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There were 2 of us, and a plan to demolish the menu. With some guidance from our host, we narrowed it down to 5 dishes.
First up was the torched Mackerel accompanied by a Soy based dipping sauce with pickled ginger and scallions. The fish is brined, lending a lovely understated salinity to the flesh. And if that wasn't good enough, they brought out an industrial blowtorch to our table and flamed that bad boy! All in an effort to release it's natural oils. One of the lighter dishes we had tonight, but probably one of my faves.
Up next on the docket was the Acorn Squash Poutine. Like many reviews below, it didn't disappoint. The squash was slightly crispy, giving way to an unctuous creamy centre. The power of mother nature people! The Japanese Curry based "gravy" was subtle and alluring. Loved the acidity and crunch of the Kimchi on top, and damn son, anything with Kewpie Mayo is a winner!
Their play on Ebi Mayo is the best I've had in the city. Simply because the Shrimp was so spectacularly Shrimpy in a good way. Super fresh, meaty, and tender. Loved the uber crunchy coating that served as the perfect clinging territory for the spicy mayo.
My friend had the Loosey. Think of it as Korea's answer to the Big Mac. She doesn't usually enjoy Big Macs, but she totally bigged this up. Now that's a compliment!
One of the specials of the night was a Buffalo style Tofu with Blue Cheese dipping sauce. The interior of the tofu was silken in texture, and the outside reminded me of a McNugget. I really don't know how they accomplished that texture, because I've never had anything like it before, but it was soo good. If you're a vegetarian and wonder what Buffalo Wings taste like, get this! You won't regret it.
Lastly, we had the epic Fred Flintstone sized chicken wings coated in a spicy-sweet garlicky sticky concoction. I am glad we were sitting in the back of the restaurant away from prying eyes, because there is no graceful way of eating these. The wing is still connected to the drumette and is huge with a thick layer of sauce coating it. It was super yummy though! Well worth the mess.
Service was spot on too. Water was consistently refilled, plates were changed, and our server was incredibly helpful in talking us through the menu. Moreover, we were not rushed, and the food came out at a great pace.
An awesome first experience. Can't wait to return when their menu rotates!
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