Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar

Sapporo Ramen & Noodle Bar

317 Mac Ave
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-580-4251

About the restaurant:

Located in the heart of downtown East Lansing and across from Michigan State University campus. This newly opened ramen joint is becoming the hottest joint in town.

I recently had the privilege of dining at this new ramen restaurant with a few of my friends. All of us are fans of Japanese ramen and we've been to Japan, Chicago, and New York City eating ramen so expectation was high.

Atmosphere and Service:  

Space was small and cozy. The decor was appealing to the eyes and feels homey. I felt "at home". The service was great - we were served quickly and the guys on the other side of the bar were fun to watch! I love that the kitchen area is open for the customers to see behind the scene of how their food is being prepare.

Review:

Compared to several places I've had in Chicago and New York, each broths was great in flavor The presentations of the bowls were beautiful. I love to eat with my eyes first, so I appreciate the effort in that. The noodles was cooked well. Pork was delicious, I'd would come back just to eat a bowl of the pork only. Overall, I recommend eating at the restaurant for some good ramen. I can tell the chefs did their research and try to make it authentic as possible. Of course, there are room for improvement, but I believe they will continue to improve on their skills.

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Atrio Wine Bar & Restaurant - Conrad New York

Atrio Wine Bar & Restaurant - Conrad New York

102 North End Avenue, New York, NY 10282
Reservations (646) 769-4250
ATRIO.Restaurant@hilton.com

About the restaurant:

Located in the center of Conrad Hotel NYC bold 15-story lobby, ATRIO serves up Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from a dramatic open kitchen. The restaurant is run by Executive Chef Antonio Cardoso and his team. Visit today and see him and his prepares delicious dishes created with local, seasonal produce with a dash of passion.

Photo courtesy of Conrad Hotel

I had the honor of dining at one of New York City finest Mediterranean restaurant this week. The restaurant have such an elegant and sophisticated space for a romantic dinner or a business dinner if you want to close a deal with a big client.

Upon entering I was amaze by the beautiful natural light shining into the dining area. Atrio is designed with a modern feel and clean look. Perfect for anyone who loves that simple and classic dining atmosphere.

I started my mid-lunch with a simple drink. It was very refreshing and summer-y. Perfect way to start the dinner as the drink opens up my appetite.

Appetizer:

Fried Zucchini Squash Blossom (ricotta cheese, crispy summer vegetables, watermelon radishes, and green goddess dressing).

"The presentation of this dish was divine. When people say "you eat with your eyes first" this is the kind of dishes that they were talking about. Everything was seasoned well and all the flavors just worked so well together. It is a great dish to start."

Entree:

"Ashley Farms" Brick Oven Roasted Half Chicken (root vegetables, yellow polenta, crispy garlic gremolata).

This is a great dish if you are a fan of poultry. I actually quite enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cook nicely, it was very juicy and simple. Seasoning wasn't too overwhelming but left me wanting more. The side dishes were great. You can eat it together with the chicken or by itself.

Prosciutto Pizza (la quercia prociutto, arugula, roasted cipollini onions, truffle oil).

"This pizza was amazing. You can never go wrong with adding prosciutto to a pizza topping. The arugula was a great touch for some color and something healthy to balance out this pizza. The ratio of the ingredients were good. Truffle oil wasn't too overwhelming that I couldn't taste nothing else."

All in all the service of the restaurant is friendly. The atmosphere is elegant. The restaurant had a delightful ambiance. I suggest you get the full "Conrad" experience by booking a night at the hotel. Check out the Loopy Doopy Rooftop bar as they serve Contemporary craft cocktail with an amazing views s of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor.