restaurant weekend review

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a meh weekend for food...here are the reviews.

first stop: minca.

suggested as an alternative ramen place. had the spicy miso ramen. only meh. the broth cannot touch that of ippudo.

minca. 536 e 5th st (b/t avenue a & b)

second stop: isabella's.

isabella's is a hopping place for brunch (which is when we went). crowds were waiting outside (in the rain) for a table. the turnover was rather quick and we only waited 20 minutes or so. of course, i had to try the filet mignon eggs benedict. description (in ordered layers): english muffin, onion ring, filet mignon, poached egg, gravy-esque hollandaise sauce. the dish also came with a generous serving of homefries. it was definitely worth trying.

isabella's. 359 columbus ave (at 77th st)

third stop: ichi umi.

aahhh, ichi umi. touted for being a gargantuan of sushi, korean, chinese, and more buffet. here's what you can dream about from ichi umi: seafood (including lobster, softshell crab, oysters), sushi (including maki, nigiri, sashimi), soup station, grill station, dessert, fruit & ice cream stations.

here's the reality: all of the above is mediocre at best. bahhh.

ichi umi. 6 e 32nd st (b/t 5th & park ave)