Found this restaurant on Yelp. It's a hidden gem indeed. We tried sushi and sashimi for lunch and…read morethey're fresh. Tapas were delicious. They may want to contact the mall management to replace the old Aya sign with theirs. We did not know about this new place although we pass by Holly often.

Came here for lunch and there was a $25 nigiri combo chef's choice which is such a good deal. The…read moresushi portion is pretty small so it is enough for a small eater, but would probably need to double up for a hungry eater. The tuna lover roll and negotiate toro maki were just okay. The beef kushiyaki (skewers) were cooked well, very flavorful. Would recommend. The restaurant was pretty quiet on a Sunday around lunch time which is surprising. It was very quiet and service was decent.

I love this place. I recommend it to all my friends it's a great way to try something different…read more And for me, it always feels like eating a home-cooked meals. The staff here are very friendly and happy to make recommendations and tell you about every dish on the menu. The atmosphere is very pleasant; those from Central Asia will feel as if they're sitting in a café back home.

Overall 2.5 stars due to the saltiness of the food and the Medovik falling apart and tastes too…read moremoist (not in a good way). Manty is super delicious, I would give these dumplings 4.5 stars. They are relain good, and not too salty. Ganfan and Fajitas were pretty similar to each other but super salty. If they balance the salt of the dishes it would be easily 4 stars or better. The vegetables were good well, and crispy, which was delicious. I had never had Russian or central Asian cuisine, glad to have tried it Can't comment on service or the ambience as it was a to go order.

The service was amazing and they were super accommodating for our large group (13 people). They had…read morea variety of food to accommodate different dietary restrictions (gluten free, vegan, vegetarian). We had a giant spread of food, I was a huge fan of their samosas (packed with filling) and their chicken biryani. The decor was nice and it was cozy, I think it's worth stopping by for a bite to eat if you're in the area, everyone really enjoyed it It was a team dinner so couldn't take as many photos

Complex, perfectly balanced dishes with delicious flavors. Surprised to see the place so quiet…read moretonight, but service was great and since it was so quiet we got to chat with the owners and lavish some praise on their work. They threw us a free dessert because of our enthusiasm :) Can't recommend it enough, BE CERTAIN YOU GET THE TEA LEAF SALAD

I was craving Desi Chinese for my birthday in a very specific, slightly unreasonable way, and Red…read moreHot Chili Pepper completely delivered. For the birthday dinner, we ordered chicken fried rice, dry chilli chicken, dry chilli fish, and the sizzling chicken for my son. The dry chilli chicken and fish were the stars. Spicy, flavorful, and exactly what I had been dreaming about. They also surprised me with a flourless cake, ice cream, and a sparkler, which was such a sweet touch and made the birthday girl very happy. Naturally, we went back for Happy Hour, which runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The lychee martini was absolutely singing my name, but in an unexpected display of maturity, I stuck to water. K had the $5 draft beer, and we shared four appetizers: two orders of dry chilli chicken because we already knew how this story would end, dry chilli fish, and the Konjee crispy lamb. We would not order the lamb again, but the chicken and fish? Absolutely. No notes. I may already be emotionally attached to the dry chilli chicken. Savio was our host and was warm, responsive, and lovely throughout. This has officially become a monthly hangout spot for K and me, although I suspect the dry chilli chicken may see us more often than that.

I would say this could be 3.5 starts…read more I think this place is ok. It's a little overpriced. I know why it's popular but I have not loved their food the couple of times I have gone. The service is ok but not particularly good. The ambiance is fine/nice.

Today was our second time coming here. Arrived around 12:30pm on a weekend and there was a slight…read morewait, but luckily it wasn't too long. The service today was outstanding! They were super attentive, and asked if the modifications for different orders were the same. And when they made a small mistake, they quickly noticed without me even pointing it out, and resolved it. I was very impressed. Skewers are tasty. Note for self: between the beef and the lamb skewers, we actually preferred the beef. Maybe because it's a bit more fatty. Garlic sauce on the eggplant and vermicelli scallop is slightly spicy, but not too bad, probably from the garlic kick. Would come back again! Also it's super kid friendly surprisingly. Lots of high chairs and lots of kids eating there.

