Jonathan L.
Yelp
TLDR VERSION:
-Interior: cute, modern, ask your friend to take a pic of you at the table.
-Parking: good luck Charlie.
-Food: shrimp and grits congee, that's it. -Drinks: modern, not for everyone's taste buds.
-Service: good. everyone's so pretty.
-Returning again?: it wouldn't be my first choice, but I'll send it in the groupchat as an option.
NITTY GRITTY:
-Street parking is literally a mess anywhere you go, so it's free for all. If you need to bust an illegal U-turn for a spot, no one will judge you I promise.
-The interior is super cute! Its definitely more modern; colors are popping bright but doesn't hurt your eyes, tables and set-ups are nice; I think "cute" just sums it up.
-The food was good but pretty underwhelming. My family's collective order was: (1) Lobster Roll - I literally refuse to order lobster anywhere because I know it's gonna be underwhelming for the price, and sadly, the Lobster Roll proved my point. It was good, but for the size and price? No maam. Honestly though, we're used to gluttonous portions in Western culture, (2) Lucky Peach Plate - Mom said it was overall "okay." Pretty basic, safe breakfast. She said something in the salad made it salty. The real star of the show were the potatoes though, chef's kiss, (3) Open-Faced Omelette - Sister said it was good... thats it LOL sorry, not much feedback from her, (4) Susu Steak and Eggs - good! Dad was impressed with getting a perfect medium rare, and the chimichuri was nice, (5 + 6) Ricotta Pancake side and French Toast side - Pancake was so moist, and it wasn't TOO sweet, which was great. Loved her. French Toast was also nice. A bit on the drier side, but the sweet flavor was balanced. Liked her.
-(7) Curry Shrimp and Congee - this deserves its own line because B A B Y. For me, it quite literally defined "Bay Area" in food-form. It is soul, it is culture, it is diverse, delicious, a hug, comfort, etc.. This for me was great asian representation but also brought me back to my friends mama serving me shrimp n grits after school. She was perfect. Would come back just for her.
-If you're tryna get mimosa drunk, yeah no. It's a nice, chill drink. Asian-inspired flavors, but not everyone has the same, open palate. I loved the Espresso Matcha Tonic, but my sister didn't. Very modern drinks.
-Service was overall good! Not much to say. HOWEVER, the staff is so pretty. Like they're serving food AND face. Our tattoo-ed waitress was so pretty, she looked like Kehlani.
-OVERALL... she's cookin, but she isn't for everyone. I would come here to catch up with a friend or for a lil business brunch. We like her!