It was horrible food! I called an order in for takeout. I was told 20 minutes, and was there in 15. Our Miso soup was cold, as was the rice,and calamari, which was as tender as a tire. I called the restaurant to complain, and the person I spoke to said, why not just put it in the microwave!. There were 2 tables seated, and I was told that they were too busy to have someone else speak to me. I would give them 0 stars if I could.
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Josh Z.
I'll keep this short and sweet: we went there late at night, shortly before closing (which I feel guilty about, but we were hungry.) Service was fast and friendly. I've been all over the world, and this was simply some of the best food I've ever had (in general, not just Asian.) We had the pineapple fried rice, a kimono maki roll, and a Bangkok tower roll. All I can say is that it was absolutely fantastic. No complaints at all.
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Kimberly C.
Had dinner at Tree Country Bistro for the first time while traveling in Cleveland. 9/23/14 (Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm) The restaurant had a comfortable number of patrons and was clean and well decorated. Our server was courteous and brought our drinks and food at a timely manner. Ordered the Eel Sushi, Country Pad Thai, and Pad Thai for a friend and myself. Sushi: this was brought to us first, served warm which is nice. The sushi was delicious and well decorated in a leaf like plate. Country Pad Thai: my friend is generally comfortable with medium spice and found this to be a tad spicier than she would have liked. Still enjoyed it nonetheless! Pad Thai: I enjoyed my regular pad Thai, though it is slightly sweeter than the many Pad Thai I've had in the past. The shrimp was succulent, but both my friend and my chicken was a bit dry for our taste. Total: $29 + tip Overall, a very good experience. The portions were generous and we had leftovers to take home. The couple next to us also boxed their food. Quality and price worth your time. :)
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Scott K.
Our complicated order was recited back perfectly by a friendly, helpful waitress. I had the salmon skin roll, which I immediately inhaled, and the spicy country pad thai, and we shared the chicken satay appetizer - which had better hunks of chicken on the skewer than I've ever had before. The pad thai was great - good enough that I had my leftovers for lunch the next day. I wish I'd ordered some rice on the side, though, as it could have used a refuge from the (albeit excellent) flavor. I asked for no scallions on both my sushi and my dinner plate. At first I thought they forgot on the sushi, but it turned out to be deliciously crisp cucumber. Whew! I'd come back any time.
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Candace M.
Decided to give Tree Country another shot after the disaster that was trying to eat lunch at Presti's. The pad thai was as delicious as I had remembered. I tried my boyfriend's basil chicken, which I had never ordered, and thought it was really good. It was a little spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. The service was good and the food came out quickly. As long as our credit card isn't overcharged again, we will be returning to Tree Country!
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Winnie W.
So this place has really started to disappoint me, the service, the quality and the atmosphere is going down. There are sometimes we wait 20 minutes to even get our first glass of water, not a fan. It seems that there has been a lot of turnover with servers and that most of them are a bit scattered. The wait for the food is a bit longer than you would expect especially if this place isn't even busy. I'm not going to lie, I was a huge fan of tree country but when you wait 30 minutes for water and then another 25 minutes for food..... you get a bit grouchy. The prices are going up and the portions are staying the same, with maybe even less shrimp than before!!! WHAT THE HECK?? I've tried the korean hot pot- which is pretty tasty. The only thing is that the food is sitting so long in the wait window that my egg isn't even yolky/runny like it should be, which is the best part in my eyes. The atmosphere is relaxed just wish the servers were a bit happier or nicer to the customers and that asking for more water wouldn't be met with a glare....
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MsRegi D.
Great food, great service, great prices! Vegetable tom yum soup, chicken green curry, and country pad Thai are all delicious! The wait staff is always fast and efficient, and everything come from the kitchen in a timely fashion. My only negative is that the scallion pancakes could be a bit more tender. They were tasty but got cold and tough very fast.
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David B.
Sushi is pretty good, but I went for a Korean dish. While the dish was OK, they didn't serve panchan as the Korean custom dictates. Very disappointing. When one holds one's self out as serving Korean food, one must go the whole 9 yards.
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Michelle H.
Enjoyed the scallion pancake because the green curry sauce was delicious! Had the hot stone bibimbap which was good but not the best ever. I also thought it was a little pricey, $22 for small appetizer and the bibimbap was mainly rice. I'd go again for the Thai but wasn't impressed with Korean. Also, our server was lovely!
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Yuanjia Z.
DON'T GO THERE FOR KOREAN FOOD! I don't get why people are so in love with this place, but their korean food is just HORRIBLE, like miserably ridiculously horrible. It was literally just some random meat soaked with a ton of soy sauce that tasted NOTHING like korean food. I was so disappointed. I have a big stomach and can usually finish a lot more food than a regular girl can, but that time, oh man, that korean dish was killing my stomach. HOWEVER, their country pad thai was pretty good! The regular pad thai was rather disappointing - yes I have been there many times after getting disappointed by it every single time. Their sushi was ok. Nothing really caught my eyes. It's cheap. I'll say that at least, but if you are really hungry for some quality sushi, go to pacific east or high thai'd down the street.
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Yuan C.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go for some quick take-outs. It's probably the cheapest Asian restaurant in Coventry! Here are some things I've tried: Indonesian fried rice: I really love the crispy chicken on top and scarfed down the 6-7 pieces of chicken without even noticing. Then, when I got to the rice, I was surprised that it's pretty much like a separate chicken fried rice dish. Unfortunately, the crispy chicken made the fried rice quite oily. The flavor was great and all, but I felt sick-ish after eating it. Basil fried rice: This had a great flavor, but it was also oily. I'm starting to think that perhaps they just put a lot of oil in the fried rice dishes. Country pad thai and pad see you: These are hands down two of my favorite Thai dishes ever, and Tree Country Bistro does a great job with both! Chicken satay (appetizer): 4 little chicken kabobs for $6-7? Tasty, but kinda overpriced. Thai iced tea: sweet with a bit of bitterness, just the way I like it :) Overall, I'm a fan of Tree Country Bistro. Price is [somewhat] reasonable, and service is great!
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Lina D.
I used to love Tree Country. It used to be my favorite restaurant on Coventry. But then I got food poisoning... I never had any problems with their food before, as I usually ordered fried rice or noodle dishes. And to be honest, I loved those dishes! But then I decided to branch out one day, and I got a seafood soup. Later that evening I felt very sick, but I wasn't too quick to blame Tree Country. I told a couple friends about my experience and both of them said that they had gotten food poisoning after eating at Tree Country as well. This definitely raises questions in my head about the cleanliness and consistency of the restaurant. I for sure won't want to risk it again, so I will be staying away!
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Britney G.
Had a taste for Pad Thai. Bangkok Thai was closed until 5. So I decided to take a chance and order from here instead of High Thai'd based of of pictures and reviews. Boy oh boy what a mistake! We ordered Pad Thai and Beef Crazy Noodles. The food was overly greasy and the beef and chicken weren't even edible. Way over cooked and dry. The shrimp was decent. But it was odd that we had shrimp tails with no shrimp attached. Hmmmm.... awkward! Won't be back... wish I would have taken my chances with High Thai'd instead.
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Sara E.
Love love their pad Thai. I like it with tofu and vegetables but the regular kind is great here, too. Off the beaten path for sushi - they have some great sushi! Everyone tends to go for pacific east, but Tree Country is worth a try. Service is fantastic! Everyone is nice and friendly and sincere about it. They have Thai, Korean, and Japanese food and have never let me down!
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Chenyu Z.
Ambiance: Casual. Food: 5/5; fantastic! Location: Parking garage nearby for those busy nights. Right by the University Circle/Case area. Pricing: Cheap! More than worth the money! Service: 5/5; Very attentive and friendly, even when busy. Best Thai place I've been to. It' a mix of Korean/Thai/Japanese but I come here especially for their thai food - the pad thai might be the best in Cleveland. Can't stop ordering their Indonesian Fried Rice - the combo of the rice with the fried egg and fried chicken with that amazing dipping sauce! It's delicious! I know their other entrees are great as well. I don't like chicken satay but my boyfriend loves it so we tried it here and I fell in love... Their sushi rolls are made right at the sushi bar - I love the Spider Maki! (though I'm no expert - not a big fan of raw fish). We've have the fried bananas and ice cream (don't know what the actual dessert is) because they usually surprise us with a treat after our meals. Of course they get brownie points for that! I cannot get enough of this place. I've never had takeout here, but I would highly recommend a dining in once before you judge their food. I've had my fair share of asian food - both Americanized and authentic - and this is definitely one of the best.
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Jane W.
Came here once for a quick dinner and ended up sharing basil fried rice with beef. The good: It was pretty flavorful and actually on the spicier side. Portion was decently big for the price (I was hesitant to split one entree but it ended up being the perfect amount of food for me). The bad: Fried rice was on the oilier side and the beef had a rather odd consistency. Service was okay. 3.5 stars.
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Nicole B.
I've been coming here since 2010 and I must say that my experience has been for the most part consistent. GREAT sushi and the best spicy mayonnaise. I am not a sushi buff.. But I do know that I don't like for my sushi to have that fishy taste.. And I've yet to experience that here. All of the rolls are great with a lot of flavor. Ordered the Hawaii spicy maki every darn month for like a year in 2010. Probably only had one "bad" roll. I visited on a whim this year and the sushi was still pretty good. Not as flavorful.. But no where near as awful as sushi rock. Only giving this place 4 stars because I really don't like any of their other food... Service is always pleasant and prompt! Their Alcoholic drinks are tasty as well :P
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Steph G.
I've been here many times and have never been completely unhappy with my meals, but this last time was just not up to par. I ordered pad kee mow and the noodles seemed to be old, kind of hard and chewy, and slightly burnt to boot. Generally I have god meals here, but I wonder if theyr'e starting to go downhill. It's not often that you find a restaurant that serves korean, thai, japanese all in one place that is pretty decent. I believe I've had all 3 here. If this is how they keep up I may no longer choose to dine here.
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Traci N.
Oh, Tree Country Bistro, you keep changing my mind! I still LOVE you (especially your basil fried rice! YUM!), but I have had a problem recently!... The first time I ordered your Country Style Pad Thai, I loved it. I thought it was better than my former favorite down the street, High Thai'd. Between my boyfriend and myself, this dish has been ordered a handful+ more times since that first visit. But the last few times, it hasn't had any reasonable amount of spice! So I have started asking for it "spicier than usual" and saying things like "I like my food spicy, I can handle the heat!" ^This is what I did today when I ordered food to be picked up, hoping that it would cure my worst-summer-cold-ever. I specifically said that Tree Country Bistro's food hasn't been spicy enough for me recently, and I was sick and wanted it to have an extra kick! The person who took my order laughed and said ok, extra hot! HOWEVER, when I got home and started eating, the extra spice was nowhere to be tasted. I realize I have a cold so perhaps that dampened my tastebuds a bit, but it tasted terribly mild (still delicious, but mild!). I may be a blonde-haired Scandinavian, but I really do like my food with a bit of kick to it. So PLEASE give me the heat I ask for! Obviously this review is a giant complaint, but I still love the food, so 4 stars rather than my previous 5.
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Randy T.
My favorite place for Asian takeout on Coventry. Tree Country Bistro serves a variety of Japanese, Thai, and Korean food. So if you have a friend who wants bibimbap, another friend who wants sushi, and a third friend who wants Pad Thai for dinner, this isn't a bad place to go eat at. I order here frequently for work meetings. Out of the menu, I like the noodle dishes the most (Pad Thai, Country Pad Thai, Crazy Noodles). For the price (~$10), these dishes are a pretty good value. My new favorite is the Indonesian Fried Rice. Fried rice usually isn't the first thing I order when I go out to eat, but one day I had a craving and ordered it. It's a fried rice with both stir fried chicken and chicken tempura, topped with a fried egg. Pretty tasty. When I order takeout for a large group, I always order it now. I have never tried the sushi. The curries and Korean dishes, in my opinion, are tasty but nothing special. Service at the restaurant is pretty good - everyone there is very friendly.
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Andrew Z.
4 Stars for one reason only: indonesian fried rice. Ive been getting this dish for the past 4 years and it is consistently great. OKOK, so its fried rice with bits lightly breaded deep fried chicken, but hey, i sometimes get a craving for that stuff. Other dishes such as bibimbap, pad thai, variety curry are 3-4 stars, but the indonesian fried rice is a solid 5 stars in my book. Quick notes: Large portion sizes (i eat a lot and would feel very very uncomfortable finishing all of the indonesian fried rice at 1 sitting for lunch). 10-15 dollar range for dinner. Casual. Good and quick service (one time at lunch i was at a time crunch. I told the waiter and no problem, the food was out in 5 minutes).
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Julie W.
We had wanted to go to Pacific East but found out that they're sadly not open until 3pm on Sunday. Welp. A girl's gotta eat so we made our way down the street to this place. Their Country Pad Thai (an apparently spicy version of the regular) gets 4 stars from me. It comes in a gigantic plate loaded with chicken and shrimp, crushed peanuts, the usual. Portions were huge - would've been enough for lunch and dinner. Also sampled the Crazy Noodles from my partner's plate - wasn't too crazy about it but they don't skim on the spices here so you get a full taste of the Thai Basil.
Ordered some takeout from here for a chill night in. I was very underwhelmed. I ordered a coconut soup and it was pretty tasty. The sushi was another story. The salmon to rice ratio was very rice heavy, definitely not worth the price. Because it was takeout I can't speak on the service. All in all, if you are on coventry- brave the terrible service and crowd at Pacific East if you have a taste for sushi.
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Sharmeela S.
The food here is excellent. I love the tom kha, Indonesian fried rice and crazy noodles just to name a few. They have korean, japanese, and thai food. The service is not the greatest but the food is worth the extra effort.
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Kristen W.
I feel like you can really never go wrong with Thai food. So when I heard about this restaurant that offered Thai, sushi, and Chinese amount other things I wanted to check it out! The vibe is really laid back and the service is also laid back but not in a good way. The service was slow and awkward. The server took my boyfriends order first and then gave me the check at the end of the meal, now I didn't write the server etiquette handbook but I feel like this is a no brainier, ladies first! We started with some sushi, we ordered the spicy tuna, sweet potato, and Unagi roll. They were all very good and fresh but definitely on the smaller side, but we didn't mind. I ordered the country style (spicy pad Thai) and it was just like all the other paid Thais I've had.....really good! I liked that this version had chicken and big shrimp, and the serving was huge I was able to take over half of it home!
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Evelyn Q.
If you go to Case Western, you have probably been to or heard about Tree Country through the grapevine. This place is the epitome of student friendliness with its laid-back vibe and a cost that won't break your budget. The waitstaff is always friendly and helpful (once I accidentally dropped a glass and before I could even say sorry THEY apologized to me) and quick with service. The food portions are generous: a dinner meal can last me for lunch the next day or a midnight snack the same evening. Quality of food is excellent enough that I cannot go more than a month without stopping by the restaurant. Their locally famous Country Pad Thai is always a safe bet to order. It's a spicier version of their traditional Pad Thai that I love, however I do feel the regular Pad Thai is not spiced consistently and sometimes does not taste as good on some days. I have also tried their Chirashi (a simple dish of sashimi over rice) which was excellent and filling and their Bubble Tea (which is decent but I personally wouldn't recommend). All in all, Tree Country is a crowd pleaser whether you're going out to eat with a large group or even if you're just having fun with a friend. I definitely introduce this place to friends who haven't been to Tree Country and needless to say they are as hooked as I am!
