A staple in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, it truly anchors the food scene...I mean my opinion only! This visit I decided to opt for the traditional route, veggie spring rolls perfectly fried, light and crispy bit stuffed with shredded veggies. The edamame was steamed perfectly not mushy! And course the vermicelli bowl with tofu was simply fantastic. So if you are looking for a comfort meal with a bit of funk head to ninja city! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night for dinner. There was no wait, the staff was friendly, and everything was clean! I got the tater tots which were maxing and the vegetable spring rolls were perfectly crispy. I would have liked an orange sauce instead of the ponzu. We ordered the ramen which was filling and tastey, the orange chicken that was perfectly flavored, and the kids bbq buns which were the perfect portion for a tween. The wait to get our food was a little long so we received a complimentary mochi flight! read more

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Ninja City is always a solid choice for a good meal and great atmosphere. Stopped in on a Thursday night at around 8:30 pm. The place was pretty quiet and I was ably to grab a seat at the bar. The bartender recommended the Fortune Teller drink, which I was already eyeing. It was a Japanese twist on an old fashioned with sesame infused bourbon, pretty tasty. They changed their menu a little bit earlier this year to include a few premade bento box selections. I went for the lunch box (which you can get anytime), which included mushroom soup, a summer salad, and two steamed buns of my choosing, I went with pulled pork. The buns were delicious and came with a tasty sauce, it wasn't spicy at all. The pork was super tender. I also really enjoyed the mushroom soup. The salad was eh. It had like a vinaigrette sauce that came on the side, maybe rice wine vinegar, but it didn't have much flavor. I would have liked to sub it for edamame, but there are no substitutions in the boxes. This isn't a big deal, because you can always just build your own box of 3 or 4 selections from the little menu. Been going to Ninja City for years and I'm always happy to support them when I'm in the area. read more

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My friend and I came here on a Friday night and made reservations online. It didn't appear that we needed them, but they still had a table I requested saved and I appreciated that. If you have specific seating requests (booth, high top), you can make that choice on Resy when you book. Parking is a bit of a challenge but there is a free lot past the restaurant off 67th past the NearWest Theatre. Our server was friendly and willing to answer our many questions regarding their bar menu. The restaurant offers an extensive drink menu including Japanese whiskeys and craft sodas. My friend and I shared the tograshi tots and then ordered the pad Thai and BBQ Pork Steam Buns. I felt that the tots were a good value for the price considering we got a large basket full. My friend's pad Thai was huge and she said she enjoyed it. I thoroughly enjoyed the steam buns, although $16 for three seemed a bit steep. I would definitely order them again. We were not rushed to leave after our meal and the server continued to check on us even though we'd finished eating which was a nice touch. I would definitely come back here. read more

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I always have a great experience at Ninja City. Recently I went for a bowl of their Short Rib Stew. Its a seasonal favorite of mine. Just as good as I remembered it to be. The ambiance is pretty laid back. They're usually tuned into sportsball. Service was great as well. I'm a stout girlie so I appreciate bartenders who know a thing or two about their selection read more

Cool, comic book style menus and decor. Incredible, incredible food. They catered my wedding, and we routinely go back for more. Offer a wide variety of meals for people of all ages and preferences. One of the best restaurants in the city, often overlooked. read more

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We've been wanting to try this place forever and now I'm sorry we waited so long. If you're worried about it being kid friendly, don't be. Our son had a burger and tots. We opted for the spring rolls and dumplings to start and then split chicken ramen and chicken fried rice. Everything was excellent. The staff was very friendly and engaging. In full disclosure we were the only people there when we first got there. Highly recommend this place for their ramen. We'll be back soon. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Chicken Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

An amazing big space, lots of seating, nice big bar. Cute graffiti Small menu good food read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Part of the bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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My friend and I were out and about, she wanted to take me to a few new spots while I was home for the holidays - enter Ninja City. This space was larger than I anticipated and I loved the bar area. It was a slow night as we got there about an hour before they closed, but the servers were super polite and attentive. I couldn't decide what I was in the mood for but their entire appetizer selection sounded really good. I was in luck because they allow you to create a bento box with either three or four items - I went with four because, why not. My bento box included the crab Rangoon mozz sticks, chicken Chinese skewers, charsiu pork ribs and chicken gyoza dumplings. My friend also ordered us tofu steam buns - delicious - along with the Togarashi tots! She ordered the tofu Banh Mi for herself. Loved everything we tried but next time I will for sure be trying the ramen. I'd highly recommended checking them out if you are in the area! read more

