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Steph W
25 reviews on 1 places
Ambiance (5/5): There's indoor and outdoor dining. The back outdoor dining is a courtyard nested between apartment buildings and has a fake garden surrounding it and decorated water fountain. I loved it!
Service (4/5): They are extremely busy so expect slower wait times for service and food prep. However, it'll be worth your wait. CASH ONLY.
Food: The food is absolutely worth the wait. Downside is that the entrees don't come with rice.
Panang Curry (5/5): Super rich in flavor!! There's a nice spice to it! I can eat this all day. Coconut Rice goes perfectly with the curry.
Drunken Noodles (4/5): Very silky.
Service (4/5): They are extremely busy so expect slower wait times for service and food prep. However, it'll be worth your wait. CASH ONLY.
Food: The food is absolutely worth the wait. Downside is that the entrees don't come with rice.
Panang Curry (5/5): Super rich in flavor!! There's a nice spice to it! I can eat this all day. Coconut Rice goes perfectly with the curry.
Drunken Noodles (4/5): Very silky.
Ambiance (4/5): Casual spot with an open space, medium noise volume.
Service (2/5): Super under staffed with only 2 wait staff for all the tables. Several of the tables needed to be cleared off when we arrived and guests were flagging them down to get checks paid.
Bun Bo Hue (Famous Beef Pho) (2/5): The bowl looks huge but the portions were actually manageable to chow down on. There wasn't as much noodle as I thought there would be. The portion of the meat was appropriate for the price point; some meat pieces were tender while others were of lower grade. The broth was savory but not the best I've ever had.
Service (2/5): Super under staffed with only 2 wait staff for all the tables. Several of the tables needed to be cleared off when we arrived and guests were flagging them down to get checks paid.
Bun Bo Hue (Famous Beef Pho) (2/5): The bowl looks huge but the portions were actually manageable to chow down on. There wasn't as much noodle as I thought there would be. The portion of the meat was appropriate for the price point; some meat pieces were tender while others were of lower grade. The broth was savory but not the best I've ever had.
Ambiance (5/5): The establishment has both an indoor and outdoor dining area. The first floor is a casual experience with high top and bar seating. The upstairs is the main dining area but exquisite decor that feels like a rustic library mixed with a speakeasy. I love the life-sized stuffed penguins! The place is moderately lit, low music volume, and overall comfortable place for a comfortable meal.
Service (5/5): On a Sunday evening, the place was probably at 25% capacity. We were asked if we wanted to dine downstairs or upstairs and am glad we chose upstairs and in a corner with the stuffed penguin. We were able to sit intimately side by side this way! We were attended to throughout the meal and the manager/owner also came to check in on us.
Food (4.5/5):
There is an option for the fixed price menu for 3 courses indicated by a little grain icon. We opted to choose our own courses.
Pisco Disco cocktail (1/5): it was extremely tart and not good
Tuna and Salmon Tartare (5/5): I loved the combo of the seaweed salad and avocado with the ponzu. More importantly, the fish tasted really fresh. The spices melded with the avocado made each bite taste creamy.
Dry-aged 34 oz porterhouse for two (4/5): This cut’s seasoning is patent-protected! The dish had a great presentation of the bone standing upright with a couple slices of onion rings, and the meat pre-cut laid around the bone. Half of the dish had meat that was cooked more medium than our ask of medium-rare. I’m being picky with their choice to provide blunt knives instead of a steak knife since without the serrated edges, it was a little more difficult to cut tougher meat. Sadly, I felt like the meat’s crust wasn’t seasoned enough! The crust was salted but did not have the thick crisp that I was hoping for. Perhaps the layer of marbling and crust wasn’t aged for long enough?? Otherwise, the flavoring was great! There was an optional au jus to complement the steak, which I felt helped to moisten some of the well done meat.
Mash Potatoes with garlic confit (5/5): Perfect creaminess and savory taste that a mash potato dish should be
Brussel Sprouts (5/5): These were amazingly charred and had a fully packed flavor in each bite! The creamy sauce added an extra layer of taste that the Brussel sprouts already had on its own! It’s almost like there was a marinate to it that allows each bite to be rich.
Chocolate Mocha Dome (4/5): The dome was a work of art! Inside the dome is a chocolate mousse. I loved the raspberry drizzle and it went well with the vanilla ice cream.
Overall, loved our experience! Definitely interested in coming back to try their other dishes!
Service (5/5): On a Sunday evening, the place was probably at 25% capacity. We were asked if we wanted to dine downstairs or upstairs and am glad we chose upstairs and in a corner with the stuffed penguin. We were able to sit intimately side by side this way! We were attended to throughout the meal and the manager/owner also came to check in on us.
Food (4.5/5):
There is an option for the fixed price menu for 3 courses indicated by a little grain icon. We opted to choose our own courses.
Pisco Disco cocktail (1/5): it was extremely tart and not good
Tuna and Salmon Tartare (5/5): I loved the combo of the seaweed salad and avocado with the ponzu. More importantly, the fish tasted really fresh. The spices melded with the avocado made each bite taste creamy.
