My coworker and I came here for lunch today because Thai House (across the parking lot) was jam packed. We saw this place the last time we went to Thai House so we figured we would give it a try.
When we first walked in, there were only two other tables there. I think it was about 11:45 a.m. and we were told they opened earlier this month.
The menu could use some work. I was really hoping to see some more adventurous dishes but nope! I'm also not sure what is "Asian Fusion" on the menu because the dishes were Asian, but just different parts of Asia. We ordered the Panang Chicken and the Spicy Basil Noodles because that was what we were craving from Thai House. The only fusion I really noticed was the decor - a mixture of rustic hipster lighting with a mixologist bar, some Asian-inspired art and vintage European red velvet booths. There is also a grand piano inside... Attempt to look upscale?
The Panang Chicken was good but you could get it for half the price across the parking lot. I was expecting the Spicy Basil Noodles to be similar to Pad Se Ew - I was wrong. First off, it wasn't even spicy... Not sure if the chefs know this but you need to pull the noodles apart by hand to separate them before cooking them in the wok. Otherwise, you get broken up chunks of noodles that don't seem like noodles - more like stir fry... which is what we had. The taste was okay but it was a disappointment.
I'm going to assume that the kitchen is still learning because it took a while for us to get our food even though there were only 2 other tables. The wait staff was nice but they could use a little more training - I felt like they were a little stiff and unsure. Our dishes were never cleared away either.
Not sure if this place will last honestly. The area is better known for a lunch crowd but maybe after work happy hours will keep it alive. By the way, the lunch menu consists of three sushi options - needs more variety. In my personal opinion, there was nothing exciting or new about the menu. They are all items that can be found at other restaurants. Was there even dessert? We were never offered any and I didn't see it on the menu.
I will have to give it another try later on. Probably for happy hour drinks. Is there a happy hour? Alright, maybe just for drinks.