Problem: A great chain restaurant option Simple dining proposition with no surprises: Good pastries, soup and sandwich combo, reasonable pricing, free wifi, and quick-casual service that is consistent. Staff is friendly and they keep the place clean. Very much like a Panera. The cinnamon rolls are very soft and uber yum. Have some good soups, too. Kids menu and selection of sweet-sweet carbs works for the younglings.
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Problem: When a friend of mine found out I was going to Vegas, she sent me a list of places she had wanted to try while out here and didn't make it to. Lotus was on the list and after reading all the reviews here on yelp, I was convinced we had to go. So, on our last night in Vegas we headed out to dinner (we made 6pm reservations but ended up getting there early around 5:30). There was no wait at the door like I was expecting. We got our table right away. Soon after we were seated, it was like the flood gates opened and the restaurant was packed. Ordered: Appetizer: fish cakes (don't remember the Thai name). These were really good. They have a slight lemon flavor, they come with cucumber pieces in some kind of sauce that was really good. We really enjoyed this app. Meals: Crispy duck panang: so so so good. I wish it had come with more sauce, but there was enough for all of us to enjoy. The sauce was delicious and the crispy duck was perfect. This was my favorite dish! Garlic prawns: another delicious dish! The skins are separated from the actual prawn so you can eat the prawn, then the skin. So tasty and crispy. I actually only ate one though bc I was obsessed with the duck dish. Spicy sausage (from the Northern menu, forget the Thai name): the guys I was with wanted this. I didn't like it. They liked it but said they wished it had some kind of sauce with it. Dessert: Fried bananas: these were awesome. I was picturing just one giant banana coming out but it was 8 pieces individually wrapped in their wonton wrapper with coconut, then drizzled with honey. It was like a crispy banana, sort of tasted like banana bread too. Very good. I really wish this place was closer to home for me. It exceeded my expectations. I don't know when I will be back to Vegas, but I will be sure to come here when/if I am back. Was happy to end my trip with this as my last dinner here.
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Problem: So no ice for iced beverages. I asked for a blackberry vanilla iced latte, as I have ordered in other crazy mochas and various coffee shops that carry Monin syrups . She stared at me as if I had 2 heads and indignantly stated that there's no such thing as blackberry syrup. I stated that this mystery syrup does indeed exist, and she then tossed the syrup menu at me and said "oh, well different shops have different syrups" My husband also ordered almond syrup and he received caramel. Crazy Mocha's identity in Pittsburgh is average coffee with consistently poor service from hipsters that could care less that you're there.
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Problem: Island Sushi was good. They had really good sushi. Went here for happy hour and AYCE for the first of 3 engagement parties. There were about 20 of us so it took a while to get started with food orders. We had to get drink orders first. Once that was out of the way, we were able to get started. Once we put in our food order, it started coming out fast. The food was fresh and it was delicious. I would definitely come here again. The servers were nice and attentive and we were a busy group ordering a bunch of drinks and a lot of food. Topped it off with tempura ice cream and we were too full to party after. It was a good night.
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