Knowing you are in the middle of downtown Detroit - manage your expectations before eating sushi in this city people! Ate here twice in January during NAIAS. Nothing flashy from the outside but the sushi that I ordered was better than expected, egg drop soup was yummy as well. Rolls came out quick and the servers were all friendly enough. Not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews, I'd certainly go back again.
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Yohance I.
I actually like it here. Its a very secluded place but I have always had great food. The manager doesn't seem that welcoming but the staff are pretty nice. Sushi rolls are kind of slim. There is definitely another place downtown that I love.
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Torin R.
We came here on a week night at about 8:20, parked, fed the meter, walked in, to then be told the kitchen was closed for the night. Even though yelp! listed it as 9pm if I recall. The waitress then told us of a coney restaurant a couple blocks away as one of the only places she could think of as still open downtown. Severely disappointed at the kitchen being closed so early, and for showing up at a sushi/Asian food place to be told about a coney place. We went to the Hard Rock Cafe instead since Oslos was one of the only other places downtown with sushi and similar fare and they are no longer in business. Boo hoo for Wah Hoo.
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Lori H.
I will have to re-review this place once I eat an entire meal there.. I was here for a work function, and ate snacks that were out for everyone to sample. I had a shrimp roll and a crab rangoon. Also had an amazing drink from the bar, blueberry stoli vodka and Sugar free red bull. Anyway, the decor in the vibe in this place is very modern and cool, laid back. Staff was all very friendly and there immediately to clear plates and the like. I would like to go back now and have an entire meal, see the menu, etc., but I think this place is an awesome addition to the downtown Detroit area.
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Charles S.
I had an hour on my parking meter and hated wasting it and Chinese sounded good so I hit this place up. Beautiful interior. Rather horrible initial impression from the wait staff who sat me. Waitress was average. I ordered a simple lunch with egg drop soup and almond chicken. The egg drop soup was the same yellow crap that 99% of the restaurants out there serve. (Why the hell can't Cathay House open up again. Best egg drop soup in Michigan hands down.) The waitress didn't even offer crackers to go with the soup and no white pepper to be had. The almond chicken was just horrible. Thick greasy puddles of gravy with inconsistent seasoning that seemed to battle each other. Tones of burnt caramel and heavy handed 5 spice being the principal pugilists in that nasty fight. I did like their serving the almond chicken over a bed of mixed baby greens. Nice touch. Still I couldn't choke down half the plate. Based on this one meal I'd never eat there again.
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Adrienne T.
I waited over an hour before they finally gave me my meal. Egg drop looks really appetizing but it was not tasty.
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Thomas C.
Had dinner there before a Red Wing Game, Parking across the street was very convenient. I enjoyed the Calamari appetizer was very good and the seared Ahi tuna was excellent. Price was comparable to PF Chang's. The location downtown was worth spending a little more for the meal.
(3)
Maria R.
Sushi was decent. Horrible service and I've been there a few times--at lunch and for dinner. We actually were waving our arms to try to get our servers attention and we were the only table in the place! Chinese entrees way overpriced for what you get and not that good. But I would go back for the sushi as there aren't many options in Detroit.
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Lora J.
Definitely worth visiting if you are in downtown Detroit. My boyfriend and I stopped in here before a Tiger's game. When I first walked in, I was taken aback because it was completely empty. I didn't know what to expect. We sat up at the sushi bar, and were immediately served our drinks. Everything on the menu sounded delicious (it took me a solid 10 minutes before deciding). I ended up getting the lions roll (totally delicious) Service was excellent and our server had a wonderful attitude. I know my boyfriend I will make it a priority to go here whenever we go to a sporting event.
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Nick P.
Stopped by for dinner and there is a sign in the window that it's closed for renovation
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Corey K.
Decent place. I got the Hunan chicken and it was good. Service was decent. Didn't try the sushi but saw some come out and it looked good. I've had better Chinese but it wasn't bad.
(3)
Emma R.
I was in town for a conference, and ate here as much as possible. The food is very fresh, they have a unique bar offering! A+ for that! When it's busy they were a little behind, but quickly caught up when extra help arrived. This is a really easy-going restaurant. You can see into the kitchen, which I love. Definitely come here, you won't be disappointed.
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Gio T.
the worse chinese food ever !! and expensive too and the restaurant looks very dirty!!
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Rohan D.
Been here few times and service has always been slow. I have only had the sushi here and it's average. I wouldn't recommend the place for sushi. However, Detroit doesn't have good options for sushi.
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Brigitte B.
One of the better, and probably more unknown places for a good happy hour downtown. Wah-Hoo is just a few blocks off Woodward, and offers one of the few asian (non-thai) dinning experiences downtown. I've only been there for happy hour, but have sit both at the bar and at a table. Service is consistent. Their happy hour menu offers drink specials and lots of appetizer selections. Everytime I have been there it has been fairly quiet.
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Matt K.
IF YOU LIKE SUSHI, this place is pretty solid, I am not a fan of there other food, they have decent appetizers, below average menu selection, full bar. Sushi in my opinion is bar far there strong suit. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Really great manager
(3)
Aj L.
I've eaten here 3 times now and am now convinced this is the worst Chinese food I've ever had.
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Chris S.
Loved this place. Service was awesome, restaurant was clean, and the food was amazing!
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Rocky R.
We were looking for a place to eat and looked out our hotel window and saw Wah Hoo, saw it was a sushi restaurant and said Wah Hoo! The service was very good, the seats and table was very comfortable. We ordered a few appetizers which came out quickly and were very good. For the main course we ordered several different rolls and my son got the Teriyaki chicken. My daughter sat at the sushi bar to watch them prepare the rolls (I have added a picture) and they were very friendly to her and even rang the gong on the wall for her. The rolls were very fresh and tasty and my son enjoyed the chicken dish. If you are looking for sushi in Detroit, I would have to say this is the place to go.
