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| - This is a really cute, casual place to enjoy some healthy food and relax! I came here recently with a group of friends and we ended up staying much longer than expected because we really liked the vibe here and the atmosphere is unhurried and cozy. I love the name, as I'm a Murakami fan myself and "The Windup Bird Chronicles" is one of my favourite books! They have literary quotes on the walls and were playing the "Amelie" soundtrack:)
There is a small wine list, with reasonable prices. I opted for an almond tea latte instead, which was comforting on a cold day and came with honey. The menu has a bunch of soups, salads and for mains you can go with a hot pot, broken sandwich, or more traditional main course that comes with veggies and sweet potato millefeuille. I went for the hot pot, which was hearty but not too heavy. It was a tad salty for me, but that is probably just me (I often find restaurant food too salty). It had a nice assortment of veggies and sausage, with fresh bread on the side. We also shared the tofu and avocado gratin appetizer, which was a very unique and unusual dish that was really tasty! For dessert, we shared the flourless chocolate cake and berry cobbler. Both were delicious and light.
The service was excellent. We were served by Sang Kim, the owner (of Yakitori Bar), who had lots of recommendations and was clearly enthusiastic about the food and the place. He split the bill and put the shared items (appetizer, desserts) on a separate bill, which was very thoughtful. Most restaurants insist on one bill for a group over 4 people. I also like that they take reservations through Yelp! On a weeknight, we didn't really need the reservation as there was space, but it's nice to have the options for busier nights. I will be back to try more of the menu and also to try their brunch! I would also imagine that during the morning/afternoon, it would be a nice, quiet place to read.
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