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Great beer list! They had CLAG, which NO ONE outside of Sandusky gets. Food is amazing and even though we came on a Monday with a big crowd and only 2 staff, everything was smooth as silk. Service was top notch! This was my first time and worth the 35 minute drive. Cool spot read more

I've been to Ninja City Kitchen many times in the past. I've never eaten inside and I've always ordered to go. I do want to plan a time to dine-in with friends for dinner one day. STEAM BUNS (5/5 stars but slightly expensive) -- Normally, I order their steam buns ($16.50) which come with four small pieces of steamed dough with your choice of protein. The steam buns are small enough where you can hold it in your hand and they are sooo tasty. Protein choices are chicken, tofu, shrimp (+$1), steak (+$1), or pork. The buns are topped with pickled carrot, radish, jalapeño, cilantro, scallions, and chili aioli. I normally get the steamed buns with shrimp which cost a $1 extra because of the shrimp. Take a look at my photos of the steam buns here on the Yelp page (the steam buns photos didn't link to this review for some reason). FRIED RICE WITH SHRIMP (2.5 or 3/5) -- For my most recent visit in June 2024, I ordered the Fried Rice ($16.50) with Shrimp (+$1) which cost $17.50 plus tax. I love fried rice and shrimp (fish) in general but this one here from Ninja City tasted very burnt. It was strange. I'm not sure if they used old ingredients when cooking this dish but something wasn't right at all. Maybe the soy sauce, if there was soy sauce in this, was different somehow? I remember biting into the fried rice and thinking how I would finish it when I didn't like the taste. Since this was a takeout order and I was already back in my car, I didn't want to turn around to return to the restaurant to complain so I ate as much as I could. I won't be ordering the fried rice again. The amount of food (little) you get compared to the price (high) may turn you off but try the food first -- I am referring here to the steam buns which are $16.50 plus a $1 if you add shrimp. I definitely recommend the steam buns with shrimp though but I don't recommend the friend rice with shrimp. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 85/150 total reviews in 2024 - 735 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 10 August 2024 read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Fried Rice ($16.50) with Shrimp (+$1) -- June 2024 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I was here the other night for dinner. I had the poke bowl, which was very fresh and filling. They had a variety of fruity beers for the season. My favorite are the Togarashi tots and their very large chicken wings! ninja city has some great Asian fusion food offerings and adult beverages in a restaurant/bar setting. read more

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The atmosphere was fun with cool decor! The service was ok. The food & libations were not good at all. I DEFINITELY would not come back. Apps Spring rolls w/ pork- taste frozen, greasy, dipping sauces literally taste watered down and not flavourful at all. Dumplings - very strong cabbage flavor, greasy, weak/watered down dipping sauce again. Drinks Lychee Mojito weak/watered down, very light flavor. Reminded me of hint water. Singapore Redux tiki - thai chili syrup was so strong & over powering. Looked layered inititally. Stirred still very strong. The chili flavor was the main note with a pinch of sweetness. Entree Pad thai with lime slice & chicken: mild flavor. Rice bowl with chicken - bland, sauce very watered down tasted of sesame oil & soy sauce watered down, kimchee bland and vingery not spicy. Chicken well flavored. There were no sauces or salt/pepper on tables. Their food is not good enough to not have traditional chinese condiments on tables. read more

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Oh my goodness. When I tell y'all this food was absolutely fantastic. It was even better once I put the sauces on (hoisin & soy). The tofu was perfectly crispy and chewy. The rice was yummy and very well seasoned. Also our server was very kind. We had a big group and she gave us all stickers!! For the size of the place, the vibe wasn't too bad. I was kind of facing one wall so I didn't get the chance to look around and really take in the ambiance, but it was still cute. Gives modern/rustic bar kind of vibes. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Tofu Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Our first visit since the completion of the remodel and menu change, this was a fantastic dinner, complete with exceptional service and simple, inviting and clean decor. We started with a bento box of Edamame, short ribs, and gyoza. Our server Jordan was SO helpful and a pleasure to be around. We had some good laughs as we decided what to eat as our entrees. While delivering some news about alterations (menu, menu items etc.) he made some of the less than desirable news more digestible with suggestions and anecdotes to calm our heads. 11/10 service, will go back just to give him more tips! We decided to share some pork steam buns and an order of orange chicken. Both were spectacular, bursting with well balanced flavors! We always love the steam buns, regardless of filling. The green tea was the perfect pairing for our meal, and we left satisfied and slightly caffeinated! Will be back again and again for those delicious buns, Jordan's lighthearted humor, and the updated menu (with comic book reintroduced!). Beignets to go were okay, but might have been better at the restaurant. read more

