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    4.2 (1.4k reviews)
    Closed 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Chicken Croffle
    Clarissa P.

    Came here on a Saturday around 9:30 and it was already busy! We were seated right away as a party of two with a high chair, but the restaurant filled up quickly after we arrived. The service was great from start to finish. Everyone was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. The food did take a little while to come out though. We ordered the chicken wings, chicken croffle, and blueberry moffle. The chicken croffle was easily the star of the meal! The croffle was crispy, buttery, and full of flavor, while the chicken was nice and juicy. The chicken wings were also delicious, and we really liked the rice cakes that came with them. The blueberry moffle was our least favorite, but it was still good. I just wish it came with a side. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back to try more of the menu!

    Big hip
    Jasmine D.

    One of my favorite spots for brunch in the Bay! I stopped by with some friends to catch up over brunch. Service was quick and friendly and the restaurant's atmosphere is bright and comfy. It's definitely on the pricier side but when I've been the food has been consistently tasty and fresh. What we tried: - Millionare's bacon sampler patter - comes with the original, citron, cinnamon, and rosemary flavors. This was my first time actually trying their millionare's bacon, which is a thick cut bacon coated in a sweet and mildly spicy glaze. Definitely a fun dish to share and sample - Tornado galbi omurice - soft scrambled egg over veggie fried rice, galbi, and demi-glace. Overall a solid dish, the egg is cooked to such a soft and silky texture and the galbi was so good - wish they were a bit more generous with the galbi portion size - Big hip - deep fried French toast topped with butter and fruits. My first time trying this dish as well and I really enjoyed the texture of the French toast - hearty but not overly heavy. It's quite a large portion size so great for sharing Parking: street parking or in the nearby public lots

    Junsheng X.

    Visited on a Saturday morning and the place was packed! Waited a short while in line at 11 am, but didn't see an empty table anywhere through the time we dined Great service from the staff and nice ambiance - there's a surprising amount of tables inside. Food was decent, but looked a lot more delicious than it tasted. Corn and French toast were good, but the other fusion foods were just ok especially for the price. Portions were great though!

    Merry K.

    New obsession! Croffle and fried chicken. The idea of waffle and chicken , but croffle ... crossant, waffle and fried chicken is to die for. When we first put our name, we were the 50th.... it took about 45 min to go from 50th to be seated. Not bad, we walked around the block, checked out stores and walah!

    Vanessa O.

    We didn't need a reservation here. Walked right in for brunch and were seated as a party of two. Staff were nice and attentive. The place is clean and spacious. They seem busy but we had zero complaints with service. Food came out quickly and it was so fresh. Our entire experience was about 1h (knowing this as we received a message from the street parking meter) and we did not feel rushed once. They were just on top of things. Freshly squeezed orange juice, can't go wrong. I had an order of scrambled eggs and potatoes with a side of fried chicken. The eggs were nice and fluffy. At first glance, we thought our toast would be a piece of brick but it was surprisingly warm, soft, and delicious. Wish we had more. The wings were pretty tasty as well. I ended up packing the rest of the wings to go as a snack for our mini road trip. Overall good brunch spot.

    Loco Moco
    Lynne N.

    We came here for my birthday brunch on a late Saturday morning and we wait about 20-25 mins, which isn't too bad since I heard people waited 1-2 hrs before. I got the Loco Moco and while it was pretty good, the flavors didn't stand out to me too much. I don't know what the interiors look like since we sat outside, but they had several outdoor seatings. They also charge a 20% service fee for large party, and they didn't inform us in any way (like verbally, putting up a sign, or stating it in the menu) until after we paid and it was too late. We should had looked at the receipt more carefully, but I felt like they should have made it clearer

    Millionaire Bacon Sampler, Iced Ube Latte, Hot Ube Latte, Francis Soufflé Skillet, Oscar Benedict
    Tyman H.

