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We visited Once twice. Everything on the menu is unlike what we have tasted in Peruvian and Japanese restaurants, the flavors are so complex and pleasant, even comforting.
We ordered the Braised Fennel, Yuquitas (stuffed yuca with cheese), Scallop & Shrimp Dumplings, and Nasu Panca Miso (braised eggplants), and the caramel flan dessert during our first visit. All were amazing. Of these four entree dishes, the braised fennel dish is served similar in appearance to a salad and of the size of a small to medium size salad; the others are like tapa size. Unbelievably flavorful.
For our second visit, we ordered Locro (pumpkin quinoa stew), Lomo Saltado (filet mignon) and oxtail bibimbap. These three dishes are entree size; the filet mignon and oxtail dishes are served with rice. We are as pleased with these choices as our first visit's, and unexpectedly found these three dishes as delicious, comforting and soul soothing as the dishes from a grandma's kitchen. The pumpkin quinoa dish especially, it has a refreshing, slightly citrus taste with only a hint of pumpkin (don't think pumpkin soup or pie).
The service we received in both visits was great -- attentive and friendly, our server's name is Z (yes, just the alphabet z). The dishes came out somewhat fast and all very warm (the bibimbap even piping hot). We highly recommend Once.
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