Eric W.
Yelp
(Last visited 3/9/2022.) Hanging out with some friends in Ypsilanti and while scrolling through Facebook I saw that someone had mentioned this place had "24k Gold Chicken Wings". Say what? Like, real gold? Apparently! So here we are to try these things out!
Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on the corner of Michigan Ave and S. Washington is this gem. The exterior is modern, simple and blends in very well with the gorgeous red bricks of downtown Ypsilanti. Inside is very modern, open and chic. There are big windows that are excellent for people watching. There's exposed brick, exposed ventilation and tons of color painted onto the walls. The décor is lively, fun and inclusive. You can also see right into the open kitchen! This place is holding no secrets. Lol. Downstairs is actually a separate business, but there was live music, trivia or something always going on down there. There are also probably 75 classic arcade machines, pool tables and a huge bar. They have their own food, but only REALLY SIMPLE stuff, like hot dogs.
Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but our service was just fine.
Food: So I'm here for the wings man! I get my order and I'm just blown away with the presentation. The wings were shimmering and now... don't get me wrong, somebody could've purchased some edible glitter and thrown it on these things then called them 24k Gold. 'Cause, why would you want to eat gold? Just to say you did? There's much better use for it. Lol. Anyway, the wings were delicious and the gold doesn't add any flavor at all. However the wings were big, juicy, cooked excellently and decently seasoned. Very good and would absolutely get them again. The jalapeno ranch was a great, creamy complement as well. I did get a chance to try their curly fries and they were crispy, decently salted, but nothing super special. However, the Truffle Tots were DELIGHTFUL. I'm a huge truffle fan and these had an excellent mild truffle taste with great saltiness from the Parmesan cheese.
Value: These legendary gimmicky wings were $15.00 for 8. Totally worth it. But this isn't a cheap place, but it's not 5-star dining prices either.
In conclusion, I really enjoyed this place and I hope it sticks around. It's fresh, it's unique, it's inclusive, IT IS YPSILANTI in a restaurant. I'm excited to come back here and try out some more stuff!