    Quaint little nook with Asian inspired breakfast. A lot of tasty options here and the bacon is a must! Gives a different take on bacon. Loved their Ube Lattes, Benedicts, and Skilets. Potatoes were crispy and cooked to perfection. It is a little pricey. Although the food was good, I thought it was overpriced for what we got. The service was also a little slow. It was crowded when we went, so possibly just backed up. But I had to personally ask for refills on my water and wanted to order another coffee, but they hadn't come back to our table for 20 min after our food was out. Again, I do say they get busy. Also we were near the door during a windy day. We asked if we could close it because it was cold and they denied our request.

    Sweet Maple Scramble. Delicious!
    Vanessa G.

    Vibes: Pretty, trendy, modern brunch vibes Crowd: Busy but no wait on a Sunday morning at 9a Menu: tons of brunch options Value for price: pricey but great quality food Service: 5/5, friendly and fast Parking: street parking in downtown Palo Alto I had a lovely Sunday breakfast at Sweet Maple during a visit to Palo Alto. This place is super cute, with (crowded) indoor seating and nice patio seats too. Expect a wait if you come later in the morning, but at 9am we found a table for 2 quickly. I tried their English Breakfast tea, which was a Tea Forte bag (mesh bag with a little leaf) and had great flavor. They serve the hot tea with a pot of water for multiple servings. I had the Sweet Maple Scramble, mostly because I wanted to try the famous Millionaire's bacon. It was absolutely worth it: THICK chunks of bacon. Order anything that comes with the bacon. The lemon hollandaise on the scramble was flavorful but not too heavy, and the eggs come with ciabatta and roasted vegetables. This place is a bit pricey for me to come alone, but if you're coming on a cute date or with family, absolutely recommend.

    Isabel L.

    I went with the two eggs any style for my plate when I came to Sweet Maple for the first time. Luckily I was able to substitute the regular ciabatta bread for their gluten free toast but at an additional charge of $3. I also wanted to substitute the potatoes for fruit and was charged an additional $5 for it. I want to say the bacon here is amazing! My friends and I also got the Millionaire's Bacon Sample and I keep thinking about it. All my friends enjoy their plates. But would I say if I would come again? Maybe, only if friends wanted to come. If feels overpriced with the many substitutions I have to make due to my dietary restrictions. The staff was real friendly regardless, despite the restaurant be busy, they never forgot to check in with us.

    Omurice
    Tepolak S.

    Service was great. Wait was incredibly long so make a reservation or get there early enough so the table is available by the time you're hungry. The restaurant was bustling inside and out. It's also in a cute little plaza where I can grab coffee and wait for my turn. The runaround for food was so quick that it took me by surprised but I guess it has to be quick since so many people were waiting to dine. The menu has all kinds of flavors: Japanese, western, Korean, Thai..? Confusing, but Sweet Maple does it pretty well. We got the omurice and the crab Benedict which was absolutely delicious. The roasted vegetable side that came with the eggs Benedict was also super crispy and flavorful. Overall, I enjoyed the meal!

    Catherine H.

    Super cute brunch place! Waitlist usually moves by pretty quick. Everything is very aesthetic, from the interior to the table decor to the food. I personally love the mochi waffle here and the fruit always tastes refreshing! Service is also fast and nice but for some reason, drinks took a really long time. It came towards the end of our meal and this was after we reminded. Note for birthday cakes: they charge a $2.50 fee per person to eat it there so please keep this in mind. I understand the point of the fee but it seems kind of pointless for how small it is.

    Matcha muffle
    Radha A.

    Not sure the popularity of this place! I ordered a chai latte and had to remind the waiter a couple of times before it arrived. The avocado croissant was about $14 and very small for the price--roughly 3" x 4. The matcha muffin was awful. It seemed undercooked and had a bitter aftertaste. It was so underbaked that the caramel-like filling stuck to my teeth. Considering the prices, the food quality and portions did not meet my expectations.

    Hemingway Benedict
    Mike S.

    One of my favorite brunch spots in South Bay, classic comfort food with a creative twist. The Hemingway Benedict is my go-to and for good reason: the salmon and lemon play perfectly off the hollandaise, balancing the savory with a nice acidity. The matcha moffle is a must-try too, that chewy QQ texture makes it stand out from your standard waffle. And if you're in a burger mood at brunch, you really can't go wrong with any option on the menu. Only complaint is that the portions seem to have gotten noticeably smaller over time, which stings a little at this price point. Also worth noting that weekend waits can get long, so plan accordingly or go early. Still a spot I keep coming back to. Just come hungry and patient.