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Daniel B.
Tree Country has become my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Cleveland! I get the California roll wrapped in yellow tail, tuna, and salmon and it is absolutely dynamite every time. 5/5
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Clarissa M.
Had an impromptu Valentine's dinner with my friend and co-worker kimmie.:) Knowing that it's that time of the year, I called ahead and asked if they can sit us around 8pm- although it was to the very last minute, they were able to accommodate and reserve a table for us. When we got there the place were packed with couples and family alike. we were immediately seated, handed a menu and couple of glasses of iced water. Our server was very busy that it took him a while to get our orders. We had soft shelled crab tempura for starters. the batter was done just right that it's not doughy at all and it didn't mask the taste of the crab and the vegetables with it. It was still hot and very crispy when it was served which was great.:) Our main entree was the sushi/sashimi a la carte.:) They spaced the serving of our food very efficiently as we were done with the appetizer before our sushi/sashimi plate came out. The dish looked soooo pretty that i had second thoughts on eating it!!:) It was delish!! we had octopus sushi, unagi sushi, scallop sushi, black marlin, tuna and yellow tail sashimi.:) i love the unagi the best!:) it was cooked to perfection and the ratio of rice to eel was just right that one didnt overpower the other.. also, the size was perfect that i didnt have to really stretch my jaw and mess that work of art up.:) We had a good experience!:) the reason that i gave them 3 stars was because I had to literally wave my arms to get our server's attention for out check..:) Maybe i should've given them 3.5.. hmmm.. next time.:)
I love this place! I usually order their Tom Kha soup and different sushi rolls. Always tasty and fresh!
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Tiffany H.
This place was really nice. I personally thought the dinner portions were large with a fair price. I ordered a Thai iced tea and the mango curry. The Thai iced tea was nice but waaaay creamier than I would have liked it. I ordered the mango curry with half tofu and half vegetable. The tofu, mango and curry was really delicious, however I thought the veggies that came with my dish we're not the best pairing. They were essentially little overcooked slivers of red bell pepper and onions in my curry. Overall it was tasty, but I wish I had broccoli or eggplant in my curry as vegetables instead.
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Susan L.
Came back for takeout this time & ordered country pad thai and pad see you. Both had generous portions, large chunks of protein, noodles that were not over cooked, the veg in the pad see you still had a nice crunch, and were generally yummy. The order took about 10 minutes for them to make. And as I mentioned last time, their spicy really isn't spicy. So I ask for & got extra hot sauce with the takeout. Everyone was very nice. There's nothing wrong with this place, I'm just very particular when it comes to giving out 5 stars. So I'll up their rating to 4, since I'll likely keep coming back here for takeout.
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Nanthawan A.
I love this place. I have visited this restaurant since it's started the service. I should write this review long time ago but I didn't do it because I am Thai and I am just afraid that people will think that I get any benefit from this review. Tree country bistro always welcome me and my friends as a family. I always take my friends and visitors to dine here because they have mix types of Asian food. It is located in a convenient area,easy to find parking and it is so closed to CWRU. the price is affordable and as I mention earlier, they serve Korean/Thai/Japanese food which is good for a group of friends. What I like about this place - I like the stability of the taste of the food and the friendly service. Every restaurant has its low-high point. I found that they try to keep their standard. They provide warm welcome tea. The server is friendly and attentive. The taste of their food is quite stable when compare to the other restaurants. Their dish might not completely standing out but never gave me disappointment. I like their noodle - both PadThai and crazy noodle. their noodle is soft and tender but it is not overcooked like the other restaurant. It is difficult to fry a noodle and get soft and tenderness in the same time. I saw a couple of people complain about the greasy but I don't feel that way. First of all, Asian food is relatively more greasy when compare to Western food. I truly think that their food is very authentic taste and I really think their Padthai is the best Padthai in this area. Most of Padthai I got from the other restaurants are overcooked. If you know how to cook, you will appreciate how hard it is to cook fried rice and get a beautiful shinny grain of rice. All of my friends and visitors love their food. we will definitely back.
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Lucy T.
I had their Seafood Udon, and it was basically a big bowl of spicy soup with five strands of Udon, and a few pieces of seafood. They did a great job disguising my order of $15 as a bowl of soup. My friend, though, had four servings of sushi for $30, and really enjoyed it.
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Paula J.
I used to come here almost daily with my best friend in high school. I'm a pad Thai maniac. New to yelp, I decided to take a look to see how many stars this place got. I was MORTIFIED to see that it only had 3.5 stars. It deserves at LEAST 4. This is the best pad Thai in Cleveland. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, Cleveland doesn't have much to offer aside from this pad Thai. If I ever go back to Cleveland, this will be my first stop. Anyone who gave this place less than 4 stars shouldn't even be on yelp.
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Hannah K.
Best Thai food in Cleveland. The Crazy Noodles are my favorite. I also really enjoy the Indonesian Fried Rice and Chicken Cashew dishes. The service is always fast and attentive.
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Lei T.
The food here is good and reheats well. I particularly like the pineapple fried rice. Review of specific dishes: Kalbi: the portion is not great for 16 dollars, it is too salty/marinated for two long. It also does not come in the traditional meat off the bone format, the meat is not on the bone. Jap Chai: this dish is pretty well made, the noodles are cooked to expectations, the beef that it comes with is pretty good. Green Noodles: more reasonably priced version of the dish at lemongrass, it is not as good however. Pad see yew: I normally love this dish but the dish feels somehow too dry here. it's not amazing Why have I gone so many times when I feel "meh" about the food? well I'm lazy and there's not as much options in cleveland heights. As of november, they have raised the prices of all their dishes by about 1-2 dollars.
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Mark T.
I will start by saying that I would DEFINITELY not go back. The soup was average, but far from good. The shrimp dumplings were 100% the worst dumplings I have ever had. There was probably 1/2 of a shrimp distributed between 6-8 dumplings. They were basically dough balls. The entree, pad thai, had very little meat and was average at best. Save your money and go somewhere else.
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Alex B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! I love their sushi. The spicy tuna is particularly good. Charming and attentive staff. Good price for what you get. Sushi is buy 2 get 1 free at lunchtime! If you aren't into sushi, or looking for something different, try the Country Pad Thai. Best I've ever had hands down.
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Amelia D.
This is my go to place for a sushi, stir fry, or noodle fix! Their menu is very diverse, the service is usually very good, and the prices are reasonable! There are tons of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu as well! My go to items are the Veggie Lovers Maki combo or the Baby Corn Sitr Fry. They have great soups, excellent spring rolls, and really good bubble tea! They are also very willing to accommodate special requests and replacing meat with tofu in most dishes, sushi, and even the summer rolls which are a favorite of mine!
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Lisa F.
I want to like the food here because I love Asian food, but try as I might, I just don't. I have ordered from a variety of cuisines: Japanese, Thai, and Korean, and I feel like in an attempt to provide everything, they don't do anything particularly well. The food is bland, the sauce is watery, the vegetables are overcooked, and nothing is particularly authentic. I think if you want Japanese food, you'd be better off going to a Japanese restaurant. If you want Thai food, you should go to a Thai restaurant. If you want Korean food, you should go to a Korean restaurant. This place is none of these.
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Tarah V.
The summer rolls (little bland) but I enjoyed them. There was too much lettuce compared to the rest of the roll, but the peanut sauce it came with was perfect. Needed more shrimp. Don't know if I would order them again We ordered the salmon sashimi , and the pieces were fresh and a good size. A few orders and I'd be full.. Which normally isn't the case w sashimi. We also split the Country Pad Thai , it was more than enough for two, and awesome. Next time I would have ordered medium instead of mild, but it had a great flavor. My husband, who isn't crazy about pad Thai, really enjoyed it. Will definitely order it again, and try their varieties of the dish. Service was also attentive and quick without being intrusive/interruptive.
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Monica Z.
Indonesian fried rice, crazy noodle are my favorites. The serving size is large. The food is very tasty but generally oily. The food is worth 4 stars but the service is slow even when the place is not crowded.
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Rob K.
Excellent dinner! Appetizers: steamed gyoza, fried calimari. Main dishes: garlic shrimp, jade noodles, teriyaki chicken. All were very well-prepared and presented. Bubble tea is also very good. Good service, nice quiet atmosphere - a really nice Mothers Day dinner.
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Jennifer H.
My favorite Thai place in Cleveland. I actively go out of my way to get it whenever I am in town. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. They offer several types of sake and asian beer selections. My favorite dish is Crazy Noodles. It's tofu with vegetables and a spicy peanut thai sauce that brings it all together. Just talking about it is making me crave this dish. At $9.95 you can easily rationalize going there frequently. The food also comes out very quickly which is great for students on-the-go, or takeout if I'm just passing through town. The tables are set up along a large window which makes for great "people watching" if you're there late at night when the students are out. This would be a great date restaurant, since it is a little trendy and shows that you're not afraid to try different kinds of food. The menu is huge so that even if you ARE afraid to try different kinds of food, you'll find something within your comfort zone of asian cuisine. There are over 900 menu items! The tables are divided into two sections which gives an extra feeling of privacy while you are getting to know eachother. If you live close by, know that I am jealous. Try this restaurant!
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Jason J.
This place is AWESOME for sushi! However, when they first opened Mike was the sushi chef but sadly I believe he went back to Boston. Food is still great, but the personal attention Mike used to deliver was way better than the service now. My wife loves the hot dishes, but I stick with the sushi!
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David A.
The food here really wasn't all that bad - when we finally got it. I don't really understand why it took 30-45 minutes to be greeted on a non-crowded Thursday night. The table next to us left before being seen. We hung in there, were finally greeted (ahem, asked what we wanted), and received our food. The sushi was great. The pad thai was decent. I'm not the type that needs to be wined and dined, but all of the waiting will probably keep us from returning.
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Alice S.
I am just making a record for myself . This restaurant is really not my type ... I guess it is just a mix of Asian food, I try the seaweed sushi and the green seafood tai curry ... The seaweed is ok and with a large mount of sever , the sushi is noting like Japanese sushi , maybe it is just a tai style ... The seafood green curry is really not good at all! I won't have both of them ever again! For this restaurant , I would love to try something new , hope I can find something good ... sushi and green curry , won't have again
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Alex S.
Best Pad Thai in town. I've had nothing but terrific service here. I'm not huge on sushi but everyone I've been there with seems to think it's the cat's pajamas.
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Roxanne O.
Have you ever been in the mood for sushi, curry, and spring rolls all at the same time? Then Tree Country is for you! I dare you to not find something that sounds good to you on the menu. We lost count (mainly because the numbering system in the menu is a little off) at 900 items. 900! I stopped by Tree Country last night with a group of 7. Despite what other reviewers have said, we were all able to get separate checks. Without any grumbling. People at my table ordered Korean, Japanese, and Thai food and everyone seemed to like what they ordered. I got a vegetarian avocado and cucumber maki roll. The first time they brought it to me, it had some row on it (fish eggs...ick) but I was able to send it back and get a fresh, meat free roll in minutes. For my entree I got massaman curry with tofu. They make it with pineapple here, which it different that what I'm used to, but I still liked it. The one thing that people in my party didn't like was the limited beer selection. I had water so it wasn't an issue for me. And despite how large my party was, we didn't feel neglected by our server. And they didn't even tack on an automatic gratuity. Score! If you're in the mood for some Asian-ish food but can't make up your mind on what to go with, give this place a try.
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Kaitlin D.
Tree Country has been revived for me! Since my first review, I've had a couple more experiences and they have improved significantly because they actually stand out as far as the food goes. I had sushi takeout once and it was delicious! Everything I wanted and expected it to be! Recently, I came here for dinner and drinks with a friend and we split two dishes after some fantastic summer rolls! We had the kimchi fried rice and the crazy noodles. Both were delicious, but I was disappointed in the spice level in the crazy noodles--2 peppers on the menu made me think I was getting some heat. Unfortunately not. The beef in the dish was really good, though. The kimchi fried rice was DELICIOUS. I had never had kimchi before and really fell in love with it. I think next time, I'd get beef in it instead of chicken, but we were doing one beef, one chicken dish and the rice got the chicken this time, so I can't complain. Now I know! The drinks weren't anything spectacular, but they also weren't super pricey, so I really have no complaints. I had a tiger lily and the pink lemonade--the pink lemonade went down faster than virgin pink lemonade =/ and the tiger lily was the opposite. As far as service goes, I was a little frustrated. When we walked in, we were ignored for a little too long and left standing at the door awkwardly. Once we were seated, it took pretty long for our server to come back and get our drink and appetizer order. She also disappeared for awhile at the end of our dinner, which was bad because my meter was up and we needed to run. We were stuck between waiting for the check and running to feed the meter in order to wait longer for the check. We were also waiting pretty long for our dinner, but it was during a busy time, so that's a little more understandable. Despite the service issue, the food was good and I probably will go back soon.
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Jen J.
The food is yummy, service is always friendly, and food comes out quickly. Big portions, so I always have extras to take home. I usually order off the Thai menu and have never been disappointed.
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Vera V.
What am I missing?? Lots of friends love this place, but at best I've found it barely adequate. Tried the Korean twice and it was lackluster--if you can't get the rice crispy in the Bi Bim Bop, why bother? Tried the sushi on the third visit, and that was even worse: dried, old, one piece actually turning (speaking not rhetorically but literally: I wouldn't bring it home to my dog). With great sushi at Pacific East, brilliant sushi at Ginko, and good Korean in Chinatown, they won't find me giving them a fourth chance. One and a half stars.
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Rachael N.
Tree Country Bistro. You're a pretty good thai place, you are. My friend's stomach was rumbling, so off we went to grab a bite to eat. A cute restaurant in coventry, I was surprised I had never noticed it before. I opened the menu and was surprised with all the options. And they weren't americanized options- these were all korean, japanese, thai dishes. Hmmmm...interesting, I said. What should I get??? Per suggestion of my friend, I ordered the green curry. Not as thick as I'm used to (which is good, b/c I don't like my curry too thick), it was full of chicken, carrots, peppers, peas, etc. I like. It wasn't too spicy but just the right amount.... definitely a solid dish. My friend ordered the lychee curry..and man, the mix of a lychee with curry is actually quite quite good. I'm impressed. Good job. I like you, tree country. I'll be back.
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Joyce H.
3.5 stars for now until I try more. Now that Mint Cafe is gone, my roommate and I have been searching for our default "Asian comfort food" restaurant. (After large projects and conferences, we usually eat pad thai together.) Good thing Tree Country Bistro is just across the street! We both ordered pad thai. I ordered Country Style Pad Thai and asked for it to be "authentically spiced." I still thought it was fairly mild but it was pretty delicious anyway. The service was great; the waitresses checked on us fairly regularly and kept refilling our waters. The rest of the menu is overwhelming with the # of options, but I can't wait to try it all. I'm still hesitant to lift my Cleveland sushi boycott (holding out until I go to the coasts) but I wouldn't mind giving Tree Country a try. I'll be back!
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Melissa A.
Tree Country Bistro is really, really, really good. My table ordered a variety of dishes, all of which were delicious. I cannot stop thinking about the bonsai cucumber roll appetizer we ordered. In leiu of rice, a cucumber was stuffed with crab, tobiku, tuna, avocado and spicy mayo. It was served in a rice vinegar sauce. Highly reccomend. The one dish I probably wouldn't order again is the scallion pancakes. There wasn't a desireable balance of dough and scallions...too doughy and greasy for my liking. I can't wait to get back to Tree to try out more dishes from their extensive menu.