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My friend chose this place for lunch. She had been here before and loved it! We sat in the outdoor patio since the weather wasn't too bad. We shared togarashi tots and both got hot green tea and the Vietnamese noodle salad. Hers had tofu while I chose the vegetable spring roll. Loved it! It's one of the better vegetarian noodle salads I've had. Very flavorful and refreshing to eat. It was a lot of food! We both had leftovers to bring home. The tots were good. Didnt taste much from it but it did taste salted. The menu had a lot of options, especially for vegans and vegetarians. It's a fusion restaurant so I wouldn't expect authentic. But I did like the comic book design of the menu. Our server was nice. Came to fill our waters a lot. It wasn't busy for lunch during the day but I'm sure they're busier in the evenings. I found free parking behind the building, but there's a lot of parallel parking spots on the street. read more

Had the orange chicken a few months ago when it was a monthly special. Happy to see it on the regular menu. At $24, I think it's a bit steep in price but it's very tasty. Love the remodeling on the inside. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Orange Chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Ambiance: This place has a cool comic-book vibe with a pretty wide smattering of Asian influences including chinese, korean, vietnamese and japanese cuisines. The staff are friendly and our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. They will text you when your food is ready so it's easy to roam about while you're waiting. Food: We ordered maybe some of the more fusion-centric items including the bahn mi which came with the togarashi tots, steamed bbq pulled pork buns, and a brown sugar bubble tea. The bahn mi gets some things right such as the do chua pickles and butter-mayo but uses a denser hoagie-style bun and roasted honey ham in it which is a little weird. It did not feel very "classic" despite being labeled as such and was inferior to the cold cuts or chashu of what you could get elsewhere. The side of tots were deliciously crunchy and the mild spice of the togarashi very enjoyable, however ours didn't come with the ginger ketchup of the full order (see pics) which made for a very dry experience. The steamed buns were the stronger dish with texturally-perfect pillowy buns, spicy jalapeno, and tasty pulled pork. The main complaint is that you only get about 2 teaspoons of pulled pork and it makes for a much less filling meal compared to the equally-priced bahn mi. Our bubble tea was the worst part of the meal, it tasted like watered down milk without any tea flavor or sweetness of brown sugar. The boba was also skimpy and overcooked. Inedible. Overall our meal was pretty lack-luster, I would have much rather gotten a bahn mi and steamed buns from Asia Town Center for a fraction of the price. I would be open to trying some of the more traditional items on the menu such as the rice and noodle dishes but am admittedly wary. read more

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It's awesome. It's got really good food and it's a fun place. It's hard finding bao this good and they get really creative with them.

Fun place to relax & enjoy modern takes on Asian food. Service was good & we were well taken care of. First time for eating a Korean corn dog. Yummy! Really liked the crunchy coating. The cocktail I ordered complimented the food I ate. The Holy Kumquats!!!! Sangria was a perfect choice for the foods I tried tonight. My friend & I split a few dishes so that we could save room for dessert. Glad we did! The fried ice cream was amazing! They have perfected the fried ice cream in my opinion. The food quality is awesome! We also enjoyed the Pad Thai & lettuce wraps. Will definitely eat here again! The prices are good here too. read more