(4)
Van N.
Found out this place is owned by Fishbone's which is a couple of blocks from Greektown. Business colleague and I had Chinese food. Most awful meals we've had. I ordered Buddha's Delight: white rice and steamed veggies tossed in a thick sauce. Sauce was bland and something I would whip up with cornstarch and water concoction. Colleague had chow mein and it was wet noodles. Neither of us could eat more than half of our plates. Miso soup was super watered down. Didn't try sushi, so not sure if it was any better. Fishnbone's should just stick to what they know.
(1)
Sarah G.
Really good food, great service! They had a lot of different kinds of sushi rolls than other places if you like to try something new.
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Ilaria G.
Went there for a quick lunch. took 1.5 hours to get sushi roles. I expected heaven but they tasted like grocery store sushi at best. I probably will not go there again. Pretty expensive too for how it tastes.
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Patrick C.
Quality of food is less than mediocre. Service nice but very slow.
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Rachel M.
I believe if I worked in the area and had craving for Asian cuisine, this would be my spot. But I don't and I don't know how often I'd come out of my way to come here. Hit up the place during happy hour. Neat specials and had a really great martini (not on special). My S/O and I each got an appetizer since they were on happy hour pricing. I had crab & cheese wontons which I liked. He wanted the lobster rolls but they weren't available so he opted for the shrimp ones. He said there wasn't much shrimp in them, but they were ok. He was really excited to see the Happy Family dish as it included all the meat he liked. However, he opted for shrimp fried rice for an extra fee which proved not to be a smart choice. His food was really good, but his rice tasted like the grill hadn't been cleaned properly and threw it off. He ordered extra white rice to go with it and it was better. My dish was the sweet and sour chicken. My rice was fine/good and my chicken was tasty. I am leery of many Chinese food places and the way their meat tastes/feels/looks but Wah-hoo was a nice quality meat and for that I would come back if I wanted Asian cuisine in the area. My only thing was I didn't feel very full even after the appetizer and entree. More of a lunch/snack place than dinner. JMPO. Maybe if the entrees came with a soup or eggroll...?? I guess that's the price you pay for having quality meat vs. "question" meat though (and I'm ok with that). Our server was friendly and very nice. I was kind of surprised at the poor reviews I've read based on my experience alone, as it wasn't bad at all - but I wasn't necessarily WOWED either. Edited to add: We went about 5pm on a Wednesday (Happy Hour) and there was really no one in there and they had big TVs which was nice.
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Courtney C.
Read some of the reviews before coming here but tried it anyway. I'm really happy I did! Our server was attentive, funny and made our dinner even more pleasurable. Prices are right where they should be with the quality of food they serve. I'll definitely be back.
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Chris G.
This is a great addition to the downtown restaurant scene. They had a soft opening a few weeks ago, and things are still a little slow for dinner but apparently they have a heavy lunch crowd. The decor is nice, good bar, flat screens and a sushi bar. Marble in the bathrooms. The menu is huge. Sushi, tapas, salads, seafood, chicken, beef dishes, plenty of delicious appetizers and a great drink menu. Everything we had was delicious. Edemame, calamari, Asian coleslaw, sweet potato tempura, duck, general tso's chicken and walnut shrimp. The staff were all friendly. Have Chris the bartender make you a drink. They also deliver downtown! Welcome to the neighborhood Wah Hoo
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Marv A.
Went here a few months ago with some coworkers. I got sushi rather than Chinese. All the Chinese offerings seemed overpriced for what they were. I remember hearing that Wah Hoo has the same owners as Fishbone's in Greektown, which makes sense since all the special rolls are the same. The sushi was good, but I could've gotten the same rolls for the same price but in a nicer atmosphere at Fishbone's. Wah Hoo's interior is pretty stereotypical of "Oriental" decoration. Comfortable enough, but very kitschy. The big kicker was that the server refused to split our check. Alledgedly, she was told she couldn't by the manager, due to the automatic 18% gratuity. I'm perfectly fine the auto-gratuity itself, and would have honestly tipped more otherwise. The issue was the fact that we weren't allowed to split the bill, which is practically unheard of for a restaurant nowadays, especially one that accepted a reservation for a large group without notifying us that they don't split checks. Tack the gratuity onto the individual tabs, it all adds up to the same. How difficult could that really be? The food was decent, but the dining experience left a bad taste in my mouth, and if I want sushi, I can walk the same distance to Fishbone's. It's all enough to dissuade me from a return visit.
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Betsy M.
This place is a hidden gem. It was empty minus the after work gathering at the bar. Their sushi is great and very well priced. The server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely come back for more and hope to see more people trying it in the near future!
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Brittiany R.
I've been here 3x now & I'm not sure why. Their sushi is OK but the menu is limited & their entrees are HORRIBLE. it seems like they went and bought every frozen Asian item at the grocery store and heated it up to serve you. I've had better frozen pot stickers and better General Tso at the mall or in Costco's freezer aisle. Over priced due to the quality. Go to Wasabi or Oslo's
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Jeffrey C.
I went there today for an early dinner. Sesame chicken was great. I had a very nice chatty waitress. I would recommend for a good meal. It was mostly empty at 5pm. I believe it is mostly a lunch spot.
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Nick M.
Went there after work for happy hour. Ordered half-off appetizers (crab rolls), few Labatts, and then ate Asian Sesame wings. They gave me A LOT of wings and I was absolutely stuffed. The crab rolls though...so good. Give this place a try.
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Jake M.
A sure bet if you are looking for sushi and sake. The curry rice noodle dish was excellent. I forgot the name but it had a great blend of curry and vegetables, giving just enough spiciness to keep your lips warm but not enough to sweat.
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Kristin C.
