K's Oriental Food

Today, I had the lunch special from K's Oriental on Lincoln Ave. I ordered General's Tofu (instead of chicken) with a cup of fried rice, a cup of egg drop soup, and two rangoons. They don't even try to pass of the rangoons as containing real crab- they're simply called cream cheese rangoons. They are not heavily fried and are somewhat light. They are good, especially with some Trader Joe's chili sauce, but on their own they lack full flavor. The fried rice had good flavor but could use some more vegetables. It is also lightly fried and not overpowering. I add sriracha and aminos for flavor. The egg drop soup is delicious when warm. I would order this again as it was the best part of my meal. The general's tofu has a really nice sauce- quite liquidy and not too spicy. The tofu comes in triangular pieces and is easy to chew and tender. It holds the flavor of the sauce nicely. It could stand to be a little less firm but overall I enjoyed it. The total cost of the lunch special was an easy-to-part-with $7. That is not bad at all. My fiancee got shrimp lo mein. It was savory, and the noodles were cooked right, but I've never been a fan of lo mein and this did not change my mind. I would give my meal a 7/10.

Portside Inn

Fish and Chips with fries and clam chowder soup: The soup came late- I had to ask for it. This is the second time I've been and the service was decent but shoddy a bit (the soup came late; a friend with celiacs asked if there was gluten on the scallops and was told no, but there, in fact, was gluten in the batter they're fried in. The soup itself was a little liquidy, but the crackers that accompanied it helped to thicken it. The taste was good- a little salty but smooth-tasting. The fish is fried nicely in cubes, easy for dipping into their tartar sauce, which has a nice tang. The fish was cooked well and was somewhat succulent. It certainly was not dry in the least. The cost is a bit steep for a Friday only special at $12, but that includes a potato option and soup. The fries I got were a little dense and could use a good seasoning. Ketchup with them was pertinent; otherwise, the flavor they did have would not have been enjoyable. I would try a different potato option next time, but would certainly order the fish again, but probably with the french onion soup. The bar is nautical-themed and has cheap drink specials for happy hour. I do wish they had a larger beer and whiskey selection, but that's personal preference. The restaurant is booming on an early evening on the weekend with a long wait. I enjoyed what little ambiance there was, as it is easy to hear your neighbor, and no too intruding. This isn't a fancy place, but it is quite inviting. Overall, I'd give Portside Inn a 7/10

Casa Calabria

This is my fourth time getting take-out from Casa Calabria. This time I ordered the Penne with Garlic Cream sauce which came with a side of garlic bread, Mozzarella roll-ups with tangy ranch sauce. The penne was cooked just right. I wish there was more sauce to go with it, though. It has good flavor, but just not enough for every bite. I think I prefer their alfredo sauce. I also think I prefer the farfalle shape to the penne, but that's personal preference. The garlic bread that accompanies the pasta is terrific and a reason to order from Casa Calabria. The roll-ups are a spin on mozzarella sticks - they are lightly fried on the outside (they almost looked baked) and have a sizable dose of mozzarella inside. The tangy ranch is exactly that- tangy. I don't think it goes well with the roll-ups, although it has great flavor. I'd like to try them with marinara next time.

Togo's

Togo's is my go-to sandwich and lunch spot in Marquette. I am rarely disappointed - and that's as a pescatarian. This time around I ordered the three-cheese bread, 3-cheeses with onion, lettuce, mayo, hot pepper, oil & vinegar, and pickles. The bread is very thick - almost too thick for my liking- but is tasty. I prefer their sourdough bread, only available on certain days. The mayo is great, the hot peppers are a nice addition, and the sandwich does not disappoint. Tasty, filling, and absolutely delightful.

Rice Paddy

Ordered the Pad See Eiw with tofu and the Curry fried rice with tofu (both very spicy). I could handle the spice - it was nice, with some chili sauce ladeled on top of the pad see eiw. The pad see eiw was a little thin, but cooked right. I feel like the tofu could serve to have more flavor - it certainly needs to be cut in half or parsed down to a smaller size. I think I would try another dish next time instead. It also came with a healthy serving of white rice. I really, really enjoyed the flavor in the curry fried rice. It is thick, almost as if it's cooked with egg, and bursts with a slightly spice flavor. Very enjoyable - would order again for sure. Each of Aoy's dishes came with a (free) crab rangoon, which is delightful on it's own, or paired with a sweet chili sauce (I recommend Trader Joe's variety). I ordered a side of peanut sauce which I thoroughly enjoyed as well - I would always order this from Aoy's Rice Paddy. They have excellent service and seem to be a great combo behind the counter. I enjoy ordering food from her!

NY Deli - Tuna w/Rhubard Custard Pie

The tuna did not have enough mayo. The rye was nice and moist. I don't think I'd try it again give that I didn't enjoy the combo of the tuna with the bread. The pie was unconventional, but enjoyable. It had a fruity taste that lingered beyond the last bite. I would try another one of her pies next time for sure.