Lemon Grass

VitaBene · 06-08-2016, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sue Doe-Nym

We lost power the other night, so decided to give Lemon Grass a try. Quite frankly, a PB & J would have been a better choice. Two rather soggy fish platters, served lukewarm, no drinks, no desserts, $50 with tip. It was not worth the trip.

Funny place, i have had good, but expensive meals there, yet have not been in a few years.

Newbiesaukee · 06-08-2016, 10:55 PM

...but it is my favorite restaurant in the Lakes Region. Never had a bad meal there, always fresh and tasty. Fish and chips, totally non traditional, is excellent as is the haddock. Having said that, I usually get the sushi. But every restaurant can have an off night.

rsmlp · 06-09-2016, 06:41 AM

We've had good luck there also. Sushi has been good when we've gone. I agree they could have had an off night. Maybe the regular chef was off?

ITD · 06-09-2016, 08:02 AM

I love lemongrass, haven't had a bad meal there yet. You should have sent it back.

Rusty · 06-09-2016, 08:47 AM

I've never had one of their entrées but have been there for lunch many times. The only thing that I've had is their BENTO Boxes and like them very much.

SAMIAM · 06-09-2016, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've never had one of their entrées but have been there for lunch many times. The only thing that I've had is their BENTO Boxes and like them very much.

Second the Bento Boxes....like them so much I've never tried anything else.

Convertible Girl · 06-09-2016, 10:54 AM

I have been to Lemon Grass multiple times over the years and have always had great meals, but I do agree it is expensive.

winlessinnh · 06-09-2016, 11:17 AM

Unfortunately I had friend in from Japan and was totally embarrassed with the experience. Food was not up to par.

Bigstan · 06-09-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by winlessinnh

Unfortunately I had friend in from Japan and was totally embarrassed with the experience. Food was not up to par.

It certainly isn't bad, but $20+ for chicken curry ? It never made sense to me. Prices are just over the top for what you receive. In a setting where they had competition they'd be done real quick.

rsmlp · 06-09-2016, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

It certainly isn't bad, but $20+ for chicken curry ? It never made sense to me. Prices are just over the top for what you receive. In a setting where they had competition they'd be done real quick.

You must be joking, right? Where around here are you going to buy an entre for LESS than $20?

ericnh · 06-09-2016, 12:43 PM

I have dined here at least 20x in the last 3 years and I always am pleased with the food and the creativity. The prices are very fair for the level of environment, service and food quality.

Bigstan · 06-09-2016, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

You must be joking, right? Where around here are you going to buy an entre for LESS than $20?

Let's see.....

In Boston/Cambridge ? There are one or more Thai places on every block that have a similar dish for $11-$15. $21 for Chicken Curry, while quite good, is not right. If they can do it downtown you can do it in NH.

And there are plenty of places up there you can go for under $20 an entree.

rsmlp · 06-10-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigstan

Let's see.....

In Boston/Cambridge ? There are one or more Thai places on every block that have a similar dish for $11-$15. $21 for Chicken Curry, while quite good, is not right. If they can do it downtown you can do it in NH.

And there are plenty of places up there you can go for under $20 an entree.

We must frequent different eateries in the Lakes Region. I cannot remember the last entre I ordered for less than $20.

Acrossamerica · 06-10-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rsmlp

We must frequent different eateries in the Lakes Region. I cannot remember the last entre I ordered for less than $20.

You need to understand that the majority of posters to the restaurant section here remember when a McDonald's burger cost 15 cents and most of them can't understand why it still does not cost 15 cents. The rest are just once a year special occasions diners. Or they reside in areas of the country that have real restaurants that do offer entrées in the $20 - $50 range. Had dinner last weekend in Portsmouth and the entrées were in the $28-$32 range. and the place on a Sunday night at 8 PM was full, not in the process of closing.

noreast · 06-09-2016, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Convertible Girl

I have been to Lemon Grass multiple times over the years and have always had great meals, but I do agree it is expensive.

That's weird, If I went to Japan I wouldn't want to be taken to the Outback.

06-08-2016, 10:55 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,360 Thanks: 958 Thanked 574 Times in 299 Posts	It is not inexpensive... ...but it is my favorite restaurant in the Lakes Region. Never had a bad meal there, always fresh and tasty. Fish and chips, totally non traditional, is excellent as is the haddock. Having said that, I usually get the sushi. But every restaurant can have an off night. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

06-09-2016, 06:41 AM	#3
rsmlp Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 490 Thanks: 5 Thanked 169 Times in 87 Posts	lemon grass We've had good luck there also. Sushi has been good when we've gone. I agree they could have had an off night. Maybe the regular chef was off?

06-09-2016, 08:47 AM	#5
Rusty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,028 Thanks: 603 Thanked 687 Times in 425 Posts	I've never had one of their entrées but have been there for lunch many times. The only thing that I've had is their BENTO Boxes and like them very much. __________________ It's never crowded along the extra mile.

06-09-2016, 11:17 AM	#8
winlessinnh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lemon Grass Unfortunately I had friend in from Japan and was totally embarrassed with the experience. Food was not up to par.

06-09-2016, 12:43 PM	#11
ericnh Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 96 Thanks: 18 Thanked 120 Times in 37 Posts	GREAT place - always have had well prepared food I have dined here at least 20x in the last 3 years and I always am pleased with the food and the creativity. The prices are very fair for the level of environment, service and food quality. Last edited by ericnh; 06-13-2016 at 10:47 AM. Reason: Grammar

06-09-2016, 08:02 AM	#4
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,937 Thanks: 480 Thanked 695 Times in 390 Posts	I love lemongrass, haven't had a bad meal there yet. You should have sent it back.

06-09-2016, 10:54 AM	#7
Convertible Girl Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Laconia/Dover NH Posts: 38 Thanks: 18 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts	I have been to Lemon Grass multiple times over the years and have always had great meals, but I do agree it is expensive.

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