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| - First let me say that I am so happy that so many cool spots are opening in the SW! Thank you PiF!!!!
Ok so, Monday after our long Sunday nite, I just couldn't cook, so I came by to check out the new spot on the corner! Boy am I happy I did! Now o have one more awesome place to eat within a half mile from my house!
The decor and style of this place is similar to Dirt Dog, but a Japanese version. Japanese street food, casual atmosphere, cool graffiti art, and awesome 90s music playing.
Admittedly I am a newbie to Japanese street food, but was so excited by the menu all of my dining partners were unfortunately busy or donating blood, so I was burdened with the task of trying as many menus items alone, without exploding.
I started with one of their house NA drinks. I can't recall the name now but it was made of a mixture of a drinking vinager, fresh lime, and tonic. Yes! Loved it! Tart, refreshing, bitter.
Then I had the crispy tapioca and the crab cocktail Mandu. Both new dishes to me, both well done. The mandu was similar to lil fried wonton/empanada type things. They had a nice crunch and spice and something I wouldn't have ordered normally (not a spicy fan) but were great! The crispy tapioca was everything I expected and more! They had aged parm finely shaved on top, and a nice crunch, before the tapioca softness. LOVED them!
Then on to the Takoyaki, which I had seen before but never tried. So so good! Light fluffy lil balls of dough with tasty goodies inside. I had the mushroom ones, and escargot. The escargot were my favorite, only bc you don't see them much and the garlic and parsley flavors we perfect! So light and flavorful! The mushroom ones were also good, subtle mushroom flavors.
I finished dinner with the black sesame panna cotta, with a cherry compote and sesame brittle. A great way to end!
All of this, 5 dishes and a drink, cost me $45 dollars and I was stuffed and satisfied!
The ONLY suggestions I have at this point is they need a lighted Open sign. The location is situated in an awkward spot and a lil obstructed by a low tree. I drive by often and noticed the business had changed but didn't know they had opened yet! So... don't doubt it, it's open and amazing!!! I will most definitely be back!
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