Heidi S.
Yelp
My lunch last week has me kicking myself for not finding this place sooner! Granted, I'm just recently having to be in downtown Norfolk regularly and will, without doubt, be returning very soon as it is now very convenient. The restaurant anchors one end of Selden Market and is easily accessible from anywhere in downtown.
I stopped in last Friday with 2 coworkers around 1230pm. It was a 20-minute wait for seated dining, but there were open spaces at the bar, so we took advantage. It was a lot of fun to watch the bustling kitchen, though staring at the delicious desserts really tried my self-control! The full house made it a bit loud at times, but not unbearably so.
Throughout our visit, there were several servers who made sure we had everything we needed - from fresh water to any extra condiments.
For entrees, my dining companions enjoyed the OG Fried rice - one with scrambled eggs, one with over easy - and they both devoured them. I tried the Bui Bowl, which the menu stated would have roasted cauliflower, zucchini, onion, spiced squash, chickpeas, kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, fennel, rye berries, parsnip hummus, pickled onion & curry dressing. It looked much smaller compared to the fried rice and I later realized it was missing kale & pickled onion. It was delicious without and I'd order again for the full experience. My favorite was the parsnip hummus - which was incredibly tasty and a nice spin on a classic.
Before we left, my coworker ordered a loaf of bread to go. One downside - they don't slice it in house.
Overall, this was an excellent dining experience. Tasty food at decent prices, great service and a cool atmosphere. The rest of the menu sounds incredible and I had a very hard time deciding on this occasion, so I have a great excuse to return. Plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options to select from. And next time, I'll save room for dessert!