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First things first, best happy hour in town. You and a friend can have 3-4 drinks and enough tapas to make you feel like you ate a 7-course meal, and laugh when the bill comes. I don't know how this place makes it work but it's a steal! Happy hour is full most of the time so it's best to get there around 4 pm to get a seat at the bar. It ends at 6.
They have these grilled options, order every single one. If you like bacon, you will LOVE the bacon-wrapped quail egg!
The tuna tartare is incredibly fresh and topped with craime fraiche and wasabi tobiko. You can scoop it onto plantain chips. It is a little spicy but has more of a smoky flavor to it. YUM!
The empanadas with beef, quail egg, and sambal sauce is also really good. The sambal sauce is garlicky and spicy, and the quail egg and empanada dough add a touch of sweetness.
The black bean enchiladas are gooey and delicious and covered in melted cheese. Also the pork belly is done well. The pork is tender and just melts in your mouth, and then you have a crunch from the pickled cucumbers that adds flavor and a cool contrast to the pork itself.
For cocktails I always order the St. Germain rose, which is an elderflower liquor poured into a glass of rose. It is simple and delicious. For something a little stronger, try the green tea martini, the aviation, or the lychee martini.
The staff is always wonderful! The owner is always working, and he will even come behind a bar and make your drink. I think leadership like this is one of the reasons why this restaurant is so successful. The bartenders and servers know the menu well and know the drinks. They easily accommodate gluten allergies as well and offer gluten free soy sauce!
Sushi is always spot on. I went for brunch recently and was blown away. If you haven't tried this place yet, try to make it for happy hour, you will not be disappointed!
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