July 1st 2025: Tokyo Steakhouse, Saugus

 Today, we had lunch at Tokyo Steakhouse in Saugus, which I visited once a long time ago.

This time around, we got the Thai Tomyum broth,

with the Meat Combo (beef and lamb)

and Seafood Supreme (scallops, prawn, salmon, cod, squid, clam, mussels and fish cake)

along with the Crunchy Roll (crab stick, tobiko, tempura crunchy and scallion with chef special sauce) and America Maki (shrimp tempura, avocado and flying fish roe).

Not bad for a family meal.

October 12th 2024: Mexican in Wayland, Korean in Saugus

 Today, on the way to Gordon College in Wenham, we decided to stop by a gas station in Wayland serving Mexican food at Yo!Boca!Taco!. We got the Burrito Bowl (barbacoa),

which I have to say was pretty flavorful. They apparently have a second store now in Sturbridge. Good luck to them!

After a fun day for the little one at Gordon College,

we decided to head to K-Town BBQ, a Korean BBQ place in Saugus,

getting the Salad Bar, 

the BEEF BULGOGI, Prime Rib, Boneless Short Rib, Garlic Salted Pork Belly, shrimp, Toppoki,

Garlic Noodles,

Spicy Tofu Soup

and Wings.

The food was actually pretty good, although I could not eat much. It is unfortunate we could take take anything home.

November 29th 2019: Breakfast in Revere, Lunch in Saugus, Dinner in Burlington

We had a day of trying new places today, starting with a quick breakfast in Revere at Philly Pretzel Factory, a somewhat fast food sort of place.

I got the Mini Cheesesteak,

which was really bland, and salty in the wrong way. Not a fan of pretzels for sure.

For lunch, we decided to get it from the Boston Market in Saugus,

getting one Rotisserie Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Sweet Corn and Mixed Vegetables. I did not manage to get a picture of the food, but the chicken was actually pretty moist and flavorful.

For dinner, we decided to have it at Chopps American Bar and Grill, a high end steakhouse located within the Boston Marriott Burlington hotel.

Really nice decor to say the least,

with olive oil covered bread for starters.

For food, we got the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes (Apple Jicama Slaw, pickled onions, whole grain mustard aioli),

the PETIT FILET  (With Mashed Potato, & Vegetable), which is actually for kids,

and the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (spicy cocktail sauce).

The shrimp was good but way too expensive, while the beef was dry, mainly because it was well done, but the crabcakes were simply excellent, as were the sides. Overall, a pretty good dining experience at this place.

June 20th 2019: Kane's Donuts, Saugus

Having not had dinner yet, I decided to grab a quick bite from Kane's Donuts in Saugus,

getting the CRÉME BRULEE (A yeast style donut made with eggs and flour, filled with vanilla-bean custard, then dipped in a glaze of honey and caramelized by hand with a torch).

Way too sweet for me in my opinion.

May 19th 2019: Buddha's Birthday in Saugus

Today is apparently the birthday of Buddha, so we went to Thiền Viện Vạn Hạnh at 370 Essex Street in Saugus to participate in the activities at the temple.

After leaving the temple, we decided to grab some custard puffs for a party

from Arthur's Pastry Shop in Medford at the High Street location.

Pretty good stuff from this place as always.

Recommended Places to Visit: Saugus

Recreation

Hiking
Recommended:
Rumney Marsh Reservation
1372 Salem Turnpike

Prankers Pond
End of Cliff Road

Breakheart Reservation
177 Forest Street


Museums
Saugus Iron Works
244 Central Street


Water Bodies

Hawke's Pond
Gianna Drive and Walnut Street

Walden Pond
Walden Pond Avenue and Walden Terrace

Birch Pond
315 Walnut Street

Griswold Pond
117 Sweetwater Street

Spring Pond
59 Lake Dam Road

2nd Lake
10 Lake Dam Road

Shopping Malls
Square One Mall
1201 Broadway

Architecture

Monuments

House Christmas Lights
401 Lynn Fells Parkway

WWII Memorial
Winter Street and Central Street

War Memorial
Main Street and Central Street

Kelly's Roast Beef
595 Broadway

Giant Cactus
855 Broadway

Orange Dinosaur
1575 Broadway

Leaning Tower of Pizza
517 Broadway

Vitale Park
140 Ballard Street

Places of Worship

Family United Methodist Church
493 Lincoln Avenue

St. Margaret's Church

431 Lincoln Avenue

Cliftondale Congregational Church
50 Essex Street

First Congregational Church
300 Central Street

St. John's Episcopal Church
8 Prospect Street

Pilgrims Church of Boston
31 Main Street

Blessed Sacrament Church
14 Summer Street

Grace Ministries North Shore
101 Main Street

First Baptist Church
105 Main Street

Thiền Viện Vạn Hạnh
370 Essex Street

Schools
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
39 Hurd Avenue

Town Facilities
Town Hall
298 Central Street

Historical Buildings
Marleah E Graves Building
54-58 Essex Street

Restaurants

Highly Recommended:
Italian
Victor's Italian Cuisine
1539 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Shrimp Grand Marnier
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Papa's Homemade Meatballs

