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| - I went to Bac for an afternoon lunch on a Saturday. Immediately, I thought I had stepped into an establishment with an identity crisis even for an Asian Fusion restaurant. After my visit, I think Bac still pulls off everything well that they are trying to do, and I definitely intend on coming back for more.
The Food: Flavorful, fresh, and unique. For the small plates, we shared the Gyozo dumplings, edamame, and green papaya salad. The edamame was nothing special but provided a nice snack before the main dish. The dumplings were out of this world, with a perfect crunch and flavor, and the papaya salad was exceptionally refreshing with hints of cilantro and garlic and a sprinkling of peanuts on top. For the main dish, we shared the Avocado Green Curry with shrimp which was very flavorful but not overwhelmingly. They said it was a "3/5" in the hot scale, and I have to say they don't mess around. If you like spicy food a 3 or 4 should suffice.
The Service: Informative and accommodating. Our waitress recommended the Vietnamese French press coffee with condensed milk which was extraordinary. She also brought soy sauce to our table to help moisten our edamame which made the dish 10 times better. Overall, she always checked on our table at the right times without being overbearing, although we were the only table in the restaurant.
The Atmosphere: Confused? but comfortable. The DJ in the back decided indie hits to the likes of Passion Pit and Bon Iver were appropriate that day. The decor fit that of a typical Asian restaurant, except for the leg lamp in the window (great reminder of Cleveland's local Tremont claim to fame). Still, it is definitely a great spot for any occasion, from casual lunch to dinner and a night out on the town.
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