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I think it actually kind of freaky to see old dolls and trinkets lining the walls of Bent. My friends and I were seated in a prime and cozy corner towards the back of the restaurant, and I was staring at tiny Barbie-like dolls that looked like they would be coming alive from some horror movie...
In any event, I finally got to try Bent, after some hype about Brad Pitt eating there as well (I wonder if I sat in the same seat as him?!?!? *sigh*)
The menu is built for sharing - for a group of 5, the waiter suggested 8-10 dishes to share. On that note, we decided to order:
Tuna and Watermelon Ceviche - Refreshing, although I am not sure how you can go wrong with Tuna and Watermelon as these ingredients do not need any cooking.
Vegetable Quinoa - This was great, but again, simple. If I had to, I would order this dish again
Fried Chicken Dumplings - These were really good, although I almost felt jipped that I had to pay triple the price for something fried and, dare I say it, something one could get a China Buffet King (!)
Lamb - I am not a lamb person, but my friends said it was good. It looked like it was cooked a perfect medium (nice and pink) although no one wanted to eat the last piece
Short Ribs - Didn't get to try this as it was all gone! Clearly this was a winner
Lobster Tacos - Good, but nothing wow
Overall, I enjoyed my time here with friends, but the restaurant itself is forgettable. I like the atmosphere: dark, woodsy tones, chill. I also really, really love the idea of this restaurant being "family run" - a good opportunity for famous chef-dad (and super-designer mom) to show kids what the business is like and what it takes to succeed. Drinks menu are extensive and I like that they have a wide selection of both Wines and Sakes (although Sake bottles are expensive here. Our table decided to order a big bottle of Sake at $74 - the second cheapest option).
On the other hand, I don't like fusion-Asian cuisine because I like the real deal better. At times, I felt like I was eating Hype and Ambiance rather than Food taking central attention.
I would consider this a local-neighbourhood haunt which is another reason why I won't be back here anytime soon - it's just a little out of my ways.
Service - Professional
FYI!
Reservations are a must. My friend, who booked for us, received the standard email that we would only be allowed to sit 2.5 hours and if we were late for more than 10 minutes, they would give our table to someone else. Well, on this Friday night, we sat way past our 2.5 hour allotment, and there were actually some tables still unseated.
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