I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by this place. Had a delicious drink with my yummy dinner, despite the somewhat stark atmosphere.
PROS
-Service. I have to call this out first because our server was phenomenal. He made great recommendations for drinks and food and was very attentive to our table. He was even cracking a few jokes with us, which we had us all laughing.
-Pork Ramen. I typically don't get ramen, unless I am buying it in bulk from the grocery store. But I said, what the heck, I'll try it. What a great decision! Not too salty and plenty of pork and Ohio City noodles. Check out the pic.
-All the cocktails. I got the Maharajah Cooler; a mix of gin, tequila and citrus-y flavors. Again, not something I would typically order (I'm a vodka girl) but the drink was very refreshing. Malacca Mule & Cherry Blossom were also tasty, though the Cherry Blossom was a little too sweet for me. The Japanese Cocktail was strong!
-Patio space. Though we couldn't use the patio space, it is worth mentioning that they have one!
CONS
-Weird atmosphere. The restaurant was really well lit and not intimate at all. The tall ceilings did not really help that vibe - I felt like our conversation at our table was with the entire restaurant because of it.
-The spicy tuna sushi was TOO spicy for me!
BOTTOM LINE
-Come here for dinner, try a cocktail, and get one of the noodle dishes! I will definitely be coming back after the weather warms up to dine on the patio!