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Cara L.
This place is like my sushi mecca in Cleveland. I know I've said this before, but I really am new to the whole seafood-scene. I get grossed out really easily by certain fish, textures and tastes when it comes to our friends from under the sea. This is especially true when it comes to sushi and raw fish in general. Even seaweed can have a tendency to gag me when it's not prepared well. As you can probably guess, it's not the most exciting adventure to take me to get sushi. I stick to what's safe for my taste buds and tummy. Usually that involves tuna, California rolls, anything with shrimp and usually veggie rolls. And the biggest thing, NO FISH EGGS. *Gagging* At Tree Country, I was completely blown away by how tasty their sushi is! I got the Veggie Lovers and the California Roll and....WOW. First of all, I loved the variety they had in the vegetable options! This particular plate featured sweet potato, shitake mushrooms, tofu, and other fun options. Just because you don't eat fish doesn't mean that your dish has to be boring and tasteless. The Veggie Lovers sushi platter is a must. The California Roll may seem simple to every other sushi eater out there, but to me...it can go terribly wrong. Tree Country made the most delectable Cali roll of my life. Perfectly blended flavors, nothing stood out more than the rest of the ingredients. The mixture of the tastes was just spot-on. And the best part? No gnawing on chewy seaweed! I can't stand that... It doesn't end at sushi either. Tree Country has really tasty noodle and rice dishes that I've always been very pleased with. Again, they come in with a perfect blend of tastes and spices that leave you very satisfied. I'm a little picky about Pad Thai, but many friends have told me that they're Country version is delicious and addicting. (Meaning they get this dish for take-out weekly.) My only complaint is that the service can be mighty sketch-ball. I'm not sure if it's just a cultural barrier or a communication fail, but it's just never quite on. It's usually relatively quiet and relaxing though, which is a big plus. And hey, I still give it 5-stars for the bomb-diggity sushi. Especially in Cleveland!
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Ifeoma W.
So my quest for great Thai food in Cleveland continues. I would say that this place is a little better than High Thai'd. It's sad that they don't do deliveries, but they do take-out. The digest: Tom Yum: Acceptably spicy, could have had more kick Crazy Noddles: These are really the same thing as Drunken noddles and I found them to be quite tasty here. Pad Thai: Ok. Something was off about the Pad Thai, they tasted kinda rubbery and almost vinegary. I don't know if it is because not enough sauce was used? Conclusion: This place doesn't get rave reviews, but is sufficient/acceptable for a quick Thai food fix. This is either a pro or a con depending on how you look at it: They serve other types of food here too: Korean and Japanese. I haven't tried their sushi selection yet so I can't comment on that.
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Monica E.
Went here for the first time about a month ago, I was in the mood for sushi and on the east side but Pacific East was packed. Since this was on the same street I decided to check it out. Great service, very attentive, quick, clean, quiet atmosphere. There is a huge variety on the menu, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean. I have so far had sushi from there and their mango fried rice I believe. I know it was fried rice and had mangos in it, if that helps at all. I loved it so much upon first eating there the next week I convinced my friend to drive with me all the way from the west side to go back so he could eat there. He had one of the duck dishes. He's a big guy and he was full after eating it, so full that he couldn't even pick at my sushi, and he didn't complain about the price either, which means he thinks it's a good deal and loved his duck as well. I would go here over Pacific East any day, only due to the fact that I am on a budget. No real beef with Paciic East but the prices and it's WAY hard to get a table just walking in. Go here, you will not be disappointed!
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Eryion H.
Sadly it is hard to get into this place because they don't typically open until after 5:00pm but it is well worth the wait! The food & staff are amazing, the variety of Japanese/Thai like food was endless but not too overwhelming & the prices were just right. The restaurant was cute, cozy & clean...can't say enough good things about this place ;)
(5)
Kelly R.
This was my first time at Tree Country Bistro. I frequent the restaurants on Coventry and have always noticed that business here is always pretty steady. I stopped in on a Thursday evening, seated immediately. I ordered a California Roll, it was just ok, avocado texture was off, the Sushi was accompanied by by shaved ginger and wasabi. I was a little bit disappointed that the ginger wasn't pickled:-( I ordered the Country Pad Thai, which was pretty good w/ generous portion. This dish included a good amount of tender sliced chicken and 16-20 count (size) shrimp. It was slightly spicy as noted on the menu and a little bit sweet, accompanied by fresh chopped scallion stems, and ground peanuts. I will definitely return. Next time I'm going to try the kimchi fried rice.
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Ann W.
Really good chicken coconut soup. Sushi is OK, but nothing to write home about. Korean food is also OK. But most of their long list of appetizers and stir fries and Thai foods are really good. Service is fast.
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Cory R.
I'm sorry to do this to you Tree Country, you used to be a 5-star place to me. I moved away from Cleveland Heights and was looking forward to coming here after so long. I was with a group of people and we ordered one dish per person to split between us. We got a Mango Chicken dish, Pad Thai, two Hawaiian rolls, Green Tofu Curry, and Bulgogi. Fast forward 15 minutes later when the food arrives. At first I was surprised at how quickly the food came, but I soon realized why. The bulgogi was at most half a pound of beef. The Green Curry was ridiculously small. I would have needed at least two of either of those dishes for a meal. It's $13! What a joke. The special rolls also have gotten smaller as well. After having a bit of each dish, here are my impressions. -Bulgogi: Not only a tiny portion, but tasted syrupy and bad. Not traditional at all and tasted too sweet. -Green Curry: This was actually really good. But the portion size was so unbelievably small. For $13, that is a joke. I've honestly gotten curry lunch specials for $5 with more food. -Hawaiin Roll: This was really good as well, but smaller than before. -Mango Chicken: Terrible. The vegetables and the chicken tasted like nothing, like they were just steamed despite there being a brown liquid in the dish. Way too watered down. Unless you had mango in the bite, it was just bad. And even then it wasn't that great. -Pad That: Really bad. It was dry and was very sweet with nothing to counteract that. So the bill comes out to $92.XX (what a ripoff, we were still hungry) and my friend who was treating us gives the server $103. She goes up to get her change and the server looks at her and said "Usually you tip 15% or more." For one, she didn't even tip yet, he just assumed that the extra was the tip. Two, even if that was the tip, that's perfectly fine. $10 for bringing out a few plates and giving us water? And three, you don't tell someone how much to tip! It was unbelievably rude. Unfortunately, I didn't quite understand what was happening until after we left because the server when I asked what he just said he said "don't worry about it," but I can say one thing for sure. I'm never going back there to my previously favorite restaurant on Coventry. Maybe if the food was just "meh" I would have given them another chance sometime.
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Ashley L.
Very unimpressive. Pad Thai did not have any veggies, tofu was over cooked.
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Kumar S.
Food here is ok. It would be great if they had improved their service.
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David R.
I LOVE this place, and I'd give it 5 stars if I knew more about the menu. Unfortunately, I'm a simple man that loves panang curry. And the panang curry is consistently great. So great that I do my best to go here at least once or twice a month. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is really nice and low-key, and there is no-where else around that can satiate my craving for thai curry dishes like Tree Country Bistro. That said, there are a lot of other things on the menu, and Tree Country Bistro tries to please a wide audience. I've never tried the other dishes, so I can't speak from experience, but the impression I've gotten from the many people that I've taken there is that they are satisfied but not blown away. Still, for the relaxed feel, the great curry, and the good prices, this place is my favorite in Coventry and one of my favorites in the area. If you like curry, do yourself a favor and check it out.
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Karl K.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do--and order the curry! --- Typically, I get nervous when I hear of a place that tries to be everywhere at once (e.g., Korean/Thai/Japanese). But since I suspect the proprietors to be Thai, I ordered Thai dishes and was overall a decent dining experience. Not outstanding, but not bad either. A summary of our experience (party of 4, one vegetarian): -Vegetarian spring rolls: average. -Tom Yum Gai soup: Not bad. Shrimp was so so. -Kim chi soup: almost exactly the same soup base as the Tom Yum Gai soup, with a few pieces of Kimchi. -Scallion pancakes: fried a bit too long. No idea why they decided to offer green curry as a dipping sauce. -Dragon Roll (sushi): very creative. Fashioned a dragon's head out of wasabi, and even used two octopus suction cups for the eyes. Artful carving of radish roses and carrot butterflies. The taste was on par with other sushi rolls elsewhere. -Kalbi (Korean): tasty, but the sauce was a bit too strong. -Indonesian fried rice: one highlight of our meal there. Very tasty, came with a fried egg on the side and sweet Thai chili sauce. -Green curry with tofu: tasty, but my tastebuds (and thirst center) did not lie -- it was loaded with MSG. Again, a decent dining experience. Ambience was comfortable. Next time I'm in town, would consider it.
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Marissa M.
I really like this place's food. The scallion pancakes with the green curry sauce are decadent and really tasty. The Pad Thai is to die for, really amazing flavor (tried the country pad thai there the 2nd time I went and preferred the regular one better). Also got the sweet potato tempura maki after someone's suggestion but didn't really like it at all. The tempura seemed old. I also got the spider maki which was tasty for sure but gargantuan pieces, seriously I don't know how you are supposed to eat maki pieces that are that big. My dude got the kad paw pro or something like that and really dug it and the 2nd time around got the crispy fish and that was AMAZING! Seriously a must try. The sauce is incredible and the fish has this nice crispy light breading on it. I didn't try anything on the korean menu, but I think Thai is the way to go here. The sushi pieces are just too large (although the sweet potato tempura was a great size so maybe the regular rolls are more bite size the way I like it). Totally try this place if you are in the coventry area.
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Habby H.
My go-to place for Pad Thai in Cleveland Hts. That's really all I ever get here. It's good, contains chicken and shrimp. There's a regular and spicy version. Nice large portion and reasonable. It's a sure thing. Twice now, I have tried the steamed Goyza dumplings. Both times, absolutely horrible. The first time, it was take-out and I thought that was the issue since they were mushy. I tried them again as I ate in the dining room. Again, mushy and tasteless and COLD. It appears that they pre-steam these and maybe drop them in hot water for a second to serve. I make better dumplings at home. Service in the dining room was spotty. The guy that took care of me seemed clueless. He was unapologetic when I told him how much the dumplings sucked. I said they were cold but I ate them because I was starving and he just smiled and walked away. I'll stick to take-out Pad Thai.
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Lucy B.
We had to try Tree Country Bistro, since Coventry Road is our local. The atmosphere is great, dimly lit and laidback, and the service is good. The scallion pancakes were crispy and light (though could do with a few more scallions) and the spring rolls were also good. Unfortunately, the bip bim bap was a disappointment -- not your classic bip bim bap at all. But the miso soup it came with was very good. I'm guessing Tree Country does Thai better than it does Korean, based on Yelp reviews. We also had the Bangkok Duck, which was good, though nothing amazing. I see myself coming back just for some soup and appetizers sometime, or perhaps to try the Japanese egg noodles. This is also a good place to bring a group.
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Kim S.
This is now the third time I've eaten here. The first time was dead, the last two haven't been. The food is still great, but the service apparently sucks if there's more than 2 tables. I can see why there's so many take out orders...
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erin w.
I'm giving Tree Country Bistro 5 stars because they serve the BEST Basil Fried Rice with Tofu that I have ever tasted. Having lived on Coventry when Mint Cafe opened (I became a fast devotee), I was hesitant to try Tree Country...out of loyalty, of course. I am sooo glad I got over that! Back to the rice. It is perfectly spicy (read: pretty hot), the tofu is perfectly cooked, and the green veggies give it just the right amount of crunch. Sometimes this dish can be too sweet, rather than spicy, but Tree Country really nails the sweet:spicy ratio. Everyone I work with swears by their Country Pad Thai, and I'm sure I'll try it, once I get past my current infatuation.
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Rob C.
Hands-down best Pad Thai I've had in Cleveland. Ordered the Country Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp and liked it so much I ordered a second serving to-go to eat the next day at lunch. The Country Pad Thai is a little spicier than the normal variant but definitely not overwhelming. In addition to Thai cuisine, Tree Country also has Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese dishes. They had an extensive sushi offering on the menu that I cannot wait to get my hands on.
(5)
Ferdinand H.
Thai run asian bistro, with a decor and feel that trends toward Thai-American decoration motifs, with lighter not-quite-pastels along with creamy browns. The menu includes kimchi-bokumbap, dolsot bibimbap and ranges into sushi/sashimi as well as thai cooked dishes with myriad curries and the like. The bokumbap was decent, but the fare is decidedly pan-asian, risking the Archilochian addage, "The fox knows many things..." Still, the overall quality is far from poor. Middling price range and friendly service round this out to a 4 out of 5.
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Arun M.
It is a very nice place in a great location. They were open at 3:30 in the afternoon on saturday, which is different from their business hours on the web and also on the door.
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Christopher S.
For my money this is the best sushi in Coventry, if not all of the greater Cleveland area. Variety, flair, and flavor abound at this place. Not only that, but the prices are very reasonable. Sushi not your thing? No problem! TCB's non-sushi offerings are out-of-this world. For starters, their Tom Yum Soup is incredible. A light, spicy broth with onion and mushroom and either chicken or shrimp for only $3.50! I also highly recommend their Kimchi Fried Rice which I'm convinced contains ground unicorn horns, pixie dust, and a dash of #TigerBlood because it is magical. Not a bad thing I can say about this place other than it doesn't exist within my kitchen, so I actually have to travel to go there. Would I recommend this restaurant? If it weren't obvious already: YES!
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Martin R.
What a pleasant surprise. Went there on a rainy Saturday afternoon in September and got a nice table right by the windows where we could people watch. It was one of our Saturday lunches out without the kids. Both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by this establishment. Very nice decor, clean, good attentive service, excellent food and decent prices. Started off with the Summer rolls (2) with House Special Sauce which is basically Hoison Sauce with crushed peanuts in it. Very fresh, very nicely presented on a square white plate, and very delicious. you could tell it was just hand rolled seconds before we got it. My wife tried the Vegetable spring roll, which were deep fried and served with sweet and sour sauce. Also very good, but I preferred the fresh summer roll in rice paper - trying to stay away from fried. My wife also tried the Tom Yum soup which she initially thought was too tomato-based in its broth, but it grew on her to the point by the time she finished it, she said she did like it quite a bit. It was a fitting choice for a wet and cold afternoon. For the main course I had the Country Pad Thai, which was excellent, a very generous portion (especially for lunch) with about 2 ounces of chicken and 3 shrimp. Very flavorful, and had a little bit more of a kick than the regular Pad Thai. My wife had the Hamachi Sashimi which was fresh and tasty. Definitely would recommend this restaurant and we'll be back to try other things.
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Amia W.
The Crunchy Pad Thai and the Alaskon Maki are my favorite things to order here. Always great service and I love that you can order to go.
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Emiko V.
