Sen Sushi, Marion, AR

Sen Sushi

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Sen is a sushi and hibachi restaurant in Marion off of Highway 64 west of I-55 near Andrey's Pizza. A few days ago a friend of mine and I went to Andrey's (I've reviewed them before, very nice place and great deal for the price!) but they were closed early for Easter. We decided to try the sushi place right by it instead.

To be honest, my sushi wasn't particularly good. It wasn't bad, it just didn't have much taste, even with the spicy mayo and eel sauce. My friend got a sushi roll and chicken fried rice and he said he was good.

I ordered a combo dinner that had a spicy tuna, spicy salmon, and spicy crab roll. None of it was very spicy and like I said there wasn't much taste.

The prices weren't bad. My total including a side salad was around $25 so no complaints there. Since my friend said his food was good I will go back and try something else. If you get a chance to try them and find something you like, let me know!

 

 

Other recent trips:

 

Frank's Pub, Robinsonville, MS - Filet (my friend got a ribeye) and both were very good!

 

Riverview Buffet, Fitz Casino, Robinsonville, MS - misc items

 

 

Catfish Hut at Enid Lake, Oakland, MS - catfish and shrimp

 

La Siesta, Hernando, MS - Chicken chimichanga

 

Mi Pueblo, Southaven, MS - Chicken quesadilla

 

Kublai Khan, Southaven, MS - Las Vegas roll and a Crazy Grill roll

 

 

Peach Cobbler Factory, Southaven, MS - peach cobbler and ice cream

 

Oishi Japanese Express, Olive Branch, MS

Oishi

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Oishi is a small Japanese restaurant in Olive Branch on Camp Creek Boulevard east of Highway 78 and north of Highway 302 behind where the Huey's is. I went there this past Saturday with a friend based on his suggestion.

Honestly, I forgot the names of the rolls I ordered but they were very good. My friend and I also split an order of pan seared dumplings. Everything was very good and the prices were very reasonable. I spent a little over $20 for everything including a drink.

I will definitely go back and I recommend trying them out.

 

Other recent trips:

Cafe Eclectic, Memphis, TN - Diablo wrap and potatoes

 

Riverview Buffet, Robinsonville, MS in Fitz Casino - various items

The Crossing Bar and Grill, Olive Branch, MS

The Crossing

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The Crossing is a bar and grill on Hacks Cross Road in Olive Branch, about two blocks north of Highway 302. I went there a couple of weeks ago for dinner and was pleasantly surprised.

I wasn't expecting them to be bad, I was just expecting it to be a loud and rowdy bar with typical bar food, but it wasn't. They did have karaoke that night but it wasn't loud and annoying and they had a pretty good selection of items on the menu.

I ordered fried shrimp with a baked potato and an appetizer of chips and queso and all of it was really good. The service was really good and the price was reasonable. It was less than $30 for everything including a drink.

Another nice perk is they are open kind of late. I went over there around 11:00 PM that night. Very few full service restaurants are open past 9 or 10 PM near me.

I definitely recommend them and I'll be back.

 

 

Other recent trips:

 

Kublai Khan, Southaven, MS - several trips, Las Vegas Roll and a Crazy Grill Roll

 

La Cocina Mexicana, Memphis, TN

La Cocina Mexicana

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La Cocina is a Mexican restaurant on Millbranch Road a block or so south of I-240 Nonconnah Boulevard. I went there yesterday for lunch and it was very good. There is a restaurant in Bartlett, TN called Cocina Mexicana (no "La" in the name) and as far as I can tell they are not related. I have been to that restaurant as well and reviewed it previously on my blog.

I ordered the Fiesta Fajita Quesadilla which is a quesadilla with chicken, chorizo, and shrimp and really liked it.

The prices are reasonable. My total with everything including queso and a drink was about $22 or $23 which is about what I pay at most other places.

If you like Mexican restaurants, you will like them!

 Also, they are a "posted property" if that matters to you.

 

 

Other recent trips:

Kublai Khan, Southaven, MS - Las Vegas Roll and a Crazy Grill Roll

Belaire Bar and Grille, West Memphis, AR

Belaire

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Belaire is a bar and grill on South Avalon Street in West Memphis a little south of East Broadway Boulevard. I went there tonight specifically to try the catfish based on a review I saw a few days ago.

There was a DJ tonight and the music was very loud and I was the only white guy there (that doesn't bother me, it's just worth noting). The doorman was very nice and mentioned that during lunchtime it's much less rowdy but I was welcome any time.

I ordered catfish and it was really good. I got the three piece and it came with fries. The service was really good and the food came out pretty fast. The total before tip was $21. It's also worth nothing the only non alcoholic drinks they have are canned Coke and Sprite.

For reference, they are a "posted" property and there was a security guard outside the door and he wanded me as I went in but apparently the wand was set to a very low sensitivity setting.

 I really liked the food and I would definitely go back.

 

Memphis Whistle, Memphis, TN

Memphis Whistle

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Memphis Whistle is mainly a cocktail bar but they have some food items. I heard that they had a great sausage and cheese plate but it turns out that was a one time special a few weeks ago. They are located on Young Avenue a block on so west of East Parkway South.

Tonight I ordered a muffuletta pizza and house made chips and queso and both were great. The total was about $48 before tip which was a little more than I expected but that included three canned drinks and the pizza was large enough that I took half of it home so overall the price wasn't really that bad.

There are only a few food items on the menu so keep that in mind if you go there. I was highly impressed by what I got.

 

Other recent trips:

Orale Tacos and Bakery, Bartlett, TN - Alambre with steak, chicken, and shrimp

 

The Sizzler, Oxford, MS - Filet and Shrimp (their blue cheese dressing is really good)

 

Flights Fish and Wings, Horn Lake, MS

Flights

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Flights is a relatively new fish and wings place in Horn Lake on Highway 51 about two blocks south of Goodman Road. I went there a few weeks ago but did not know they closed early. Check their website. Some days they are open until 8 but some days they close at 6 or 4.

I went back a few days ago for lunch and was really impressed. I got shrimp and fries and with a drink my total before tip was around $12 and the food was really good.

I definitely recommend them and I will be back!

 

Other recent trips:

Lopez Grill, Bartlett, TN - Chicken quesadilla

 

One and Only BBQ, Southaven, MS - Chicken quesadilla. My friend got BBQ and ribs