Posted on June 30, 2009 at 5:16 p.m.

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 4/5

Happened by this joint last Sunday. It's definitely very nice, the interior is decorated with fun, but upscale folkish art. Of course the most noticeable aesthetic features are the numerous flat screens all over the place. Several in the bar, a few over the kitchen, and apparently a number of them in the men's bathroom (could not recall seeing any in the women's bathroom).

I ordered the sour cream chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. Though I like my sour cream enchiladas to have a bit more, um, sour cream on them, these were by far the best enchiladas I've had in some time. The tomatillo sauce added the right amount of sour and I'm a sucker for refried black beans.

The service was fantastic. Our server was kind and checked on us regularly. We were also asked how everything was going by not one, but two others who appeared to be some sort of managers. But the constant attention didn't seem overbearing, just nice.

My limited experience of the food here is that it was very good, and at least the more typical dishes didn't appear that much more expensive than your standard, kinda nice tex-mex restaurants. But I would definitely limit visits, as anything over taqueria prices is more money than necessary to spend on arroz con pollo variations.

On Cyclone Anaya's Mexican Kitchen (Addison)

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 5:01 p.m.

Food: 3/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 3/5  Overall: 4/5

I definitely had a good time at Barcadia the night we went. There were a lot of people around the bar, but there were still open tables inside. The patio was a bit crowded and there were some annoying people here and there (like most bars), but each time you heard the huge jenga games clatter to the ground, at least you knew there would be a new group moving in.

I assumed the place would be more games than bar, so I was a little surprised that the games were basically shoved to one side. We had a good time, but if you're looking for an arcade with drinks, this isn't it. If, however, you're looking for a trendy-ish bar, with decent music (might I say), and the vintage games twist, I would recommend Barcadia.

On Barcadia

Posted on October 23, 2008 at 11:01 a.m.

Food: 4/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 4/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 4/5

I think if you are a true Indian food aficionado, you might find Masala Wok lacking in traditional fare. However, if like myself you enjoy fairly basic Indian dishes and like the fusion aspect with many of the other Asian-inspired dishes, Masala Wok won't disappoint. I have driven out of my way several times to eat the Chicken Tikka Masala or Malai Kofta. I love this place.

On Masala Wok (Richardson)

Posted on June 9, 2008 at 3:50 p.m.

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 5/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 5/5  Overall: 5/5

I just had lunch at Noodles @ Boba Tea House and enjoyed it thoroughly. A newcomer to Vietnamese cuisine, I tend to stick to vermicelli dishes with grilled pork and this trip was no different.

The serving was huge (two meals out of this one) and came with a pork egg roll. The grilled pork had some softer pieces mixed in with some crispier ones and was quite tasty. The noodles were of course cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. My favorite part was the egg roll, which was crispy on the outside, but the pork inside was very soft, borderline melt in your mouth. The dish also came with a side of shredded lettuce (leaf or Vietnamese lettuce, I think it's called) and cucumber.

I also got a couple of bubble teas (Boba) to go. The first was a Mandarin Orange Slush, a crisp, icey drink that offsets the simpler tasting Tapioca pearls. The second, for a friend, was the Green Jasmine Milk Tea with just the right amount of everything to create a sweet, milky taste reminding me of a lighter iced latte that was hard to hand back to my friend.

The staff was also very friendly and helpful and it seemed almost as though the food came out instantaneously. I went at an odd, late lunch time (2pm) and the place still had a healthy gathering. The decor is fairly trendy, with an odd mural featuring a woman in a pink dress on a swing kicking her shoe off towards a guy drinking a bubble tea. Not sure about the significance of that, but it was nicer than just a plain wall. There are also two flat screens at opposite ends of the dining room, with mostly four-seater, low top tables, and long metal table with 5 bar-style chairs built into the far wall.

For people who are just there to pick up some Boba (the same owners started the Boba Tea House in Haltom City about 5 years ago) have nearly 40 different drinks to choose from and can just head right to the back of the dining room where there is a Boba bar and a separate cash register.

All in all, this was a great lunch. I will definitely go back sooner than later.

On Noodles at Boba Tea House

Posted on March 2, 2008 at 4:03 p.m.

Food: 5/5  Vibe: 4/5  Service: 5/5  Value: 4/5  Overall: 5/5

I had lunch here today, Sunday. I've only had Vietnamese food once before, so I can't really say where it fits in, but I thought it was great. Their menu is extensive, somewhat overwhelming (my order number was #196!).

The part that stuck with me about this experience was how helpful the wait staff was. The woman who brought our orders to the table realized right away that I had no idea what to do with the bowl of hot water and rice paper. So she showed me exactly what I needed to do in order to soften the rice paper and roll it up with the rest of the ingredients. Such a great meal.

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