I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this place (I'm betting this gives you a pretty good idea of where this review is going)!! Right in the heart of Coventry, this tiny little restaurant is an Asian food haven! I had heard nothing but awesome things about this place so of course I had to check it out, and it only took one bite of food to turn me into a regular. I've had a variety of items on the menu - noodles, soups, sushi, you name it - and I can honestly say I've never had one bad meal here. I would definitely recommend you order the tom yum soup - your taste buds will thank you, I promise! I'm also a huge fan of the Japchae noodles, you can't go wrong with those either. Actually, let me just state that you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This is a great little place to stop in and eat, but you'll also have a hassle-free experience if you place a to go order (well, except for the trying to find a quick parking spot issue...). I would have to say give this place a try - you won't be disappointed!
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Sunday G.
Tree Country Bistro is in the space that used to hold Que Tal. Quickly they have turned the room into an Asian, Japanese, Korean, and Thai restaurant. The room is very similar to the layout that once was Que Tal. The sushi chef is now in the space where people prepared your meal before. The tables are the same making for a casual atmosphere. No booths or romantic spaces, but still comfortable. The menu is huge. Lots of sushi! Curries, noodles, all kinds of dishes. We're both vegetarian so we got #501 Veggie Lover Maki. For $12.95 we got like 40 rolls in 3 different varieties. They were SUPERB! Hats off to the chef (whom was kind as well) and placed the rolls into a heart formation on both our dishes with a carrot butterfly and swan happily in the middle. Presentation was a knockout! The avocado was super flavorful, the veggies crisp and mouth watering and one of the particular rolls had a completely unique flavor that was leaving us wondering who thought this greatness up?! The dishes also came with a vegetarian soup and salad which was just as tasty. The dressing is yumness. One other cool thing was the rolled and sealed hand towel that you get upon ordering. This is common in Japan but I personally haven't seen it in the US other than on planes (mind you these are not hot.) The service was kind and attentive. The employees were very friendly and the chef was equally eager to see that we enjoyed our food. I love this place thus far and plan to come back again very soon...my husband is already wanting more!
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Karen W.
I was a little apprehensive at first to try this place, since usually when you have a restaurant that serves a multitude of different cuisines from different countries the food tends to be more "watered down"/bland. However, Tree Country Bistro does an excellent job at creating flavorful and reasonably priced Japanese, Korean, and Thai food. A group of us went here over the weekend and while there isn't as large of a Korean food selection, all the dishes that everyone got that were Korean looked delicious. They have a good selection of Thai food, with 3 different types of pad thai and multiple types of curries. I had the seafood lychee curry, which was packed with flavor. I wouldn't ever think to put lychee in a curry dish, but the flavors matched perfectly. All the food was beautifully presented, and some of the seafood and veggies were cut to resemble flowers. At the end, we got a plate of fruit which had cute slices of cucumber, carrot, and radish cut and assembled to look like butterflies and flowers. Oh, and they also have bubble tea! Another big plus.
(5)
Raghu Pradeep L.
I ordered basil fried rice and it was not having the flavor, and its so greasy/oily I couldn't eat it. Service is also not that great, she did not even asked my preference for spice levels. When I conveyed that the rice was so greasy, the response I got is "It is supposed to be Greasy" :(
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David L.
Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 3 I came here with a group of friends for lunch since I was visiting Cleveland. Place was completely empty when we arrived around 1pm. 1. Chicken cashew nuts bento box lunch special, 10 Pretty good. It's been a while since I've had Thai food, and I definitely wouldn't have expected to get it in Cleveland of all places. The bento box came with a spring roll, side salad, miso soup, and white rice. Overall, not bad and worth maybe 3.5 stars. Would probably come back again if I happen to be in Cleveland again.
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Fermin B.
This place is great. Love the atmosphere and the name of the place. They have all types of asian cuisine - Japanese (sushi), Korean, Thai, and other mixes. If you know what to order, then this place is great. I went here twice and was very pleased with the quality of the sushi. For a place that serves so many different types of food, the sushi was great. I wouldn't try the Korean food because Korean food in Cleveland...not the best. I also ordered the Mango Curry and was very pleased with the taste of it. It was great and filling. I am a fan of this place. My experience with service was very pleasant. The place was packed yet they still came around to our table 4-5 times. I would highly recommend going here with friends or on a date. Great place to go.
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Magda M.
If you want to do Thai for a birthday, you definitely need to come here. This place serves the most beautiful birthday fruit "trees"-- the cooks take their time to arrange a beautiful assortment of tasty healthy foods for a unique birthday treat! Tree Country Bistro serves my favorite Pad See Ew-- MMMMMM! I get it with beef and ask them to spice it up! My mouth becomes watery, just thinking about the thick noodles and wonderful sauce. There is always fresh broccoli and carrots too. This place gets crowded around dinner time, so try to come before 6. The portions are a good size so come hungry.
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Clereviewer P.
The first time I went to Tree Country, it was great. Second time, the service was spotty at best - so it's touch and go. The restaurant was only half full, but our waitress kept forgetting what we ordered, kept forgetting to bring items even after we asked her several times, etc. Our food came out piece meal, which is not a huge deal, but some of us were done eating while others just started. One of the sushi rolls had a weird rock/shell in it. At the end, they over charged us on tax and tip - the waitress said she was just rounding because it was easier! Last time I checked tax was not 10%!
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Kelly M.
I never knew vegan sushi existed until I ate here for a friend's birthday. I had the asparagus maki which had asparagus (duh!), avocado, and another vegetable that escapes my mind. It was very delicious. My only complaint is that they only have a handful of these delicious vegetarian and vegan sushi concoctions on the menu. If you plan on ordering some order at least 2 if you plan on eating it as a meal. they are kinda' small and not very filling. But what they lack in size they make up for in tastiness.
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Chris L.
The Pad Thai is the only thing I've had and that says something because normally I order something new on every visit to a restaurant. My new go to comfort food!
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Sam R.
Overall, this is probably the best Asian place on Coventry. Not quite as speedy service as Hunan East, but just about as tasty and well done, and nowhere near as pricey as Pacific East, and they have some of the most artfully prepared sushi and garnishes I've ever seen. The service is a bit iffy actually getting a seat, but once you're there, its generally fast. If it isn't the place is ambient enough to not mind waiting a spell. Anything pan-fried here is wonderfully light, though soups are a bit hit or miss. I still remember the pork dumplings during the first visit.
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Yu W.
Very quiet and nice place for group lunch. We visited this place twice so far. the menu listed varies options of east Asian food. Cautious, some of the food marked with three chilies are VERY hot.
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LeeLee M.
Hey. *SWEET POTATO TEMPURA SUSHI* Uh... y-y-y-y-yeah. Add some miso soup to slurp up while they flash-fry and roll this order (or three) and a tallboy of Sapporo (or two)... I leave a happy-happy girl... that is after stealing a bite of my husband's Veggie Country Pad Thai. Wow. I want... NOW!
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W S.
Been here several times. This will be the last. Ordered take out Sushi and Panang Curry. When I arrived to pick it up, they almost let me walk out with only half the order. Once I arrived home, I realized that the sushi entree was not what was described on the menu (I even confirmed what came with this on the phone, EXPLICITLY). As well the salad they gave us was inedible, with half the lettuce being brown and spoiled. To top it off, I counted and there were less then 10 small chunks of meat in the curry which was pretty much just a container of watery sauce. I felt ripped off and won't be returning here again. Too many other good options in the hts. Go to Mekong River instead...
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P W.
They really changed the interior around. I barely recognized it after its last incarnation as a Mexican take out place. The food has always been good and the service is excellent. They have different cuisines represented on the menu and the options are plentiful. I do find myself going to High Thai'd a lot more often however. Probably because it is just about the best name ever.
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Michael C.
This place is awesome. They have a variety of ethnic asian cuisines. You just have to be careful what you order. Obviously don't come here to order Korean food...The Pad Thai is good, chicken cutlet fried rice is great as well. Sushi is great. Their basil fried rice is my favorite. And its all served in a large portion for a good price. Also, if you mention to the waiter that you have a birthday boy in you party, they'll bring your table a nice dessert.
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Wayne W.
Went to Tree Country Bistro for the first time for a late Saturday night dinner. The restaurant, located in the busy Coventry area, was pretty full with your typical University Circle mix of college/trendy/casual folk. The full menu offers a large range, 50% Japanese (sushi), 30% Thai, and 20% Korean foods, so it makes a good one stop shop for a large group that can't decide on a specific cuisine. The difficulty is that they offer so many good dishes, I was torn on what to order. I'm giving 4 stars for now, but this can easily become 5 stars with additional visits. Rather than a dedicated wait-person, service is provided by a 4 person wait team which is fine. I very much enjoyed my meal of Seafood Mango Curry, a delicious blend of spicy/sweet flavors with shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops. We also got a panko coated shrimp dinner (I was too full to try it), a california & sweet potato maki roll/miso soup combo, and a teriyaki chicken & shrimp dumpling combo. I was very pleased with the food, the service, and atmosphere. The only negative is their bubble tea/shake drinks - it was uber-sweet and the bubbles/bobba/pearls were so-so and stuck together making it impossible to sip through the large straw. Coventry is a great area of interesting restaurants and shops, although it has changed a lot since my visits from youth. Will definitely be coming back for more... it's worth the longer drive! I want to try at least half-a-dozen other dishes.
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Sam H.
They took a reservation for my lonely a-- on Saturday at 7:45, but there were a few tables open and a spot at the bar. Point for Tree Country Bistro. Service came in the form of an attractive short women who was prompt polite and semi knowledgeable. I ordered the sushi deluxe which was about $20. The quality was okay. Not bad, some of it good. I'm not super impressed with rice, seawead, and the small and large roe counting against my 10 pieces of sushi. Other nigiri included were a little bit on the thin side, and the freshwater eel and the shrimp were a little dry. Like they had just been set out for too long. The salmon, tuna, snapper, yellowtail, and the other pieces were good, and a good sized slice of fish for the price I was paying. There's nothing wrong with the sushi, but you may be able to do better. But it is a good enough stand by to get your fix.
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B S.
Fabulous place to eat. Great value for the meal - and phenomenal ambience complements the food. Pad thai is out of this world - esp.country style.
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Thomas Awesome G.
This place is good. But it's not great. Pluses: Atmosphere, diverse menu, service. Minuses: Unlike some of the other commenters, I do think there is a "watered down" feel. I prefer Pacific East's sushi and Mint Cafe's Thai... That said, if you're in a group with varying tastes for Asian food, this is a very good compromise
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Adam B.
The breakdown: Tree Country replaced a burrito place whose food literally left one feeling as though your body, a gracefully sloping high-rise building, had just experienced a ten-ton boulder dropped upon it from a height of three miles, thundering down, down, down before embedding itself in the basement. Thankfully, Tree Country Bistro's culinary offerings yield essentially the opposite results. I love this place. It's clean, subtly lighted, well-designed (I love the faux bamboo across the windows, and the color choices of the paint are soothing), and highly affordable (particularly due to the fact that the food quality could demand a much higher price). Service is swift, polite, and warm, and their Pad Thai is delicious. So good, in fact, that I've eaten that both times I've been there. With their extensive fresh sushi selection and wide variety of Japanese, Korean, and Thai dishes, I'll have to branch out next time. Definitely a welcome addition to the Coventry area, and to Cleveland on the whole!
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Dana B.
Like Karen, I too am wary of restaurants trying to do many different ethnic cuisines, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised. The service was much better than Mint Cafe. My husband had a kimchi and I had the pad see ewe, which I love and isn't on Mint Cafe's menu. We also ordered a sushi roll, to determine if we would come back for that. The roll had cooked shrimp on top and eel, avocado and cucumber in the middle. It was pretty good for Cleveland, but I'm not completely sold yet. I would have to go back for more sushi-oriented fare to be able to make a final decision. Overall, a great find within walking distance and I'm happy to go back again and again.
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Lauren W.
The holy grail of pan Asian cuisine in Cleveland....me and my boyfriend go here AT LEAST once a month...soo good!
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Beth D.
Great food, good prices. I can take people here who are afraid of Thai food and they can still find things they like. Their Pad Thai is only so so though.
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Sophie B.
Been here now on a couple of occasions. The service is wonderful. Staff are friendly, attentive and food is made made quickly, but not so quickly that it seems it's already sitting in back ready to go .... Food was good, not great, but good solid Thai food. I'm not an expert, but I would say that this was homestyle cooking which was easy on the spiciness. We had the jade noodles and the green curry. The jade noodles were a very lovely shade of green. Haven't yet tried the sushi, but it's on my list. I am also very curious to try the Korean options. I will definitely go here again and add an update.
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Hannah L.
Really great sushi. Fish was fresh and delicious - spicy mayo is more spicy than many I've had. Unagi didn't have much or any of the typical bbq sauce, which really let the taste of the eel express itself. Scallops were amazing - tasted more like scallop than most I've ever had. Food was ready quickly (for takeout) - will definitely visit again!
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Nicholas B.
one of my favorite spots to hit up after work on the east side. good service and flavorful high quality food.
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L S.
stopped in here because there was a wait at pacific east and we were just too hungry to wait. didn't try their sushi (i'm a slave to pacific east and don't think i can stray esp when it's right down the street) however, was pleasantly surprised with their thai menu! i had the mango curry chicken which was tasty and piping hot and my husband had the pad thai, he too was veeeery pleased. service was a bit on the slow side but once the food was out we had no complaints, especially when the check came. we will def be back.
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Address :1803 Coventry Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Eric S.
It was horrible food! I called an order in for takeout. I was told 20 minutes, and was there in 15. Our Miso soup was cold, as was the rice,and calamari, which was as tender as a tire. I called the restaurant to complain, and the person I spoke to said, why not just put it in the microwave!. There were 2 tables seated, and I was told that they were too busy to have someone else speak to me. I would give them 0 stars if I could.
(1)Josh Z.
I'll keep this short and sweet: we went there late at night, shortly before closing (which I feel guilty about, but we were hungry.) Service was fast and friendly. I've been all over the world, and this was simply some of the best food I've ever had (in general, not just Asian.) We had the pineapple fried rice, a kimono maki roll, and a Bangkok tower roll. All I can say is that it was absolutely fantastic. No complaints at all.
(5)Kimberly C.
Had dinner at Tree Country Bistro for the first time while traveling in Cleveland. 9/23/14 (Tuesday 6:30pm-7:30pm) The restaurant had a comfortable number of patrons and was clean and well decorated. Our server was courteous and brought our drinks and food at a timely manner. Ordered the Eel Sushi, Country Pad Thai, and Pad Thai for a friend and myself. Sushi: this was brought to us first, served warm which is nice. The sushi was delicious and well decorated in a leaf like plate. Country Pad Thai: my friend is generally comfortable with medium spice and found this to be a tad spicier than she would have liked. Still enjoyed it nonetheless! Pad Thai: I enjoyed my regular pad Thai, though it is slightly sweeter than the many Pad Thai I've had in the past. The shrimp was succulent, but both my friend and my chicken was a bit dry for our taste. Total: $29 + tip Overall, a very good experience. The portions were generous and we had leftovers to take home. The couple next to us also boxed their food. Quality and price worth your time. :)
(4)Scott K.
Our complicated order was recited back perfectly by a friendly, helpful waitress. I had the salmon skin roll, which I immediately inhaled, and the spicy country pad thai, and we shared the chicken satay appetizer - which had better hunks of chicken on the skewer than I've ever had before. The pad thai was great - good enough that I had my leftovers for lunch the next day. I wish I'd ordered some rice on the side, though, as it could have used a refuge from the (albeit excellent) flavor. I asked for no scallions on both my sushi and my dinner plate. At first I thought they forgot on the sushi, but it turned out to be deliciously crisp cucumber. Whew! I'd come back any time.
