Dong Tay (Dông Tây) is located in Downtown Norfolk and it took a bit of guessing to figure out how to get to the restaurant or where to park. We snagged a metered parking space and walked from the back of the restaurant just to find this place. There was a bit of gloom on our first full day in town and we thought pho would be something delicious to warm up our bellies. Our server quickly seated our party and we sat near the windows by the large cherry blossom tree. The restaurant is spacious with plenty of seating. My nephew enjoyed the view from where we sat because he got to see the trolley pass by a few times. Our orders were quickly taken and everyone ordered to their heart's content. * Shrimp Spring Roll - Crunchy spring rolls to start. Standard and delicious. This was perfect to share. * Bun Thit Nuong (Pork Vermicelli) without nuts - My "go to" at Vietnamese restaurants. This was good but I'm used to the flavors from the pho shops in SoCal. Overall, aside from the time wasted circling the Downtown Norfolk area trying to figure out how to get here, we enjoyed Dong Tay. The service was pleasant and the food was good. And, indeed, it warmed our bellies - well, those who actually ordered pho. :) read more

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Tasty!! Came in for lunch and got the lemongrass chicken which comes with a soup, appetizer, and choice of fried rice or chow mein. Food was great and pipping hot. The Vietnamese iced coffee was delicious! A must order! Service was fast, friendly, and attentive. read more

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I'm sorry, this place was so underwhelming for me and my daughter. This is the first Asian fusion place I've been to where the food was bland. Unfortunately the boba was bland as well. Food The food seemed to lack flavor. The best way I could describe it was, it's like the kitchen staff was preparing food for someone with dietary restrictions. Service There was one person working the register and servicing all the table. I will assume we caught him on an off day, as he didn't appear to be very welcoming. Ambiance was ok, the cherry blossoms gave it an authentic look. Other than that, there were many people here. There was also a giant jukebox, that seemed to be the focal point of the restaurant. read more

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Found this place on Yelp as it was close to our show venue. The entrance area is sooo dark, kinda scary. It's hard to tell if it was open or not. I wish it had been a bit more inviting. And there is also...an unsettling smell? I ordered the beef deluxe and I thought it was really good. The portion sizes were a bit smaller, but I'd recommend my dish! The place was very empty and only one other couple ate there with us. I don't know if I would go back? read more

Đông Tây - Beef deluxe - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Overall 3.5/5 Decent new pho place - they would've gotten a much higher rating if the meat wasn't so rough like cardboard The soup base was strong enough and pretty good so only complaint is really the meat and portion size is rather small We got the pho special and bun Bo hue for reference read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We stopped here for lunch because it was convenient, but wow I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food here. We were the only customers at first, so ours came out super hot and fresh, it felt like we were the first plate served of the day. We got the chow mein (no meat) and it was really flavorful, and the lunch special of I think sesame chicken with rice. The lunch comes with a bowl of soup and a gyoza/potsticker, which was fried but not greasy and had a strong ginger flavor. Me and my kids really loved all of it. The service is nothing to be excited about, our waiter barely spoke to us, even as he seated us- but he was fast and very accurate. Can't complain, it was a great stop for lunch and I'd love to come back for more. read more

Đông Tây - the interior of a restaurant - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Yummy Vietnamese restaurant right in the heart of downtown Norfolk. Had seen the good reviews and was craving some delicious Asian inspired food and this place did not disappoint. Arrived right at 5pm on Friday to be able to eat before a show at the Norva which is right down the street so a perfect place to eat dinner before a show. Seated promptly in a nice comfortable booth. For food I order the chicken chow foon and added carrots. My husband ordered the General Tsao's and we got the egg rolls to start. Egg rolls came out piping hot and had a great flavor and dipping sauce. I really liked the chow foon. My husband liked his general's chicken and it had a nice little kick. Both of our dishes were generously sized with enough for leftovers. Service was fast and friendly. Food read more

