Q: negative

A: We ate here, named Ichiban Restaurant on the awning, on Christmas day 2012. The place was pretty packed with big tables, so I understand they may have been pushed near capacity. However, things were not great. The hectic restaurant has very shaky, hollow floors. As the waitstaff stomped around, the table shook quite a bit, making for an uncomfortable dining experience. Several tables around us were complaining amongst themselves as we waited for our food. Not a good sign. We ordered some staples. MaPo Tofu, Pad Thai, and a Cold mushroom app per yelper recommendation. The MaPo was pretty good if incredibly salty, but the Pad Thai was pretty gross, with a strong bell pepper forward flavor and absolutely smothered in a pretty gross tomatoey sauce. The sauce was reminiscent of Chef Boyardee canned products. So, ok, the Thai dish at the Chinese restaurant wasn't that good. Whatever. However, we never received the appetizer, but were charged for it, and no wait staff ever returned to our table. Our water was never filled. We weren't really able to tell who was supposed to be our server. With all these positive reviews, I hope that if I ever make it back here they live up to their reputation.

Q: positive

A: A gem of Phoenix that rivals the best coffee shops in San Francisco and New York City.

Q: negative

A: Came on a Thursday night and was disappointed in the bar. I had heard so many good things about this place, and it did look much fuller on Friday night and Saturday during the day, when the Badgers were playing. Unfortunately, I only experienced the Thursday night experience and can only rate it as such. It was kind of surprisingly lonely and empty here, and we didn't stay for a drink. Well, we might have, but no one came and took our order. At least there are lots of TVs for the games, etc. With the word brats in the name though, I suppose next time I should try some of the food.

Q: negative

A:
After waiting for twenty minutes for our food, we asked how much longer and the waitress told us that others were there before us, so much longer, we would have to wait. Someone else will have to review the food, because we left.