(4)Candace M.
Decided to give Tree Country another shot after the disaster that was trying to eat lunch at Presti's. The pad thai was as delicious as I had remembered. I tried my boyfriend's basil chicken, which I had never ordered, and thought it was really good. It was a little spicy, but not overwhelmingly so. The service was good and the food came out quickly. As long as our credit card isn't overcharged again, we will be returning to Tree Country!
(4)Winnie W.
So this place has really started to disappoint me, the service, the quality and the atmosphere is going down. There are sometimes we wait 20 minutes to even get our first glass of water, not a fan. It seems that there has been a lot of turnover with servers and that most of them are a bit scattered. The wait for the food is a bit longer than you would expect especially if this place isn't even busy. I'm not going to lie, I was a huge fan of tree country but when you wait 30 minutes for water and then another 25 minutes for food..... you get a bit grouchy. The prices are going up and the portions are staying the same, with maybe even less shrimp than before!!! WHAT THE HECK?? I've tried the korean hot pot- which is pretty tasty. The only thing is that the food is sitting so long in the wait window that my egg isn't even yolky/runny like it should be, which is the best part in my eyes. The atmosphere is relaxed just wish the servers were a bit happier or nicer to the customers and that asking for more water wouldn't be met with a glare....
(2)MsRegi D.
Great food, great service, great prices! Vegetable tom yum soup, chicken green curry, and country pad Thai are all delicious! The wait staff is always fast and efficient, and everything come from the kitchen in a timely fashion. My only negative is that the scallion pancakes could be a bit more tender. They were tasty but got cold and tough very fast.
(4)David B.
Sushi is pretty good, but I went for a Korean dish. While the dish was OK, they didn't serve panchan as the Korean custom dictates. Very disappointing. When one holds one's self out as serving Korean food, one must go the whole 9 yards.
(4)Michelle H.
Enjoyed the scallion pancake because the green curry sauce was delicious! Had the hot stone bibimbap which was good but not the best ever. I also thought it was a little pricey, $22 for small appetizer and the bibimbap was mainly rice. I'd go again for the Thai but wasn't impressed with Korean. Also, our server was lovely!
(3)Yuanjia Z.
DON'T GO THERE FOR KOREAN FOOD! I don't get why people are so in love with this place, but their korean food is just HORRIBLE, like miserably ridiculously horrible. It was literally just some random meat soaked with a ton of soy sauce that tasted NOTHING like korean food. I was so disappointed. I have a big stomach and can usually finish a lot more food than a regular girl can, but that time, oh man, that korean dish was killing my stomach. HOWEVER, their country pad thai was pretty good! The regular pad thai was rather disappointing - yes I have been there many times after getting disappointed by it every single time. Their sushi was ok. Nothing really caught my eyes. It's cheap. I'll say that at least, but if you are really hungry for some quality sushi, go to pacific east or high thai'd down the street.
(2)Yuan C.
Definitely one of my favorite places to go for some quick take-outs. It's probably the cheapest Asian restaurant in Coventry! Here are some things I've tried: Indonesian fried rice: I really love the crispy chicken on top and scarfed down the 6-7 pieces of chicken without even noticing. Then, when I got to the rice, I was surprised that it's pretty much like a separate chicken fried rice dish. Unfortunately, the crispy chicken made the fried rice quite oily. The flavor was great and all, but I felt sick-ish after eating it. Basil fried rice: This had a great flavor, but it was also oily. I'm starting to think that perhaps they just put a lot of oil in the fried rice dishes. Country pad thai and pad see you: These are hands down two of my favorite Thai dishes ever, and Tree Country Bistro does a great job with both! Chicken satay (appetizer): 4 little chicken kabobs for $6-7? Tasty, but kinda overpriced. Thai iced tea: sweet with a bit of bitterness, just the way I like it :) Overall, I'm a fan of Tree Country Bistro. Price is [somewhat] reasonable, and service is great!
(4)Lina D.
I used to love Tree Country. It used to be my favorite restaurant on Coventry. But then I got food poisoning... I never had any problems with their food before, as I usually ordered fried rice or noodle dishes. And to be honest, I loved those dishes! But then I decided to branch out one day, and I got a seafood soup. Later that evening I felt very sick, but I wasn't too quick to blame Tree Country. I told a couple friends about my experience and both of them said that they had gotten food poisoning after eating at Tree Country as well. This definitely raises questions in my head about the cleanliness and consistency of the restaurant. I for sure won't want to risk it again, so I will be staying away!
(1)Britney G.
Had a taste for Pad Thai. Bangkok Thai was closed until 5. So I decided to take a chance and order from here instead of High Thai'd based of of pictures and reviews. Boy oh boy what a mistake! We ordered Pad Thai and Beef Crazy Noodles. The food was overly greasy and the beef and chicken weren't even edible. Way over cooked and dry. The shrimp was decent. But it was odd that we had shrimp tails with no shrimp attached. Hmmmm.... awkward! Won't be back... wish I would have taken my chances with High Thai'd instead.
(2)Sara E.
Love love their pad Thai. I like it with tofu and vegetables but the regular kind is great here, too. Off the beaten path for sushi - they have some great sushi! Everyone tends to go for pacific east, but Tree Country is worth a try. Service is fantastic! Everyone is nice and friendly and sincere about it. They have Thai, Korean, and Japanese food and have never let me down!
(4)Chenyu Z.
Ambiance: Casual. Food: 5/5; fantastic! Location: Parking garage nearby for those busy nights. Right by the University Circle/Case area. Pricing: Cheap! More than worth the money! Service: 5/5; Very attentive and friendly, even when busy. Best Thai place I've been to. It' a mix of Korean/Thai/Japanese but I come here especially for their thai food - the pad thai might be the best in Cleveland. Can't stop ordering their Indonesian Fried Rice - the combo of the rice with the fried egg and fried chicken with that amazing dipping sauce! It's delicious! I know their other entrees are great as well. I don't like chicken satay but my boyfriend loves it so we tried it here and I fell in love... Their sushi rolls are made right at the sushi bar - I love the Spider Maki! (though I'm no expert - not a big fan of raw fish). We've have the fried bananas and ice cream (don't know what the actual dessert is) because they usually surprise us with a treat after our meals. Of course they get brownie points for that! I cannot get enough of this place. I've never had takeout here, but I would highly recommend a dining in once before you judge their food. I've had my fair share of asian food - both Americanized and authentic - and this is definitely one of the best.
(5)Jane W.
Came here once for a quick dinner and ended up sharing basil fried rice with beef. The good: It was pretty flavorful and actually on the spicier side. Portion was decently big for the price (I was hesitant to split one entree but it ended up being the perfect amount of food for me). The bad: Fried rice was on the oilier side and the beef had a rather odd consistency. Service was okay. 3.5 stars.
(3)Nicole B.
I've been coming here since 2010 and I must say that my experience has been for the most part consistent. GREAT sushi and the best spicy mayonnaise. I am not a sushi buff.. But I do know that I don't like for my sushi to have that fishy taste.. And I've yet to experience that here. All of the rolls are great with a lot of flavor. Ordered the Hawaii spicy maki every darn month for like a year in 2010. Probably only had one "bad" roll. I visited on a whim this year and the sushi was still pretty good. Not as flavorful.. But no where near as awful as sushi rock. Only giving this place 4 stars because I really don't like any of their other food... Service is always pleasant and prompt! Their Alcoholic drinks are tasty as well :P
(4)Steph G.
I've been here many times and have never been completely unhappy with my meals, but this last time was just not up to par. I ordered pad kee mow and the noodles seemed to be old, kind of hard and chewy, and slightly burnt to boot. Generally I have god meals here, but I wonder if theyr'e starting to go downhill. It's not often that you find a restaurant that serves korean, thai, japanese all in one place that is pretty decent. I believe I've had all 3 here. If this is how they keep up I may no longer choose to dine here.
(2)Traci N.
Oh, Tree Country Bistro, you keep changing my mind! I still LOVE you (especially your basil fried rice! YUM!), but I have had a problem recently!... The first time I ordered your Country Style Pad Thai, I loved it. I thought it was better than my former favorite down the street, High Thai'd. Between my boyfriend and myself, this dish has been ordered a handful+ more times since that first visit. But the last few times, it hasn't had any reasonable amount of spice! So I have started asking for it "spicier than usual" and saying things like "I like my food spicy, I can handle the heat!" ^This is what I did today when I ordered food to be picked up, hoping that it would cure my worst-summer-cold-ever. I specifically said that Tree Country Bistro's food hasn't been spicy enough for me recently, and I was sick and wanted it to have an extra kick! The person who took my order laughed and said ok, extra hot! HOWEVER, when I got home and started eating, the extra spice was nowhere to be tasted. I realize I have a cold so perhaps that dampened my tastebuds a bit, but it tasted terribly mild (still delicious, but mild!). I may be a blonde-haired Scandinavian, but I really do like my food with a bit of kick to it. So PLEASE give me the heat I ask for! Obviously this review is a giant complaint, but I still love the food, so 4 stars rather than my previous 5.
(4)Randy T.
My favorite place for Asian takeout on Coventry. Tree Country Bistro serves a variety of Japanese, Thai, and Korean food. So if you have a friend who wants bibimbap, another friend who wants sushi, and a third friend who wants Pad Thai for dinner, this isn't a bad place to go eat at. I order here frequently for work meetings. Out of the menu, I like the noodle dishes the most (Pad Thai, Country Pad Thai, Crazy Noodles). For the price (~$10), these dishes are a pretty good value. My new favorite is the Indonesian Fried Rice. Fried rice usually isn't the first thing I order when I go out to eat, but one day I had a craving and ordered it. It's a fried rice with both stir fried chicken and chicken tempura, topped with a fried egg. Pretty tasty. When I order takeout for a large group, I always order it now. I have never tried the sushi. The curries and Korean dishes, in my opinion, are tasty but nothing special. Service at the restaurant is pretty good - everyone there is very friendly.
(4)Andrew Z.
4 Stars for one reason only: indonesian fried rice. Ive been getting this dish for the past 4 years and it is consistently great. OKOK, so its fried rice with bits lightly breaded deep fried chicken, but hey, i sometimes get a craving for that stuff. Other dishes such as bibimbap, pad thai, variety curry are 3-4 stars, but the indonesian fried rice is a solid 5 stars in my book. Quick notes: Large portion sizes (i eat a lot and would feel very very uncomfortable finishing all of the indonesian fried rice at 1 sitting for lunch). 10-15 dollar range for dinner. Casual. Good and quick service (one time at lunch i was at a time crunch. I told the waiter and no problem, the food was out in 5 minutes).
(4)Julie W.
We had wanted to go to Pacific East but found out that they're sadly not open until 3pm on Sunday. Welp. A girl's gotta eat so we made our way down the street to this place. Their Country Pad Thai (an apparently spicy version of the regular) gets 4 stars from me. It comes in a gigantic plate loaded with chicken and shrimp, crushed peanuts, the usual. Portions were huge - would've been enough for lunch and dinner. Also sampled the Crazy Noodles from my partner's plate - wasn't too crazy about it but they don't skim on the spices here so you get a full taste of the Thai Basil.
(4)Audrey N.
First I have to say that the staff at Tree Country Bistro is one of the friendliest and most helpful I've ever experienced. We were greeted at the door around lunchtime by a man in killer black fringe boots (my six year old daughter just loved him) and our waitress was sweet and charming. I had a spicy seafood noodle soup that was terrific, my fiancé had Indonesian fried rice (I stole bites when he wasn't paying attention!) and my daughter had the kids sushi (awesome!!). Everything was delicious, displayed beautifully, and when we left the chef waved goodbye to us and said "See you soon! Thank you!" And we will be seeing her very soon indeed!
(5)Sarah J.
Ordered some takeout from here for a chill night in. I was very underwhelmed. I ordered a coconut soup and it was pretty tasty. The sushi was another story. The salmon to rice ratio was very rice heavy, definitely not worth the price. Because it was takeout I can't speak on the service. All in all, if you are on coventry- brave the terrible service and crowd at Pacific East if you have a taste for sushi.
(3)Sharmeela S.
The food here is excellent. I love the tom kha, Indonesian fried rice and crazy noodles just to name a few. They have korean, japanese, and thai food. The service is not the greatest but the food is worth the extra effort.
(4)Kristen W.
I feel like you can really never go wrong with Thai food. So when I heard about this restaurant that offered Thai, sushi, and Chinese amount other things I wanted to check it out! The vibe is really laid back and the service is also laid back but not in a good way. The service was slow and awkward. The server took my boyfriends order first and then gave me the check at the end of the meal, now I didn't write the server etiquette handbook but I feel like this is a no brainier, ladies first! We started with some sushi, we ordered the spicy tuna, sweet potato, and Unagi roll. They were all very good and fresh but definitely on the smaller side, but we didn't mind. I ordered the country style (spicy pad Thai) and it was just like all the other paid Thais I've had.....really good! I liked that this version had chicken and big shrimp, and the serving was huge I was able to take over half of it home!
(3)Evelyn Q.
If you go to Case Western, you have probably been to or heard about Tree Country through the grapevine. This place is the epitome of student friendliness with its laid-back vibe and a cost that won't break your budget. The waitstaff is always friendly and helpful (once I accidentally dropped a glass and before I could even say sorry THEY apologized to me) and quick with service. The food portions are generous: a dinner meal can last me for lunch the next day or a midnight snack the same evening. Quality of food is excellent enough that I cannot go more than a month without stopping by the restaurant. Their locally famous Country Pad Thai is always a safe bet to order. It's a spicier version of their traditional Pad Thai that I love, however I do feel the regular Pad Thai is not spiced consistently and sometimes does not taste as good on some days. I have also tried their Chirashi (a simple dish of sashimi over rice) which was excellent and filling and their Bubble Tea (which is decent but I personally wouldn't recommend). All in all, Tree Country is a crowd pleaser whether you're going out to eat with a large group or even if you're just having fun with a friend. I definitely introduce this place to friends who haven't been to Tree Country and needless to say they are as hooked as I am!
(4)Daniel B.
Tree Country has become my absolute favorite sushi restaurant in Cleveland! I get the California roll wrapped in yellow tail, tuna, and salmon and it is absolutely dynamite every time. 5/5
(5)Clarissa M.
Had an impromptu Valentine's dinner with my friend and co-worker kimmie.:) Knowing that it's that time of the year, I called ahead and asked if they can sit us around 8pm- although it was to the very last minute, they were able to accommodate and reserve a table for us. When we got there the place were packed with couples and family alike. we were immediately seated, handed a menu and couple of glasses of iced water. Our server was very busy that it took him a while to get our orders. We had soft shelled crab tempura for starters. the batter was done just right that it's not doughy at all and it didn't mask the taste of the crab and the vegetables with it. It was still hot and very crispy when it was served which was great.:) Our main entree was the sushi/sashimi a la carte.:) They spaced the serving of our food very efficiently as we were done with the appetizer before our sushi/sashimi plate came out. The dish looked soooo pretty that i had second thoughts on eating it!!:) It was delish!! we had octopus sushi, unagi sushi, scallop sushi, black marlin, tuna and yellow tail sashimi.:) i love the unagi the best!:) it was cooked to perfection and the ratio of rice to eel was just right that one didnt overpower the other.. also, the size was perfect that i didnt have to really stretch my jaw and mess that work of art up.:) We had a good experience!:) the reason that i gave them 3 stars was because I had to literally wave my arms to get our server's attention for out check..:) Maybe i should've given them 3.5.. hmmm.. next time.:)
(3)Mark L.
