Ashley C.
Yelp
I went to this spot over the weekend after an event with a friend. I saw it had good reviews on Google; it was Black-owned and had a menu that looked good. I was sold.
FOOD
For food, we keep it simple with just apps. We ordered shrimp dumplings, Szechuan salmon skewers and Salmon flatbread. I also got a virgin Mohito. The food itself was really good. As a pescatarian who was also very hungry at the time, I thought it was good. The shrimp dumplings were my favorite. I've never had fried salmon before, so that was an interesting treat, but when paired with the sauce, it was great. Overall we really enjoyed the food. For the entrees, I do wish they had a bit more options. The virgin mojito was just okay.
SPACE/AMBIANCE
The space itself was quaint and small. Honestly, a cool spot to do a small event. Aside from the workers in the restaurant, we were the only ones there which was honestly fine as that meant good music, not being elbow-to-elbow with anyone, and really being able to hear our own voices
SERVICE
I noticed a few people have had vast experiences with the service. Our server was great (I think her name was Eveie! Is so, Thanks, Eveie!). Again, we were the only ones there. but still service was attentive. Our server was overall just genuine and communicated well. It was great.
EXTRAS
When we asked for the bill, a service charge was added. Let me clarify, a 18% service charge was added. And before you ask, NO this was not an auto gratuity charged. I asked the server about it, and she shared that it was not gratuity or a tip and that it goes to the restaurant as she wouldn't receive a penny of it. We were rightfully annoyed--not at the server--but at the charge. That's not a common practice and should have been made clear. I understand that during the early part of the pandemic, there was a 'covid-related' charge, but it was not even close to 18%. We left the young lady serving us about a 20% tip.
But based on the 'extra' surprise, I'm good. Likely won't be returning.