Nostalgic Chinese comfort foods with many playful twists. Their shrimp fried rice was comforting and well-executed, fluffy rice lightly seasoned with egg, topped with perfectly cooked plump shrimp and fresh scallions. Their boiled gyoza had a tender, chewy skin and a juicy filling. Crispy and golden, their spring roll surprised with a whole shrimp inside. There’s no filler, just that satisfying bite of shrimp wrapped in a tightly fried shell. Their signature boneless spare rib in black vinegar sauce was a highlight, tender meat with a sweet-sour glaze that’s rich but not heavy. Dessert was a refreshing combo of mango and almond tofu pudding, cool, silky, and gentle sweetness.
Casual vibe, stylish details, and solid dishes made this a great stop for quality Chinese...
Read moreThere were about four empty tables when we arrived, but the staff said they were reserved. We waited for 20 minutes, and when we finally got seated, we were told that the table was only available for an hour. We ordered shrimp chahan and steak chahan. Both were not as good as expected, but the steak chahan was beyond bad. As you can see in the picture, the steak was not cooked. I doubt they understand the difference between medium rare and raw meat. If you are looking for a vibe, this place might be a fit. But do not expect good food. Honestly, I don't understand all the hype for...
Read moreVery hip place to eat chinese food, well Japanese version of chinese food. Ordered mapo toufu set meal with unlimited rice. Happy with my food.
The decoration of the restaurant is very interesting, not authentic Chinese but not Japanese either, somewhere in between. Almost like a movie set with all the elements you would expect to see at an old chinese restaurant, it's like in an animation. You know that cartoon with Jackie Chan? Hipster chinese...
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