Cocina MX32 was amazing from start to finish! We ordered through EZ Catering and everything--from…read morethe flavor to the presentation--was spot on. I had to make a last-minute change to the order, and Frankie (I believe the owner) couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. He made the adjustment stress-free and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. You can truly tell they care about their customers. Highly recommend!

They were amazing! Able to serve 750 people! Everyone was happy for the great food. Huge portions…read moreof food!!

Found this popup at the Ballard farmer's market last Sunday and the pastel de natas looked so good…read morewe had to get some! They had a ton of different flavors which was cool to see. We got 6 flavors, blackberry, cocoa nibs, Rainer cherry, strawberry, classic, and pecan caramel. All were delicious! They had the same base with different toppings for the flavors. The pastry was flakey and the filling was custardy and not too sweet. The perfect farmer's market treat!

4.5 star review…read more They were at the farmers market at Crossroads so I decided to give it a try. I have to say, they stay crispy for a while which was surprising. We bought it at noon and didn't eat it till dinner time and it stayed crispy. It was around $4+ if you buy them individually, but if you buy 6, you will save a few bucks. We got original, pandan, banana chocolate, dark chocolate cocoa nibs, pear and blue cheese, and raspberry. The flavors were all good, and you can taste each flavors well. My favorite was probably the pandan and original just because they were more balanced. The banana chocolate and the cocoa nibs were a little too sweet for me and the savory one just had too much blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). Overall, I would try them again if they have another pop up somewhere.

First time here. Good stuff…read more Tried the bibimbap and the bulgogi. Should have ordered banchan but next time. There will be a next time for sure - this was enjoyable. I always feel bad posting shots of takeout but it is what it is. On a dreary rainy day I can't get the better half to eat out so takeout it is. Fusion is a good descriptor for the offerings - one thing that stood out was the kale. Never in my life did I imagine I'd be raving about kale :D but the tempura kale was really, really good. Crunchy and tasty. Didn't really like the parking situation - but that's a minor consideration for pickup.

Updating my review after giving this place another try--and it definitely redeemed itself! I think…read morethe last time was just a one-off with the dish being too salty. This time around, everything was much better. Thr mom box either bulgogi is my go to. My favorite part is still the tempura kale--it's so good--and I always love getting a side of the tempura and a side of their pickles. Definitely a great lunch spot if you're in the area. That said, it's still a bit on the pricey side, but the quality makes it feel more worth it now.

The best shortcakes I've had. The owner has great energy & her team are rockstars. I would…read moredefinitely come back.

Dinner from late 2025 Customers seem to have a love-hate…read morerelationship with Tomo, an Asian fusion restaurant, in White Center. Originally opened as a high-end restaurant with tasting menu only, the restaurant has since evolved to an la carte (optional family set), with a mix of Asian fusion and adapting to moderate-price offerings with larger portions. The owner/chef has a worthy pedigree, having worked at Canlis; Brady Ishiwata Williams presents a menu leveraging recipes from his Japanese grandmother with influences of local ingredients and other Asian flavors. The results are flavorful (occasionally salty), imaginative, and visually pleasing. The staff is very kind and helpful with menu explanations. The restaurant ambiance is streamlined modern. The Food: Klingemann Farms Pork Rib Chop, $48 - 4 Stars Impeccably covered in a tamarind glaze and served with broccolini, the pork rib chop is served slice with slices of butter lettuce for wrapping. Despite being slightly salty, it was a brilliantly prepared dish. Sablefish, $46 - 4 Stars The sablefish is seared and served with manila clams and kale. This is a 'brothy' dish, and I have to say I wanted to drink the broth. Alas, it was a touch too salty to literally drink the broth. The combination of clams on fish is unusual; they work well together. The kale hiding under the fish soaked up all the broth wonderfully. Tomo Caesar, $18 - 4 Stars Their signature salad adapts flavors of the chefs' Japanese side with bonito dressing and furikake. Lightly dressed and delicate in flavor, it is my kind of salad. Dry-Aged Steam Burger, $5 - 4.5 Stars This humble steam burger is their most popular dish, a bargain at $5. Served with caramelized onion and American cheese, it was surprisingly good, and I am not a burger fan. When we asked if we can order more (nearly closing time), the server winked at us and gifted us two more. Thank you! Albacore Taraki, $26 - 3.5 Stars Albacore slices are served in a ponzu and yuzu dressing. Delicate and delicious (but spendy for albacore). Chawanmushi, $16 - 2.5 Stars Their Japanese egg custard is served with sweet corn, enoki, and brown rice vinegar. While I love a good chawanmushi, the high-end variants all include seafood. The $16 price is very high for its ingredients. This restaurant has a 22% included service charge and no additional gratuity is requested. For the level of service we received, the 22% is legit.