First time trying this place for my sister's birthday. I made reservations for a party of 6 about…read moretwo weeks in advance, and I'm glad I did because when we arrived around 7 PM, the restaurant was packed and busy. Just a heads up, they only accept phone reservations for groups of 6 or more. If you have fewer than 6 people, it's walk-in only. Ordering is done through a QR code where you can add items to your cart. I actually liked that multiple people in the party can scan the QR code and add items themselves instead of having one designated person order everything or having separate carts that no one else can see. The only downside is that it can be easy to accidentally over-order if someone adds something you were already planning to get, so I recommend reviewing your cart carefully before submitting. Since this is a skewer restaurant, you probably won't get super full from just ordering skewers, so I recommend getting some main dishes as well if you want to feel satisfied without spending too much on just meat. Service was pretty quick and the skewers came out in a reasonable amount of time. Unfortunately, they were sold out of a few items we wanted to try, which was a little disappointing, but maybe that's a sign I'll have to come back again. Everything we did try was delicious. The skewers were well-seasoned, and they also have extra seasoning available at the table. They allowed us to bring a birthday cake, stored it in their freezer for us, and provided plastic forks and paper plates, which was a nice touch. Our waitress was also very friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and would consider coming back when I'm in the mood for skewers. I don't think it's somewhere I'd crave all the time, but I have no major complaints. Parking can be a little difficult, but luckily we were able to find public parking at the garage on Flores Street.

The beef tongue was absolutely delicious! We ordered two servings, but the second one wasn't as…read moregood as the first--it was a bit tougher. The ramen and the beef rice bowl were both very tasty as well. However, the beef was a little too rare and had a strong bloody taste. We hope it can be cooked a bit more next time. Overall, we had a great dining experience and would definitely come back!

overall a decent Japanese fusion place where most dishes were good; some cons were I felt like the…read moremeat portions were small (dishes had way too much rice), service was just okay we got the: - smoked octopus carpaccio salad: the octopus was nice and tender with a very slight smoky taste, very thinly sliced. it was paired with a super savory, rice vinegar-y arugula. wish they gave more pieces - Wagyu & Hokkaido uni paella: had a mint leaf full of fresh uni, Wagyu was a bit more on the tough and fatty side, rice was flavored with sesame oil. It came with a very light dashi soup for the rice - Wagyu steak & Garlic rice: rice is incredibly flavored with garlic, they gave a few more pieces of Wagyu in this one - Katsu-don: don't recommend this one, there was barely any flavor besides from the eggs, the pork filet was very thick pieces of meat so it was a bit on the dry side, also came with too much rice. Wish they had included more flavor - Hokkaido hotate & uni premium skewer - recommend to only use a small portion of the wasabi, it was good but I didn't feel like it was worth $16, flavors didn't stand out to me and could barely taste the uni

Brochette Dumpling is such a great find in Dublin if you're craving fresh, flavorful dumplings…read more Everything tasted really authentic and well-made. The dumplings were juicy, perfectly wrapped, and packed with flavor -- you can tell they're made fresh. The pan-fried ones had that crispy bottom while still staying soft and tender inside, which was a highlight for me. The menu has a good variety, so it's easy to try a few different options and share. Portions are satisfying without feeling too heavy. The space is casual and comfortable, and service was quick and friendly. Overall, if you're looking for a solid dumpling spot in the Bay Area, this place is definitely worth checking out -- simple, authentic, and really satisfying.

Been here twice. The first time was a real disappointment. Everything was expensive and mediocre to…read morethe point where I was so 'blah' about it that I didn't even want to write a review. The second time was much better. This place is advertised as being dog-friendly, but when we arrived and saw that it was indoor seating only, we got nervous. We were surprised that we were allowed to bring our pooch in with us, though I wasn't thrilled to have her lying on the floor, since it actually seemed dirtier than if she were lying on the ground outside. I think everything inside could use a good, deep clean. We ordered quite a lot, ranging from dumplings to skewers and most things were tasty and done pretty well. The standouts were the pork belly skewers, which had the PERFECT amount of crispy char and fat, and the okra skewers. I would come back just for those skewers alone, though they're extraordinarily pricey for the amount of food you get (so maybe I won't, and I'll just go get k-bbq instead!). Sheng jian bao were good, but I think these are the frozen type. They were identical to the ones that are served at a dumpling restaurant near SF state, which I only just now realized has been rebranded to Brochette as well. They used to be better (at the place in SF) - the dough was thinner and lighter, so whichever frozen brand this restaurant group has changed over to is just... less good. We ordered the green tea cheesecake for dessert and it felt like we were robbed. It was a piece that was about an inch and a half at its widest point and had a Hershey's chocolate sauce drizzle on it. The cheesecake itself was ok, but the chocolate sauce tasted cheap and was unnecessary. It also overpowered the delicate taste of green tea. The size of the piece of cheesecake was criminal for the price. Absolutely would NOT recommend. Our waitress was so very sweet and kind, and we appreciated the excellent service.

