Manda C.
Yelp
This review is based on a single visit. That visit was 3 1/2 stars but I rounded up because they are interesting, have a ton of potential and what was good was really good.
The patio and window seats are beautiful. The furniture is functional and cool. They have an open, large space and I like not being crowded. There's a selfie station, if that's your thing.
It can be a little confusing at first. You have to enter from the left where you can look at the menu (either paper or screen) and then order at the front counter. While we dined, half the people coming in tried to use the door on the right, which I almost did as well.
I saw reviews stating you enter your own order, but I didn't know that at the time. There was a gentleman at the counter who stared blankly at us and didn't say anything, that was weird and uncomfortable. However, the friendly manager swooped in and explained things to us, but she entered the order for us.
I was completely shocked that they don't accept cash! Come prepared!
They have local sodas (Oak Cliff Beverage Works) and unsweetened flavored teas you help yourself to. It was my first time trying this brand and I really liked my lemonade. My husband tried several sodas and said they were both good, including the no sugar/diet option.
They have environmentally friendly lids but you can request a straw if needed. Help yourself to silverware, to go containers and sauces here. They bring the food to your table and bus the table as well.
The bowls are $7.95 and are a fair portion for the price. The bowls are heavy, I think the portion needs a little more protein in order to consume everything in your bowl. Neither of us finished our bowls and we left full. They have a small appetizer menu as well.
The sauces I tried are a bit unusual and not what you necessarily expect. For example, the sweet and sour is extremely sweet. The peanut is oddly bold and strong, without any hint of sweetness or peanut. I think you need to leave expectations at the door to enjoy this place to the fullest.
The dumplings were delicious!! They were vegetarian with just tofu, mushrooms and veggies, but were so flavorful! If you want an appetizer, I recommend those!
The bowls had some hits and misses. My jasmine rice was fine, but a little dry. My husband's fried rice was mushy and extremely salty. I plan to stick with jasmine rice or a salad in the future. Also, I didn't care for my sauce so I think I would build my own bowl next time.
However, the proteins shined and the veggies were very fresh! I enjoyed my chicken, it was quite good. The star of the show was the beef. It was exceptionally flavorful and I was mildly jealous of my husband, lol!
This is a cool little place with healthier options that still have a lot of flavor- check them out!