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| - I had a very adequate experience at True Foods at the Biltmore location. I went here with my fiancee and two of our friends as it was the best option in town to meet a variety of dietary needs. We had kosher, vegetarian, and sustainable eaters in the group. I did like the decor though at points I was worried about the sturdiness of my seat at our table.
The service was very sweet and friendly if a bit slow. I would in fact say our service was almost too bubbly and happy. Enough that we were slightly weirded out by it. However, if you really are that happy then I guess good for you.
As to the food, we ordered several appetizers, entrees, and dessert. My fiance found most of his food to be the better end of ok. I did try some of his items and I must say they all begged for just a hint of salt. Our friends loved everything. I had a mixed bag. My drink was very nice, I had the Green Arnie which was nice if a little subdued flavor wise. I also ordered miso soup to start. That one was a bit of a surprise. At no point on the menu or by the server was it mentioned that it was a red miso soup. For those of you unfamiliar, the kind of miso soup you get at most places is a white miso. Red miso is much stronger and more pungent. While I am do like both it was not what I was expecting. I would not have ordered such a large potent bowl of red miso if I had known. I then had the Wild Ahi Sliders which were really the best part of my whole meal. The fish was fantastically fresh and delicious. I did not partake of the dessert.
Overall, the food was goodish. Though I did spend much of the evening wishing I had some salt for the potatoes I got. Not a lot just a pinch of something. Otherwise, they were fairly bland. My fiancee had the same complaint. Everything could have used just a pinch more flavor.
Nothing was bad or anything the whole experience was simply ok. If it had been significantly cheaper and the service had been more prompt I probably be willing to boost it up to 4 stars. However, the portions are kind of small (other than the miso soup) for what you pay.
I would come here again with some of my groups of friends with needier dietary restrictions but otherwise I don't believe I will be frequenting this restaurant.
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