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| - Went with four people following the usual central Bloor dinner rush.
First impression is that it's a little cramped looking yet cozy on the inside. I'm seeing some complaints about the decor, but I've seen cheesier for this kind of joint and it doesn't bother me.
We were greeted/seated right away with what seemed to be the only waitress on the floor, and she moved fast! Also friendly.
At first we were a little timid checking the prices because it seemed expensive compared to Yelp's one-money rating - however it works out because they have a BUY TWO dishes GET ONE FREE deal which is smashing.
Our table got a bibimbap, mexican rolls, crunch roll, salmon, avocado and california rolls. For apps we ordered tempura and pan fried dumplings.
~First they gave us a free potato pancake app thing. It wasnt super but we had a fun time fighting pieces out of it. We also got free miso soups but they were waaayy too salty and my sister and I couldn't finish ours.
~Dumplings were crispy and good but their sauce was weirdly vinegary, you wouldn't understand what I meant til you had it.
~The bibimbap was extra delicious and came with the usual kimchi apps, and the chef came out to tell our friend to mix in the egg in from the top, so it would cook in the hot stone bowl. Kimchi was good, beansprouts good, but it came with a seaweed salad that my boyfriend said was horribly dry and old tasting.
~The mexican roll was super good and came with just the right amount of spice.
~The crunch roll (as well as the mexican) looked really pretty and had a taste that was just as pleasing.
~The set of plainer rolls was okay.
Our bill for 4 came to $50. So I would say it sounds average enough.
Overall we had a great time with no real issues. I'd recommend any of the special rolls, or the bibimbap, and stay away from buying the $5 seaweed salad (ours was free with the dish). We will go back :)
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