TWO DIFFRENT CUSINES, STILL GOOD FOOD IN THE RGV

BY RESTAURANT GURU AND ANTONIO S. MARINES

YASUKE RAMEN & BAR

Yasuke Ramen & Bar, located in McAllen, offers a delectable Japanese cuisine experience.

The establishment boasts a trendy and youthful ambiance, with a spacious interior design that exudes a modern and upscale vibe.

Prices are on the higher side, but the quality of the dishes justifies the cost.

Yasuke Ramen & Bar is situated in a convenient location, with plenty of parking available. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating and infused water cocktails at the bar.

The menu features a wide variety of dishes, including the popular spicy ramen bowl with katsu chicken, takoyaki (fried octopus balls), and the Bulgogi Donburi bowl with marinated sirloin, rice, and fried egg.

The edamame and gyoza dumplings are also definite 10’s. The drinks menu offers a diverse selection of soft drinks, wines, and cocktails, such as the matcha holiday drink, mango-infused water, and spiked lemonades.

While the wait times can be long, the excellent customer service provided by the staff, particularly bartender Cody, makes the experience worthwhile.

Overall, Yasuke Ramen & Bar is a fine dining spot that delivers an exceptional Japanese cuisine experience that is definitely worth trying out.

Bottom left Image: Ramen served at Yasuke

Left side middle image: The outside facade at Yasuke Ramen & Bar

Right side middle image: Outside facade of Mamma Mia Pizzeria

Bottom Right Image: Chicago-style pizza served at Mamma Mias

Mama Mia Pizzeria

See Town Lake at Firemen’s Park and come to this pizzeria.

All of the Italian food is worth a try here.

Perfectly cooked pepperoni pizza, spaghetti and lasagna have a excelent taste. The cooks here prepare tasty cheesecakes and good tiramisu for desert. This place is also famous for delicious Sangria, wine or beer, as they have a wide slection of spirits.

There is also great lemonade, coffee, and tea for those who wish to not drink alcohol.

Invite your friends to Mama Mia Pizzeria with a friendly atmosphere and invite dates as well for a more romantic atmosphere with the two dining rooms.

The service is great as they are very attentive, not to mention that the service shows the qaulity of the restaurant.

The prices are solid and the looks are great, overall, this pizzeria is a worthy Italian American experience that everyone should try when you come to the RGV.

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