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My fiancé and I came here the day after their grand opening because it is literally 3 minutes away from us, and we wanted to try their dishes. Inside the restaurant, it is very clean and has great modern vibes. They have touch tunes, so you can go up and pick out any song you want. It is also very spacious. There is a separate bar on one side. I haven't seen it running yet, but it looks very nice. The waiter was super sweet and nice. He made sure we had everything we wanted/needed. The service was as great as the food. The menu is MASSIVE. They have a different versions of one dish. For example, there are several Banh Mi's, bowls of pho, vermicelli bowls, and Chinese dish entrees that you can choose from. To start off with the drinks, Thai tea was very delicious, refreshing and HUGE portion. The Vietnamese Ice Coffee was very good (as it is made with condensed milk), but it takes like a good 20min to steep it, so if you have the patience, it is worth it. It doesn't say how much on the menu, but the lunch special is $15 (choose an entree, choose either chow mein or fried rice, choose a potsticker or crab rangoon, and get soup of the day). Some people would think it is a little more expensive than other places, but they give a huge amount of food. The hot and sour soup was very tasty. It comes very close to the one I like back home. I didn't try my fiancé's fried rice, but the garlic chicken is totally worth getting! The spring rolls don't contain a lot of ingredients, just noodles and lettuce and choice of protein. The peanut sauce was very well made, and the size of the spring rolls is huge. The halves are a size of a regular sized spring roll in other restaurants. The pho was very good, the broth was deep and there was A LOT of protein inside. It might just be the special pho, but I was full from the amount of protein inside the bowl. I didn't really like that the noodles were a bit short, but overall, it was a pretty good bowl of pho. Parking is a little difficult to find here because there is no street parking, so I recommend parking at the corner of the McArthur Center Parking lot, and then it's only a 3 minute walk from there. I definitely want to come back and try every other thing on the menu at least once. read more

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Ordered takeout pho from them a few months back and it was pretty good, so I came by again after work to try some of their other food. Parking was a hassle as there was no lot nearby and only small street parking spaces. The restaurant was empty except for one other table on a Tuesday evening. I was seated after a few minutes (they didn't notice me waiting at the door). Facilities seem clean and new and a good location right in downtown. Food was subpar and expensive. I forgot to take a pic but for $7.99, the 2 egg rolls were small with absolutely no garnishes or a bed of lettuce to wrap in. They looked store bought and not home (or restaurant) made as how many other Vietnamese restaurants would have. Pork chops were also a let down. For $15.99, relatively small portion size and the meat was tough and salty. Veggies were haphazardly cut and the do chua (pickled carrot and radish) was slightly thick for my taste and sweet but not pickled quite enough. Probably will not visit again as the food seems not worth its high price point. read more

Đông Tây - Pork chop with rice - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Just what Norfolk's been needing! We ordered to-go; I got the beef pho and honey chicken. The pho was the best I've had - generously portioned, lean beef, and tons of flavor. The honey chicken was crispy, sweet, and spicy - served with rice and huge portions. The menu is the perfect blend of pan-Asian and Vietnamese, and prices exceptionally reasonable for quality. Would 100% return and recommend. read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Traveled 3 hours to get to our hotel here at virgina beach. I was tired and hungry so we decided to try this restaurant. There is no street parking so I park at the parking garage across from the restaurant. Drove about 20 minutes to get here and When we got to the front door there was a sign saying temporary closed due to a " burst pipe". Wish there was a notice online saying the store was closed but on google it says the store is open. The neighborhood has homeless people in alleyway and on corners. All in all, take this 1 star and eat it bish. read more