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    I had my birthday brunch here and it was perfect. The food is INCREDIBLE. :) Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Sweet Maple

    Do they accept reservations?

    No, wait list on site

    Hi, is there any vegan friendly option in the menu?

    Yes, there are several vegan options and plates that can be modified to vegan. I googled it but the answer is too long!!… 

    Do they still serve gluten-free waffles or gluten-free pancakes?

    They do moffle gluten free.

    Is sweet maple no longer open for dinner time?

    I know for sure that the Palo Alto location is no longer open for dinner. I have a feeling that this is the same for all the other locations. The waiter said that they can't seem to put together a dinner menu that is "consistent with their theme."… 

    Dairy allergy here. Does the chicken and waffles have dairy in it? Like milk or butter?

    Does this place allow reservations?

    Sweet Maple is walk-in ONLY, at least that's been my experience and what's listed on their website. I've typically been seated for parties of 2 or 4 without too long of a wait. Depending on the day and if you have a large party, you can contact them… 

    How do i make a reservation?

    In person only

    Is there yelp wait ahead list still? Used to have it when they first opened....

    I don't think so as I tried to join the wait ahead list the other day and it wasn't available sadly.

    Is there online reservation?

    No online reservation for the Palo Alto site.

    Are the dog friendly?

    Their features section says dogs allowed! Indoor/outdoor seating as well.

    Until what time do they serve breakfast?

    They serve breakfast until 2:30pm when they close for a break before dinner.

    Do you guys take reservations?

    They do it for dinner- not for breakfast.

    Are the moffles gluten free?

    Is the restaurant (small) dog friendly?

    What's the usual wait time to get seated for brunch on a Sunday?

    One hour and 40 minutes usually between an hour to a two

    What's the dinner menu? Thanks!

    Would be too much to type here, but a few people uploaded pictures of the dinner menu. Look at the upper right hand corner of Sweet Maple's yelp page, click "See All Pictures" or "See 739 Photos" -> Menu -> Look for pictures of dinner menu.

    Is it nut allergy safe?

    There were walnuts with the chicken and waffles.

    What is the outside seating like? Can you hear people to have a conversation?

    I went on a Saturday around 1:30. We sat out front and we were not close to hear other's conversations and we could easily hear people at our table. We had shade, but some of the tables did not have an umbrella and they got very hot and wanted to… 

    Are there any vegan options?

    Is it crazy busy on weekends...if I just want to get a drink to go?

    I went at 11am on a Saturday and the wait was 1.5 hours long. If you show up later the wait could be 2+ hours. The best time to go is before 9am so you don't have to wait that long

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    A bit of a late post, but we had our wedding dinner here in December. The event was last minute as…read morethe goal was to have my mom join before she couldn't anymore, so this was incredibly meaningful. We kept it small and intimate (12 people) and Michelle was absolutely fantastic with answering all my questions and making sure everything went smoothly. We reserved a portion of the outdoor area with a few dividers, and the staff were kind and accommodating. The family loved the food - in fact, it was the first time I had seen my mom eaten so much in a very long time. The noodles were my favorite :) We had come here a few times before and all were great times, but very special shout out to the staff here. Thanks for making that evening special for me, my husband, and our family.