Nope nope nope. Went here over the weekend with a party of 11 people, and like 'Fantastiq J.", we were informed they would only split the check 4 ways so it would be "easier" for them. Ridiculous. Food service wasn't much better. It came out staggered, which normally isn't a huge deal, but I didn't even receive my appetizer until after everyone finished their appetizers and received their main entrée. Watching other people eat on an empty stomach is not fun. Also, they didn't even try to refill the water and just put a pitcher on our table. Was it because they were busy? Nope. For the better part of the night, all of their servers were just standing behind the counter. As for the food, I wasn't crazy about it. I had the tempura appetizer and the house fried rice. The tempura was average. The carrot and sweet potato were undercooked. The house fried rice was disappointing. They were generous with the shrimp, which I can always appreciate, but on the whole it just wasn't anything special. Others in my party had pad thai, Indonesian fried rice, mango curry, and various sushi rolls. The general consensus was "meh." The Indo fried rice was probably my favorite of all the dishes I tried, but the rice was too oily, the crispy chicken was dry and overcooked, and the egg was also overcooked. The sushi was presented nicely but it just wasn't good. For the pad thai, I've had better just about everywhere else I've tried in the Cleveland area. They did provide a birthday presentation upon request. A plate of fried banana rolls drizzled with honey and chocolate syrup with a dollup of whip cream (with a birthday candle stuck in it). The honey was a nice touch that I haven't seen before, and it was actually really good. I'd probably try the place again just to see how their Korean food fares, but if it's anything like their other food, you won't find me here again. It's not even worth the compromise if you have a party of people with different tastes for Asian cuisine. You're better off with a restaurant that specializes in one type of cuisine rather than this jack of all trades and master of none. Want good Thai? Try Map of Thailand, Sweet Mango, or Charm Thai. Korean? Seoul Garden or Ha Ahn. Japanese? Pacific East on Chagrin.
(2)Ruchu T.
This place is really an "Asian" restaurant. It serves Japanese (sushi & noodles), Korean, Thai, and even Indonesian. This place is among one of the many Asian establishments on Coventry and one that offers the most variety. I have tried any of their sushi but I haven't heard any negative or compliments on that. I wouldn't stop here for Korean either since I know there are better places for that. However, I come here occasionally for their pad thai or the Indonesian fried rice. I find both of these dishes to be quite good. The Indonesian fried rice is my favorite here. The rice is soft and a bit moist. The rice itself is a bit salty with a hint of sweetness. The Indonesian fried rice comes with deep fried chicken pieces, all topped with an over easy egg. Some sweet & sour dipping sauce accompanies the dish/chicken. I've had a similar fried rice dish at Bangkok but this variation is better. The place has a bit of Asian inspiration with fake bamboo décor near the windows and entrance. The walls and ceilings are quite colorful but the colors blend in quite nicely. The service here is average, sometimes you may get a server who's English isn't too good. On a few occasions, the servers would bring out the food one at a time even though you're with a larger party.
(4)Marissa V.
I love this place! I usually order their Tom Kha soup and different sushi rolls. Always tasty and fresh!
(4)Tiffany H.
This place was really nice. I personally thought the dinner portions were large with a fair price. I ordered a Thai iced tea and the mango curry. The Thai iced tea was nice but waaaay creamier than I would have liked it. I ordered the mango curry with half tofu and half vegetable. The tofu, mango and curry was really delicious, however I thought the veggies that came with my dish we're not the best pairing. They were essentially little overcooked slivers of red bell pepper and onions in my curry. Overall it was tasty, but I wish I had broccoli or eggplant in my curry as vegetables instead.
(4)Susan L.
Came back for takeout this time & ordered country pad thai and pad see you. Both had generous portions, large chunks of protein, noodles that were not over cooked, the veg in the pad see you still had a nice crunch, and were generally yummy. The order took about 10 minutes for them to make. And as I mentioned last time, their spicy really isn't spicy. So I ask for & got extra hot sauce with the takeout. Everyone was very nice. There's nothing wrong with this place, I'm just very particular when it comes to giving out 5 stars. So I'll up their rating to 4, since I'll likely keep coming back here for takeout.
(4)Nanthawan A.
I love this place. I have visited this restaurant since it's started the service. I should write this review long time ago but I didn't do it because I am Thai and I am just afraid that people will think that I get any benefit from this review. Tree country bistro always welcome me and my friends as a family. I always take my friends and visitors to dine here because they have mix types of Asian food. It is located in a convenient area,easy to find parking and it is so closed to CWRU. the price is affordable and as I mention earlier, they serve Korean/Thai/Japanese food which is good for a group of friends. What I like about this place - I like the stability of the taste of the food and the friendly service. Every restaurant has its low-high point. I found that they try to keep their standard. They provide warm welcome tea. The server is friendly and attentive. The taste of their food is quite stable when compare to the other restaurants. Their dish might not completely standing out but never gave me disappointment. I like their noodle - both PadThai and crazy noodle. their noodle is soft and tender but it is not overcooked like the other restaurant. It is difficult to fry a noodle and get soft and tenderness in the same time. I saw a couple of people complain about the greasy but I don't feel that way. First of all, Asian food is relatively more greasy when compare to Western food. I truly think that their food is very authentic taste and I really think their Padthai is the best Padthai in this area. Most of Padthai I got from the other restaurants are overcooked. If you know how to cook, you will appreciate how hard it is to cook fried rice and get a beautiful shinny grain of rice. All of my friends and visitors love their food. we will definitely back.
(5)Lucy T.
I had their Seafood Udon, and it was basically a big bowl of spicy soup with five strands of Udon, and a few pieces of seafood. They did a great job disguising my order of $15 as a bowl of soup. My friend, though, had four servings of sushi for $30, and really enjoyed it.
(2)Paula J.
I used to come here almost daily with my best friend in high school. I'm a pad Thai maniac. New to yelp, I decided to take a look to see how many stars this place got. I was MORTIFIED to see that it only had 3.5 stars. It deserves at LEAST 4. This is the best pad Thai in Cleveland. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, Cleveland doesn't have much to offer aside from this pad Thai. If I ever go back to Cleveland, this will be my first stop. Anyone who gave this place less than 4 stars shouldn't even be on yelp.
(5)Hannah K.
Best Thai food in Cleveland. The Crazy Noodles are my favorite. I also really enjoy the Indonesian Fried Rice and Chicken Cashew dishes. The service is always fast and attentive.
(5)Lei T.
The food here is good and reheats well. I particularly like the pineapple fried rice. Review of specific dishes: Kalbi: the portion is not great for 16 dollars, it is too salty/marinated for two long. It also does not come in the traditional meat off the bone format, the meat is not on the bone. Jap Chai: this dish is pretty well made, the noodles are cooked to expectations, the beef that it comes with is pretty good. Green Noodles: more reasonably priced version of the dish at lemongrass, it is not as good however. Pad see yew: I normally love this dish but the dish feels somehow too dry here. it's not amazing Why have I gone so many times when I feel "meh" about the food? well I'm lazy and there's not as much options in cleveland heights. As of november, they have raised the prices of all their dishes by about 1-2 dollars.
(3)Mark T.
I will start by saying that I would DEFINITELY not go back. The soup was average, but far from good. The shrimp dumplings were 100% the worst dumplings I have ever had. There was probably 1/2 of a shrimp distributed between 6-8 dumplings. They were basically dough balls. The entree, pad thai, had very little meat and was average at best. Save your money and go somewhere else.
(2)Alex B.
One of my favorite restaurants in the area! I love their sushi. The spicy tuna is particularly good. Charming and attentive staff. Good price for what you get. Sushi is buy 2 get 1 free at lunchtime! If you aren't into sushi, or looking for something different, try the Country Pad Thai. Best I've ever had hands down.
(5)Amelia D.
This is my go to place for a sushi, stir fry, or noodle fix! Their menu is very diverse, the service is usually very good, and the prices are reasonable! There are tons of vegetarian and vegan options on the menu as well! My go to items are the Veggie Lovers Maki combo or the Baby Corn Sitr Fry. They have great soups, excellent spring rolls, and really good bubble tea! They are also very willing to accommodate special requests and replacing meat with tofu in most dishes, sushi, and even the summer rolls which are a favorite of mine!
(4)Lisa F.
I want to like the food here because I love Asian food, but try as I might, I just don't. I have ordered from a variety of cuisines: Japanese, Thai, and Korean, and I feel like in an attempt to provide everything, they don't do anything particularly well. The food is bland, the sauce is watery, the vegetables are overcooked, and nothing is particularly authentic. I think if you want Japanese food, you'd be better off going to a Japanese restaurant. If you want Thai food, you should go to a Thai restaurant. If you want Korean food, you should go to a Korean restaurant. This place is none of these.
(2)Tarah V.
The summer rolls (little bland) but I enjoyed them. There was too much lettuce compared to the rest of the roll, but the peanut sauce it came with was perfect. Needed more shrimp. Don't know if I would order them again We ordered the salmon sashimi , and the pieces were fresh and a good size. A few orders and I'd be full.. Which normally isn't the case w sashimi. We also split the Country Pad Thai , it was more than enough for two, and awesome. Next time I would have ordered medium instead of mild, but it had a great flavor. My husband, who isn't crazy about pad Thai, really enjoyed it. Will definitely order it again, and try their varieties of the dish. Service was also attentive and quick without being intrusive/interruptive.
(4)Monica Z.
Indonesian fried rice, crazy noodle are my favorites. The serving size is large. The food is very tasty but generally oily. The food is worth 4 stars but the service is slow even when the place is not crowded.
(3)Rob K.
Excellent dinner! Appetizers: steamed gyoza, fried calimari. Main dishes: garlic shrimp, jade noodles, teriyaki chicken. All were very well-prepared and presented. Bubble tea is also very good. Good service, nice quiet atmosphere - a really nice Mothers Day dinner.
(5)Jennifer H.
My favorite Thai place in Cleveland. I actively go out of my way to get it whenever I am in town. The food is reasonably priced and delicious. They offer several types of sake and asian beer selections. My favorite dish is Crazy Noodles. It's tofu with vegetables and a spicy peanut thai sauce that brings it all together. Just talking about it is making me crave this dish. At $9.95 you can easily rationalize going there frequently. The food also comes out very quickly which is great for students on-the-go, or takeout if I'm just passing through town. The tables are set up along a large window which makes for great "people watching" if you're there late at night when the students are out. This would be a great date restaurant, since it is a little trendy and shows that you're not afraid to try different kinds of food. The menu is huge so that even if you ARE afraid to try different kinds of food, you'll find something within your comfort zone of asian cuisine. There are over 900 menu items! The tables are divided into two sections which gives an extra feeling of privacy while you are getting to know eachother. If you live close by, know that I am jealous. Try this restaurant!
(5)Jason J.
This place is AWESOME for sushi! However, when they first opened Mike was the sushi chef but sadly I believe he went back to Boston. Food is still great, but the personal attention Mike used to deliver was way better than the service now. My wife loves the hot dishes, but I stick with the sushi!
(3)David A.
The food here really wasn't all that bad - when we finally got it. I don't really understand why it took 30-45 minutes to be greeted on a non-crowded Thursday night. The table next to us left before being seen. We hung in there, were finally greeted (ahem, asked what we wanted), and received our food. The sushi was great. The pad thai was decent. I'm not the type that needs to be wined and dined, but all of the waiting will probably keep us from returning.
(2)Alice S.
I am just making a record for myself . This restaurant is really not my type ... I guess it is just a mix of Asian food, I try the seaweed sushi and the green seafood tai curry ... The seaweed is ok and with a large mount of sever , the sushi is noting like Japanese sushi , maybe it is just a tai style ... The seafood green curry is really not good at all! I won't have both of them ever again! For this restaurant , I would love to try something new , hope I can find something good ... sushi and green curry , won't have again
(2)Alex S.
Best Pad Thai in town. I've had nothing but terrific service here. I'm not huge on sushi but everyone I've been there with seems to think it's the cat's pajamas.
(5)Roxanne O.
Have you ever been in the mood for sushi, curry, and spring rolls all at the same time? Then Tree Country is for you! I dare you to not find something that sounds good to you on the menu. We lost count (mainly because the numbering system in the menu is a little off) at 900 items. 900! I stopped by Tree Country last night with a group of 7. Despite what other reviewers have said, we were all able to get separate checks. Without any grumbling. People at my table ordered Korean, Japanese, and Thai food and everyone seemed to like what they ordered. I got a vegetarian avocado and cucumber maki roll. The first time they brought it to me, it had some row on it (fish eggs...ick) but I was able to send it back and get a fresh, meat free roll in minutes. For my entree I got massaman curry with tofu. They make it with pineapple here, which it different that what I'm used to, but I still liked it. The one thing that people in my party didn't like was the limited beer selection. I had water so it wasn't an issue for me. And despite how large my party was, we didn't feel neglected by our server. And they didn't even tack on an automatic gratuity. Score! If you're in the mood for some Asian-ish food but can't make up your mind on what to go with, give this place a try.
(4)Kaitlin D.
Tree Country has been revived for me! Since my first review, I've had a couple more experiences and they have improved significantly because they actually stand out as far as the food goes. I had sushi takeout once and it was delicious! Everything I wanted and expected it to be! Recently, I came here for dinner and drinks with a friend and we split two dishes after some fantastic summer rolls! We had the kimchi fried rice and the crazy noodles. Both were delicious, but I was disappointed in the spice level in the crazy noodles--2 peppers on the menu made me think I was getting some heat. Unfortunately not. The beef in the dish was really good, though. The kimchi fried rice was DELICIOUS. I had never had kimchi before and really fell in love with it. I think next time, I'd get beef in it instead of chicken, but we were doing one beef, one chicken dish and the rice got the chicken this time, so I can't complain. Now I know! The drinks weren't anything spectacular, but they also weren't super pricey, so I really have no complaints. I had a tiger lily and the pink lemonade--the pink lemonade went down faster than virgin pink lemonade =/ and the tiger lily was the opposite. As far as service goes, I was a little frustrated. When we walked in, we were ignored for a little too long and left standing at the door awkwardly. Once we were seated, it took pretty long for our server to come back and get our drink and appetizer order. She also disappeared for awhile at the end of our dinner, which was bad because my meter was up and we needed to run. We were stuck between waiting for the check and running to feed the meter in order to wait longer for the check. We were also waiting pretty long for our dinner, but it was during a busy time, so that's a little more understandable. Despite the service issue, the food was good and I probably will go back soon.
(4)Jen J.
The food is yummy, service is always friendly, and food comes out quickly. Big portions, so I always have extras to take home. I usually order off the Thai menu and have never been disappointed.
(4)Vera V.
What am I missing?? Lots of friends love this place, but at best I've found it barely adequate. Tried the Korean twice and it was lackluster--if you can't get the rice crispy in the Bi Bim Bop, why bother? Tried the sushi on the third visit, and that was even worse: dried, old, one piece actually turning (speaking not rhetorically but literally: I wouldn't bring it home to my dog). With great sushi at Pacific East, brilliant sushi at Ginko, and good Korean in Chinatown, they won't find me giving them a fourth chance. One and a half stars.
