Carrollton/Farmers Branch in Dallas Observer
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Massive space near the Galleria still manages to provide both dark, cozy corners and big time entertainment-as well as a cool lounge area. Holding it all together: Japanese dishes with a Texas flair. That’s right, sushi fired up with slivers of jalapeno.
Hon Sushi offers a full slate of main courses – chicken katsu, udon bowls, teriyaki while presentation flourishes abound, like an upended martini glass with sushi pieces balanced on top and herb and veggie garnishes captured underneath the glass’s rim. But happily, the food is the real star here: salmon belly sashimi is a first-rate […]
Although it’s not a crowded field, Inca’s stands out as the DFW area’s best Peruvian restaurant. Don’t expect anything fancy, however: This is home-style South American cuisine, served in a Spanish-speaking atmosphere with live music-also in Spanish-on many weekends. Wish they would add a few more potato dishes, aside from the classic papa rellena. Their […]
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James Rowland’s New American mesh ambles-like most N.A. menus-from Mediterranean to Asian to Southwestern. But what makes this place endearing are his experiments, like lobster bastard, a lobster omelet with American caviar, or his grilled pineapple and squash salad. Others don’t work, like the ceviche with warm, gray seared tuna and remoulade. But it’s all […]
From the outside, Jen’s Place looks like the ultimate gathering place for ladies who lunch. But the parking lot is full at lunch, and it isn’t just ladies-workers from the Galleria area line up for the daily special, such as chicken enchiladas, as well as tasty homemade soups, sandwiches and a great selection of fresh […]
Jubilee Café in Carrollton is a dessert-forward Korean-owned spot that originated in Palisades Park, NJ, and got our attention via pictures of its teddy bear latte that is trending all over social media. What started as primarily a chocolatier has become a cute little café that serves brunch, sandwiches, pastas, a full range of coffee […]
At Kurobuta Ramen and Tonkatsu, “super spicy” ramen and cheese katsu – yes, that’s big chunks of fried cheese – share a menu with more traditional tavern snacks.
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The food is tight, if a little too mainstream for more adventurous tastes. But this clean, straight-ahead New Americanish restaurant tosses out a lot of global rations – escargot, sushi, steak, Cajun pasta, burgers, meat loaf – right down the middle of the road.
Shooting for more than cookie-cutter pub grub, this North Dallas bar and restaurant in the former Prego’s Pasta space has wooden beams lining the ceiling and stones atop the east and west walls, all shipped from Ballymoon castle, built between 1290 and 1310 near Bagenalstown, Ireland. Of course, Malarkey’s can’t help but give in a […]
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Norma’s is a diner where the popular biscuits and gravy and chicken-fried steak are on par with the friendly, veteran servers. This joint is replete in typical greasy-spoon trappings: counter service, vinyl booths, regulars on a first-name basis and a bountiful menu. If you’re all by your lonesome on Thanksgiving, stop by for a free […]
Founded by Luis Ramirez and David Treviño, Nuevo Leon melds dishes from South-Central Mexico, a lush region famous for its fiery spices and guisos (meat and sauce with chiles and vegetables), and the arid Northeastern region famous for its charcoal-grilled steaks. The first unit opened in Farmers Branch in 1994, and a second followed on […]