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Oh man, not sure if I just came on a bad day but tried this at the Van Aken Market and ordered the Miso Ramen. The noodles were so mushy and overcooked I couldn't even get through my meal. The toppings were cold as well, the mushrooms were raw. The broth was okay but on the saltier side. It's kind of like the person who made this never had a ramen in their life. Someone else in my party got the pho and also said their noodles were way overcooked. On top of it, their price for these noodle soups are expensive. Hopefully the other items on their dish are better.. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Miso Ramen Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Second time here, and I'm not sure I'll be back! Both times I've come here, my food has been pretty flavorless. I got the Miso Ramen Noodle Soup and it tastes like water. :( But the tots and ginger ketchup were great! My husband got the sandwich again and loved it! However, our water glasses were empty most of our dinner :( read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Our server, Jordan, was very personable, kind, and funny. We had green tea to drink, but we definitely noted and loved the fact that they had not only cocktails and drafts, but THC infused drinks as well. We ordered the 3 little bites bento (edamame, short ribs w/ daikon, and dumplings) the edamame was the PERFECT appetizer, since they are still in the pods, the nibbling to pull the beans out gives the perfect amount of flavor with a bit of seasoning, but also isn't too filling. Short ribs were very tender, I loved them and they came away from the bone very easily and were a bit sweet, the daikon being a good light accent to a heavier meat appetizer, and the dumplings are dumplings, decently sizable, somewhere between 1-2 bites, they were good too. Me and my boyfriend often order two separate dishes and then share them. He got my usual favorite (steam buns) and I ordered the orange chicken. I obviously love the steam buns, and the texture is so satisfying, but I'll leave the detailed description of those for his review. The orange chicken was really good, it had a very strong orange flavor, which was pleasing since most orange chicken is very mild and predominantly just sweet. I tried the orange slice on top and I don't even know if I was supposed to eat that but whether it was candied or preserved, it was SO good. It reminded me of my short film 'CITRUS'. The rice was a teeny bit dry at top, but I ended up putting it on the plate with the orange chicken, and with so much sauce, the dry-ness was pretty much negligible. I ordered 2 sets of beignets, and didn't eat them, but my boyfriend said he wouldn't order them again but only because it left something to be desired. I do know the fried ice cream is great though, I am just not able to consume dairy so I can't offer much dessert wisdom. atmosphere here is very fun but chill, dim lighting, cool bar. I love coming here. Can't wait until they re-update the menus and bring back the comic story! Also - I saw another reviewer saying that the food was bland, which I found to be the opposite. I was never left missing out on flavor here, if anything most dishes had a really nice depth of flavor, while not being overpowering. Honestly once again I have to give a HUGE props to our server Jordan, he was so nice, attentive, not overbearing, and even shared some laughs with us. Really enjoyable level of service! read more

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Great portions of food! They have soup, sandwiches, dumplings and more! The service is fast and easy and not much of a wait to get food. It's located in Van aken market hall so there is ample sitting inside or out. I loved everything I have gotten from here you just can't go wrong! Parking is easy, dog friendly and has good hours! read more

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Good food. Happy to see this style in the downtown area. I miss Noodlecat, but Ninja City has taken over nicely. I've had the miso, Vietnamese noodle salad with chicken and a ramen bowl. Both were very delicious and came piping hot. Servers were very friendly and ready to answer questions. Fun place. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Noodle salad with chicken - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great fun atmosphere. It's medium sized for a brewery and restaurant. But the fun atmosphere is key. The menu is like a comic book, really enjoyed looking at the menu. It would be a cool 1st date vibe. We got the Taro Spring Rolls, Steak Bimbibop, Steak Steam Buns, and Chasu Shoyu Ramen. The spring rolls came out piping hot and crispy with a soft savory white peppery and semi sweet filling. Highly recommend. The Bimbibop was savory and had a nice tart cut with the sauce that you can pour on it. The meat was tender and the kimchi was tender and slightly sour. I think it would've been better if it was spicier as it felt like it was missing a note to it. The buns were the highlight. Soft semi sweet fluffy bun. Made to perfection! The meat was tender and the pickled accompaniments gave it a good texture crunch difference. The sauce was perfectly made and paired well with the buns giving it a slight spicy taste to it. The Ramen was nicely made. The noodles where perfectly cooked and made fresh with a nice chew and soft texture. The meat was tender. And the soul was savory and. A little bit of saltiness to it. Overall it was a great experience. Would go there again but would ask for a bit more spicy if we can change the level. read more

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~ gluten-free review ~ I have grabbed takeout from Ninja City before however I wanted to compare that to the in person experience at the restaurant. Overall the space is cute and usually can sit down quickly. The staff is attentive and friendly as well which is great. I ordered the chicken pho and it was some of the best that I've had in Ohio! The togarashi tots were crispy and had good flavor and the ginger ketchup was yum. The only reason why I gave them 4 stars is because my friend's fried rice was very undercooked. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Chicken Pho Noodle Soup - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Killer stop in Cleveland! Close to the beach, homemade fries(if they aren't I'd die of shock), good price and cool little venue and menu. Diligent service and just a fun little area. Worth checking out. Loved the street corn and portion size of the fries. Will likely return if I'm in the area again. read more

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I really, really like their Tofu Pad Thai and that is what I order every single time I go because I'm a creature of habit like that sometimes. I've both dined in here and ordered takeout numerous times. The actual brick-and-mortar is nothing special other than the cool painting behind the bar, but it's at a great location in Gordon Square with a nearby free parking lot. They also have a patio which is open during warm months. I'm a big fan of their drink menu and they have Asian options such as bento boxes, dumplings, Korean lettuce wraps, pho, Vietnamese noodle salad, and banh mi on their food menu. They also have a couple of American classics like burgers and fries. Both times I brought my husband here, he was disappointed with his meals, but I will definitely continue to order their Pad Thai as my local comfort food again and again. read more

