Rating: **** (out of 5 *)
Food: *** 1/2
Service: ****
Decor: ****
Bottom Line: A cozy, funky space with friendly staff and an Asian-centric menu. I would definitely go here again for lunch in downtown.
I have passed by this place a few times now and finally had chance to try it out for a corporate lunch with a group of 12.
Food:
As the restaurant's name suggests, the menu is definitely Asian-centric with quite a number of Vegetarian and Gluten-Free options. We started off with a few appetizers: edamame beans, gyozas, ginger beef and some sort of salmon dish. I found these to be tasty but a little on the small side portion-wise.
I ordered one of their Signature Bowls, the Bonsai Beef, which what stood out for me. It was a health amount of sliced AAA sirloin beef over a bed of chili Szechuan noodles and mixed vegetables. The beef was cooked perfectly and it had a great balance of sweetness and heat for the noodles. I would definitely order this again.
Service:
The staff were friendly and attentive, especially considering the size of our group. The food came out in a reasonable time.
Decor:
I liked the ambiance. It gives off a chill and funky vibe. Although it's a smaller space it doesn't feel cramped like other places.