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| - I came here for my 30th birthday based on the yelp reviews. We order the lobster and the pork belly appetizer, the rib cap, the beef wellington and of course the sticky toffee pudding. I also had a french pressed coffee as well.
Impression: the place was loud, decor was busy, and the tables were way too close to each other. Every time I got up to go the the bathroom, my butt was in the faces of our neighbors and my butt was grazing their table. You can hear your neighbor's conversations. I knew that this place was loud and busy, but for the menu prices, I expected a little more class or at least some space. Service was excellent. Our server was very attentive.
First, the bread that came out was delicious and flavorful.
Second, the appetizers... the lobster was flavorful and tender and the chorizo flavor was not overpowering. I would get it again. The pork belly tasted like my father in laws sweet filipino pork dish called paksewlechon (I'm not filipino so I don't know if I spelled it right). I expected the pork belly to be more crisp and a different flavor, I wasn't expecting a soft, tender and sweet pork belly. It was good, but I would not order it again. It was just too sweet for me.
Third, the rib cap was good, but nothing memorable. I felt as though it was missing a good aged umami flavor of a quality steak. The beef wellington had a delicious flavor, but was lacking the firm exterior/flaky crust. It was kind of soggy. Other than the soggy factor, it was delicious. I would rather have the kobe beef from Cut or a nice prime aged bone in ribeye with a nice sear than the wellington. The welling was too mushy.
Sides: We ordered the baked potatoe and the mac and cheese. Both were delicious and I would order them again.
Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding... the star of the meal. It was the BEST DESSERT I ever ate. I dream about that dessert. I would go back just to order the dessert. For an after dinner drink, I had the french pressed coffee... delicious coffee, I wish I can have it at my house everyday. It came with three chocolate covered spoons that had filling inside (bailey's, amaretto, and frangelico).
Bottom line: I would ONLY go back to get the sticky toffee pudding. There are better places for steak with a nicer environment and the same price.
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