Dry-aged 34 oz porterhouse for two (4/5): This cut’s seasoning is patent-protected! The dish had a great presentation of the bone standing upright with a couple slices of onion rings, and the meat pre-cut laid around the bone. Half of the dish had meat that was cooked more medium than our ask of medium-rare. I’m being picky with their choice to provide blunt knives instead of a steak knife since without the serrated edges, it was a little more difficult to cut tougher meat. Sadly, I felt like the meat’s crust wasn’t seasoned enough! The crust was salted but did not have the thick crisp that I was hoping for. Perhaps the layer of marbling and crust wasn’t aged for long enough?? Otherwise, the flavoring was great! There was an optional au jus to complement the steak, which I felt helped to moisten some of the well done meat.
Mash Potatoes with garlic confit (5/5): Perfect creaminess and savory taste that a mash potato dish should be
Brussel Sprouts (5/5): These were amazingly charred and had a fully packed flavor in each bite! The creamy sauce added an extra layer of taste that the Brussel sprouts already had on its own! It’s almost like there was a marinate to it that allows each bite to be rich.
Chocolate Mocha Dome (4/5): The dome was a work of art! Inside the dome is a chocolate mousse. I loved the raspberry drizzle and it went well with the vanilla ice cream.
Overall, loved our experience! Definitely interested in coming back to try their other dishes!
Ambiance (3/5): We were seated on the main dining floor with tables that were a tad too small and the tight alongside other tables. Luckily, there was no one seated next to us, but it still felt like the tables made us feel like sardines in a room. The decorations are lovely and make the place feel fancy and ready to wine and dine you. It is dimly lit and voice levels moderate. It was a great date spot!
Service (5/5): We were seated immediately when we walked in on a random weekday. The waiter was extremely courteous and explained the menu recommendations when asked. He noticed that I was bothered by the wobbly table, he came over and gave us a wedge (which unfortunately still did not do the trick)
Food:
Escargot (6pc) (4/5): The escargot was pre-scooped from its shell and was dredged in a buttery garlic and parsley sauce that was very rich and flavorful. The escargot was cooked right with a soft bite. The pieces were rather small. The bread that came with it was impossibly crispy! I wish there was enough bounce in the bread to dip into the sauce. Luckily we had a side of brioche from another app to dip instead.
Foie Gras (3/5): I know their guests have often enjoyed this dish but it was very very rich and lacked any flavor. The cherry compote and toasted hazelnuts helped to accompany the bite, but did not hit the mark for me. For the price point, we felt we couldn’t waste it despite really only eating one of the slices.
Aile De Raie Sauvage (3/5): This was my first time having skatewing! There was absolutely no fishy taste it and had a lovely outer crisp to the sections of the fish. The whole presentation looked lovely with the splash emulsion sauce on the side! Overall, I felt like the dish was good but the taste was just meh. The sides of the baby turnips and bok choy felt disjointed with the overall dish.
Paillard De Filet De Bœuf Au Cognac (4/5): The tenderloin was indeed very tender. The gravy sauce smothered the filet and provided a nice juicy bite! Portion sizes were appropriate. I enjoyed this dish the most in the evening.
Profiteroles (cream puff) (5/5): I loved the dessert drizzled with chocolate and the vanilla ice cream inside was a great way to end the meal.
Unfortunately, the food here did not meet expectations of French food I’ve had other restaurants. While I enjoyed my dining experience, I do not see myself returning.
Service (5/5): We were seated immediately when we walked in on a random weekday. The waiter was extremely courteous and explained the menu recommendations when asked. He noticed that I was bothered by the wobbly table, he came over and gave us a wedge (which unfortunately still did not do the trick)
Food:
Escargot (6pc) (4/5): The escargot was pre-scooped from its shell and was dredged in a buttery garlic and parsley sauce that was very rich and flavorful. The escargot was cooked right with a soft bite. The pieces were rather small. The bread that came with it was impossibly crispy! I wish there was enough bounce in the bread to dip into the sauce. Luckily we had a side of brioche from another app to dip instead.
Foie Gras (3/5): I know their guests have often enjoyed this dish but it was very very rich and lacked any flavor. The cherry compote and toasted hazelnuts helped to accompany the bite, but did not hit the mark for me. For the price point, we felt we couldn’t waste it despite really only eating one of the slices.
Aile De Raie Sauvage (3/5): This was my first time having skatewing! There was absolutely no fishy taste it and had a lovely outer crisp to the sections of the fish. The whole presentation looked lovely with the splash emulsion sauce on the side! Overall, I felt like the dish was good but the taste was just meh. The sides of the baby turnips and bok choy felt disjointed with the overall dish.
Paillard De Filet De Bœuf Au Cognac (4/5): The tenderloin was indeed very tender. The gravy sauce smothered the filet and provided a nice juicy bite! Portion sizes were appropriate. I enjoyed this dish the most in the evening.
Profiteroles (cream puff) (5/5): I loved the dessert drizzled with chocolate and the vanilla ice cream inside was a great way to end the meal.
Unfortunately, the food here did not meet expectations of French food I’ve had other restaurants. While I enjoyed my dining experience, I do not see myself returning.
Made a reservation online via Google assistant and did not have to wait on a Saturday at 11. Their coffee was just okay but their service was attentive to get our orders and food came decently fast. My sister did not enjoy the chicken soup bc it tasted really sour/tasted off and stopped eating it 2 bites in. I ordered the breakfast wrap which did not have much flavor! I ordered the fries well done and they had three perfect crunch and saltiness! My friends really enjoyed their breakfast sandwiches!