First, I'll start with the lens I am rating this from. I have eaten at The French Laundry,…read moreSingleThread, La Toque, Commis, Eleven Madison, and other popular fine dining establishments. I say this to explain that my rating comes from the lens of fine dining, especially when a place has three recommendations. I was highly disappointed when I came here. The day I visited with two colleagues was: 6/18 at 5:00 PM My rating breakdown: - 1 star: Ambiance - 1 star: Food - 1 star: Experience (including service) - 1 star: Greeting (the "wow factor") - 1 star: Wine list / bar Ambiance (1 star) The ambiance was great: dim lighting, with a mix of mid-century design evolving into a postmodern theme. The shotgun style walkway with an open kitchen was very clean and organized. There was a great waiting area for a small restaurant. Definitely a plus to the designer. Greeting (-1 star) When first entering the restaurant, it felt almost misplaced. Visiting here, I could tell the area is undergoing some gentrification. That was fine, but when I entered, the host was highly rude to me and my guests, very short and dismissive. It gave the impression of, "What do you want? It doesn't look like you belong here." I asked for the menu to see what they had to offer because nothing was presented in the window. We decided to continue because they have little competition in the area, so why not? As we were seated, the server came around and really changed our decision to leave. He was very pleasant, respectful, and when we asked about things to do in the area, he answered our questions. Please recruit more staff like him. He was very knowledgeable about the menu items and explained the flavors well enough that I could imagine how the dishes would taste. We ordered the majority of the sides and two drinks. Bar ( 1 star) I ordered the Miss Knick at Night, and it was a beautifully crafted drink. A plus for the bartender saying hello and goodbye -- I forgot to add that. Wine list was modest for a small restaurant had some unique picks. Food (-1 star) The food we ordered: Tomo Caesar This was more of a Southwestern style salad: mildly dressed, finely shaved cheese (maybe Parmesan), toasted corn, and some other toppings. It wasn't really a crowd pleaser. The salad was bitter and barely dressed enough to bring out the flavors. Crab Fried Rice This received mixed reviews. Some people may like it, some may not. For me, it was too rich. I'll leave it there because others may enjoy it, try it for yourself. 1/2 Dozen Steam Burgers Just cheese, a Hawaiian bun, dry-aged beef, and onion. This felt more like a gastropub item than something that fit into the Asian fusion category. We just didn't understand how it connected to the overall concept. Fried Chicken Finally, the fried chicken... I liked it. However, for others, it felt drenched in grease, which I understood. For an elevated restaurant, you're not expecting to order gastropub-style food. I was going to order dessert, which I almost always do, but I decided not to. I couldn't handle another surprise. I also didn't appreciate that we didn't receive water service at this caliber of restaurant. Maybe it was just the server, but those are basics of fine dining that need attention. Experience (-1 star) When we received the check, we really didn't appreciate the 22% service charge. I have paid more before, but for this experience especially with the host interaction and overall service, it did not feel worth 22%. We didn't really take a journey through the dishes. There was no clear theme connecting them, so I didn't understand what we were eating or why at that price point. Maybe the chef understands the vision and the execution just missed the mark, or maybe the training needs improvement. Either way, something was missing. Would I recommend it? No. Would I come back? Never. I should have just driven to the city and taken my friends to How to Cook a Wolf. Final rating: 2/5

My husband took me for dinner here. (His coworker took him here and he liked here)…read moreIt's not big place but not cozy place, but plenty seating and feels very clean. When we got inside just front of the entrance, there is an order counter. So I always first time place order their signature menu. I ordered Cod(2pcs) fish & chips with house tartar sauce and Chardonnay, my husband's choice was Salmon(2pcs) fish & chips with ranch sauce and coke. Fresh fried food came to us! It's very hot!!! Yummy! Fish is very tender soft, outside batter is crispy. Even fried food, it's not greasy heavy, very light. Highly recommend if you want to eat fish & chips, should try here!!

What an amazing place to have something delicious to eat. I recommend this business…read more I was in town for a conference and went with a friend for lunch. Staff was helpful with guiding my decisions (Panko or beer batter ) I felt like I got good value for my money. Clean and bright inside with beautiful decorations. It didn't take long and my lunch arrived hot and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely go back when I'm back in town.