Dong Tay opened in February of this year, taking over the spot previously occupied by Southern Eats in downtown Norfolk. Parking is available close by from the City of Norfolk parking garage on Charlotte Street. I prefer the MacArthur Center garage a little further away. There is some metered street parking directly across the restaurant. The interior is spacious and attractively decorated. As of this writing, the bar area was a work in progress with no drinks yet being served. Their menu features a small number of Vietnamese dishes and a much larger number of Chinese dishes. Their Chinese fare is mostly American style, which was a disappointment. I wanted to see more of my authentic Sichuan favorites. The Appetizers section of their menu has a listing for Pot Stickers, which are fried dumplings, but none for the steamed dumplings I prefer. Xian-Long-Bao soup dumplings are not available. Seven different Tofu dishes are also listed on their menu. My favorite, which is Mapo Tofu, is not included. I have tried the following to date: PHO GA: Authentic Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup with Rice or Egg Noodles, topped with Scallions, Cilantro, Chives, and Fried Shallots. Served with Fresh Bean Sprouts, Basil, Lime, and Jalapenos on the side. I chose the Rice Noodles. Their version rivaled the one served at my favorite local Pho spot. Slices of tender white chicken meat and a solid broth provided a pleasurable taste experience. The other ingredients played well together, and I added some chili oil for extra spice. My Rating: 5 Stars. BUN BO HUE: Traditional Spicy Lemongrass Soup with Thick Rice Vermicelli Noodles, Filet Mignon, Chu Lua, Brisket, and Tendon. Topped with White Onion, Scallion, and Cilantro. The meats and other ingredients delivered a decent broth with their flavors coming through nicely enough. I would have liked the broth even more with a traditional reddish tone and spicier kick. The best Bun Bo Hue I have enjoyed locally came served with pork blood cubes, banana blossoms, shredded red cabbage, and fresh chili peppers. I would love to see these ingredients added to the version here. My Rating: 4 Stars. PAD THAI: Rice Noodles with Dried Shrimp, Egg, Bean Sprouts, and Scallions. Served with Fresh Bean Sprouts, Lime, and Peanuts on the side. I chose Chicken and Shrimp as my proteins. The type of sauce was not listed. When I asked what was in the sauce, they told me it was a "secret." I believe I detected the taste of a traditional Tamarind based sauce with no tomato products, which I found satisfactory. The shrimp were pleasant, but I prefer them with their tails on. The chicken slices were a bit tough and dry. The bean sprouts added to my plate were ice cold and clashed with the warmth of the dish. The side order of peanuts was missing. My Rating: 3 Stars. KUNG PAO CHICKEN: Bell Peppers, Zucchini, Baby Corn, Bamboo Shoots, Celery, White Onion, Carrots, and Roasted Peanuts. This dish originated from the Sichuan province of China during the early 1800s. The overload of veggies revealed an Americanized version not used in the traditional Sichuan formula for this dish. They dominated its entire composition with an overly clumpy texture.. Scallions, Sichuan dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns are essential ingredients for an authentic version. They were all missing in action. There was no trace of the hot, numbing, and tingly Mala sensations that Sichuan peppercorns provide. Finally, the slices of chicken were extremely tough and dry, which was the decisive factor in my rating. My Rating: 2 Stars. CHOW FUN WITH FILET MIGNON: Wide Rice Noodles with Filet Mignon, Bean Sprouts, and Onions. This is an authentic Cantonese dish with the wide rice noodles originating from the Guang Zhou province. The noodles delivered a silky smooth taste and texture, and the Filet Mignon was tender and tasty. I detected a slight aftertaste of soy sauce as I was leaving. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. SPRING ROLLS: Rice Paper wrapped with Fresh Vermicelli, Lettuce, and Cilantro. Served with Peanut Sauce on the side. My choice of protein was Shrimp. The spring rolls delivered a nice taste and texture, and I could tell they were freshly made. I like them just a little more plump and tender. My Rating: 4.5 Stars. TARO BUBBLE TEA: The taro flavor came through nicely, but they forgot the ice. The mixture became thick and gummy at the bottom, and I had to scoop out the remaining boba with a spoon. My Rating: 3 Stars. THAI TEA: Having now ordered it twice, it was served the first time with no ice. It did come with ice the second time, topped with whipped cream, which was a nice touch. Its flavor was solid. My Rating: 4 Stars. Service has been polite, friendly, and attentive. I have no complaints. When I crunched the food numbers, their rating came out to 3.75 stars, which was just enough to round up to a weak 4-star rating. Hopefully they will improve over time, and I wish them the best of success. read more

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Honestly one of the tastiest bowls of pho I've had in a long time. The service was quick, attentive and very friendly. Before I knew it, I was face to face with an incredibly savory and light broth, the perfect portion of noodles, rare steak and fresh veggies. Definitely will be back to try out the other dishes! read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

It was my first time here for dinner on a Sunday night. I give it 4 stars out of 5 because service needs much improvement. The host brought my party of 5 to our table and just placed the three menu on the table and walked away. My friend had to retrieve 2 more. The menu is extensive with Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Ten minutes had passed and no one came to our table. We had to flag down a server to place our order, drinks, appetizers and main course. It did not take long for our appetizers and main dishes to arrive. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a huge bar on one side. I do hope there will be improvements with the service and adequate servers are present during peak business hours. The food was good and I would return to try other items. read more

