Marie B.
Yelp
Tried to check out Yopparai earlier, but it was a no go due to the parking situation. This time I parked on Greenwood and we walked over (7/19/24).
It is located where 105th meets up with Holman and Greenwood. Tiny strip mall that has a Jiffy Lube, massage/spa, Vietnamese spot, Mexican spot, and Yopparai. It used to be Stilos, Alibi Room, and Snoose Junction.
Yopparai has two level indoor seating, bar seating, and a sliver of outdoor seating. Decent spot for groups to meet up, smaller parties have a meal, small bites & beverage while watching a game, chilling out after work...you get the general idea.
The Homie and I got a collection of items from their QR code menu. Stuck with chilled water, passed on any other beverages.
*Provided a sampler of their Yangnyum chicken wings. I snagged a bite and a swipe of that delicious sauce, The Homie devoured this.
*Shrimp Tempura (5 pieces,$10). We both enjoyed this. Nicely battered and fried, I even ate the tails.
*Chicken Karaage ($10). Enjoyed this too because the two pieces eaten were succulent chicken thigh bites. The Homie savored the rest.
*Tater Tots ($7). Again, nicely fried and served with ketchup.
*Salmon nigiri (2 pieces, $7). Fresh, generously sized. Definitely chomped that.
*Two sets of Negihamachi (6 pieces, $8 each). Enjoyed that, fresh, and uncomplicated. Rice, hamachi, wrapped in nori.
*Curry Udon ($12). I liked the bite to the two udon noodles sampled. Flavorful curry with a bit of heat to it. The Homie got done in and had to get a takeout box. Just hope the curry udon doesn't soak through the compostable box. Thankfully, it didn't, but would have felt better if offered a recyclable lidded plastic container.
Nice sampler of menu items, with tax & tip was a little over $82.
Pleasant service. A plus, we provided some Korean brand wet wipes, which came in handy during our meal and did not have a perfumy after scent.
It was only their 11th day of business, but kind of empty for a Friday evening. Give Yopparai a try and help them get further established!