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| - OMG, what an AMAZING meal! Ruben and I agree that it was one of the best meals we've had. It's rare that I'm truly excited about so much in one place, but Other Mama is killing it.
I was intrigued by the menu, especially the raw bar. I love raw seafood. Then, I hear that Owner/Chef Dan Krohmer used to work for Morimoto and I'm really interested. I had to check it out right away.
We sat at the bar and chatted with Mixologist David English about the restaurant and mostly about the amazing Libations menu he created with another gentleman. I started with the Vera ($10) composed of Domaine Chandon, Canton Ginger Basil, and St. Germain Elderflower. Fabulous cocktail. As the night wore on, I also tried the Agnes ($9) with Hibiscus Stolichnaya, Cointreau, lemon, and sparkling wine. First of all, it's gorgeous and second, it's delicious. Another home run. English also created an off-the-menu cocktail for me consisting of vodka and fresh cucumber. It complemented some of the seafood I was eating.
The food, oh boy. Summed up: GOOD. REALLY GOOD. Favorites: Live Scallop, Amberjack Crudo, and Grilled Prime Ribeye. I could eat all these dishes again and again. But really, everything is delicious. I can't wait to try everything else!
Raw Oysters: Fanny Bay from BC ($1.50/each), Bluepoint from NY ($1/each), and NY Prime from NY ($2/each). Served with Ponzu Salsa, Blood Orange Mint, and Pickled Peppers & Habañero. Nice selections. I typically avoid East Coast oysters, but these were pleasantly crisp and the sauces were fantastic. The Ponzu Salsa was definitely my favorite.
Live Scallop ($11): This was easily my favorite dish of the evening. The scallop was HUGE and it was phenomenal. Amazing by itself and delicious with a touch of soy sauce and wasabi. There were 3 scallops available; we had 2 of them. Hopefully they have more scallops the next time I come in!
Live Surf Clam ($13): Two parts of the clam were served separately, the meat and the flesh. This was just okay for me, but Ruben really enjoyed it.
White Fish Ceviche ($13): Served with sweet potato chips. Fantastic ceviche and a really nice portion, too. Also, I am not a fan of sweet potato, but these chips were delicious!
Shrimp & Mint ($9): Wrapped with cucumber and topped with Ikura. Amazing!! This was easily one of our group's favorites; we couldn't get enough.
Amberjack Crudo ($11): Um, wow! I'm a fan of sashimi crudo type dishes and this one is up there. Amazing, amazing flavors. The fish was divine and the blood orange ponzu salsa was perfect. This was another group favorite.
Oyster Foi Rockefeller ($15): This was a Chef-recommended dish that I would have never ordered on my own and it blew my mind. They use freshly-shucked oysters for these delicious treats. It makes all the difference.
Spicy Yuzu Chicken Wings ($13): Fried chicken is all about the batter. This batter was light and crunchy, plus it was flavorful. I didn't get the yuzu, but I liked the spicy sauce on the wings that weren't overbearing and not too spicy.
Pork Belly Kimchi Fried Rice ($11): Kimchi usually sucks at restaurants and I'm ultra critical of Korean food, so I was surprised that this rice was decent. **Note: I love the side order of Kimchi Fried Rice (without the pork belly). It's more my thing as it's more moist without the hot pot. Of course, I love the sunny side-up egg!
Grilled Prime Ribeye ($27): Served with Miso Hollandaise and Waffle Fries. OH. MY. GOSH. The steak was cooked PERFECTLY, so that already got my attention. But it's the miso hollandaise that pushed it over the edge - it's GOOD. Oh, and those waffle fries? Geez.
PBR Seafood Hot Pot ($21): A delicious broth with white fish, shrimp, scallop, mussels, and bok choy. This was another unsuspecting dish that was really great. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the broth was so fragrant! Delicious.
Desserts: Chocolate Pot De Crème ($6), Japanese Cheesecake w/ Raspberry Mint Sauce ($6), and Housemade Ice Creams - Vanilla Bean, Chocolate Chili, and Vermont Maple Syrup Walnut ($2/each). The Chocolate Pot De Crème was delicious! I also enjoyed all the ice creams. I didn't like the cheesecake at first, but now, I'm a fan. It's light, almost the consistency of Angel Food Cake, but still manages to have a moist typical cake-like texture. Its subtle flavor is always paired with a perfectly sweet fruit sauce.
Service was beyond fantastic. Everyone was very nice and attentive. Waters constantly filled, drinks replenished, dishes cleared, and plates/silverware continuously replaced. What a spot! You need to get here! Best time to dine is when they open at 5pm; get a seat because it fills up quickly!
*UPDATE* Favorite dishes: White Fish Ceviche, Big Eye Tuna Poke, Organic Chicken, Grilled Prime Ribeye, Kimchi Fried Rice, Chirashi, Caviar French Toast, and Beef Carpaccio w/ Uni.
Favorite ice cream/sorbet flavors: Miso Honey, Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Jameson & Ginger.
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