Brayan B.
Yelp
Wow, just wow. This place truly exceeded my expectations. I can't even begin to describe how amazing the experience was.
I noticed this restaurant had opened a few months back and was curious to give it a try. My partner and I had been talking about going, but I kept forgetting to make a reservation. Fortunately, my partner didn't forget and surprised me by taking me there for my birthday. It was such a delightful surprise. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. Although there was an issue with our reservation not coming through on OpenTable, they immediately seated us without any hassle.
Our server was attentive and took the time to explain the restaurant's concept. We started with two appetizers: the Cevichimi roll and the Stone Crab roll. Both were incredible, but in different ways. The Stone Crab roll featured the freshest fish, which melted like butter in my mouth. It was a simple yet perfectly balanced roll, allowing the quality of the fish and crab to shine. The Cevichimi roll, however, was bursting with flavor; combining the bold flavors of ceviche with sushi was genius. This was my favorite roll by far--I'm practically salivating as I write this. If you love sushi and ceviche, this is a must-try.
The server also came over and dropped off the maki tartare complimentary from the chef, which was funny because it had been one of the apps I was considering trying. The appetizer was lovely and definitely sesame overwhelming but I had no issues with it but my partner did. I enjoyed the tuna in it with the Cevichimi sauce they serve which was amazing. Worth a try if you enjoy sesame taste.
For our main dishes, we ordered the Kani Seaweed Salad and the Prawn and Salmon Hibachi. The seaweed salad was our least favorite; while it was enjoyable, the combination of seaweed with imitation crab didn't quite work for us. However, the Prawn and Salmon Hibachi was exceptional. The prawns were perfectly seasoned, and the salmon served as a refreshing palate cleanser, beautifully balancing the flavors of the prawns and vegetables. The fried rice was decent, but the true stars of the dish were the prawns and vegetables, which left me wanting more.
We also ordered two cocktails--a gin and tonic and an old-fashioned. The drinks were solid, though nothing out of the ordinary. The gin and tonic came in a goblet-like glass, which was a bit unusual but didn't detract from the experience.
The restaurant's ambiance was lovely, with a great music selection that complemented the atmosphere. To top it off, the owner and executive chef came out to greet us personally. He shared his story and talked about his other restaurants in Latin America, which added a nice personal touch to the evening.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience. I highly recommend coming here for the sushi and main dishes, and I can't wait to come back!