Polcari's (chain)
92 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Rotisserie Chicken and Dill Havarti Flatbread
Italian Spumoni

Korean

K-Town BBQ

910 Broadway

Recommended Dishes:

Salad Bar

Garlic Noodles

Toppoki

Prime Rib

Beef Bulgogi

Beef Short Rib

Shrimp Tempura

Shrimp

Spicy Tofu Soup

Wings

Garlic Salted Pork Belly

Dessert
Kane's Donuts (chain)
1575 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Creme Brulee

Frollz

1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Lemonade
Strawberry and Mango Ice Cream

Japanese
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse (chain)
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Shabu-Shabu
Agedashi Tofu
Tuna Amazing Roll

Thai Tomyum

Crunchy Roll

America MAki

Meat Combo

Seafood Supreme

Tried:
Chinese
Kowloon Restaurant
948 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Lobster in Spicy Garlic Sauce
Giant Kowloon Fortune Cookie
Kang Liang


Dessert
Orange Leaf (chain)
124 Broadway

Starbucks (chain)
366 Broadway

Starbucks (chain)
400 Lynn Fells Parkway

Zinga! (chain)
621 Broadway

Dunkin' Donuts (chain)
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
French Cruller
Hash Browns
Honey Dipped Donut

YoPassion
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Kumquat Lemon Honey with Aloe Drink

Sky Bar
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Mango Pina Colada


Deli
Lendy's Deli
653 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Knockwurst Sandwich

Giovanni's Roast Beef and Pizza (chain)
194 Broadway Street
Recommended Dishes:
Junior Roast Beef Sandwich

Muscle Maker Grill (chain)
358 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Santa Fe
Western Potatoes

Italian
Angela's Coal Fired Pizza (chain)
880 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Sicilian Pizza
Signature Oven Roasted Wings

Roman Delight Pizza (chain)
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Chicken Bacon and Ranch


Japanese
Shoyu Restaurant
124 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Grand Marnier Walnut Shrimp
Castle Maki

Sake Japanese Restaurant
670 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Spicy Scallop Maki
Hama Shiru
Ahiru

Western
Fuddruckers (chain)
900 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
The Works
All Beef Chilli Cheese Dog

Boston Market (chain)
168 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:

Rotisserie Chicken
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Mixed Vegetables
Sweet Corn

Hooters (chain)
1143 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
New England Style Clam Chowder
Buffalo Platter

Sully C's Bar and Grill
168 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
House Favorite BBQ Combo
Fried Pickles

Charleys Philly Steaks (chain)
1201 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Original Lemonade
Original Fries
Philly Cheese Steak

The Continental
266 Broadway
Recommended Dishes:
Continental's Famous London Broil

July 19th 2018: A Drink in Saugus, Cambodian in Revere

While shopping at the Square One Mall in Saugus today, I decided to get a Mango Pina Colada Smoothie from Sky Bar.

Not bad, but nothing special.

For lunch, we decided to go check out a small Cambodian restaurant in Revere, Thmor Da.

Not knowing what to get, we got a Durian Fruit Shake,

The BBQ (Cambodia Style)

And the Special Thmor Da Yellow Noodle Soup.

The drink was not bad, although my other half felt it had too much ice. The skewers were better than most satay dishes i have had in America though. The noodles were alright as well.

Overall, an okay experience in a sketchy part of town.

July 16th 2018: Lunch in Saugus, Dessert in Peabody

We decided to have lunch today at the Continental, a big but old fashioned restaurant in Saugus. Nice decor, but somehow there was a stench of sewage in the air.

Not wanting to stay long, we decided to just get the Continental's Famous London Broil (with mushroom gravy),

Which came with interesting starters

And a salad.

The food was pretty good, and if not for the stench and the elderly clientele here, I might actually come back.

For dessert, we decided to check out the Caffe Nero at the Northshore Mall in Peabody,

getting the Almond Cream Cake

And the Coffee Milkshake.

The cake was not too almondy, although the drink was too bitter for my liking.

July 7th 2018: Thai in Worcester, Candy in Shrewsbury

For lunch today, we decided to go for some Thai buffet at Racha Thai in Worcester,

which I went to once several years ago.

Stuff  at the buffet included Tom Yum Chicken Soup,

Pad Mee, Vegetable Rolls, Coco Jelly, Thai Chicken Wings, Fried Rice, Chicken String Bean, Cashew Nut Chicken, Prik Prak Chicken and Basil Chicken, of which I really liked the Pad Thai, Red Curry Chicken and Spicy Noodles. Everything else was just so-so. We had our fill though.

On the way home, we decided to stop by the Hebert Candy Mansion in Shrewsbury,

getting some free White Chocolate Pretzels

and buying some Salt Water Taffy.

The sweets were pretty good, although the pretzels were just so-so. Might come back in future for ice cream.

To finish things off, I got a Junior Roast Beef Sandwich from Giovanni's Roast Beef and Pizza at their Saugus location.

Not bad. No wonder they have so many locations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.