So ... it's really hard to go from the NYC location to this one... NYC is so much better in ambiance, layout , and food/drink in my opinion.
I would rate this place between 3-4 stars so my 4 stars is being generous.
This location is located on the 3rd floor of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. The entrance is like NYC's - you enter thru a pawn shop( actually the pawn shop was nicer than NYC) . There is a bar near the entrance then several dining rooms. It's very dark- too dark in my opinion. Ambiance is very loud and a lot of chit chatter. Eh.
Our waitress was very nice and efficient.
Drinks-- eh- nothing that me nor my friends loved. I got the Beauty Elixir and it just didn't seem as good here. One friend had the bubbles and berries. Forgot what my one friend had.
Food- its family style. You get several dishes and share which I think is fun and you get to try different things.
Oven braised Chicken meatball was ok. Thai fried style deep fried shrimp was ok. Pulled chicken arepas ok.
Short rib mac and cheese yummy
Yellowtail sashimi yummy
Ended it with dessert ... L.E.S. donuts ( lower east side is location of the NYC location) . Yummy warm donuts with 3 sauces to dip- chocolate, caramel and a berry.
There's a photo booth there that's fun to pose with friends and you can email it to yourself.
I recommend reservations on weekends or special holidays etc