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| - Alright so this is a funky Korean-fusion spot in Chinatown that was opened by the former chef of Cafe Sardine. The menu is pretty ecclectic and the vibe inside is definitely way better than anywhere else in the neighborhood.
Food: I ate here with a group of friends from out of town so we got to try about 10 things on the menu which was fun. The menu items are definitely original (both in terms of the ingredients themselves and the combination of said ingredients) and the food was good for the most part, but none of the dishes were as delicious as, say, a Laksa from Satay Brothers or a seafood pancake from Hwang Kum. So yeah there's tons of fun stuff to discover but I wouldn't necessarily go back for any one dish in particular. I'd have to say the the food, overall, is a 7 on 10.
Service: The service was really great. Casual, friendly and quick. I give them a 10 on 10 for this.
Drinks: The drink menu rocks. They have tons of cocktails, a good wine list (for an Asian restaurant) and an A-MA-ZING Korean-style michelada.
Ambiance: The place has a really cool neon crab on the wall inside and it's definitely the nicest restaurant in Chinatown, but the design overall is not really remarkable. It was pretty quiet when we ate there though so maybe the place gets a little more magical when there is some hustle and bustle.
Overall I'd say that this is a fun spot to go to with a group of friends, and you'll probably get to try something you've never eaten before, but I don't think I'd add it to my list of "go to" places in the city just 'cause there wasn't any food item in particular that I fell in love with. But it's definitely fun to try. So yeah, try it.
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