Larry Y.
Yelp
This review would have been 5 stars BUT there is a serious case of FALSE ADVERTISING happening on their website.
The first thing on the website is a banner that says 10% off for employees working in Milpitas, Santa Clara, San Jose, Mountain View, and Fremont if they present a valid work ID. I thought, sweet, my dad who works in Milpitas can bring his ID and we can save some money.
However, when he presented the ID the server made an incredulous face and said we have nothing like this. When I pulled up the website, she said oh that's expired it's just for the holidays, yet there is no expiration date AND Martin Luther King Jr day is this weekend (we went Friday night)!
So, either the website is outdated, the server is uneducated, or the owner is lying to get more customers through the door. Either way, not a great look for the restaurant AND I pointed it out, so might as well honor it right?
Also, it was almost impossible to find a server at the end to get the tab.
ANYWAYS the food was still really good and which is why this review isn't one star and why it would have been 5 stars if not for the sour experience at the end. Props to the chef!
Truffle and mushroom rice (5/5):
Super rich and savory, would 100% recommend! The blend of savory mushrooms complement the salty Chinese sausage to create a delightful culinary experience.
True Warriors Fry Pupae (5/5):
My first time trying pupae (the third stage of metamorphosis, when a larva transitions to a full adult butterfly, moth, etc.). I was pleasantly surprised at the taste (slightly nutty and lightly crunchy). I would definitely try this again!
Banana Leaf Wrapped Seabass (5/5):
Tender fish, yummy sauce, what more can you ask for? I really enjoyed the bass and would definitely eat it again. IF I decide to return next time I also want to try the Spicy Lemon Fish which also sounded delicious.
So will I return next time? I really really want to for the food, but the poor service and false advertising really ate into my experience. Ah, the dilemma!