Not impressed, folks. Ordered chicken fried rice figuring that you can't screw it up...but they did. No egg. The onions were raw. The chicken was rubbery. The rice was flavorless. Total bummer. Also got a "small plate" of edamame. The portion was generous but it was cold and needed more salt. On top of the subpar food, the service was slow and mediocre.
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Nikki C.
I tried to eat here. Stopped in at a quarter to 8 pm EST and the host looked at his watch before letting me pick a table. I wondered why, but never questioned anything. Then, when I met up with my friend, he set us up with menus and urged us to pick switfly because they close at 8 pm. The interior was nice. The bathrooms were nice. The bar looked nice. But we didn't want to be rushed and didn't want to hold their staff up, as far as sitting and dining, so we decided to leave and try again on another date. But 8 pm? Why? Right now, I only give them 2 stars, but who knows? that might change if I actually have the opportunity to eat there.
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Marissa H.
Woohoo for Wah Hoo. I admit. I was skeptical of the restaurant simply because of its name. It's hard to take it seriously with this sort of name (similar to the mexican restaurant in kansas called Mexi-Kans which I immediately wanted to go out of business simply b/c it irritated me). But Wah Hoo was awesome in every way possible. My party of four walked in mid-Red Wings game to be immediately seated by a very attentive waiter. We ordered pear-flavored saki (delicious and light) and a fish bowl of jungle juice type of drink to share (also way too good). We were served appetizers within five minutes of ordering. The ginger salad was flavorful without being overwhelming. The miso soup was delicious. The fried tofu was not necessarily the best but worked out well with the spicy dipping sauce on the side. On to sushi! I'm picky when it comes to sushi. I can't stand trendy sushi places that try to do too much in a roll. Simple is almost always better. Wah Hoo made me nervous. I figured there would be too much deep-fried tasting rolls, but I was completely wrong. The caterpillar roll was probably the best roll I've had since moving to Detroit (for the record, the barbequed eel covered in avocado with an eel sauce was amazing). Spicy scallop rolls, crunchy crab rolls were also good. My vegetarian friend was also satisfied with her selection of nearly a dozen vegetarian rolls. My husband also ordered off the menu a tray of sushi rolls for an excellent price, which consisted of three different rolls, although the combination slips my mind. Meanwhile we had views to half a dozen flat screen TVs that were somehow not distracting. I enjoyed the decor, which was asian-fusion-y, but nonetheless, warm, friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for the giant bowl of jolly ranchers for customers on the way out. To make everything even BETTER for four people who all got drinks and salads or appetizers, the bill was just over $100. I'm not sure why people are being rather harsh in previous reviews. I'm not easy to please by any means, but I had an enjoyable experience and was extremely satisfied. Ff there were problems, they seem to have worked them out. This may be my go to place not just when I go downtown for dinner, but when I want sushi. Now prove me right Wah Hoo. I'm thrilled to have you downtown and want you to stay!
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Perry W.
Sushi was actually quite good, great service and the drinks were spot on.
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Brian W.
Been here for lunch now several times. Quality of food and service has been excellent each time. My only complaint is the Salmon Roe; they always appear to be out of it. But a nice overall dining experience.
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Lynn H.
Wah Hoo is right across from my office, so I've been a few times since they opened. At first their service was terribly slow and their food was just OK. Now their service is OK and their food is good. Their miso soup, in particular, is well done.
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Rahul S.
A sushi restaurant right across from where I work was an exciting prospect but on the two occasions I've tried Wah hoo I wasn't overly impressed. The food wasn't bad really. But as a 2 star review on Yelp suggests it was basically 'Meh. I've experienced better.' On my last visit there I ordered a spicy tuna roll and two types of sashimi, hamachi and one other that I can't quite remember. While I'm no sushi expert the quality and cut of the sashimi didn't quite do it for me. It seemed a little thicker and not as well cut as the sashimi I'm used to at a place like Noble Fish. While the cut itself didn't bother me as much, the hamachi just did not taste as fresh as I'd have it expected to be. Quite a let down. The spicy tuna was OK, prepared a little differently than what I'm used to but that's more personal choice and I didn't find anything wrong with the taste or quality. (I'm not sure if a description will make sense without pictures but I prefer when the tuna used in the roll looks like larger pieces as opposed the rice grain like shape they have here.) The pricing wasn't bad. I ended up paying about $15 for the three aforementioned dishes and a glass of pop. Not bad for a sushi restaurant with decent ambiance. The service was pretty slow and we probably spent 30 mins actually eating and 45 mins waiting. We got here at about 11.30 in the afternoon and were one of the first five or six tables to be seated. That did not help too much though. I think they would be better if they increased their staffing during the rush hours at lunch. The interiors and the ambiance are quite nice. They have a number of TVs up so it's a decent place if you want to catch a game while you're eating. But then again, if you've read any of my other reviews you know that I'm willing to sacrifice on ambiance if the food is good. If I'm working in the downtown area I may still give it another shot and maybe try out their Asian entrees this time. Third time lucky, maybe?
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Jeff R.
They must have gotten things right over the past year because I can't believe the reviews I read after going here. My girlfriend and I went here for dinner on a Thursday night before going to a show at the Joe. We both love sushi and I actually work at a sushi restaurant so I feel I have somewhat of an idea of what I am talking about. We loved it! We ended up having a Groupon for our meal which always helps. Our waitress was very tentative and got our entire order right. They have cheap but still very good bottles of wine (we enjoyed a $14 Shiraz). The roll selection was very good. The Red Wing Roll was awesome. I even had the chef's modify a roll on the menu and it came out great. The best part is that the rolls are HUGE! I could not believe how much sushi we got for around $50. All in all it was a great experience and I can not wait to return.
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Kevin K.
To sum it up: Mediocre. The decor...meh, the service...meh, the prices....very meh, and the sushi...total meh. Your money and time is better spent elsewhere. They'll go out of business in a year or two. Mark my words.
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Andy B.
