Daniel D.
Yelp
A Flavorful but Heavy Asian Street Food Experience
Palmar, located at Julia and Henry's, is a widely recognized restaurant that I had been eager to try given the hype surrounding it. The menu primarily consists of small, medium, and large-sized Asian street food dishes.
However, my experience left me a bit conflicted. While the portions are generous and the flavors are undeniably good, the dishes felt very heavy and not well balanced. It seemed like everything was deep-fried with some sauce on top. After eating about a third of the dish, I found myself craving some balance, perhaps some veggies or lighter options to complement the heaviness.
Large dishes are priced around 20-25 dollars, and while the portions are large, you are essentially paying for the atmosphere, as this is quite expensive for street food.
All in all, if you're in the mood for flavorful fried food, Palmar is a good option. Just don't expect much balance in the dishes. It's a place to indulge in rich, heavy flavors but may leave you wanting something lighter afterward.
My Criteria:
5 stars: The best food I have ever had, or an excellent option given the price.
4 stars: Good food, a restaurant I look forward to trying again.
3 stars: Good food, a restaurant that I am indifferent to.
2 stars: Below average experience, will not go again.
1 star: This restaurant should be closed.