(2)Rachael N.
Tree Country Bistro. You're a pretty good thai place, you are. My friend's stomach was rumbling, so off we went to grab a bite to eat. A cute restaurant in coventry, I was surprised I had never noticed it before. I opened the menu and was surprised with all the options. And they weren't americanized options- these were all korean, japanese, thai dishes. Hmmmm...interesting, I said. What should I get??? Per suggestion of my friend, I ordered the green curry. Not as thick as I'm used to (which is good, b/c I don't like my curry too thick), it was full of chicken, carrots, peppers, peas, etc. I like. It wasn't too spicy but just the right amount.... definitely a solid dish. My friend ordered the lychee curry..and man, the mix of a lychee with curry is actually quite quite good. I'm impressed. Good job. I like you, tree country. I'll be back.
(4)Joyce H.
3.5 stars for now until I try more. Now that Mint Cafe is gone, my roommate and I have been searching for our default "Asian comfort food" restaurant. (After large projects and conferences, we usually eat pad thai together.) Good thing Tree Country Bistro is just across the street! We both ordered pad thai. I ordered Country Style Pad Thai and asked for it to be "authentically spiced." I still thought it was fairly mild but it was pretty delicious anyway. The service was great; the waitresses checked on us fairly regularly and kept refilling our waters. The rest of the menu is overwhelming with the # of options, but I can't wait to try it all. I'm still hesitant to lift my Cleveland sushi boycott (holding out until I go to the coasts) but I wouldn't mind giving Tree Country a try. I'll be back!
(4)Melissa A.
Tree Country Bistro is really, really, really good. My table ordered a variety of dishes, all of which were delicious. I cannot stop thinking about the bonsai cucumber roll appetizer we ordered. In leiu of rice, a cucumber was stuffed with crab, tobiku, tuna, avocado and spicy mayo. It was served in a rice vinegar sauce. Highly reccomend. The one dish I probably wouldn't order again is the scallion pancakes. There wasn't a desireable balance of dough and scallions...too doughy and greasy for my liking. I can't wait to get back to Tree to try out more dishes from their extensive menu.
(5)Cara L.
This place is like my sushi mecca in Cleveland. I know I've said this before, but I really am new to the whole seafood-scene. I get grossed out really easily by certain fish, textures and tastes when it comes to our friends from under the sea. This is especially true when it comes to sushi and raw fish in general. Even seaweed can have a tendency to gag me when it's not prepared well. As you can probably guess, it's not the most exciting adventure to take me to get sushi. I stick to what's safe for my taste buds and tummy. Usually that involves tuna, California rolls, anything with shrimp and usually veggie rolls. And the biggest thing, NO FISH EGGS. *Gagging* At Tree Country, I was completely blown away by how tasty their sushi is! I got the Veggie Lovers and the California Roll and....WOW. First of all, I loved the variety they had in the vegetable options! This particular plate featured sweet potato, shitake mushrooms, tofu, and other fun options. Just because you don't eat fish doesn't mean that your dish has to be boring and tasteless. The Veggie Lovers sushi platter is a must. The California Roll may seem simple to every other sushi eater out there, but to me...it can go terribly wrong. Tree Country made the most delectable Cali roll of my life. Perfectly blended flavors, nothing stood out more than the rest of the ingredients. The mixture of the tastes was just spot-on. And the best part? No gnawing on chewy seaweed! I can't stand that... It doesn't end at sushi either. Tree Country has really tasty noodle and rice dishes that I've always been very pleased with. Again, they come in with a perfect blend of tastes and spices that leave you very satisfied. I'm a little picky about Pad Thai, but many friends have told me that they're Country version is delicious and addicting. (Meaning they get this dish for take-out weekly.) My only complaint is that the service can be mighty sketch-ball. I'm not sure if it's just a cultural barrier or a communication fail, but it's just never quite on. It's usually relatively quiet and relaxing though, which is a big plus. And hey, I still give it 5-stars for the bomb-diggity sushi. Especially in Cleveland!
(5)Ifeoma W.
So my quest for great Thai food in Cleveland continues. I would say that this place is a little better than High Thai'd. It's sad that they don't do deliveries, but they do take-out. The digest: Tom Yum: Acceptably spicy, could have had more kick Crazy Noddles: These are really the same thing as Drunken noddles and I found them to be quite tasty here. Pad Thai: Ok. Something was off about the Pad Thai, they tasted kinda rubbery and almost vinegary. I don't know if it is because not enough sauce was used? Conclusion: This place doesn't get rave reviews, but is sufficient/acceptable for a quick Thai food fix. This is either a pro or a con depending on how you look at it: They serve other types of food here too: Korean and Japanese. I haven't tried their sushi selection yet so I can't comment on that.
(3)Monica E.
Went here for the first time about a month ago, I was in the mood for sushi and on the east side but Pacific East was packed. Since this was on the same street I decided to check it out. Great service, very attentive, quick, clean, quiet atmosphere. There is a huge variety on the menu, Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean. I have so far had sushi from there and their mango fried rice I believe. I know it was fried rice and had mangos in it, if that helps at all. I loved it so much upon first eating there the next week I convinced my friend to drive with me all the way from the west side to go back so he could eat there. He had one of the duck dishes. He's a big guy and he was full after eating it, so full that he couldn't even pick at my sushi, and he didn't complain about the price either, which means he thinks it's a good deal and loved his duck as well. I would go here over Pacific East any day, only due to the fact that I am on a budget. No real beef with Paciic East but the prices and it's WAY hard to get a table just walking in. Go here, you will not be disappointed!
(5)Eryion H.
Sadly it is hard to get into this place because they don't typically open until after 5:00pm but it is well worth the wait! The food & staff are amazing, the variety of Japanese/Thai like food was endless but not too overwhelming & the prices were just right. The restaurant was cute, cozy & clean...can't say enough good things about this place ;)
(5)Kelly R.
This was my first time at Tree Country Bistro. I frequent the restaurants on Coventry and have always noticed that business here is always pretty steady. I stopped in on a Thursday evening, seated immediately. I ordered a California Roll, it was just ok, avocado texture was off, the Sushi was accompanied by by shaved ginger and wasabi. I was a little bit disappointed that the ginger wasn't pickled:-( I ordered the Country Pad Thai, which was pretty good w/ generous portion. This dish included a good amount of tender sliced chicken and 16-20 count (size) shrimp. It was slightly spicy as noted on the menu and a little bit sweet, accompanied by fresh chopped scallion stems, and ground peanuts. I will definitely return. Next time I'm going to try the kimchi fried rice.
(4)Ann W.
Really good chicken coconut soup. Sushi is OK, but nothing to write home about. Korean food is also OK. But most of their long list of appetizers and stir fries and Thai foods are really good. Service is fast.
(4)Cory R.
I'm sorry to do this to you Tree Country, you used to be a 5-star place to me. I moved away from Cleveland Heights and was looking forward to coming here after so long. I was with a group of people and we ordered one dish per person to split between us. We got a Mango Chicken dish, Pad Thai, two Hawaiian rolls, Green Tofu Curry, and Bulgogi. Fast forward 15 minutes later when the food arrives. At first I was surprised at how quickly the food came, but I soon realized why. The bulgogi was at most half a pound of beef. The Green Curry was ridiculously small. I would have needed at least two of either of those dishes for a meal. It's $13! What a joke. The special rolls also have gotten smaller as well. After having a bit of each dish, here are my impressions. -Bulgogi: Not only a tiny portion, but tasted syrupy and bad. Not traditional at all and tasted too sweet. -Green Curry: This was actually really good. But the portion size was so unbelievably small. For $13, that is a joke. I've honestly gotten curry lunch specials for $5 with more food. -Hawaiin Roll: This was really good as well, but smaller than before. -Mango Chicken: Terrible. The vegetables and the chicken tasted like nothing, like they were just steamed despite there being a brown liquid in the dish. Way too watered down. Unless you had mango in the bite, it was just bad. And even then it wasn't that great. -Pad That: Really bad. It was dry and was very sweet with nothing to counteract that. So the bill comes out to $92.XX (what a ripoff, we were still hungry) and my friend who was treating us gives the server $103. She goes up to get her change and the server looks at her and said "Usually you tip 15% or more." For one, she didn't even tip yet, he just assumed that the extra was the tip. Two, even if that was the tip, that's perfectly fine. $10 for bringing out a few plates and giving us water? And three, you don't tell someone how much to tip! It was unbelievably rude. Unfortunately, I didn't quite understand what was happening until after we left because the server when I asked what he just said he said "don't worry about it," but I can say one thing for sure. I'm never going back there to my previously favorite restaurant on Coventry. Maybe if the food was just "meh" I would have given them another chance sometime.
(1)Ashley L.
Very unimpressive. Pad Thai did not have any veggies, tofu was over cooked.
(1)Kumar S.
Food here is ok. It would be great if they had improved their service.
(2)David R.
I LOVE this place, and I'd give it 5 stars if I knew more about the menu. Unfortunately, I'm a simple man that loves panang curry. And the panang curry is consistently great. So great that I do my best to go here at least once or twice a month. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is really nice and low-key, and there is no-where else around that can satiate my craving for thai curry dishes like Tree Country Bistro. That said, there are a lot of other things on the menu, and Tree Country Bistro tries to please a wide audience. I've never tried the other dishes, so I can't speak from experience, but the impression I've gotten from the many people that I've taken there is that they are satisfied but not blown away. Still, for the relaxed feel, the great curry, and the good prices, this place is my favorite in Coventry and one of my favorites in the area. If you like curry, do yourself a favor and check it out.
(4)Karl K.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do--and order the curry! --- Typically, I get nervous when I hear of a place that tries to be everywhere at once (e.g., Korean/Thai/Japanese). But since I suspect the proprietors to be Thai, I ordered Thai dishes and was overall a decent dining experience. Not outstanding, but not bad either. A summary of our experience (party of 4, one vegetarian): -Vegetarian spring rolls: average. -Tom Yum Gai soup: Not bad. Shrimp was so so. -Kim chi soup: almost exactly the same soup base as the Tom Yum Gai soup, with a few pieces of Kimchi. -Scallion pancakes: fried a bit too long. No idea why they decided to offer green curry as a dipping sauce. -Dragon Roll (sushi): very creative. Fashioned a dragon's head out of wasabi, and even used two octopus suction cups for the eyes. Artful carving of radish roses and carrot butterflies. The taste was on par with other sushi rolls elsewhere. -Kalbi (Korean): tasty, but the sauce was a bit too strong. -Indonesian fried rice: one highlight of our meal there. Very tasty, came with a fried egg on the side and sweet Thai chili sauce. -Green curry with tofu: tasty, but my tastebuds (and thirst center) did not lie -- it was loaded with MSG. Again, a decent dining experience. Ambience was comfortable. Next time I'm in town, would consider it.
(3)Marissa M.
I really like this place's food. The scallion pancakes with the green curry sauce are decadent and really tasty. The Pad Thai is to die for, really amazing flavor (tried the country pad thai there the 2nd time I went and preferred the regular one better). Also got the sweet potato tempura maki after someone's suggestion but didn't really like it at all. The tempura seemed old. I also got the spider maki which was tasty for sure but gargantuan pieces, seriously I don't know how you are supposed to eat maki pieces that are that big. My dude got the kad paw pro or something like that and really dug it and the 2nd time around got the crispy fish and that was AMAZING! Seriously a must try. The sauce is incredible and the fish has this nice crispy light breading on it. I didn't try anything on the korean menu, but I think Thai is the way to go here. The sushi pieces are just too large (although the sweet potato tempura was a great size so maybe the regular rolls are more bite size the way I like it). Totally try this place if you are in the coventry area.
(4)Habby H.
My go-to place for Pad Thai in Cleveland Hts. That's really all I ever get here. It's good, contains chicken and shrimp. There's a regular and spicy version. Nice large portion and reasonable. It's a sure thing. Twice now, I have tried the steamed Goyza dumplings. Both times, absolutely horrible. The first time, it was take-out and I thought that was the issue since they were mushy. I tried them again as I ate in the dining room. Again, mushy and tasteless and COLD. It appears that they pre-steam these and maybe drop them in hot water for a second to serve. I make better dumplings at home. Service in the dining room was spotty. The guy that took care of me seemed clueless. He was unapologetic when I told him how much the dumplings sucked. I said they were cold but I ate them because I was starving and he just smiled and walked away. I'll stick to take-out Pad Thai.
(2)Lucy B.
We had to try Tree Country Bistro, since Coventry Road is our local. The atmosphere is great, dimly lit and laidback, and the service is good. The scallion pancakes were crispy and light (though could do with a few more scallions) and the spring rolls were also good. Unfortunately, the bip bim bap was a disappointment -- not your classic bip bim bap at all. But the miso soup it came with was very good. I'm guessing Tree Country does Thai better than it does Korean, based on Yelp reviews. We also had the Bangkok Duck, which was good, though nothing amazing. I see myself coming back just for some soup and appetizers sometime, or perhaps to try the Japanese egg noodles. This is also a good place to bring a group.
(3)Kim S.
This is now the third time I've eaten here. The first time was dead, the last two haven't been. The food is still great, but the service apparently sucks if there's more than 2 tables. I can see why there's so many take out orders...
(2)erin w.
I'm giving Tree Country Bistro 5 stars because they serve the BEST Basil Fried Rice with Tofu that I have ever tasted. Having lived on Coventry when Mint Cafe opened (I became a fast devotee), I was hesitant to try Tree Country...out of loyalty, of course. I am sooo glad I got over that! Back to the rice. It is perfectly spicy (read: pretty hot), the tofu is perfectly cooked, and the green veggies give it just the right amount of crunch. Sometimes this dish can be too sweet, rather than spicy, but Tree Country really nails the sweet:spicy ratio. Everyone I work with swears by their Country Pad Thai, and I'm sure I'll try it, once I get past my current infatuation.
(5)Rob C.
Hands-down best Pad Thai I've had in Cleveland. Ordered the Country Pad Thai with chicken and shrimp and liked it so much I ordered a second serving to-go to eat the next day at lunch. The Country Pad Thai is a little spicier than the normal variant but definitely not overwhelming. In addition to Thai cuisine, Tree Country also has Korean, Japanese and Vietnamese dishes. They had an extensive sushi offering on the menu that I cannot wait to get my hands on.
(5)Ferdinand H.
Thai run asian bistro, with a decor and feel that trends toward Thai-American decoration motifs, with lighter not-quite-pastels along with creamy browns. The menu includes kimchi-bokumbap, dolsot bibimbap and ranges into sushi/sashimi as well as thai cooked dishes with myriad curries and the like. The bokumbap was decent, but the fare is decidedly pan-asian, risking the Archilochian addage, "The fox knows many things..." Still, the overall quality is far from poor. Middling price range and friendly service round this out to a 4 out of 5.
(4)Arun M.
It is a very nice place in a great location. They were open at 3:30 in the afternoon on saturday, which is different from their business hours on the web and also on the door.
(4)Christopher S.
