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Bar service is typical and not worth anyones time investing in a review as are much of the sides and such. They're serviceable but if ones review revolves around them, you went here for the wrong reasons.
The main attraction here is of course the seafood pots which are priced somewhat reasonably for the quantity, though an indicator for appropriate quantity would be nice. I had to ask about serving size and in a restaurant format unfamiliar to the area, this would be welcome and arguably necessary to people with eyes often bigger than their stomach.
I ordered a pot (its the midwest, honestly nitpicking here is unnecessary, all our seafood will be less good than coastal fare) and the important thing here, and arguably the entire restaurant is the sauce you order. The Ma La + Seafood Shake (shorthand; mouth watering Sichuan peppercorn and cajun spice for the uninitiated) is an absolute dream. A hearty unctuous spice perfectly balanced with nose running heat and an earthy citrus flavor you can only get with this combination of spices. If you are sensitive to spice, the "medium" rating might seem like a misnomer, but it is right on the money for spice hounds. I am a fan of this style of food and it is pulled off with aplomb and a level of depth that will have me coming back.
Having dined here on a slow day, I cannot comment on the service, but if you're looking for a big ol' pot of spicy fish and sea bugs, you will be absolutely satisfied.
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