    The women in engineering group at my workplace organized a lunch here and we had a really wonderful…read moretime! They sat us outside on their lovely patio at two long tables to accommodate our group of 24. The first thing we noticed when we sat down was the customized menus they had prepared, with the name of our organization printed at the top which was a nice touch. The organizers had opted for a family style meal, so they basically just brought out several dishes of everything on the menu spread out across our tables. The restaurant was great about crafting a menu around dietary restrictions- about 1/3 of the group was vegetarian and we also had one vegan (me), and there were plentiful options for everyone. While vegan options were not labeled on the menu, the servers are very knowledgeable and let me know that out of our menu, all the vegetarian options except the roti prata were vegan (the roti has butter). As a result I was able to try the poh pia, wok fried eggplant, sayur lodeh, and kueh nagasari. They started first by bringing out the appetizers, I personally was not a huge fan of the poh pia, I really enjoyed the sauces but I didn't love the roll itself. However chicken satay was a huge hit, I think for many it was their favorite dish of the whole meal. I enjoyed the entrees a lot more, especially the wok fried eggplant which was so wonderfully tender. The sayur lodeh was also very good, however the curry could have been more flavorful- I didn't even realize it was supposed to be spicy until I looked again at the menu after the meal. We ended with kueh nagasari which was a coconut pudding for dessert, I thought this was delicious, except I think the shredded coconut inside the pudding should have been left out since it disrupted the creamy texture. Since we had leftovers after the meal the staff brought out a ton of takeout containers and we all left happily with food to take home. Overall the service and ambiance definitely made this lunch an amazing experience. The food was pretty good but nothing really blew me away, although I'm not sure if having to serve such a large group affected the food quality. I would definitely be willing to come back again to try some more of the menu.

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    Wow this place was so good. Expensive, but really tasty. Decor was upscale with different shades of…read morecream. The service was upscale as well -- people constantly filling your water, folding your napkin when you get up, etc. The sun hits the restaurant later in the day and they have curtains pulled so the tables not directly in front of the door were a little dark but adds to the mood. A little snug between the 2 person tables (I was trying hard not to hit the table next to us when I got up to go to the bathroom lol). Located in Menlo Park downtown, there's a parking lot in the back but we managed to snag a spot right in front of the restaurant! Recommend making a reservation (they fill up quick) though my friend was able to grab a seat at the bar during peak time before. - Scallion croissant: OUR FAVORITE. So good that we ordered another one as our "dessert" lol. Soft pull-apart bread with perfectly crisped outside, so buttery and tasty, we asked them if we could just order this takeout in the future but they said no just dine in only hahaha. - Wagyu beef tartare tartlet: really tasty, bite-sized, and full of flavor - Hokkaido sea urchin: really good but honestly it's nothing that special, it's as delicious as you would expect of a high quality uni toast - Salt & pepper coonstripe shrimp: yum, so good, just the right amount of fried-ness - Lu rou lasagna: unique and very tasty, less heavy than traditional lasagna which is ideal - Amberjack: good and refreshing but not that much flavor, wouldn't get again - Wagyu kalbi: good but as you would expect of good wagyu kalbi - Pork collar: good but fattier if you like that - Crispy anchovy rice: our favorite right after scallion croissant, loved the crispiness of the anchovies, lots of flavor

    A fun Taiwanese-Korean fusion spot we've been wanting to try and now that I've been here twice over…read morethe last few months, it's time to share! Plan ahead and make a reservation: if you plan a few weeks out, you should be able to make a reservation at a time of your choosing. If you don't mind eating at later hours, you might be able to grab a reservation ~a week out (aside from major holidays). The vibe and service here is upscale comfort, a perfect spot for date night, or dining with an intimate group of friends. Parking is easy to find on the street or in the lot behind the restaurant. The top dishes I enjoyed across the two visits: 1) Must-try: Scallion croissant, rou song butter - yummy (subtle) flavors and delicious textures 2) Both the small bites were yummy, including the chicken liver w/pineapple & cilantro, and wagyu beef tartare tartlet w/smoked soy. 3) If you like wagyu / beef, get the Wagyu Kalbi & Banchan and don't forget the Ssam side order. Sure, it's a bit pricey but worth it. I love my greens and begrudgingly ordered a Ssam side order to go with the Wagyu Kalbi. It just feels like the Ssam should come with the Kalbi dish, y'know? But I was very glad I ordered the Ssam. It comes with several sets of carefully curated and washed/dried leaves (3 types) and they were perfect with the Wagyu Kalbi. 4) Lu Rou Lasagna was unique and yummy too. I would definitely return to Yeobo Darling - for special occasions, or when we feel like treating ourselves to some Taiwanese-Korean fusion fare.

