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| - i generally don't like to review any restaurant if i haven't been there at least 2 or 3 times, but there's always an exception to be made since i will be leaving the country soon. when you first walk into the place, the open, urban design is very inviting and (if you're hungover like i was) the natural lighting will wake you up in no time. after hearing countless praise from my sis and bro-in-law, who are long-time madison residents and big foodies as well, i was gonna be in for a treat, right? beautiful decor & ambiance, great service, variety of choices for brunch, but sadly a very disappointing ramen noodle bowl me. the noodles were too clumpy, thin, and soggy, radish slices were more for presentation than anything, and the broth had little depth, just a lot of soy and fish sauce. they say you're supposed to eat with your eyes, in this case i wish i had and left the tasting to my company. btw, my sister and her husband thoroughly enjoyed their dishes, as they didn't speak a word once their plates came out. ^^
me: ramen noodle bowl (braised pork shoulder, pork belly, bok choy, shaved radishes, scallions, nori, soft poached egg, Wah Kee noodles)
my sis: egg scramble (seasonal preparation, served with mixed greens and potatoes)
my bro-in-law: fancy pants pancakes w fresh blueberries
food: 3 out of 4 stars
ambiance: 5 out of 5 stars
value: 4 out of 5 stars
service: 5 out of 5 stars
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