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| - This new Japanese place just recently opened and I was excited to try it out. The atmosphere is quite casual and hip: they have a walk up and order method, the decor is very modern, the menu is plastered onto large TV screens...The overall vibe can be compared to a modern Japanese food court/fast food chain.
We ordered the beef gyudon with curry and fried chicken and rice combo to share. With the combo (extra $3), you get miso soup, soft drink, and mochi covered green tea ice cream. The miso soup is pretty bland compared to other places; however, the mains were unexpectedly delicious. The fried chicken and rice comes with a sriracha mayo sauce drizzled on top. Although the overall dish was a bit dry, the chicken was crispy and juicy. I was most impressed with the gyudon with curry, a combination of Gyutaro's signature dishes. Everything was tender and flavourful, but know that Japanese curry is quite different than other curries. Finally, we were able to share a piece of the mochi they served to us after our meal, which was the cherry on the cake albeit a bit melted.
I was utterly impressed by the quality and price of the food here, and would most definitely be back to try some of their sweet treats (green tea smoothie, latte, cheesecakes, and other desserts).
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