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    Love all the flavors!…read more We ordered: Dal that khana set chicken $27.99 - a very interesting presentation but the actual chicken curry is just a tiny bowl so I dunno about the value of this item. Chhoila chicken Momo 10 pcs $19.98 -- I was warned about the spice level that this can be really spicy and in actuality, it's not that spicy -- so if you're used to eating spicy food, you'll enjoy this dumpling. For reviewers who didn't enjoy the momos, it's probably because they ordered a plain version. Timur chicken $18.99 - this one was the highlight! Has that numbing Sichuan pepper -- simply delicious! Buffalo jhaneko sekuwa set $23.99 - spicy and flavorful. My only critique is that there wasn't enough buffalo Service was polite. Wait was 15 minutes for dishes to arrive to the table. Ambiance is typical dark vibe. I love the comfortable booth seating. Not crowded at all at 3pm on a Friday. Parking was about a block away. Total bill was $99.25 for 4 dishes. I thoroughly enjoyed most of the flavors and my overall experience was good but the portions for the meat are rather small so I have to mark down a star for overall value.

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    (404 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    Loved the cozy vibe of this restaurant and it was a very pleasant spot to catch up with some…read morefriends. I enjoyed how we got to each have our own personal hot pot and choose our own broths-I really liked the chicken broth I got. Ordering takes place through a QR code and service was quite speedy. It was fun to choose all the ingredients to make our own meal, but some of the ingredients felt a bit expensive compared to other hot pot spots (ex. $11 for the veggie plate).

    TLDR // An employee says they closed at 7:30pm, not 10pm as stated on Yelp, nor 9:30pm as stated on…read moreGoogle. Calling the restaurant's number doesn't work. Website repeatedly crashes when trying to access for more information. My sister and I were looking for dinner and came across this hotpot spot. We thought it seemed promising so we drove over, walked in at 7pm, was told they closed at 7:30pm, and that they wouldn't have enough time to serve a party of 2... why post hours stating the restaurant closes at 10pm if you're going to turn people away at 7pm? The lady who said 'helped' said they close at 7:30 and "not even time" twive and seemingly shooed us away with her hand... We had tried calling as well, multiple tomes each to no avail. I then tried to access the website to see if there was a waitlist, but website kept repeatedly crashing... Overall the inside looked nice and actually smelled nice. They were working on cleaning a long dining table, unsure if they were attending to parties upstairs also. Maybe I'll give this place another shot in the future as long as I'm not shooed away again. I would've enjoyed trying this spot but definitely not coming back any time soon after this experience, super disappointing. :( 0/5 stars Please update the hours to current ones!

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    Front of the restaurant
    Front of the restaurant
    Chicken Broth, Beef, fish ball - @rayz
    Chicken Broth, Beef, fish ball - @rayz
    HE&C Express Hot Pot

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    Rangoon Ruby

    Rangoon Ruby

    3.6
    (1.9k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Family friendly but also sophisticated, with great ambient lighting for mood--bustling on a Friday…read morenight. We had a variety of veggie dishes: the yellow pea fried tofu is a must have: the chili sauce it comes with understated, and the "tofu" slices themselves melt in your mouth like custard, unlike any tofu we've had. The samosa soup was also off the hook delicious--savory and tangy, and our other dishes: tea leaf salad and palata bread were quite good. Were burmese fans and highly recommend!

    We were recommended to check out Rangoon Ruby, a Burmese spot in the DT Palo Alto area, by one of…read morethe Stanford staff. We came here for an early dinner, and ordered: +Palata - served with coconut chicken; you can opt to sub for vegetarian curry or lamb curry +the Burmese Pad Thai - prepared with rice noodles, red bell peppers, onions, baby bok choy, cabbage, peanuts, bean sprouts, and scrambled egg; you can opt for chicken, tofu, shrimp as a protein option, so we went for the shrimp +the Country Style Beef Curry - slow-cooked with onions, garlic, potatoes, lemongrass, and spices +and, Mango Shrimp - tossed with basil, fresh mangoes, onions, and mango puree; served with fresh mango Portions were on the smaller end, and it seemed as if we were getting sampling/tasting plates. Note that they also have a GF and a catering menu. Staff were friendly, and the restaurant is narrow but had plenty of seating. +Burmese eats +small portions

