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Review and photos by Christine Leung
Fourteen Sixteen
RATING: 8.4/10
I thought the chicken was a s uper interesting take and the ἀavors surprisingly worked well together. The potatoes were a little too mushy and lemony for my tasting, but the ἀatbread was very good. Overall, I’d say the food was a tad overpriced but a decent meal. I’d go back, but not very regularly.
Tensuke
RATING: 9.5/10
LOVE THIS PLACE. Tensuke is in Elk Grove, so it is a bit of a hike. It’s also not that well known around these parts so don’t go telling everyone (it’s a gem.) And boy, is it worth it. Tensuke is the highest quality sushi I’ve had in a semi local area that also does not break the bank. A set of around 8 california rolls and 5 pieces of nigiri (sushi grade seafood on top of rice) goes for about $15. Given the price, the sushi is high quality. This is also because Tensuke is actually a grocery store with a food court in the back. Everything is made in house and it’s extremely fresh and very authentic. While getting sushi you can also get a bunch of fun snacks like Pocky sticks, mochi, and fresh baked bread.
Standard Market Grill RATING: 9.2/10 A classic. You really can’t go wrong. The atmosphere is welcoming and warm, and there’s usually a de cent crowd of people and chatter that makes for a nice environment. The portions are generous and there’s a p retty big assortment of dishes to choose from. While on the pricier side (a s alad was ~$18), t he portion size a nd taste makes up for it. I g ot the parfait once for breakfast and it was decent, but nothing notable. The steak sandwich was great. Filling, warm, and crunchy bread. But nothing beats the THAI CRUNCH SALAD. As an absolute edamame fanatic, this salad had everything I absolutely love. I took out the bell peppers and was obsessed with the crunchy wonton pieces and peanut sauce. I added chicken for some extra protein and will definitely be coming back for this.
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3/18/22 2:45 PM
