Edith G.
Yelp
I ate here for the first time to celebrate a friend's birthday last night. Overall, we had a great time, and there were definitely many highlights, but also a couple of concerns worth mentioning.
Highlights:
The atmosphere was lovely and cozy. The food was delicious and made with fresh ingredients. My veggies had like 3 diff colors of cauliflower, and several types of mushrooms. Overall, our server was kind and attentive. I ordered a cocktail with a flower blossom that numbs your mouth, and the server came back to check on me and asked what I thought about it--which I appreciated! For the birthday girl, the staff surprised her with the most adorable bunny-shaped dessert complete with a sparkler, which was such a sweet and thoughtful touch. The drinks were great!
Concerns
Unfortunately, there were a couple of issues that left me a little uneasy. First, the birthday girl found a large blue magnet in her dish, likely one used to hold orders for the kitchen staff. While it was easy to spot, it was unsettling to see something like that on a plate. It raises questions about quality control and attention to detail in the kitchen.
Second, I asked for an extra set of chopsticks so I could take part in the shared dim sum without using my own (I was sick earlier this week, and didn't feel comfortable sharing utensils). The server suggested I give up the set I was using, which wasn't a solution for me, and then never brought the extra set I requested. It felt a little dismissive...
Overall:
I really liked thos place, and plan to give it another shot. My friends have been to other locations, and like them. They had great drinks, creative desserts, and some very thoughtful touches from the staff. But the magnet and the chopsticks situation were disappointing... That said, I understand mistakes happen and hope this was just a one-off incident.