Very fast service, several healthy options, great for families and low-key…read more Came here after kids' sports events and it was perfect. The greens and dumplings are amazing and portion sizes are generous. Some of the dumplings are not freshly made there and are made from frozen packs.

Came on a Friday in the early evening and this place was completely empty except for one patron,…read morewhich made me nervous that the food wasn't going to be great. Glad that that wasn't the case! Ordered xiao long bao, fried tofu, sheng jian bao, Beijing potstickers, pea shoots, and green curry with rice. - Xiao long bao: quite tasty and probably my favorite in this area. The soup inside was really sweet and savory and there was a lot of it. Meat was tender and the flavor was spot on. The skin was nice and thin, but with enough elasticity that it didn't tear when the dumplings were still hot out of the steamer and being picked up with chopsticks. I wish they would steam on napa cabbage instead of the foil cups though. Towards the end, the dough was trying to stick and that's no bueno. Also, wouldn't cabbage be cheaper? - Fried tofu: favorite dish of the night, surprisingly. Super crispy coating, and the soy sauce they serve it with has enough salt and flavor to really make it shine! Will order this again and again. - Sheng jian bao: I have serious doubts that these are made in-house (though they might be?). They looked like the frozen ones that every restaurant with sheng jian bao on the menu seems to be serving nowadays. Not that they're bad. In fact, they're pretty good, with a good amount of soup inside, but the dough was a little tough. - Beijing potstickers: like regular potstickers, only less good. Didn't like the dough on these, but they were super juicy! Wish I'd known that before I bit into mine and all the juice came shooting out of the opposite end. Don't be like me, eat this with the butt end in your spoon to catch all the liquid. - Pea shoots: I spit out half of these onto my plate because they were so tough that I couldn't chew the woody stems. I haaaaaaate when restaurants do this - the people preparing the food know what a tender pea shoot feels like. If they're not good, don't serve them to customers. It was like $17 for a plate of greens that were almost inedible, and super unenjoyable to eat. Aside from the poor quality of the veggies themselves, the way they prepared them was perfect, and the flavor was so good. Made me sad that I could barely eat them. - Green curry: ok, but not great. There wasn't enough flavor and there was too much heat. I expect Thai curry to be spicy, but not marking this on the menu for someone who is just trying this for the first time feels like a mistake. Also, not letting someone choose their level of spice also feels like a mistake. Speaking to the menu, there are things about it that make it hard to order. Basically, everything is in English, which is fine, but there are dishes that are translated or simplified that make it hard to know what's what. "Pork buns" are sheng jian bao. I wouldn't have known that if I hadn't asked, and to me and most people I know, a pork bun is just another simplified name for a char siu bao. The only reason why I knew they had sheng jiang bao on the menu was because of the photos on Yelp. Maybe just calling it sheng jiang bao or "pan fried dumplings" would be more helpful. Photos or a brief description (or Chinese characters, for those who can read them) would have been even more helpful. Other notes: the waitstaff is friendly enough, and the kitchen is efficient. Wish they had ice water here. Water is served in carafes that appear to get reused without first being washed, with a sprig of some kind of green thing inside. It goes from the kitchen tap into their fridge to cool a bit before being served, but there is no ice. A water filter on that tap would go a long way to make the water taste more palatable. Not sure what the green thing was, but it didn't impart any appreciable flavor. Will ask for ice next time and hope that it's available because at least if the water were actually cold, it would mask the tap flavor. We'll be back to try other things on the menu, and to order the XLB and fried tofu again, but with tempered expectations.