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| - Spice Kitchen + Bar is a wonderfully trendy restaurant along the Detroit shoreway in the same stretch as many awesome establishments such as Sweet Moses, the Superelectric Pinball Parlor and Happy Dog. I've been eyeing this place for a bit, so I was excited to finally give this is a shot. This review is for brunch.
The ambiance was excellent, especially at the time, there were fresh flowers everywhere. The service was friendly and prompt. Everything looked good on the menu. This seems to be a well-loved establishment, so why three stars? If you're reading this, better find a chair and sit down...
Let's start with the Korean Fried chicken and Waffles. I loved the flavor, but the fried chicken was dry and rubbery, like a government-issued chicken fingers school lunch. At this level, I'd except juiciness and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, but it wasn't the case. The waffle was also overcooked and crumbly like a cookie, instead of soft and pillowy. You're better off with Chick-Fil-A strips and waffle fries instead of this dish. I did love the creative twist on the popovers presented as pancakes, that one was good. Maybe I should've ordered the pork belly, that one is hard to mess up.
Due to the sheer reputation of the place, I'll give this another shot and update my review. Maybe it was an off-day. Maybe they do dinner better. Maybe this is better as a bar. I don't yet know. All-in-all, for now, 3 stars.
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