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| - Whenever it's late in the evening and I'm out with friends who can't seem to decide whether they're hungry enough for a full meal or just appetizers or just a dessert, 31 Kitchen is one of my go-to places around my area.
From bubble tea, to authentic asian-style desserts and of course, crepes and waffles...this place is a great place to indulge your sweet tooth (or teeth, if you're like me).
Even though the place is mostly full of the young asian demographic, the place is still mellow enough that you can hold a decent conversation with the people you are with without raising your voice. Service is inconsistent in the few times I have been here, but nothing too bad to comment about. It's just hard to get their attention sometimes. I wish they had those "wall buttons" that many Korean restaurants have.
Overall I love going to this place when I can't make up my mind about how hungry I am. Their menu, while extensive, is not too hard to figure out. The prices aren't that bad either.
Last night we ordered 2 mains and a few desserts. For $7 their popcorn chicken Ramen was just perfect for satisfying my hunger + craving for something salty and deep fried (hey, the stomach wants what the stomach wants). I won't compare their ramen to other authentic ramen places I've been to because I know full-well that their specialty isn't ramen.
For dessert I simply must have my condensed milk toast (I know, I can make this at home) and deep fried milk. My friends ordered more authentic desserts like the stewed milk & papaya and the House Special Super Golden Sago. Thier desserts tasted pretty good as well (none of them too sweet) but I think I'll stick with my fried milk and condensed milk.
If service was more consistent and I didn't have to stand up waving both arms in the air (like I just didn't care), then this place would definitely be a ****1/2.
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