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| - Visited Mashiso for the first time today. It was interesting in that it plays off the fast casual style of Chipotle, but with Asian-inspired ingredients. You first choose a bowl or wrap, followed by meat (beef, pork, or two different marinated chickens), then noodles or rice, and an array of warm and cold sauces, and various veggie toppings to finish it off. I chose the ginger and soy marinated chicken with noodles and Hunan sauce, followed by Bok Choy, and a handful of veggies. My husband ordered pork, noodles, the pepper sauce (their spiciest option) and a number of veggies as well. While the food was clean and edible, we honestly weren't crazy about the sauces or flavors (or lack thereof). There wasn't anything 'wrong' with the food, but perhaps it just comes down to individual taste. My husband said he was surprised that there didn't seem to be any more than a 1 out of 10 spice kick to his dish, which was supposedly the spiciest thing on the menu. I'm not sure what it was with the Hunan sauce, but there were some jarring flavors going on with it. We've been searching this area high and low for a solid East Asian option that doesn't break the bank, and unfortunately this didn't do it for us. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't the best place ever, either-just a middle of the road. The place overall was clean, staff was friendly, and there was a good choice of foods to suit various dietary needs.
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