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| - My husband, and I where in the area and we were on a mission. My husband was up to trying something new. I just wanted to enjoy a real meal, which was not a run of the mill standard choice. The Clever Koi rose to the call on both of our wants for the night. We arrived late in the evening (close to their closing time) and we where seated immediately. We liked that our table faced the open kitchen. Since this was our first experience at the Clever Koi our server made recommendations for appetizers and dinner, we took her up on both options.
The appetizer recommendation was the Pork Belly Bun. Seriously when we heard they offered this we where SOLD, seriously all I have to say is wow. We have had Pork Belly before and it is best to enjoy it, immediately after is presented. Okay you should wait for the plate to hit the table first..... ha ha but I'm sure if you don't it would be understood. So why the high praise? It is because Pork Belly in itself takes time to reach the combined perfection of a crispy sear and doneness. When this is done, your first bite, simply melts in your mouth. Seriously we thought this was a great way to start off, for our first visit ever.
Oh wait but there is more, for dinner we both ordered the Crispy Pineapple Duck. So to put it plainly IT WAS AMAZING the duck was tender, the vegetables combined in the layered manner that it was, did not take away from the duck but enhanced it immensely. Let me just say this, you know when that moment hits and you just look at your husband (partner in crime) and there is just that silent understanding that you both just get it? Well we both had that moment of DON'T TALK TO ME, I'M EATING and silence hit our table and the only noise you heard was mmmm and sighs of indulgence or OMG!! Nothing like the "Harry Meet Sally" diner moment but pretty dang close. Okay so here are the burning questions we will answer for you.
1. Was our mission a success? Yes, yes it was
2. Will we go back to the Clever Koi? Yes.
3. What will we try? Hopefully, more of their menu listing's.
4. Would we recommend this restaurant ? In a heartbeat.
5. Was it pricey? Depends on the value, you put on a memorable meal.
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