This place is fabulous! Best sushi hands down, I really enjoyed the service, Terri Lynn was our bartender and she was great, I will definitely revisit wah-hoo again and again
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Luke B.
Stopped in for dinner my first evening after arriving in Detroit for a conference. I did not try the Sushi, but was unimpressed with the food. The Hot and Sour soup was on the unpleasantly astringent side, and my curried noodles were very tame- almost bland. We're taking Ramen territory here. Wah Hoo has a very nice atmosphere though and would be a good place to stop in for a drink. And as I said, I can't really comment on the quality of the Sushi.
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Curt M.
The design is beautiful inside and the food presentation was wonderful. The food tasted good but was a bit disappointed by how few veggies my entree came with. They made up for that by piling on the meat. I will be back and so should you.
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Taste-LIFE D.
We stopped in Wah Hoo to grab a bite to eat before heading to a birthday celebration. We had the vegetarian low mein and Shanghai wings. The wings had no flavor and the low mein was just okay. The dining experience could have been better, but someone in the kitchen got overly aggressive with the stainless steel cleaner, just before we finished eating our food. The cloud and smell of the cleaner lingered for the remainder of the evening. Despite the food, the atmosphere was nice. We'd probably stop in just to have drinks next time. There's a nice selection of Asian beers. Overall, the restaurant comes off as a bar that just happens to serve Chinese food.
(2)
Daniel L.
This place is great. The service and food was fantastic. We had sushi rolls that were fresh and flavorful. Definitely will come back and recommend others to so the same.
(5)
Eric T.
Terrible experience. Place was almost empty on a Friday night, still waited 15 minutes at our table for a drink order. They brough all of our food at the same time....Sushi, appetizers, salad, and main entree.....very ridiculous.....The food is marginal at best, the almond chicken had a very weird non-traditional sauce........I am by no means a food snob, but this place definitely is not worthy of my $$$$$ ever again.
(1)
Harlow-Merissa K.
Went to this place over a month ago with another couple for a birthday celebration. The place was NOT busy, (this was around 7:30pm) and our service was slow. We didn't receive several items we ordered, and were charged for them. After getting them to fix the bill, we explained we wanted the bill to be be split with 2 charge cardsThe bartender was great and gave our table a round of complimentary shots, which was nice. Upon review of my bank statement, I was charged the full amt of the guest check (not the receipt that I signed at the restaurant.) After playing phone tag for several weeks with the manager, I have still not been compensated, nor did the restaurant offer me anything for the inconvenience or to make up for their gratuitous mistake of over-charging me. I would NOT return to this restaurant ever again.
(1)
Downtown O.
Celebrated a co-worker's special birthday with lunch here today. The food was very good. Two in our party ordered sushi - Crunchy Rolls and Caterpillar Rolls that were beautifully presented on the plates. Things of beauty. The kitchen clearly took the time to make sure presentation was just right. The Sushi Girls exclaimed over the deliciousness of both choices. The availability of both "fully loaded" and low sodium soy sauce on the tables is appreciated! I had the sesame chicken and it exceeded my expectations. The chicken was tender, breaded but not overly so, and the light sauce had a really yummy flavor, slightly sweet but not to an extreme. The rice (it comes with either white rice or fried rice, I opted for the fried) was okay - a little bit on the dry side actually. But the entree more than made up for that, with lots of fresh, tender vegetables - mushrooms, red pepper, green pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, pea pods and maybe even a little carrot. All blended together well and tasted even better. The whole thing was topped with enough black sesame seeds to actually taste the sesame flavor and give a little texture to each bite. I would definitely order this again. Another of our table-mates arrived late to lunch and ordered chicken teriyaki - a motherlode of tender, moist chicken breast, grilled and served with a teriyaki sauce that met with the full approval of the Californian at our table. The only reason I am giving this four stars instead of five is the service. There are clearly differences among servers and we ended up at the lower end of that continuum. Co-workers sitting at an adjacent table were served their choice of soups with crispy won ton strips along with their luncheon entrees. Our late-arriving table mate (who ordered from a different server) also received complimentary soup with his chicken teriyaki. I, however, was not asked about my choice of soup, nor was I served soup, with my sesame chicken entree ($10). I am not expecting the world for a $10 lunch, but if others get soup, then I expect to at least be offered soup as well. When I asked the server for another table she shrugged her shoulders and said "I always serve soup when an entree is ordered." Finally, when our server took up the check (with all cash) she said she would be right back with our change. Nobody at our table offered the customary "we're all set" response. She didn't come back with the change. I'll probably get hate mail from servers but unless I say I'm all set, isn't it a bit cocky to not come back with the change - even if the change is eerily 20% of the bill? I think we must have just gotten the one bad apple today - I would still recommend Wah Hoo, hands down, based on the food alone. Just remember to ask if your meal comes with soup! Another table seated near us was served a bounty of beautiful sushi on a lovely wooden tray, along with "fishbowl" drinks - an extensive menu of mixed liquor beverages is offered at $10 for 30 ounces or $20 for a 50 ounce fishbowl. While we didn't partake at lunch, those drinks sure looked very tempting and delicious! Happy hour runs from 2pm-6pm and offers 50% off of appetizers. We will definitely be visiting Wah Hoo again...just perhaps asking for a new server if necessary. Those who have been working downtown a few years will remember this location as "The Boardroom" - but the interior is completely different. Wood and marble and lovely interior design have completely transformed this from its former days as a hole in the wall. It hardly seems like the same place. The wooden tables are comfortable and the matching wooden chairs are comfortable. Kudos to the interior design team on this concept! N.B. - it was pretty chilly in there today, with the A/C and ceiling fans both working - might want a light jacket or sweater if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : Yes Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
E P.
