A Hidden Gem in Downtown Dallas – A Culinary Experience to Remember
Nestled in one of the most charming and walkable areas of downtown Dallas, this new restaurant is an absolute standout. From the moment you arrive, the luxurious yet welcoming exterior sets the tone for an exceptional dining experience. The ambiance is warm and sophisticated, and the attention to detail is immediately apparent.
Upon entering, I was warmly greeted by the host and instantly impressed by the stylish and thoughtfully designed interior. The atmosphere is elegant yet comfortable, striking the perfect balance between upscale and inviting.
What truly elevates this place is the exceptional hospitality. The staff were not only attentive, but genuinely kind and engaging throughout the evening. I had the pleasure of meeting the owners, Allen and his wife Fawn, who is also the head chef. Their passion for hospitality and authentic cuisine was evident from the start. They went out of their way to ensure that my experience was nothing short of outstanding.
The menu is truly unique, offering a curated selection of dishes from three distinct culinary traditions: Chinese, Thai, and Japanese. Each has its own dedicated section, and the variety within each cuisine is impressive. The flavors are rich, balanced, and unmistakably authentic — easily the most genuine I’ve had in Dallas.
To start, I ordered the green tea, which was beautifully brewed — you could actually taste the freshness of the tea leaves. I followed with the miso soup, which was incredibly flavorful and featured the freshest vegetables I’ve ever had in a miso broth.
For my main course, I had the green curry sea bass — and it absolutely blew me away. The curry was vibrant and bursting with flavor, perfectly complementing the beautifully cooked sea bass. Crispy on the outside, tender and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside, it was hands down the best green curry I’ve ever tasted.
A heartfelt thank you to Allen and Fawn for their hospitality and dedication to creating such a memorable dining experience. I will absolutely be returning — not only for the spectacular food but also for the impeccable service and welcoming atmosphere. This place is a true gem and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates authentic cuisine and top-tier...
Read moreIn a city where restaurants often specialize in specific cuisines like Italian Tuscan or French Provençal, it's more than a little odd to encounter a restaurant that claims to represent "Asian" cuisine as a whole. It's even more peculiar that the continent's cuisine is defined so narrowly as Chinese, Japanese, and Thai. Anyone who has spent time in any of these countries knows that they are far from having a single, unified cuisine. Rather, like Italy or France, they boast a multitude of regional delicacies. In China, for example, the fiery spices of Hunan bear little resemblance to the hearty breads of Inner Mongolia.
The Chinese dishes offered are decent, and thankfully include a variety of healthy and vegan options. However, they are less authentic than what you would find in a proper Chinese restaurant, perhaps in Richardson or Carrollton, not to mention Queens. The Thai cuisine is represented by mere clichés, akin to a burger joint that purports to represent "the American cuisine".
But the biggest offense, in our opinion, is reserved for the Japanese offerings. The owner has the audacity to rename classic sushi rolls with funky, new names, implying that the originals are somehow inadequate. They even go so far as to give some of the sushi rolls Chinese names, like "Monkey King," which evokes painful memories of the Japanese occupation of the Republic of China. It's surprising that the employees here, bearing names like "Ho" and "Zhao," wouldn't be more sensitive to this.
In summary, if you know little about Asian cuisine and simply want to dine in a pleasant environment, this place might be suitable. However, if you are culturally sensitive, culinarily curious, or simply seeking authentic and well-prepared food, we recommend staying away.
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Read moreHmm, the food was not bad, but not good. This place is a overpriced mediocre Chinese/Asian cuisine restaurant. The atmosphere was good and the service would have been 5 stars, but the server watched me as I tipped. But thats fine and they may have not realized what they were doing. Food came out fast and our server kept checking on us. We were also charged for an extra item we did not order.
Food was not bad but not great. Since this is a fine dining restaurant I have higher expectations. There was no depth in the flavor of the dishes.
The miso soup soup had dried instant tofu. Not even real tofu. This is fine dining. You should not be using anything instant.
Cucumber salad was missing its tangieness and I could smell the garlic but none of the cucumbers had any on.
The drinks were very strong. Which is good, but they did not taste good and none of us finished our drinks. Strong drinks are great, but they need flavor if there going to be based of pears or lychee.
Mongolian beef was bland. I took it home thinking it would taste better the next day but it actually tasted blander.
Heavely beef was delicious.
Fried donuts were meh
Apparently their Asian coffee is just powedered coffee, not fresh. Not even coffee grounds. You guys are fine dining. Instant products should not be used or at the very least customers should not realize it.
Overall, I would say focus on one cusine or if you are going to do what million of other restaurants are doing then you need to reconstruct the food or show it in a interesting way. Otherwise, you are not fine dining. Just overpriced mediocre...
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