Malay Satay Hut - 06/19/2011

Cuisine: Malaysian

City: Redmond, Washington

Website: http://www.malaysatayhut.com

Overall rating: 8/10

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 8/10
Cost per head: $25

Other comments: Roti canai is a must eat!

Lake Crescent Lodge - 06/19/2011

Cuisine: Cafe with sandwiches and salads

Location: Lake Crescent Lodge, Olympic National Park, WA

Overall rating: 6/10

Food: 5/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 9/10
Cost per head: $20

Other comments: The only reason to eat here was the amazing view and weather that day, with outside seating at the restaurant, and ducks walking around you! The food itself was pretty bad, but a reasonable stop for a quick bite while at the Olympic National Park.

Pho New Saigon - 06/18/2011

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Location: Port Angeles, WA

Overall rating: 9/10

Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $20

Other comments: Very good noodle soup, and warm service! The only reason not to give it a 10/10 overall was the ambiance.

Mission Beach Cafe- 06/12/2011

Cuisine: American

Neighborhood: Mission, San Francisco

Website: http://www.missionbeachcafesf.com/

Overall rating: 9/10

Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $30

Other comments: Excellent for brunch. Yummy crab benedict (even though there's not too much crab)! They don't take reservations- so expect to wait a long time before you get seated!

Zeni's- 06/11/2011

Cuisine: Ethiopian

City: San Jose

Website: http://www.zenirestaurant.com/

Overall rating: 8/10

Food: 8/10
Service: 6/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $15
Other comments: Excellent Shuro Wat.

Alice's- 06/04/2011

Cuisine: Chinese

Neighborhood: Noe Valley, San Francisco
Website: http://www.alicesrestaurantsf.com/

Overall rating: 8/10

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 6/10
Cost per head: $15
Other comments: Good value for money.

Zare at Fly Trap - 06/03/2011

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Neighborhood: SOMA, San Francisco
Website: http://www.zareflytrap.com/

Overall rating: 5/10

Food: 5/10
Service: 5/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $40
Other comments: A forgettable dinner; we also had to wait for more than 30 minutes with a dinner reservation.

Amarin Thai - 05/29/2011

Cuisine: Thai

City: Mountain View, CA
Website: www.amarinthaicuisine.com/home.html

Overall rating: 8/10

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $25

Other comments: One of the most popular restaurants on Castro street; their soft-shell crab and duck curry were very good.

Tatami Sushi and Seafood Buffet - 05/28/2011

Cuisine: Sushi/Seafood/Japanese

City: Mountain View, CA
Website: www.tatamibuffet.com

Overall rating: 8/10

Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Cost per head: $20
Other comments: They have a very good spread in their buffet; desserts include a live crepe counter! Overall, a good place for a moderately-priced seafood buffet.

Bindi - 05/27/2011

Cuisine: Indian

Neighborhood: SOMA, San Francisco
Website: http://www.bindisf.com/

Overall rating: 7/10

Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambiance: 5/10
Cost per head: $20

Other comments: Among the better Indian restaurants in San Francisco.