Knowing you are in the middle of downtown Detroit - manage your expectations before eating sushi in this city people! Ate here twice in January during NAIAS. Nothing flashy from the outside but the sushi that I ordered was better than expected, egg drop soup was yummy as well. Rolls came out quick and the servers were all friendly enough. Not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews, I'd certainly go back again.
(4)Yohance I.
I actually like it here. Its a very secluded place but I have always had great food. The manager doesn't seem that welcoming but the staff are pretty nice. Sushi rolls are kind of slim. There is definitely another place downtown that I love.
(4)Torin R.
We came here on a week night at about 8:20, parked, fed the meter, walked in, to then be told the kitchen was closed for the night. Even though yelp! listed it as 9pm if I recall. The waitress then told us of a coney restaurant a couple blocks away as one of the only places she could think of as still open downtown. Severely disappointed at the kitchen being closed so early, and for showing up at a sushi/Asian food place to be told about a coney place. We went to the Hard Rock Cafe instead since Oslos was one of the only other places downtown with sushi and similar fare and they are no longer in business. Boo hoo for Wah Hoo.
(1)Lori H.
I will have to re-review this place once I eat an entire meal there.. I was here for a work function, and ate snacks that were out for everyone to sample. I had a shrimp roll and a crab rangoon. Also had an amazing drink from the bar, blueberry stoli vodka and Sugar free red bull. Anyway, the decor in the vibe in this place is very modern and cool, laid back. Staff was all very friendly and there immediately to clear plates and the like. I would like to go back now and have an entire meal, see the menu, etc., but I think this place is an awesome addition to the downtown Detroit area.
(4)Charles S.
I had an hour on my parking meter and hated wasting it and Chinese sounded good so I hit this place up. Beautiful interior. Rather horrible initial impression from the wait staff who sat me. Waitress was average. I ordered a simple lunch with egg drop soup and almond chicken. The egg drop soup was the same yellow crap that 99% of the restaurants out there serve. (Why the hell can't Cathay House open up again. Best egg drop soup in Michigan hands down.) The waitress didn't even offer crackers to go with the soup and no white pepper to be had. The almond chicken was just horrible. Thick greasy puddles of gravy with inconsistent seasoning that seemed to battle each other. Tones of burnt caramel and heavy handed 5 spice being the principal pugilists in that nasty fight. I did like their serving the almond chicken over a bed of mixed baby greens. Nice touch. Still I couldn't choke down half the plate. Based on this one meal I'd never eat there again.
(1)Adrienne T.
I waited over an hour before they finally gave me my meal. Egg drop looks really appetizing but it was not tasty.
(1)Thomas C.
Had dinner there before a Red Wing Game, Parking across the street was very convenient. I enjoyed the Calamari appetizer was very good and the seared Ahi tuna was excellent. Price was comparable to PF Chang's. The location downtown was worth spending a little more for the meal.
(3)Maria R.
Sushi was decent. Horrible service and I've been there a few times--at lunch and for dinner. We actually were waving our arms to try to get our servers attention and we were the only table in the place! Chinese entrees way overpriced for what you get and not that good. But I would go back for the sushi as there aren't many options in Detroit.
(2)Lora J.
Definitely worth visiting if you are in downtown Detroit. My boyfriend and I stopped in here before a Tiger's game. When I first walked in, I was taken aback because it was completely empty. I didn't know what to expect. We sat up at the sushi bar, and were immediately served our drinks. Everything on the menu sounded delicious (it took me a solid 10 minutes before deciding). I ended up getting the lions roll (totally delicious) Service was excellent and our server had a wonderful attitude. I know my boyfriend I will make it a priority to go here whenever we go to a sporting event.
(5)Nick P.
Stopped by for dinner and there is a sign in the window that it's closed for renovation
(1)Corey K.
Decent place. I got the Hunan chicken and it was good. Service was decent. Didn't try the sushi but saw some come out and it looked good. I've had better Chinese but it wasn't bad.
(3)Emma R.
I was in town for a conference, and ate here as much as possible. The food is very fresh, they have a unique bar offering! A+ for that! When it's busy they were a little behind, but quickly caught up when extra help arrived. This is a really easy-going restaurant. You can see into the kitchen, which I love. Definitely come here, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Gio T.
the worse chinese food ever !! and expensive too and the restaurant looks very dirty!!
(1)Rohan D.
Been here few times and service has always been slow. I have only had the sushi here and it's average. I wouldn't recommend the place for sushi. However, Detroit doesn't have good options for sushi.
(2)Brigitte B.
One of the better, and probably more unknown places for a good happy hour downtown. Wah-Hoo is just a few blocks off Woodward, and offers one of the few asian (non-thai) dinning experiences downtown. I've only been there for happy hour, but have sit both at the bar and at a table. Service is consistent. Their happy hour menu offers drink specials and lots of appetizer selections. Everytime I have been there it has been fairly quiet.
(4)Matt K.
IF YOU LIKE SUSHI, this place is pretty solid, I am not a fan of there other food, they have decent appetizers, below average menu selection, full bar. Sushi in my opinion is bar far there strong suit. Wait staff is friendly and attentive. Really great manager
(3)Aj L.
I've eaten here 3 times now and am now convinced this is the worst Chinese food I've ever had.
(1)Chris S.
Loved this place. Service was awesome, restaurant was clean, and the food was amazing!
(5)Rocky R.
We were looking for a place to eat and looked out our hotel window and saw Wah Hoo, saw it was a sushi restaurant and said Wah Hoo! The service was very good, the seats and table was very comfortable. We ordered a few appetizers which came out quickly and were very good. For the main course we ordered several different rolls and my son got the Teriyaki chicken. My daughter sat at the sushi bar to watch them prepare the rolls (I have added a picture) and they were very friendly to her and even rang the gong on the wall for her. The rolls were very fresh and tasty and my son enjoyed the chicken dish. If you are looking for sushi in Detroit, I would have to say this is the place to go.
(4)Van N.
