Comments on: Insiders recipe book

By: Glen Hughes

Glen Hughes — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:35:34 +0000

Geoff,

I agree about Cielito Lindo, too bad they cant open up shop on this side of the bridge.

By: Geoff

Geoff — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 22:26:40 +0000

I think Taste of Asia is the best chinese in town, but I don’t do sushi, so can’t judge that. For takeout I’m loving Ruthy’s Kitchen on Collins Cove. Good home cooked meals ready to pop in the oven to heat. Try the mac and cheese (sometimes with ham or peas and bacon in it) or Beef Lasagna. Comfort food at its best.

For Mexican, i don’t hate Edgewater, but for truly great mexican you have to cross the bridge and hit Cielito Lindo in Beverly. Guacamole made in front of you, and the best sangria ever. Love love love it. I know, not in Salem, but damn close.

Passage to India should be on the list.

By: Glen Hughes

Glen Hughes — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:22:39 +0000

Julia,

I think that because they are in Swampscott they are eliminated but, thanks for the info and my guess is that they might be quicker for delivery to S. Salem than some of our down town establishments.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:06:13 +0000

Gourmet Garden for sushi, Japanese and Chinese.. although not in Salem proper (Swampscott in fact? does this eliminate them from the list?) and take out only, they provide really really great quality. Great for us S Salem residents…

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:51:02 +0000

I’ll add another vote for Mandee’s – I have them programmed onto my mobile phone. Also, Passage to India is my most frequent take-out joint; their food is always SO tasty.
Burritos, I agree. We NEED a good, fast, inexpensive burrito place.

By: Rick

Rick — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:19:23 +0000

Mexican restaurants are lacking but I actually like Edgewater yet haven’t tried Cilantro. I’ll have to give it a shot. Thanks for the tidbits.

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:51:03 +0000

Hmm, we used to frequent Fresh Taste and have done Asahi too. I only do vegetable maki, so I was pleased with that and chicken katsu. I’ve never really done their Chinese, though.

Bangkok has an entry in my phone’s contact list. I’ve only been told no delivery on a really busy holiday, or before 5:00pm. It usually works out well!

By: TigerLlyGirl

TigerLlyGirl — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:49:45 +0000

Passage to India does Indian take out (no delivery), and it usually my top choice for take out.

By: sarah

sarah — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:09:23 +0000

Sun Garden’s crab rangoon are to die for. My favorite chinese place. Take out and delivery.

By: Rippin Kitten

Rippin Kitten — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:31:24 +0000

Salem DESPERATELY needs a burrito place (like Viva Burrito or Anna’s Taqueria)! We don’t need anymore “upscale” eateries. We need MORE take-out joints.

By: admin

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:27:32 +0000

I’ve never been able to get delivery from Bangkok, maybe they don’t like me. As for Fresh Taste, do you think they should be a “must have” menu? Their sushi isn’t as good as Asahi and their Chinese food is on par with the other Chinese take out around town. I’ll add Mandee’s on your suggestion. Thanks.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:38:55 +0000

Bangkok does provide delivery. We’ve been relying on them for the past few years. Fresh Taste of Asia does take-out as well. Mandee’s delivers too. Cilantro used to have the “Taste of Cilantro” take-out window, but alas that’s no more.