We have been meaning to try out this new place for a while but each time we drove by there was a lineup outside so we would go to our usual favourite in the area, Sansotei.
Today we got there early. Roughly 4:45. Still had to wait about ten minutes but inside. The guy at the door was very nice and gave us a menu to look at while we waited.
The place is nice and bright and has a funky vibe. I did feel like I was in Melbourne's Asian restaurant heaven for a bit. The music is loud but not intrusive. And the whole place is buzzing with wait staff delivering hot bowls of goodness.
We sat down and Cindy explained how the menu works. The top four soups are already filled with all of the ingredients and made when they come to you. The rest below you put in the ingredients yourself. We opted for the ready made ones and I had the pork bone while my wife had the fish one that they recommend.
Both were really good. Although a huge warning. And they warn you as well.
THE BOWL IS CRAZY HOT!!!!!!!!!!
Both of us had at least one touch of scalding on our hands so please be careful.
We also had a tofu appetizer which was great.
The noodles were good. Not my favourite but good. And the soups were very rich and not overly salty. And each had a quail egg, some ham like squares, cabbage, woodear mushrooms and corn pieces.
I think I preferred my wife's choice. It actually reminded me of soups my aunt makes in Poland. A little sour but so rich and delicious and with a little heat. So great on a cold day!
We really liked our food and will likely come back. Maybe we'll see you there?