Found out this place is owned by Fishbone's which is a couple of blocks from Greektown. Business colleague and I had Chinese food. Most awful meals we've had. I ordered Buddha's Delight: white rice and steamed veggies tossed in a thick sauce. Sauce was bland and something I would whip up with cornstarch and water concoction. Colleague had chow mein and it was wet noodles. Neither of us could eat more than half of our plates. Miso soup was super watered down. Didn't try sushi, so not sure if it was any better. Fishnbone's should just stick to what they know.
(1)Sarah G.
Really good food, great service! They had a lot of different kinds of sushi rolls than other places if you like to try something new.
(5)Ilaria G.
Went there for a quick lunch. took 1.5 hours to get sushi roles. I expected heaven but they tasted like grocery store sushi at best. I probably will not go there again. Pretty expensive too for how it tastes.
(2)Patrick C.
Quality of food is less than mediocre. Service nice but very slow.
(3)Rachel M.
I believe if I worked in the area and had craving for Asian cuisine, this would be my spot. But I don't and I don't know how often I'd come out of my way to come here. Hit up the place during happy hour. Neat specials and had a really great martini (not on special). My S/O and I each got an appetizer since they were on happy hour pricing. I had crab & cheese wontons which I liked. He wanted the lobster rolls but they weren't available so he opted for the shrimp ones. He said there wasn't much shrimp in them, but they were ok. He was really excited to see the Happy Family dish as it included all the meat he liked. However, he opted for shrimp fried rice for an extra fee which proved not to be a smart choice. His food was really good, but his rice tasted like the grill hadn't been cleaned properly and threw it off. He ordered extra white rice to go with it and it was better. My dish was the sweet and sour chicken. My rice was fine/good and my chicken was tasty. I am leery of many Chinese food places and the way their meat tastes/feels/looks but Wah-hoo was a nice quality meat and for that I would come back if I wanted Asian cuisine in the area. My only thing was I didn't feel very full even after the appetizer and entree. More of a lunch/snack place than dinner. JMPO. Maybe if the entrees came with a soup or eggroll...?? I guess that's the price you pay for having quality meat vs. "question" meat though (and I'm ok with that). Our server was friendly and very nice. I was kind of surprised at the poor reviews I've read based on my experience alone, as it wasn't bad at all - but I wasn't necessarily WOWED either. Edited to add: We went about 5pm on a Wednesday (Happy Hour) and there was really no one in there and they had big TVs which was nice.
(3)Courtney C.
Read some of the reviews before coming here but tried it anyway. I'm really happy I did! Our server was attentive, funny and made our dinner even more pleasurable. Prices are right where they should be with the quality of food they serve. I'll definitely be back.
(4)Chris G.
This is a great addition to the downtown restaurant scene. They had a soft opening a few weeks ago, and things are still a little slow for dinner but apparently they have a heavy lunch crowd. The decor is nice, good bar, flat screens and a sushi bar. Marble in the bathrooms. The menu is huge. Sushi, tapas, salads, seafood, chicken, beef dishes, plenty of delicious appetizers and a great drink menu. Everything we had was delicious. Edemame, calamari, Asian coleslaw, sweet potato tempura, duck, general tso's chicken and walnut shrimp. The staff were all friendly. Have Chris the bartender make you a drink. They also deliver downtown! Welcome to the neighborhood Wah Hoo
(5)Marv A.
Went here a few months ago with some coworkers. I got sushi rather than Chinese. All the Chinese offerings seemed overpriced for what they were. I remember hearing that Wah Hoo has the same owners as Fishbone's in Greektown, which makes sense since all the special rolls are the same. The sushi was good, but I could've gotten the same rolls for the same price but in a nicer atmosphere at Fishbone's. Wah Hoo's interior is pretty stereotypical of "Oriental" decoration. Comfortable enough, but very kitschy. The big kicker was that the server refused to split our check. Alledgedly, she was told she couldn't by the manager, due to the automatic 18% gratuity. I'm perfectly fine the auto-gratuity itself, and would have honestly tipped more otherwise. The issue was the fact that we weren't allowed to split the bill, which is practically unheard of for a restaurant nowadays, especially one that accepted a reservation for a large group without notifying us that they don't split checks. Tack the gratuity onto the individual tabs, it all adds up to the same. How difficult could that really be? The food was decent, but the dining experience left a bad taste in my mouth, and if I want sushi, I can walk the same distance to Fishbone's. It's all enough to dissuade me from a return visit.
(2)Betsy M.
This place is a hidden gem. It was empty minus the after work gathering at the bar. Their sushi is great and very well priced. The server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely come back for more and hope to see more people trying it in the near future!
(5)Brittiany R.
I've been here 3x now & I'm not sure why. Their sushi is OK but the menu is limited & their entrees are HORRIBLE. it seems like they went and bought every frozen Asian item at the grocery store and heated it up to serve you. I've had better frozen pot stickers and better General Tso at the mall or in Costco's freezer aisle. Over priced due to the quality. Go to Wasabi or Oslo's
(2)Jeffrey C.
I went there today for an early dinner. Sesame chicken was great. I had a very nice chatty waitress. I would recommend for a good meal. It was mostly empty at 5pm. I believe it is mostly a lunch spot.
(5)Nick M.
Went there after work for happy hour. Ordered half-off appetizers (crab rolls), few Labatts, and then ate Asian Sesame wings. They gave me A LOT of wings and I was absolutely stuffed. The crab rolls though...so good. Give this place a try.
(4)Jake M.
A sure bet if you are looking for sushi and sake. The curry rice noodle dish was excellent. I forgot the name but it had a great blend of curry and vegetables, giving just enough spiciness to keep your lips warm but not enough to sweat.
(4)Kristin C.
