I've been meaning to try this place for awhile, especially because I'm a big fan of Fressen and I heard the chef formerly worked there.
The decor could use some sprucing up. For some reason, I was expecting a cute little cafe with gingham tablecloths. There aren't many seats available so don't go with an army of friends.
The bathroom downstairs is like some some old person's basement. A little bit on the scary side.
But of course, I came here for the food. I started with the coconut carrot soup. It was tastey but there was a slight bitterness to it. I don't know if it was the ginger in it that gave it that bitter edge or what. Following the soup, I tried the tofu steaks on a bed of rice. It was pretty delicious although slightly too peppery. The rice had a really nice flavour to it and wasn't mushy. My partner was less impressed. He found it a bit on the bland side.
I was debating on giving it 3-stars but I have faith that this place is worthy of 4-stars. It sounds like they rotate their menu often so maybe the next time I go, my tastebuds will be high-fiving each other.