in the Brisket Grilled Cheese.  Once again, the brisket was tender and fatty, but not as abundant as the other dishes.  Since they melted the cheese with the brisket right on the flattop, it was pretty crispy.  However, there was a disconnect between the toast and the ingredients.  They were literally not connected.  Hence, it didn't eat as cohesive as a grilled cheese should be.  Her side of Garlic & Herb Mashed Potatoes was pretty thick and dense.  Flavor was good, but could've been lighter.  Overall, we found the food at Craft to be decent and well-priced.  Service was super-friendly, but the kitchen was slow.  It could've been due to the full house and also the challenges of staffing by businesses these days.

The Good:

- Inexpensive

- Large portions

- Some good dishes

The Bad:

- Some dishes were clunky

- Food was slow coming out

ROL Hand Roll Bar

While on vacation, it gets a bit much dining on a variety of heavy foods.  Some people would like to group it all into "Western Eats" but I would like to point out that some Asian food is pretty greasy and overly filling too.  Hence, we need to break it down to the truly light meals that we crave to break up the heaviness.  Of course we can go grab some salad or some soup noodles.  Heck, the fallback is always Japanese, especially sushi.  However, we wanted something along those lines but a bit different.  That is why we settled on ROL Hand Roll Bar.  It wasn't too far of a drive from Anaheim and besides, we love Hello Nori up in Vancouver.

Before we got to the rolls, we ordered a few starters including the Furikake Fries.  These shoestring potatoes were uniformly super crispy.  Served hot and well-seasoned, the fries took on all the flavors of the seaweed as well as the nuttiness of the sesame seeds.  We really enjoyed them and could've had a few more orders.  We also had the Cucumber Salad that was topped with sesame seeds and fish roe.  There was a nice balance of tanginess and sweetness in addition to the crunch of the cucumber.  A truly appetizing dish.

For those who are not familiar, hand rolls are exactly what you would think it is - a roll with sushi rice and filling rolled by hand in nori.  Typically, one person will need 4-5 rolls minimum to feel satisfied.  For myself, I can do 7-8.   We began with the Salmon hand roll that was lightly dressed and mixed with sesame seeds. The natural sweetness of the salmon came through with only enough seasoning to compliment it.

Next was the Spicy Tuna Crunch that featured buttery mashed tuna with beautiful contrasting crunchy bits.  Once again, the spiciness and seasoning was just enough that there was some bite, but the sweetness and appealing fishiness came through.  Loved the warm seasoned rice and also of course, the crispy nori on the outside.  Speed is of the essence, one must eat this immediately to experience the contrast in textures and temperature. 

For all of us, we had the Scallop which was pretty loaded with large buttery pieces.  It was lightly dressed where it was creamy, yet not particularly strong in flavor.  The natural sweetness and taste of the sea permeated the entire roll.  Similarly with the other rolls, the warm chewy rice and the crispiness of the nori was a nice contrast to the delicate scallops.

As you can clearly see, there was quite a bit of tuna belly in the Negitoro. Normally, there isn't a dressing per se in this as it is purely tuna and green onions.  However, this worked in this application as the roll was more moist and if one wasn't going to dip it into any sauce, the dressing was necessary.  So beyond giving the roll some moisture, it was also a bit creamy with mild sweet notes.  The tuna was buttery and fresh.

Off to something cooked, we dived into the Spicy Crab that featured plenty of fluffy crab meat that was lightly dressed.  I liked that the spiciness was restrained since crab is rather delicate and can be overwhelmed by strong flavors (however, there are some cases where this works, such as Singaporean chili crab).  As such, I could taste the sweetness and aroma of the crab meat.

The other cooked roll we had was the Unagi.  It may have not looked like it, but there was a large piece of eel hidden within.  They torched it to order, so the butteriness of the meat and skin really came through.  There was appetizing caramelization and smokiness.  Naturally, there was the sweet and stickiness of the unagi sauce which meant we didn't need to dip this into anything.

Probably my favorite roll happened to be the last one I was served.  Buttery and soft, the Toro practically melted in my mouth.  It was so fatty and fresh where the clean taste of the sea really came through.  Once again, it was not tossed in anything that was overly strong.  Hence, there was seasoning in the form of sweetness and some umaminess, but not enough to mask the crisp natural flavor.

Lastly, we had the Yellowtail (Hamachi) which appeared to be not dressed in anything.  Good thing too as the inherent sweet fishiness was so pure and refreshing.  However, the delicate texture ensured that each bite was not exhaustive.  What a great finish to this multi-course hand roll meal.  The fact that they serve each one to order, it ensures the temperature of the filling and the rice are perfect.  Also, the crispy nori creates a great textural contrast.  Love this way of eating sushi.

The Good:
- Fresh and made-to-order served to you ASAP
- Quality ingredients
- Friendly service

The Bad:
- Can get pricey when you start ordering lots (because you want to keep eating!)
- Not the same experience if you don't snag a seat at the bar