Rachel L.
Yelp
Food: 5/5
We ordered the Jerk Chicken Karaage and Koji Aged Beef Tartare. The karaage was extremely juicy and flavourful, paired with a fermented pineapple habanero aioli, and was deemed the 'best karaage (he's) ever had' by my partner. My favourite was the beef tartare which was served with a drizzled sous vide egg yolk on top that added to the creaminess and richness of the dish. The rice chicharrón in place of the typical baguette was a nice touch.
Drinks: 5/5
For the main attraction and draw of the bar - the cocktails! We started off with the Toasted Chai Pina Colada (lemongrass rum, toasted chai coconut milk, pina juice, caramelized yogurt, coconut sorbet, fermented pineapple and ginger) and the Three Dynasties (balsam fir infused gin, roasted rum, absinthe, caster sugar, whole milk, spice blend, cinnamon & date tea). The presentation for both were beautiful and the ingredients lists were complex. Next, we shared the Martinez Journey Flight which consisted of a Dried Apricot Martinez, The Golden Statement, and King of Queens. I had anticipated the first two to be my favourites, as they contained gin rather than vodka, but the King of Queens took us by surprise with the flavours. Each ingredient is balanced so well, I could not taste what I usually dislike about vodka. Finally, we ended off with the Porcelain (sake, violet liqueur, toasted wild rice, fermented pear, jasmine bijou, spiced coconut and lime juice) and Affogato Express (dutch vodka, amaro nonino, hazelnut liqueur, caramelized yogurt, salted vanilla foam & nutmeg). The Porcelain was light and refreshing, while the Affogato was rich and the perfect dessert drink.
Atmosphere: 4.5/5
The interior of the bar was decorated tastefully, with beautiful chairs covered in velvet and a sofa along one wall. As the night settled in, the lights were dimmed and the candles brought on a cozy atmosphere. I only wish that the AC was not blasting as high as it was, since we were quite cold during the time we were there.
Service: 5/5
Service was fast and attentive, without being too pushy. Our server gave great recommendations and explanations about the different drinks. When we inquired about a cocktail ordered by a different table, he answered easily without even having to look, explaining that it (the Electric Fizz) was an award-winning cocktail from the bartender.
All-in-all, we will definitely come back to try more of their creations!