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| - Walking in, already we liked the vibe in this funky-fresh new spot. A couple of small sensory changes would make the experience even better. Dim the lights a bit; I found it to be too brightly lit and it seemed a weird juxtaposition for the theme with the brick, graffiti and old school hip hop. I was wanting the music volume up just a smidge; it's one of the neat things about the restaurant, so really own it! I was looking forward to maybe even seeing the disco ball in the dining room, but that's just an affinity towards glitter. :)
Service was fabulous the whole way through. Our server scooted 2 tables together to get our group seated promptly. She was on top of drinks, kept dishes flowing, explained anything we had questions about and had good recommendations based on our group's likes. Awesome!
On to dishes:
· Everything Bagel Edamame: Going to Trader Joe's to pick up some everything bagel seasoning right now. 5/5
· Crab Croquettes: Our server recommended as a crowd fave, and biting into the fried thing, I can see why. The panko-crisped crust is tasty. But, I found the inside too creamy, even a bit mushy, for my taste and the creaminess overtook flavor. Comes with a shishito pepper, now that was perfect, gimme a plate of those! 2.5/5
· Shrimp Tatoyaki: Arrives looking very pretty, and the flavors don't disappoint. 4/5
· Udon Fries: Read several reviews mentioning the well known "In-N-Out Burger flavor" and yes, it's true. This was a good dish, but I found the Udon Fries to be spongy in texture, not crisped like a "fry-fry". Still, it's a fun dish to eat. 4/5
· Japanese Eggplant: a satisfying dish with a smart addition of spiced crumbled cashews give the dish really great texture. 4/5
· Clams and mushrooms: 3.5/5 The table next to us recommended; they weren't wrong. The dish is packed with clams, enoki mushrooms soaking up all the brothy-goodness. It's umami & salty, in a strong broth with a hint of tangy sweet sake. It's served with an unagi gnocchi, which were my least favorite. When I read the menu, I misread an "uni" dumpling. The unagi made them overly sweet. Instead, I was really craving a crusty bread pairing to sop up the broth. The broth was truly the star, add some buttered crusty bread on the side & no need for dumplings = 5 stars. *Side note: I took most to-go and warmed over crispy rice the next day, left off the gnocchi. BOMB!
Beef Dish: Can't remember the name but think Japanese pot roast. Hearty beef served with carrots in a delicious sauce. I couldn't try one more thing at this point, save for dessert, but friends said it was filling and a comfy dish to eat.
·Dessert: Save room for some maple crumble and brown sugar bacon soft serve. A little ice cream, crumble and walnut sauce=perfect bite. I don't eat dessert, our table shared and all enjoyed the finale.
They are a young restaurant, with a creative & refreshing menu and a FUN place to eat! As they are able to tweak their menu & experience, they can just take off in a huge way! 3.5 Stars, for now - I'll be back to try the Mapo tofu Frito, Brussels, Garlic Yakisoba, sea & foie okonomonaki, and octopus tatoyaki.
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