More like 3.5. Walking into Kiu actual caused so much anxiety. First of all the place looks like it's high end...you can smell the dollar signs on the floor mat. So as a broke ass studded with 17 in his bank I was about to faint. Couple with an awkward "Irasshaimase"!!! It's weird cause they don't yell it with enthusiasm but as if they don't wanna say it. With 20 people bowing at me it feels wierd
The food can be very pricy on certain dishes. Others such as the $7 takoyaki and $11-15 ramen is not bad. But 2 baked oysters for 7 was like ugghhhhh. However they were big enough to equal 4 regular sized oysters so it was okay.
First of takoyaki was perfect. Generous amount of bonito flakes with actual pieces of octopus. Not only one small ass poverty piece but 3 good sized ones. Oysters were blessed. Super creamy with a very fresh taste.
The ramen was not bad. The garlic shoyu had a super rich flavour while the red miso felt a bit oily and not even spicy. The chashu was super tender and literally melted in the mouth. The noodles were super bouncy and had a good chew.
Overall a really nice Izaykaya restaurant. However prepare for your wallet to be empty on the way out.