For my money this is the best sushi in Coventry, if not all of the greater Cleveland area. Variety, flair, and flavor abound at this place. Not only that, but the prices are very reasonable. Sushi not your thing? No problem! TCB's non-sushi offerings are out-of-this world. For starters, their Tom Yum Soup is incredible. A light, spicy broth with onion and mushroom and either chicken or shrimp for only $3.50! I also highly recommend their Kimchi Fried Rice which I'm convinced contains ground unicorn horns, pixie dust, and a dash of #TigerBlood because it is magical. Not a bad thing I can say about this place other than it doesn't exist within my kitchen, so I actually have to travel to go there. Would I recommend this restaurant? If it weren't obvious already: YES!
(5)Martin R.
What a pleasant surprise. Went there on a rainy Saturday afternoon in September and got a nice table right by the windows where we could people watch. It was one of our Saturday lunches out without the kids. Both my wife and I were pleasantly surprised by this establishment. Very nice decor, clean, good attentive service, excellent food and decent prices. Started off with the Summer rolls (2) with House Special Sauce which is basically Hoison Sauce with crushed peanuts in it. Very fresh, very nicely presented on a square white plate, and very delicious. you could tell it was just hand rolled seconds before we got it. My wife tried the Vegetable spring roll, which were deep fried and served with sweet and sour sauce. Also very good, but I preferred the fresh summer roll in rice paper - trying to stay away from fried. My wife also tried the Tom Yum soup which she initially thought was too tomato-based in its broth, but it grew on her to the point by the time she finished it, she said she did like it quite a bit. It was a fitting choice for a wet and cold afternoon. For the main course I had the Country Pad Thai, which was excellent, a very generous portion (especially for lunch) with about 2 ounces of chicken and 3 shrimp. Very flavorful, and had a little bit more of a kick than the regular Pad Thai. My wife had the Hamachi Sashimi which was fresh and tasty. Definitely would recommend this restaurant and we'll be back to try other things.
(4)Amia W.
The Crunchy Pad Thai and the Alaskon Maki are my favorite things to order here. Always great service and I love that you can order to go.
(4)Emiko V.
I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE this place (I'm betting this gives you a pretty good idea of where this review is going)!! Right in the heart of Coventry, this tiny little restaurant is an Asian food haven! I had heard nothing but awesome things about this place so of course I had to check it out, and it only took one bite of food to turn me into a regular. I've had a variety of items on the menu - noodles, soups, sushi, you name it - and I can honestly say I've never had one bad meal here. I would definitely recommend you order the tom yum soup - your taste buds will thank you, I promise! I'm also a huge fan of the Japchae noodles, you can't go wrong with those either. Actually, let me just state that you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. This is a great little place to stop in and eat, but you'll also have a hassle-free experience if you place a to go order (well, except for the trying to find a quick parking spot issue...). I would have to say give this place a try - you won't be disappointed!
(5)Sunday G.
Tree Country Bistro is in the space that used to hold Que Tal. Quickly they have turned the room into an Asian, Japanese, Korean, and Thai restaurant. The room is very similar to the layout that once was Que Tal. The sushi chef is now in the space where people prepared your meal before. The tables are the same making for a casual atmosphere. No booths or romantic spaces, but still comfortable. The menu is huge. Lots of sushi! Curries, noodles, all kinds of dishes. We're both vegetarian so we got #501 Veggie Lover Maki. For $12.95 we got like 40 rolls in 3 different varieties. They were SUPERB! Hats off to the chef (whom was kind as well) and placed the rolls into a heart formation on both our dishes with a carrot butterfly and swan happily in the middle. Presentation was a knockout! The avocado was super flavorful, the veggies crisp and mouth watering and one of the particular rolls had a completely unique flavor that was leaving us wondering who thought this greatness up?! The dishes also came with a vegetarian soup and salad which was just as tasty. The dressing is yumness. One other cool thing was the rolled and sealed hand towel that you get upon ordering. This is common in Japan but I personally haven't seen it in the US other than on planes (mind you these are not hot.) The service was kind and attentive. The employees were very friendly and the chef was equally eager to see that we enjoyed our food. I love this place thus far and plan to come back again very soon...my husband is already wanting more!
(5)Karen W.
I was a little apprehensive at first to try this place, since usually when you have a restaurant that serves a multitude of different cuisines from different countries the food tends to be more "watered down"/bland. However, Tree Country Bistro does an excellent job at creating flavorful and reasonably priced Japanese, Korean, and Thai food. A group of us went here over the weekend and while there isn't as large of a Korean food selection, all the dishes that everyone got that were Korean looked delicious. They have a good selection of Thai food, with 3 different types of pad thai and multiple types of curries. I had the seafood lychee curry, which was packed with flavor. I wouldn't ever think to put lychee in a curry dish, but the flavors matched perfectly. All the food was beautifully presented, and some of the seafood and veggies were cut to resemble flowers. At the end, we got a plate of fruit which had cute slices of cucumber, carrot, and radish cut and assembled to look like butterflies and flowers. Oh, and they also have bubble tea! Another big plus.
(5)Raghu Pradeep L.
I ordered basil fried rice and it was not having the flavor, and its so greasy/oily I couldn't eat it. Service is also not that great, she did not even asked my preference for spice levels. When I conveyed that the rice was so greasy, the response I got is "It is supposed to be Greasy" :(
(1)David L.
Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 3 I came here with a group of friends for lunch since I was visiting Cleveland. Place was completely empty when we arrived around 1pm. 1. Chicken cashew nuts bento box lunch special, 10 Pretty good. It's been a while since I've had Thai food, and I definitely wouldn't have expected to get it in Cleveland of all places. The bento box came with a spring roll, side salad, miso soup, and white rice. Overall, not bad and worth maybe 3.5 stars. Would probably come back again if I happen to be in Cleveland again.
(4)Fermin B.
This place is great. Love the atmosphere and the name of the place. They have all types of asian cuisine - Japanese (sushi), Korean, Thai, and other mixes. If you know what to order, then this place is great. I went here twice and was very pleased with the quality of the sushi. For a place that serves so many different types of food, the sushi was great. I wouldn't try the Korean food because Korean food in Cleveland...not the best. I also ordered the Mango Curry and was very pleased with the taste of it. It was great and filling. I am a fan of this place. My experience with service was very pleasant. The place was packed yet they still came around to our table 4-5 times. I would highly recommend going here with friends or on a date. Great place to go.
(5)Magda M.
If you want to do Thai for a birthday, you definitely need to come here. This place serves the most beautiful birthday fruit "trees"-- the cooks take their time to arrange a beautiful assortment of tasty healthy foods for a unique birthday treat! Tree Country Bistro serves my favorite Pad See Ew-- MMMMMM! I get it with beef and ask them to spice it up! My mouth becomes watery, just thinking about the thick noodles and wonderful sauce. There is always fresh broccoli and carrots too. This place gets crowded around dinner time, so try to come before 6. The portions are a good size so come hungry.
(5)Clereviewer P.
The first time I went to Tree Country, it was great. Second time, the service was spotty at best - so it's touch and go. The restaurant was only half full, but our waitress kept forgetting what we ordered, kept forgetting to bring items even after we asked her several times, etc. Our food came out piece meal, which is not a huge deal, but some of us were done eating while others just started. One of the sushi rolls had a weird rock/shell in it. At the end, they over charged us on tax and tip - the waitress said she was just rounding because it was easier! Last time I checked tax was not 10%!
(2)Kelly M.
I never knew vegan sushi existed until I ate here for a friend's birthday. I had the asparagus maki which had asparagus (duh!), avocado, and another vegetable that escapes my mind. It was very delicious. My only complaint is that they only have a handful of these delicious vegetarian and vegan sushi concoctions on the menu. If you plan on ordering some order at least 2 if you plan on eating it as a meal. they are kinda' small and not very filling. But what they lack in size they make up for in tastiness.
(3)Chris L.
The Pad Thai is the only thing I've had and that says something because normally I order something new on every visit to a restaurant. My new go to comfort food!
(5)Sam R.
Overall, this is probably the best Asian place on Coventry. Not quite as speedy service as Hunan East, but just about as tasty and well done, and nowhere near as pricey as Pacific East, and they have some of the most artfully prepared sushi and garnishes I've ever seen. The service is a bit iffy actually getting a seat, but once you're there, its generally fast. If it isn't the place is ambient enough to not mind waiting a spell. Anything pan-fried here is wonderfully light, though soups are a bit hit or miss. I still remember the pork dumplings during the first visit.
(4)Yu W.
Very quiet and nice place for group lunch. We visited this place twice so far. the menu listed varies options of east Asian food. Cautious, some of the food marked with three chilies are VERY hot.
(4)LeeLee M.
Hey. *SWEET POTATO TEMPURA SUSHI* Uh... y-y-y-y-yeah. Add some miso soup to slurp up while they flash-fry and roll this order (or three) and a tallboy of Sapporo (or two)... I leave a happy-happy girl... that is after stealing a bite of my husband's Veggie Country Pad Thai. Wow. I want... NOW!
(4)W S.
Been here several times. This will be the last. Ordered take out Sushi and Panang Curry. When I arrived to pick it up, they almost let me walk out with only half the order. Once I arrived home, I realized that the sushi entree was not what was described on the menu (I even confirmed what came with this on the phone, EXPLICITLY). As well the salad they gave us was inedible, with half the lettuce being brown and spoiled. To top it off, I counted and there were less then 10 small chunks of meat in the curry which was pretty much just a container of watery sauce. I felt ripped off and won't be returning here again. Too many other good options in the hts. Go to Mekong River instead...
(1)P W.
They really changed the interior around. I barely recognized it after its last incarnation as a Mexican take out place. The food has always been good and the service is excellent. They have different cuisines represented on the menu and the options are plentiful. I do find myself going to High Thai'd a lot more often however. Probably because it is just about the best name ever.
(3)Michael C.
This place is awesome. They have a variety of ethnic asian cuisines. You just have to be careful what you order. Obviously don't come here to order Korean food...The Pad Thai is good, chicken cutlet fried rice is great as well. Sushi is great. Their basil fried rice is my favorite. And its all served in a large portion for a good price. Also, if you mention to the waiter that you have a birthday boy in you party, they'll bring your table a nice dessert.
(5)Wayne W.
Went to Tree Country Bistro for the first time for a late Saturday night dinner. The restaurant, located in the busy Coventry area, was pretty full with your typical University Circle mix of college/trendy/casual folk. The full menu offers a large range, 50% Japanese (sushi), 30% Thai, and 20% Korean foods, so it makes a good one stop shop for a large group that can't decide on a specific cuisine. The difficulty is that they offer so many good dishes, I was torn on what to order. I'm giving 4 stars for now, but this can easily become 5 stars with additional visits. Rather than a dedicated wait-person, service is provided by a 4 person wait team which is fine. I very much enjoyed my meal of Seafood Mango Curry, a delicious blend of spicy/sweet flavors with shrimp, squid, mussels, scallops. We also got a panko coated shrimp dinner (I was too full to try it), a california & sweet potato maki roll/miso soup combo, and a teriyaki chicken & shrimp dumpling combo. I was very pleased with the food, the service, and atmosphere. The only negative is their bubble tea/shake drinks - it was uber-sweet and the bubbles/bobba/pearls were so-so and stuck together making it impossible to sip through the large straw. Coventry is a great area of interesting restaurants and shops, although it has changed a lot since my visits from youth. Will definitely be coming back for more... it's worth the longer drive! I want to try at least half-a-dozen other dishes.
(4)Sam H.
They took a reservation for my lonely a-- on Saturday at 7:45, but there were a few tables open and a spot at the bar. Point for Tree Country Bistro. Service came in the form of an attractive short women who was prompt polite and semi knowledgeable. I ordered the sushi deluxe which was about $20. The quality was okay. Not bad, some of it good. I'm not super impressed with rice, seawead, and the small and large roe counting against my 10 pieces of sushi. Other nigiri included were a little bit on the thin side, and the freshwater eel and the shrimp were a little dry. Like they had just been set out for too long. The salmon, tuna, snapper, yellowtail, and the other pieces were good, and a good sized slice of fish for the price I was paying. There's nothing wrong with the sushi, but you may be able to do better. But it is a good enough stand by to get your fix.
(3)B S.
Fabulous place to eat. Great value for the meal - and phenomenal ambience complements the food. Pad thai is out of this world - esp.country style.
(5)Thomas Awesome G.
This place is good. But it's not great. Pluses: Atmosphere, diverse menu, service. Minuses: Unlike some of the other commenters, I do think there is a "watered down" feel. I prefer Pacific East's sushi and Mint Cafe's Thai... That said, if you're in a group with varying tastes for Asian food, this is a very good compromise
(3)Adam B.
The breakdown: Tree Country replaced a burrito place whose food literally left one feeling as though your body, a gracefully sloping high-rise building, had just experienced a ten-ton boulder dropped upon it from a height of three miles, thundering down, down, down before embedding itself in the basement. Thankfully, Tree Country Bistro's culinary offerings yield essentially the opposite results. I love this place. It's clean, subtly lighted, well-designed (I love the faux bamboo across the windows, and the color choices of the paint are soothing), and highly affordable (particularly due to the fact that the food quality could demand a much higher price). Service is swift, polite, and warm, and their Pad Thai is delicious. So good, in fact, that I've eaten that both times I've been there. With their extensive fresh sushi selection and wide variety of Japanese, Korean, and Thai dishes, I'll have to branch out next time. Definitely a welcome addition to the Coventry area, and to Cleveland on the whole!
(5)Dana B.
Like Karen, I too am wary of restaurants trying to do many different ethnic cuisines, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised. The service was much better than Mint Cafe. My husband had a kimchi and I had the pad see ewe, which I love and isn't on Mint Cafe's menu. We also ordered a sushi roll, to determine if we would come back for that. The roll had cooked shrimp on top and eel, avocado and cucumber in the middle. It was pretty good for Cleveland, but I'm not completely sold yet. I would have to go back for more sushi-oriented fare to be able to make a final decision. Overall, a great find within walking distance and I'm happy to go back again and again.
(4)Lauren W.
The holy grail of pan Asian cuisine in Cleveland....me and my boyfriend go here AT LEAST once a month...soo good!
(5)Beth D.
Great food, good prices. I can take people here who are afraid of Thai food and they can still find things they like. Their Pad Thai is only so so though.
(4)Sophie B.
Been here now on a couple of occasions. The service is wonderful. Staff are friendly, attentive and food is made made quickly, but not so quickly that it seems it's already sitting in back ready to go .... Food was good, not great, but good solid Thai food. I'm not an expert, but I would say that this was homestyle cooking which was easy on the spiciness. We had the jade noodles and the green curry. The jade noodles were a very lovely shade of green. Haven't yet tried the sushi, but it's on my list. I am also very curious to try the Korean options. I will definitely go here again and add an update.
(4)Hannah L.
Really great sushi. Fish was fresh and delicious - spicy mayo is more spicy than many I've had. Unagi didn't have much or any of the typical bbq sauce, which really let the taste of the eel express itself. Scallops were amazing - tasted more like scallop than most I've ever had. Food was ready quickly (for takeout) - will definitely visit again!
(5)Nicholas B.
one of my favorite spots to hit up after work on the east side. good service and flavorful high quality food.
(5)L S.
stopped in here because there was a wait at pacific east and we were just too hungry to wait. didn't try their sushi (i'm a slave to pacific east and don't think i can stray esp when it's right down the street) however, was pleasantly surprised with their thai menu! i had the mango curry chicken which was tasty and piping hot and my husband had the pad thai, he too was veeeery pleased. service was a bit on the slow side but once the food was out we had no complaints, especially when the check came. we will def be back.
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