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| - My wife and I finally dropped by this highly rated little eatery for a 2:00 Friday lunch and our initial impressions were mixed at best. Following the advice of fellow Yelpers, we started with the Fried Broccoli with a sweet and sour dipping sauce and had the Belle Salads as our meals. We also had iced teas that (EEK... sound the beverage gouging alarm!) ran $2.50 each.
The tempura battered Fried Broccoli was golden brown and tasty, but things broke down a little when it came to the salads. The fried shrimp and sliced chicken breast that topped them were indeed crunchy, hot and savory and the accompanying sauces - one hot, one sweet - were the perfect complements. They were also beautifully presented and full of good veggies, however, we found the salads themselves to be disappointing. A stickler when it comes to fresh lettuce, we just had to pick out too many brown ended and slimey pieces to be totally satisfied. The cherry tomatoes were also tasteless and mushy, and the croutons and bread were just okay. At $14 each, we expected a lot better.
Our server, Keisha, was attentive and friendly, and was passionate in describing the menu choices. The dining area was comfortable and attractive, and the sanitation rating was an impressive 97.5.
After an $8 off coupon, our total lunch tab, including tip, ran right at $40. Our dining experience may have been an anomaly, however, as most of the other reviews have been very positive. We will give it at least one more shot though because we have to try the Chicken and Waffles (but not without a coupon).
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