Context/preamble: Made a same day reservation for 2 at 6:30pm on Mon, January 20, 2025 (at around 4pm). For such a highly raved restaurant (infatuation, GMaps), there were tons of reservations, so that concerned me (especially considering "excellent" restaurants never have same-day availability). Given that Yuki Yama Sushi is less than a mile away but was booked out until at least 830pm, I hope this place holds up!
At the restaurant: The service was phenomenal we arrived. They gave my partner hot water (and refilled it!) with lemon because she was FREEZING (it's like 3F, for context, before wind chill). The ambiance is quiet with a soundtrack in the background - not loud enough to overpower nearby conversation but sound does carry in here - you'll never eat in complete silence (even if you wanted to). It's a bit chilly inside - so bring a layer if you run cold easily (they also recently fixed their heater, so I overheard from one of the wait staff).
We ordered two starters, and two mains (pork cheek and "beef and barley", medium rare). The whole restaurant is peanut (but not "nuts" otherwise) free, which was nice to hear, but also very strange - it never said it anywhere online before I wrote this review. For you anaphylaxis peanut allergic folks - here's your confirmation!
From the starters: my partner preferred the greens, I liked both, the scallop definitely was complemented well with the pomegranate. Pics attached.
- Market greens, green apple, roasted squash, pomegranate, nuts and seeds ($14)
- Sliced Maine diver scallop crudo, blood orange juice, mint, pomegranate, chives, nuts and seeds ($21)
The mains: the pork cheek was definitely better but the steak held its own!
- 48hrs Sous Vide Pork Cheek, Char Siu BBQ Sauce, Green Apples, Parsnips, Fried Ginger ($42) - they give you a TON of pork, like 5 pieces - my partner was so full she gave me her last full piece. Yum, but also urgh I'm so full.
- "Beef & Barley" : Mishima Farm Sirloin, Garlic Puree, Root Vegetables, Barley Risotto ($52) - cooked to medium rare.
Dessert: despite being massively full, but we still ordered the sticky toffee sundae ($12). It had a nice blend of caramel popcorn, ice cream, and sticky Toffee. Great way to end off a meal.
Overall: good dining experience - 1.25 hours total, which means the food came quickly and efficiently, even as the restaurant got more packed.
Parking is a total sh*tshow. There's 4 spots next to the front door - otherwise you have to park in the waaaay back of the plaza - and it's shared with the other stores in the same plaza - so good luck parking if it's not night time.
They're on Resy so if you have AmEx gold you can get a $50 statement credit here, which offsets the meal price ($180 for two after tax and tip) read more