Đông Tây - Grilled beef with eggroll Vermicelli. The serving is huge and the beef is flavorful. A thumbs up! - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Solid beef pho with the best hot chili oil I've had, pricey though at $23. Can't understand why it was so dark in there though. read more

Đông Tây - too dark - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Clearly this restaurant offers more Chinese dishes than Vietnamese! I was hoping they have the staple Vietnamese dishes like Bun Bo Hue, Banh Xeo aside from typical Pho soups. Even their rice dishes aren't like the pork chop and egg/clear noodle side. Now if the iced coffee is drip then they're hybrid lol. You see a lot of Chinese dishes like Kung pao chicken, chow mein, and some very Americanized fudges like pineapple rice! Even the decor is more Chinese like the red lanterns- although you do see the Vietnamese conical hats hanging from the ceiling. Very large spacious dining areas, clean floors inside except gif the entryway where they could a little bit upkeep. Service is okay. They just check in on you when they happen to pass by your table. I'd say service is 3. But back to the food - I ordered the special pho. Typical great taste although the vegetables they give isn't enough, wish there was more been sprouts and fresh mint leaves! The iced coffee - definitely on point Vietnamese coffee. Btw street parking is nonexistent so Park at the Charlotte Street garage. Overall I'd give a solid 4 just because Vietnamese dish offering is very limited. But I suppose they need to cater to other Asian tastes. read more

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We were in the area for a show at The Scope and wanted to eat beforehand. I don't know why I've never seen filet mignon fried rice on a menu before, it was amazing! It was a bit spicier than I thought it would be, so it's a good thing I got the mango bubble tea! My husband loved his pho & said the broth was great. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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The food was amazing with great portion. Our server Dong Tay was great with excellent customer service, he provided everything we need with a smile and continue to check with us until we left the restaurant. Will definitely be returning read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Menu selection is vastly less than before their storm damage. Mostly Pho now. We loved their salt and pepper shrimp and Honey Walnut shrimp. No longer on the menu. read more

Excellent Chinese and Vietnamese food! Very good service. Peaceful atmosphere. Great for moderately priced date night. The salt and pepper calamari was light and crispy, with just a hint of spice. The vegetable egg rolls were delicious and piping hot. The kung pao shrimp was best we have had in this area. My only disappointment was that I wanted to order the seafood tofu soup, but they use chicken broth in it, and I am pescatarian, so had to pass on it. There are so few sit-down Chinese Szechuan, Vietnamese Restaurants in Norfolk... I hope this place remains successful. We will certainly be back to try other dishes. Maybe they will add vegetarian soups to their menu. read more

Đông Tây - Salt and Pepper Calamari - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

I am a Door Dash enthusiast and this restaurant never fails me. The food is scrumptious! I had the Walnut shrimp with shrimp rolls and I was as so surprised how good it was. I'm looking forward to ordering again and trying something new. It's expensive but I think it's worth it. I encourage you to give it a go. read more

I came by for lunch after hearing about it's new opening. Overall, pretty good impressions. Friendly service, generous portions, and flavorful dishes. The deep fried pork ribs and the beef were very tender. We were served wonton soup as the soup of the day and it was delicious as well. We will be back! read more

Đông Tây - Lemongrass Beef lunch combo - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

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Orange chicken was ok..not much flavor. Portion size pretty small for $16. Considering it's a newer restaurant I'll probably try again and give them another shot. read more

Đông Tây - Orange chicken, fried rice and crab ragoon - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

We came on their grand opening and was not disappoint! The place is huge with many seatings and a bar. We were greeted and was seated right away. There are many varieties in their menu including Vietnamese and Chinese dishes . We ended ordering a mix of both including combo appetizer , chicken lettuce wrap, pho, shaking beef , lemongrass chicken, and Mongolian chicken . Everything was delicious but my favorite was the chicken lettuce wrap and shaking beef. Such full of flavors . And not to forget my Vietnamese coffee and Thai tea. They also have a lunch and dinner special also. read more