This location is annoying because I didn't realize that the University Circle one had closed a while ago so my drive was a lot longer than expected...there wasn't any parking either. They had high ceilings but not that many tables to sit. There was a little bar area which I think would be better converted to tables. I did love their menu but there was too much kimchi everywhere, lol. This is great if you love kimchi but I do not! While they do not have true tonkatsu or pork belly ramen, what they had was still pretty dang good. They did charge me for the tiny bit of red chili oil I asked for on the side. If there were more convenient locations, I might come back but as it stands, I don't feel the need to go out of my way to head up here. read more

Fun, vibe and lots of great options on the menu! Stopped in before going to see a movie and will definitely go back again!! read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

3rd visit to this establishment and on a Saturday evening. We were seated immediately. Efficient service. Asian fusion. Had the bento box with spring roll, edamame and dumplings. Chilli garlic wings were flavorful and luckily didn't have the sweetness to the spicy sauce. The fried chicken was cooked well and went well with the spicy Mac and cheese. The red curry with shrimp was tasty. Pad Thai was a huge portion. The chai tea Manhattan drink was strong and the lychee mojito was not overtly sweet read more

I had a wonderful dining experience from start to finish - the owner is a sweetie as well. Outdoor dining only during COVID. I had edamame, spicy tots, gyoza & spring rolls for appetizers. Everything was delicious. For the main dish I had the banh mi sandwich & the spicy Mac&cheese with fried chicken. For dessert, the fried ice cream. Service was exceptionally well, the restaurant is clean & has a good interior and outdoor seating area. Good portion size for food, mixed drinks are strong. 10/10 all around read more

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This place rocks and it knows it. I love all the veg options and absolutely brilliant presentation of everything on the menu! The inside is colorful and artistic, with some odds and ends like arcade games and relics that caught my eye. I tried the steam buns and they were PHENOMENAL while my friend enjoyed her noodle salad. These guys never miss - check them out! read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Steam Buns (4 Pieces) (vegan available) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Go here for some of the best ramen I've ever had!! We found this place because of tik tok. They have a steam bun challenge. We didn't do that, but the pulled pork steam buns are really good. Great flavor and so fluffy!! We've only gotten the ramen for an entree and it's amazing. Great flavors and good quality all around. The servers are clearly busier than normal, but they were quick and really nice. All around a good place. Really cool vibes and amazing ramen!! read more

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Asian fusion food done just how it's supposed to be. It's in a great location just by the heart of Gordon square, and the space is very casual. Would definitely recommend it to anyone in the area. I would like to see some sort of other vegan/vegetarian substitute other than tofu. read more

Ninja City Kitchen & Bar - Red cury noodle bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Amazing and flavorful food! I will be back to try more items! The wings, tator tots and steak fried rice were my favorites so far!

Came down to hit Hausfrau Records and the local vintage shops. Decided to try Ninja City as the bar looked very inviting. Cool vibes in the bar, and we decided to stay for lunch. I had the Korean Rice Bowl bibimbap with brown rice. . It was delicious, I only added some of their chili garlic hot sauce. Needless to say I was a member of the clean plate club. Accompanied by an Octoberfest draft. My daughter had the spicy Mac n cheese with fried chicken. That chicken was insanely delicious with the cheddar in the sauce. Highly recommended. Great bartender and server were friendly and knowledgeable. Ample parking nearby. Definitely check it out! read more

Delicious "korn dog" freshly fried and savory with a nice sweet touch from powdered sugar for $7. The banh mi was better than any of the many I've had at every restaurant that sells them in Asia Town (Cleveland)!!! The huge hunk of pork belly is one of two meats on this well sauced nicely cilantro-ed soft roll. The cucumbers are thinly sliced and the jalapeño in perfect proportion. Seriously, it was divine even though it was $14. read more

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Came during Burger week to try the Pho burger it was the best thing we had at our first visit. I ordered the lychee mojito and it tasted like there was no alcohol in it. My friend tried asking about a drink but only received a short answer from the waitress with no alternative recommendations. We also ordered the bento box to try some appetizers. All (potstickers, pork rangoon, egg roll) were burnt and tasteless without the aid of any sauce. The vibe of this place was pretty chill. A lot of comic book prints which makes it unique. I just expected more variety from an Asian fusion place. Seems like a limited menu with only the burger being a step in a different direction and it's limited time. read more