Tina L.
Yelp
SERVICE:
Besides paying $25 to park around the corner in a public lot which is understandable as it is located downtown, we absolutely enjoyed ourselves. We sat outside in "the street area." Outdoor seating is surrounded by a group of beautiful tropical and local greenery. The inside is, for me painfully dark, but still a good space of character and ambience. I too took a photo of the restroom as I am one who appreciates a clean water closet area. I too am impressed with how clean it was with so many people patronizing the space. We arrived on a Thursday around 5pm and easily found a seat outside. Inside was pretty packed. Upon us leaving we noticed a huge crowd lining up but I also knew there was an event in town. Once seated, our waiter and accompanying staff were attentive, helpful and kind. They also brig you water in a plastic to-go cup with lid for hot days when needing to take your drink with you. Cool right? You are charged a 20% service fee that is split among everyone so leaving a tip is not necessary unless you wish to pay or go a little above and beyond which we did. (I just edited my review from 5 to 4 ONLY because I forgot about the smog from some of the cars that sit at the red light when sitting outside on the street. Yes! I know. You're in the street, what else would you expect? However, if asking, it's part of my thought and experience with eating outside. Non-the-less, I still loved my experience overall and had a wonderful time.)
FOOD:
Food was absolutely delicious. As my mother says, the best food is downtown. Great flavor and just enough heat. We ordered shrimp pad Thai. However, I did notice the shrimp alone did not taste as if it was originally cooked with the flavors from the beginning, but as if tossed in at the end. Non-the-less, I like that they provide heat level options from 1-5. Everything was well combined and the presentation was also wonderful.
WELL:
We shall definitely return! Good food, good ambience, and good service. I too will find street parking next time lol.