Kim N.
Latest Reviews
Ovation Hollywood
2023 Jul 25
I had the pleasure of visiting this place for the second time, and I must say, it surpassed my expectations. The first time I came was during the daytime, but it was during the nighttime that it truly came alive and left me in awe. This second trip was definitely worth it.
The highlight of this place is undoubtedly the captivating circular outdoor plaza nestled in the heart of Ovation Hollywood. It provides a generous number of benches and chairs, creating the perfect place for relaxation and unwinding.
We also did not forget to re-visit iconic landmarks such as TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Dolby Theatre. It was a blast !!!
For parking, it only costs $3 for the first 2 hours with validation from participating retailers, restaurants and shops. Not too bad.
We didn't come here for shopping, so we didn't bother exploring any stores. However, it appears to be just like any other upscale mall, so I highly doubt there are any exclusive stores that can only be found here. We didn't feel compelled to check it out, as we can always do some shopping back home at a later time.
The highlight of this place is undoubtedly the captivating circular outdoor plaza nestled in the heart of Ovation Hollywood. It provides a generous number of benches and chairs, creating the perfect place for relaxation and unwinding.
We also did not forget to re-visit iconic landmarks such as TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Dolby Theatre. It was a blast !!!
For parking, it only costs $3 for the first 2 hours with validation from participating retailers, restaurants and shops. Not too bad.
We didn't come here for shopping, so we didn't bother exploring any stores. However, it appears to be just like any other upscale mall, so I highly doubt there are any exclusive stores that can only be found here. We didn't feel compelled to check it out, as we can always do some shopping back home at a later time.
Ji Rong Peking Duck
2023 Jul 09
I came here for lunch on Tuesday with my family while we were on vacation. As tourists, we had no idea of how popular the Peking Duck is over here and usually requires reservations or pre-orders for the duck - otherwise a long wait is for sure. So we were lucky that we did not need to wait at all and the Peking Duck was ready in like 15 minutes.
The ambiance was nice, spacious and family oriented. Parking was plentiful.
Now let's talk about food. Peking Duck was not what I expected. The skin did not have the type of crispiness that I hoped for - it melt in my mouth so fast that I couldn't feel it at all while biting it together with other stuff like meat and vegetables (all were wrapped in an Asian style flour tortilla). So I did not feel the crispiness much but a lot of fat melted in my mouth. However, the thinner parts of the skin were more crispy than the thicker ones. The price is quite high for this main entree, so I think I will not order this again, not for my taste.
We also ordered Diced top sirloin with black pepper sauce - this one we loved it so much. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. (10/10)
The dish did not come with rice though, so had to pay extra to have rice which I did not feel good as it should be included in the meal.
The ambiance was nice, spacious and family oriented. Parking was plentiful.
Now let's talk about food. Peking Duck was not what I expected. The skin did not have the type of crispiness that I hoped for - it melt in my mouth so fast that I couldn't feel it at all while biting it together with other stuff like meat and vegetables (all were wrapped in an Asian style flour tortilla). So I did not feel the crispiness much but a lot of fat melted in my mouth. However, the thinner parts of the skin were more crispy than the thicker ones. The price is quite high for this main entree, so I think I will not order this again, not for my taste.
We also ordered Diced top sirloin with black pepper sauce - this one we loved it so much. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. (10/10)
The dish did not come with rice though, so had to pay extra to have rice which I did not feel good as it should be included in the meal.
Asheville Pinball Museum
2023 Jun 24
I visited this place with my family when we were on vacation. It was fun at first but soon I got bored since there's kind of similar games and machines.
It costs you $15 for unlimited play. If you just wanna get around to browse, then it's free. For people who pay to play, they have you wear a green wristband. It is great that you are allowed to get out and back in the store to continue playing games as long as you still have your green band on your wrist.
If you are a person who likes antique stuff, this is going to be fun and interesting for you. In general, I think it is a cool place, and I had a unique experience on this trip.
It costs you $15 for unlimited play. If you just wanna get around to browse, then it's free. For people who pay to play, they have you wear a green wristband. It is great that you are allowed to get out and back in the store to continue playing games as long as you still have your green band on your wrist.
If you are a person who likes antique stuff, this is going to be fun and interesting for you. In general, I think it is a cool place, and I had a unique experience on this trip.
River Arts District
2023 Jun 03
As tourists, my family and I have been excited and curious to explore many popular things to do in Ashevile and this place popped up in the search. We were really glad that we came. This place is huge and we had a chance to explore only small part of it. The local artists are so talented. The next time when we spend our vacation in this city again, we'll definitely explore the rest of this amazing place ☺️
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
2023 Jun 02
This is a small nice garden with a creek next to it and a lot of shades. My family and I were visiting for a first time as tourists. We were taking a stroll in this garden peacefully and breathed in the fresh clean air as much as we can (that's because we come from the city that doesn't have lots of greens and clean air, so we really value what we have here at the moment). We did not forget to check out the small gift shop which has pretty cool stuff and clean restroom as well as water fountain. The staff was friendly and nice. We all had a pleasant time together in the late afternoon 😇