Not impressed, folks. Ordered chicken fried rice figuring that you can't screw it up...but they did. No egg. The onions were raw. The chicken was rubbery. The rice was flavorless. Total bummer. Also got a "small plate" of edamame. The portion was generous but it was cold and needed more salt. On top of the subpar food, the service was slow and mediocre.
(2)Nikki C.
I tried to eat here. Stopped in at a quarter to 8 pm EST and the host looked at his watch before letting me pick a table. I wondered why, but never questioned anything. Then, when I met up with my friend, he set us up with menus and urged us to pick switfly because they close at 8 pm. The interior was nice. The bathrooms were nice. The bar looked nice. But we didn't want to be rushed and didn't want to hold their staff up, as far as sitting and dining, so we decided to leave and try again on another date. But 8 pm? Why? Right now, I only give them 2 stars, but who knows? that might change if I actually have the opportunity to eat there.
(2)Marissa H.
Woohoo for Wah Hoo. I admit. I was skeptical of the restaurant simply because of its name. It's hard to take it seriously with this sort of name (similar to the mexican restaurant in kansas called Mexi-Kans which I immediately wanted to go out of business simply b/c it irritated me). But Wah Hoo was awesome in every way possible. My party of four walked in mid-Red Wings game to be immediately seated by a very attentive waiter. We ordered pear-flavored saki (delicious and light) and a fish bowl of jungle juice type of drink to share (also way too good). We were served appetizers within five minutes of ordering. The ginger salad was flavorful without being overwhelming. The miso soup was delicious. The fried tofu was not necessarily the best but worked out well with the spicy dipping sauce on the side. On to sushi! I'm picky when it comes to sushi. I can't stand trendy sushi places that try to do too much in a roll. Simple is almost always better. Wah Hoo made me nervous. I figured there would be too much deep-fried tasting rolls, but I was completely wrong. The caterpillar roll was probably the best roll I've had since moving to Detroit (for the record, the barbequed eel covered in avocado with an eel sauce was amazing). Spicy scallop rolls, crunchy crab rolls were also good. My vegetarian friend was also satisfied with her selection of nearly a dozen vegetarian rolls. My husband also ordered off the menu a tray of sushi rolls for an excellent price, which consisted of three different rolls, although the combination slips my mind. Meanwhile we had views to half a dozen flat screen TVs that were somehow not distracting. I enjoyed the decor, which was asian-fusion-y, but nonetheless, warm, friendly and welcoming. Bonus points for the giant bowl of jolly ranchers for customers on the way out. To make everything even BETTER for four people who all got drinks and salads or appetizers, the bill was just over $100. I'm not sure why people are being rather harsh in previous reviews. I'm not easy to please by any means, but I had an enjoyable experience and was extremely satisfied. Ff there were problems, they seem to have worked them out. This may be my go to place not just when I go downtown for dinner, but when I want sushi. Now prove me right Wah Hoo. I'm thrilled to have you downtown and want you to stay!
(5)Perry W.
Sushi was actually quite good, great service and the drinks were spot on.
(4)Brian W.
Been here for lunch now several times. Quality of food and service has been excellent each time. My only complaint is the Salmon Roe; they always appear to be out of it. But a nice overall dining experience.
(4)Lynn H.
Wah Hoo is right across from my office, so I've been a few times since they opened. At first their service was terribly slow and their food was just OK. Now their service is OK and their food is good. Their miso soup, in particular, is well done.
(3)Rahul S.
A sushi restaurant right across from where I work was an exciting prospect but on the two occasions I've tried Wah hoo I wasn't overly impressed. The food wasn't bad really. But as a 2 star review on Yelp suggests it was basically 'Meh. I've experienced better.' On my last visit there I ordered a spicy tuna roll and two types of sashimi, hamachi and one other that I can't quite remember. While I'm no sushi expert the quality and cut of the sashimi didn't quite do it for me. It seemed a little thicker and not as well cut as the sashimi I'm used to at a place like Noble Fish. While the cut itself didn't bother me as much, the hamachi just did not taste as fresh as I'd have it expected to be. Quite a let down. The spicy tuna was OK, prepared a little differently than what I'm used to but that's more personal choice and I didn't find anything wrong with the taste or quality. (I'm not sure if a description will make sense without pictures but I prefer when the tuna used in the roll looks like larger pieces as opposed the rice grain like shape they have here.) The pricing wasn't bad. I ended up paying about $15 for the three aforementioned dishes and a glass of pop. Not bad for a sushi restaurant with decent ambiance. The service was pretty slow and we probably spent 30 mins actually eating and 45 mins waiting. We got here at about 11.30 in the afternoon and were one of the first five or six tables to be seated. That did not help too much though. I think they would be better if they increased their staffing during the rush hours at lunch. The interiors and the ambiance are quite nice. They have a number of TVs up so it's a decent place if you want to catch a game while you're eating. But then again, if you've read any of my other reviews you know that I'm willing to sacrifice on ambiance if the food is good. If I'm working in the downtown area I may still give it another shot and maybe try out their Asian entrees this time. Third time lucky, maybe?
(2)Jeff R.
They must have gotten things right over the past year because I can't believe the reviews I read after going here. My girlfriend and I went here for dinner on a Thursday night before going to a show at the Joe. We both love sushi and I actually work at a sushi restaurant so I feel I have somewhat of an idea of what I am talking about. We loved it! We ended up having a Groupon for our meal which always helps. Our waitress was very tentative and got our entire order right. They have cheap but still very good bottles of wine (we enjoyed a $14 Shiraz). The roll selection was very good. The Red Wing Roll was awesome. I even had the chef's modify a roll on the menu and it came out great. The best part is that the rolls are HUGE! I could not believe how much sushi we got for around $50. All in all it was a great experience and I can not wait to return.
(4)Kevin K.
To sum it up: Mediocre. The decor...meh, the service...meh, the prices....very meh, and the sushi...total meh. Your money and time is better spent elsewhere. They'll go out of business in a year or two. Mark my words.
