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A warm bowl of broth is the only thing that can settle a long day.

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Courtyard offers shared outdoor seating and a relaxed vibe. Menu highlights include BBQ chicken salad and chicken wild rice soup, both popular and healthy. Lunch is busy but seating is ample inside and out.

Chicken wild rice soup stands out as a favorite, known for being delicious and consistently ordered. Other soups also come highly rated and pair well with fresh salads.

People are saying

"I get the chicken wild rice soup every time; it's beyond great."

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Croutons offers a variety of healthy options on the menu.

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Expect busy lunch hours, so plan accordingly.

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The restaurant features shared outdoor seating for guests.

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Hot pot spot shines with customizable soup bases like rich Tomato and savory Mushroom. Spacious, clean space feels warm and inviting, perfect for families with kids' toys and meals. Unique touches include personalized sauce stations and a lively dancing noodle show.

Soup bases come flavorful and customizable, with the mushroom soup standing out as a favorite. The Tomato Soup Base offers a rich, savory taste that works well for sipping or dipping.

People are saying

"The soup here is so attentive, they even refill it for you."

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Reservations are required before visiting, especially during peak hours.

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The weekday happy hour offers a $2 shabu beef deal.

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Happy hours are available Monday through Thursday before 5 pm.

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Small food court offers spacious seating and a quiet atmosphere. Hotpot features authentic soup bases like bone and chicken, plus unique combos such as lamb with special paste. Free self-pour water and utensils add convenience to the meal.

Hotpot soups feature bone soup base and chicken soup base that are fragrant and fresh. Options include a spicy sesame sauce and unique combos like lamb with shenyang og soup paste.

People are saying

"I found the soup base to be really delicious and fragrant."

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The hot pot costs $13.99 per pound.

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They open really late, until almost midnight.

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Expect a variety of ingredients to customize your hotpot.

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Enjoy authentic Cantonese BBQ with crispy duck skin and juicy roast duck. Rich, satisfying broth shines in noodle soups with duck and char siu. Clean, well-lit space offers a chill, quiet atmosphere with outdoor seating and garage parking.

Rich and satisfying broth defines the soup here. Noodle soups with duck and char siu meats offer solid flavor and texture.

People are saying

"This Cantonese BBQ soup is legit and authentic."

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Reservations are recommended for larger groups to ensure seating.

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The restaurant does not provide paper menus; ordering is done online.

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Parking in the plaza has 1-hour restrictions, so plan accordingly.

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Food hall buzz meets high-quality fried chicken and unique soup dumplings. Lamb soup offers rich, comforting flavor with balanced rice. Casual vibe and shared seating make it perfect for flavorful comfort food lovers.

Lamb soup offers a rich, comforting flavor that is savory and slightly oily but balanced with rice. Soup dumplings feature thin skins bursting with broth, staying juicy even after 30 minutes to go.

People are saying

"The lamb soup is savory, tender, and full of rich flavor."

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Free 90-minute parking is available near the food hall.

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Expect a wait time of about 24 minutes during peak hours.

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Prices for meals range from $8 to $9 for generous portions.

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Narrow space with tight seating creates a loud vibe, perfect for younger crowds. Soup shines with a soy sauce base and rich pork belly noodles, boosted by black garlic oil. Minimalist decor with wood accents and a vertical garden adds a fresh touch.

Soup stands out with a very good soy sauce base and a pork belly noodle soup that many find delicious. Every spoonful is packed with flavor and not too salty, enhanced by a black garlic oil sauce.

People are saying

"I found the ramen soup to be consistently delicious."

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Reservations are required to avoid long wait times.

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Parking can be difficult during peak hours; consider arriving early.

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A 16% service charge is automatically added to all bills.

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Casual Korean spot shines with authentic soups like homemade tofu stew and unlimited side dishes that keep meals lively. Bright lighting and a homey atmosphere make it perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch. Complimentary bone broth in steel tumblers adds a warm touch.

Authentic Korean soups and stews feature homemade-style tofu soup with an option to add pork belly. Portions balance well with price, and a complimentary daily broth arrives in an insulated bottle.

People are saying

"The savory, comforting broth is perfect to start the meal."

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Yoo's place is very busy during lunchtime, expect longer wait times.

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The menu at Yoo's place is extensive, featuring many popular Korean dishes.

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Expect to pay a bit more, as some find the food expensive for the portions.

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Small noodle shop serves authentic Chinese flavors with hearty noodle soups like Guilin and beef varieties. Prices stay affordable, and seating is both indoor and outdoor. Atmosphere shifts from calm to cluttered when busy, but careful packaging keeps noodles fresh for takeout.

Noodle soups here offer authentic flavors with a perfect balance, especially the Guilin soup and beef noodle soup. Options include hearty bowls like Liuzhou Noodle Soup and spicy varieties, all served with generous portions.

People are saying

"I loved their Guilin soup; it had a perfect balance of flavors."

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For to-go orders, they separate the noodle and broth so the noodle doesn’t get soggy.

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Parking is very limited with a 30-minute time limit.

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There was a free parking structure nearby.

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Spacious spot with hand-pulled noodles shines in both ambiance and food. Soups like hot and sour and beef noodle offer mild, hearty flavors. Modern touches like iPad ordering make dining smooth and casual.

Soup options include a hot and sour soup that is less salty and similar to Din Tai Fung's version. The beef noodle soup is hearty and mild, while the shredded pork noodle soup offers another tasty choice with handmade noodles.

People are saying

"The beef noodle soup has a rich, savory broth."

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The lunch special is $21 and includes two cold appetizers and soup.

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Cross-contamination risks exist for those with egg allergies.

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Parking can be difficult in the area.

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Korean restaurant serves huge portions with authentic flavors and a rotating banchan selection. Beef bone soup is mild with tender beef flavor and spicy beef soup is enough for two. Space feels clean and open with affordable prices.

Beef bone soup offers a mildness with a tender beef flavor that stands out without heavy MSG. Spicy Beef Soup comes in a hefty portion enough for two people.

People are saying

"I really enjoyed the Spicy Beef Soup; it was a hefty portion."

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Expect large portion sizes; one dish can easily serve two people.

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The price of $22.99 for the Donkatsu offers great value for the amount of food.

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Parking can be difficult on weekends, so arrive early.

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Small wok restaurant buzzes with a lively atmosphere and cozy vibe. Known for authentic Chinese street food, it serves rich, spicy dishes like grilled fish and mala tang. Soups shine with Hua Jiao Chicken and fish hot pot, making it a top spot for late-night comfort food.

Hua Jiao Chicken soup tastes like a warm hug and stands out as a comfort food highlight. The spot offers a great variety of soup bases and is known for authentic soup dumplings and fish hot pot.

People are saying

"The Hua Jiao Chicken soup tastes like a warm hug."

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Super Yummy 远山少年 is open until 3am, allowing for late-night snacks.

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They charge $5.99 for 8 quail eggs.

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Expect a variety of authentic Chinese dishes.

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