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    Rangoon Ruby
    Samosa Soup
    Samosa Soup
    Rangoon Ruby

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    Kemuri Japanese Barú

    Kemuri Japanese Barú

    4.1
    (835 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    $$$

    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

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    Interior
    Interior
    Oxtail Udon [Kemuri Udon]
    Oxtail Udon [Kemuri Udon]
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    Nobu Palo Alto

    Nobu Palo Alto

    3.6
    (1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$$

    This review is for their afternoon tea menu…read more Nobu has the BEST afternoon tea I have had in the Bay Area. The menu consisted of sweet and savory bites, which were all really yummy. The food was pretty diverse with some of the Nobu regular menu classics (but in a mini version). The tea was pretty good as well but did not stand out compared to the food. At the end, they also offer cut fruit. The fruit selection was more exotic than I expected but still delicious. The vibe is also amazing. The seating is covered outdoors so it is very shady but also gives garden vibes. The garden is very well maintained and there is even a small path you can walk through. It is super peaceful and the tables are all massive and spacious. Service was decent, though I wish they refilled the tea. Even though the food was amazing, there were some items where you could tell it was left out for awhile. For example, the crispy items had a bit of staleness to it. Not a huge deal because overall it was highly enjoyable. I have been to a few afternoon tea places in the Bay Area and this has been the best in terms of value, taste, and ambiance. I will 100% be coming back.

    Was celebrating two graduates here recently with a nice dinner. Justin took care of us for the…read moreentire dinner. He was extremely knowledgeable on the menu and as first timers he made an impression with his recommendations and professionalism. We ordered some of their specialties like the yellowtail sashimi jalapeño, new style salmon sashimi, some edamame, their green salad which had a citrus peanut dressing. This salad was amazing! Followed by some hot dishes like the black cod with miso, the Chilean sea bass with dry miso, the rock shrimp tempura with creamy spicy sauce. We also tried the prime filet toban-yaki and the eel cucumber roll. The food was delicious and just what you would expect from a high end place like this. Some of the drinks we tried included the lychee martini, the monarch cocktail, the matsuhisa martini, mango passion cocktail, the porn star martinis and some of the mocktails: cucumber mint lemonade and the lychee passion.

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    Inside bar
    Inside bar
    BIGEYE TUNA SASHIMI
    BIGEYE TUNA SASHIMI
    STRAWBERRY KAKIGORI

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    Rin-Tei

    Rin-Tei

    4.7
    (1.1k reviews)
    12.2 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Takes reservations

    Fantastic service, small place so might be a short wait on Friday and weekends but food is great…read more Would definitely come again!

    Rin-Tei is a delicious Japanese-Thai fusion restaurant that I'd highly recommend! I came here a few…read moreweeks ago with some friends on a Sunday whim, and we all thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. When we arrived, we were easily able to get seated without a reservation (perhaps because it was a Sunday). The service was wonderful from the get-go - they were extremely friendly and attentive the entire time, and made us feel very welcomed. And though we arrived on the slightly later side, they never made us feel rushed. The interior of Rin-Tei is minimalist and cozy, and had a very familial feel, as virtually all the tables are connected by a long bench along the wall. It contributes to the inviting, inclusive atmosphere of the restaurant, making it a great spot to meet up with friends. We ordered a variety of dishes which we all split, including: the garlic shrimp, the Vietnamese papaya salad, cold sesame TanTan pho, keema curry, calamari, sizzling wagyu loin, and a couple drinks. And everything we had was excellent! My personal favorites were the sizzling wagyu loin, which was perfectly cooked and abundantly juicy and flavorful, and the warm, tasty keema curry. I'd also never had cold pho before, but I ended up being very pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. I loved my experience at Rin-Tei, and will no doubt be back soon!

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    Cold Sesame TanTan Pho
    Cold Sesame TanTan Pho
    Creamy Soy Milk Pho with Poached Yuzu Chicken and Greens
    Creamy Soy Milk Pho with Poached Yuzu Chicken and Greens
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