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| - I kept seeing stellar reviews of this restaurant so I decided to make it a night. The restaurant is very small but beautifully designed. I was greeted promptly and taken to my seat. I need to stress that you HAVE to have reservations because the seating is so limited!
The bar where I sat had a little inset cooktop to boil the broth (SO COOL!) and was set with two spoons and a set of chopsticks. I couldn't decide because everything on the menu looked delicious! I settled on the scallop appetizer and a combo of wagyu and lamb with the ginger chicken broth. The scallop was PERFECT! Hard seared on the outside and insanely tender on the inside. It was served with melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, quail egg, tobiko, and a citrus sauce. My broth arrived quickly after and began to bubble on the burner. I was given a bowl stuffed with carrots, sweet potato, noodles, mushrooms, locally made tofu, bokchoy, and greens as well as a bowl of seasoned rice. Then the meat arrived and I was stunned by how beautiful and obviously good quality it was!! Cooked in the flavorful broth, the meat just melted! Topped the meal off with a pot of green tea! Also, do note that at this time they don't have a bar and it is BYOB.
Overall, the experience was very fun! I always enjoy meals that are hands on! For the price, the quality and the portion size CAN'T be beat! The service is prompt and very friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and warm, AND you walk out having had a really neat experience. I will definitely be back! And bring friends!
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