Karac N.
Yelp
What used to be Simple Simon's has clearly taken steroids, and received some amazing plastic surgery! This place is amazing!
Now, when I try a place that has only been open less than a week, I expect some minor issues. Whether it is long hold times, extended wait times, less than stellar food, confused staff, or any other litany of items that can go wrong. However, this place was, and I don't say this lightly... PERFECT!
I meant to get here on opening day, I wanted that coveted First Review, but sadly my week got away from me. I made it here today, Friday, four days after opening (and thankfully I am still gonna get that First Review!!). I was on my way back to SoPo, and called our order ahead, a nice lady answered the phone on the first ring, and pleasantly took the info. We tried a Lion and the Mouse (a cuban), and the curry with egg and fried chicken. I asked for it to be ready in 30 minutes, and she gave me my total and I was on my way.
I arrive in approximately 27 minutes, and head inside. It was gorgeously redone, and the lady at the counter had a huge smile on her face as she welcomed me in. My order was ready, I paid, and I head out the door. Flawless service within the first week, well done.
Made it home roughly 5 minutes later, and we dug in. My wife's cuban was delicious, the pickles truly made it, they were so yummy and thick. When it comes to cuban sandwiches, Nonesuch River Brewing truly has the king, but this makes a very nice queen.
And the curry? Holy flaming flamingos batman, I never need to order from any other Asian restaurant ever again!! (I mean, I still WILL, but the fact is that I don't need to). The flavor was amazing, the rice perfectly sticky, the chicken crunchy and with nicely melted cheese on top, and the egg was perfectly over medium. I ate every bite and was sad when there wasn't more!! I will not be waiting super long before being back. Think Monday... as soon as they open... and then again for lunch.... and I wish dinner!
My only complaints are as follows:
1) they are only open until 3! I need this food morning and night!
2) they don't open until 8! I typically eat breakfast well before 8, so I wish it was more like 6, but hey, I will happily wait till 8 on Monday so I can give this a try.
That's it, not much else to complain about! I don't say this without thought, and I know it has only been one time... but this may be my new favorite spot. I just hope it last's longer, and is more popular, than SS was before this. This stuff is too good to let go.