(2)Andy B.
This place is fabulous! Best sushi hands down, I really enjoyed the service, Terri Lynn was our bartender and she was great, I will definitely revisit wah-hoo again and again
(5)Luke B.
Stopped in for dinner my first evening after arriving in Detroit for a conference. I did not try the Sushi, but was unimpressed with the food. The Hot and Sour soup was on the unpleasantly astringent side, and my curried noodles were very tame- almost bland. We're taking Ramen territory here. Wah Hoo has a very nice atmosphere though and would be a good place to stop in for a drink. And as I said, I can't really comment on the quality of the Sushi.
(2)Curt M.
The design is beautiful inside and the food presentation was wonderful. The food tasted good but was a bit disappointed by how few veggies my entree came with. They made up for that by piling on the meat. I will be back and so should you.
(4)Taste-LIFE D.
We stopped in Wah Hoo to grab a bite to eat before heading to a birthday celebration. We had the vegetarian low mein and Shanghai wings. The wings had no flavor and the low mein was just okay. The dining experience could have been better, but someone in the kitchen got overly aggressive with the stainless steel cleaner, just before we finished eating our food. The cloud and smell of the cleaner lingered for the remainder of the evening. Despite the food, the atmosphere was nice. We'd probably stop in just to have drinks next time. There's a nice selection of Asian beers. Overall, the restaurant comes off as a bar that just happens to serve Chinese food.
(2)Daniel L.
This place is great. The service and food was fantastic. We had sushi rolls that were fresh and flavorful. Definitely will come back and recommend others to so the same.
(5)Eric T.
Terrible experience. Place was almost empty on a Friday night, still waited 15 minutes at our table for a drink order. They brough all of our food at the same time....Sushi, appetizers, salad, and main entree.....very ridiculous.....The food is marginal at best, the almond chicken had a very weird non-traditional sauce........I am by no means a food snob, but this place definitely is not worthy of my $$$$$ ever again.
(1)Harlow-Merissa K.
Went to this place over a month ago with another couple for a birthday celebration. The place was NOT busy, (this was around 7:30pm) and our service was slow. We didn't receive several items we ordered, and were charged for them. After getting them to fix the bill, we explained we wanted the bill to be be split with 2 charge cardsThe bartender was great and gave our table a round of complimentary shots, which was nice. Upon review of my bank statement, I was charged the full amt of the guest check (not the receipt that I signed at the restaurant.) After playing phone tag for several weeks with the manager, I have still not been compensated, nor did the restaurant offer me anything for the inconvenience or to make up for their gratuitous mistake of over-charging me. I would NOT return to this restaurant ever again.
(1)Downtown O.
Celebrated a co-worker's special birthday with lunch here today. The food was very good. Two in our party ordered sushi - Crunchy Rolls and Caterpillar Rolls that were beautifully presented on the plates. Things of beauty. The kitchen clearly took the time to make sure presentation was just right. The Sushi Girls exclaimed over the deliciousness of both choices. The availability of both "fully loaded" and low sodium soy sauce on the tables is appreciated! I had the sesame chicken and it exceeded my expectations. The chicken was tender, breaded but not overly so, and the light sauce had a really yummy flavor, slightly sweet but not to an extreme. The rice (it comes with either white rice or fried rice, I opted for the fried) was okay - a little bit on the dry side actually. But the entree more than made up for that, with lots of fresh, tender vegetables - mushrooms, red pepper, green pepper, water chestnuts, broccoli, pea pods and maybe even a little carrot. All blended together well and tasted even better. The whole thing was topped with enough black sesame seeds to actually taste the sesame flavor and give a little texture to each bite. I would definitely order this again. Another of our table-mates arrived late to lunch and ordered chicken teriyaki - a motherlode of tender, moist chicken breast, grilled and served with a teriyaki sauce that met with the full approval of the Californian at our table. The only reason I am giving this four stars instead of five is the service. There are clearly differences among servers and we ended up at the lower end of that continuum. Co-workers sitting at an adjacent table were served their choice of soups with crispy won ton strips along with their luncheon entrees. Our late-arriving table mate (who ordered from a different server) also received complimentary soup with his chicken teriyaki. I, however, was not asked about my choice of soup, nor was I served soup, with my sesame chicken entree ($10). I am not expecting the world for a $10 lunch, but if others get soup, then I expect to at least be offered soup as well. When I asked the server for another table she shrugged her shoulders and said "I always serve soup when an entree is ordered." Finally, when our server took up the check (with all cash) she said she would be right back with our change. Nobody at our table offered the customary "we're all set" response. She didn't come back with the change. I'll probably get hate mail from servers but unless I say I'm all set, isn't it a bit cocky to not come back with the change - even if the change is eerily 20% of the bill? I think we must have just gotten the one bad apple today - I would still recommend Wah Hoo, hands down, based on the food alone. Just remember to ask if your meal comes with soup! Another table seated near us was served a bounty of beautiful sushi on a lovely wooden tray, along with "fishbowl" drinks - an extensive menu of mixed liquor beverages is offered at $10 for 30 ounces or $20 for a 50 ounce fishbowl. While we didn't partake at lunch, those drinks sure looked very tempting and delicious! Happy hour runs from 2pm-6pm and offers 50% off of appetizers. We will definitely be visiting Wah Hoo again...just perhaps asking for a new server if necessary. Those who have been working downtown a few years will remember this location as "The Boardroom" - but the interior is completely different. Wood and marble and lovely interior design have completely transformed this from its former days as a hole in the wall. It hardly seems like the same place. The wooden tables are comfortable and the matching wooden chairs are comfortable. Kudos to the interior design team on this concept! N.B. - it was pretty chilly in there today, with the A/C and ceiling fans both working - might want a light jacket or sweater if you're sensitive to that sort of thing.
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