Okay, I have not given any place a one star review in a while, and looking at some of this restaurant's "friend"ly reviews... I am one of the only few that has given this place a one star. Why?? Overall feeling. A big part of liking or loving a restaurant not just about the food or service. Its the atmosphere and how it makes you feel. Here....it seems out of place.
This restaurant is pushing a concept and atmosphere onto downtown phoenix that seems to fit better in Scottsdale. Here in downtown, we are a bit more down to earth, we like to feel welcomed and comfortable when coming to a restaurant...we don't want to sit upright and nibble on a $5 Chicken wing! And yes it is is Wing....singular!
With that out of the way...lets move on
Service: Not ban but not good. The servers were not helping in describing the dishes. Especially for a asian fusion restaurant, this is a must
Ambience: The patio looked great...the decor was kinda weird...I did not get the music nor the art that was displayed. It did not fit the concept.
Drinks: I didn't even order...not interesting
Food: I had the Duck Confit which I have to say one of the worst I have had. It was so oily and flavorless.
Spring Roll- how can anyone over soak rice paper?? It was so soggy, I took one bite and that was it
Lop Xeong Crepe- Again another soggy item....urggh
Tonkotsu Ramen- This was not done correctly...the broth is too rich...not in a good way
Dessert-Blueberry Mochi with Lychee sorbet- Now this was great!! The textures and sweetness, good balance
All in all, I was really disappointed with this restaurant. I wish the chef/owner would have stuck to something more similar to his other successful concepts which are more in line with his skills...Asian fusion I don't think is his niche...there are many asian fusion restaurants that have better execution...
The Mission is one of the best restaurants in Phoenix...that should have been a model when opening a new restaurant...that is what downtown phoenix needs.