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| - I'm really hesitant to give this 3 star review, based on the other stellar Yelp reviews, but this was my first time at Tastebuds and it was just, OK. Tastebuds has been on my bucket list of places to try for some time. I decided to venture there for lunch today, having previewed the menu on-line. I arrived at approximately 11:30, the place was busy, but not packed. I ordered the Spicy Chicken Wrap ($6.50) and a bag of baked Lays potato chips ($1.00). I'm not sure that the wrap was worth the $6.50 price, maybe if it included a small side. The wrap contained a generous portion of grilled chicken, sliced avocado, scallions and a spicy asian aioli. As other Yelpers have mentioned, the sandwiches are pre-made and sit in a refrigerated case. I probably would have enjoyed the sandwich more, had it been made to order. Sitting in the case (even though I'm sure that it had been made this morning), made the wrap just a little bit doughy and the aioli was just a little bit gelationous, which masked the avocado and overwhelmed the sandwich. I would have liked a little bit of crunch in the wrap, perhaps asian cabbage or beansprouts....maybe? Also, I thought that there was way too much aioli in the wrap. Serving the aioli on the side would have been better. There was a steady stream of customers while I was there, so this place is pretty popular. Looking forward to returning, but will choose a different option....maybe a salad or the signature Greek pasta, both of which looked very good.
To be continued......
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