
I usually don’t venture to Newport News, but since a dear friend moved there I found myself in unfamiliar territory when I visited her a few months ago. Using my trust UrbanSpoon phone app, we found a sushi restaurant, Kappo Nara Seafood & Sushi, that had a 89% approval rating….
One of the best gyros I’ve ever had. Period. Even my certified Greek co-worker approves! =)
According to the signage, the gyro brand is Kronos and you can see it rotating on a spit once you walk in. Wonderful flavor and great texture with a side of fries for under $7!

If you like REAL authentic Chinese food, you have to go to Jade Villa (in Virginia Beach, close to the corner of S. Independence and Virginia Beach Blvd).
What I order
I love dumplings and I love the dim sum menu at Jade Villa. My favs are the pork shumai and the shrimp har gow.
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I’ve lived in Hampton Roads for over 20 years, and I still get surprised when I stumble upon a new great restaurant. Thanks to my favorite mobile app (thanks Urbanspoon!), I can explore the area with a set of new eyes.

My mom and I went to Royal Thai Cuisine on, what I like to call, a “mom date”. She had a $25 gift certificate so we thought we would give it a try.



