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| - I've always had some sentimental attachments to this place since it was a first date discovery, but at since coming back I have to admit it isn't really as special as I'd hoped (which I can't say without noting the irony).
I've sampled/stolen for dinner(s): quinoa salad, calamari, chicken tacos, canneloni, pad thai, and ping gai. Ping gai was very good, as reviews claim, but as an Asian foodie I was not impressed, knowing that similar fare can be had in Chinatown for half the price. Other dishes were good with decently generous portion sizes (especially the pad thai), but all had to work to justify the slightly inflated prices considering quality (about $15-20, with a few things closer to $10).
It should be noted that food is significantly ($3-5) cheaper during lunch, though they do change/cut down their menu
The ambiance is actually quite nice - especially late at night. The place becomes intimate and lovely (dark, candlelit, etc). Service is also fairly friendly.
Why a 3, then? They have a 18% service charge for groups of 5 or more(!), and don't take reservations. I guess the conclusion is don't come here in groups.
Food versus price: 3.5/5
Service/ambiance: 3/5
Overall, this is a place that I could come back to if (less than a group of 4) people suggested it, but it's not high on my priorities list.
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