It can be hard to stand out in a city of so many restaurants, but the funky-fresh fusion food and 80s beats worked for me! Rolled in solo and sat at the bar for the best lighting and service. Staff were attentive and engaging, happy to recommend dishes and make casual chitchat.
I tried a few dishes and really liked the escargot takoyaki that Rod U praised months ago- but I have to point out that I'm not usually a takoyaki fan at all, so this version with wine-poached escargot (which I DO usually love) and a great garlic aioli is a rather unusual exception. The crab croquettes were also enjoyable, and reminiscent of the version served in a shoe over on the Strip for triple the price while the brussels sprouts were similar to other versions across the valley. But the real standout here was the dessert: vanilla soft serve sounds like a snooze but the chef-suggested topping combo of balsamic blueberries and sea salt graham crackers was an aria of flavors!
They post featured specials on their social media, and many of those dishes tempt me to make the trek across town. I'll be back eventually for the clams and unagi dumplings!