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MY NEW FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN NORFOLK! I have been on the search for a fantastic place here in Norfolk since I arrived for training and I finally found it. To start off, the workers are extremely kind, easily accessible whenever I needed anything, and offered the best customer service. I ate by myself and the staff provided the perfect balance of making sure I had everything I needed, but not imposing too much. The food was phenomenal. I had the spring rolls, the special pho, and Thai tea. The spring rolls were top notch, built perfectly, and didn't fall apart while you eat them (many places with spring rolls have this issue, but not this place) and the veggies in the rolls tasted fresh. The special pho was what sealed the deal for me; it was very flavorful, the noodles were the perfect texture, and they provided a very hearty portion! There are two sizes: normal and giant, I ordered the normal and I was beyond full (I didn't leave a drop though haha). The Thai tea was fantastic as well, truth be told I almost ordered another to sip on my drive home haha but I was too full from the Pho. Lastly, the location was beautifully decorated and had a very comfortable ambiance and lighting. It wasn't super bright like some restaurants. The entire location has that calm and relaxing vibe that just puts you in blithe spirits. I will definitely be bringing my friends to this location. THIS is what a quality restaurant is. 6/5 stars! read more

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We were craving Vietnamese food, and saw this new place just opened on Yelp. Sooo glad we decided to try them out. The food was authentic and superrr good!! It is hard to find good authentic Chinese/Vietnamese food in the area. To top off the good food, the place was super clean and the service was excellent. Everyone was so friendly and nice! Highly recommend and definitely my new go to spot!! read more

Everything!!! Been craving soup & it's raining in Virginia so we decided to stop by here! Let me start by saying this the service is amazing you get seated right away! The food came out fast & the vibes are chill !! If you're ever in downtown Norfolk stop by here !! read more

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I arrived at the restaurant's lunch hour, I was happily greeted by a waiter then he quickly seated me. The waiter gave me enough time to choose my food. I chose a lunch combo, for the lunch combo i get to choose one entrée of my choice (the menu got a lot of dishes), I chose sesame chicken for my entrée, then i get two pick between fried rice or chow mein, potsticker or crab rangoon, and i also got a soup of the day. This sound like a lots for a lunch combo but it only cost me $15. The prices are at the very end of the dishes ingredients listed so it is hard to notice, however this is a reasonable price! The food itself taste very delicious! The cook seasoned the dishes very well. The waiter keep making sure that everything is good for my experience. After all, I am very satisfied with the service and food at this restaurant! read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

This is my new favorite Pho spot--one of the best broths I've ever had in this area.

Stopped in last night for a quick dinner before we headed to a show! We got the spring rolls, which were absolutely amazing-- nice plump shrimp-- the potstickers, which were also tasty, then I had chicken pad Thai and my husband had the Mongolian beef. The portions were really good sized and I absolutely loved the pad Thai-- so good and such nice chunks of chicken!! Highly recommend. Ambiance is very beautiful too! read more

Nice place not very crowded. Server seemed friendly. I had the Pad Thai no complaints not very exciting.

I bought an order of pork charbroiled meat over vermicelli to go after work when they about to close. I called in to make order, the girl who took my order was very nice and polite. The food here got a reasonably priced come with a big portion. When I opened the to go lid, the grilled meat looked attractive, I found it was still juicy, not dry, plus its smell tasty. Vegetables are very fresh and when you mix all the vermicelli, meat, and vegetables together, they are very satisfying and taste delicious. read more

Đông Tây - Pork charbroiled meat over vermicelli - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

Stop by due to the great review and Dong Tay did not disappoint. The pho was a hit . The favor of the broth was amazing. The XL was big . Ordered the egg roll and the pork sandwich as Appetizers and they came out quickly . Sandwich bread was crunchy and fresh. Service was great and I would definitely come again the next time I am in town. read more

Đông Tây - Pho - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The garlic chicken was very good Nice a quiet when I was there Fast service Friendly staff read more

Great place if you want to try Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine. The foods was delicious and the workers there was friendly and nice too. We orders Pho and Bun Bo Hue and it was very tasty. We both finished it in a blink of an eye then we released we didn't take any pictures of it :)) So we decided to took pictures of the empty bowls :)) We parked on the side of the road and walk to the place. It took about 3 minutes, but it was worth it. Anyway, I'll definitely come back again. read more

Đông Tây - Chinese Near Me - Norfolk, Virginia

The food was delicious and bun bo hue was probably one of the best in this area. The one major downside was finding street parking there - better off just parking in the garage nearby though. The space was big but felt a little disjointed. Service was fine with frequent checkups. I would probably just do pickup in the future though due to the parking hassle unless I'm in the area for more than just eating there (hence 4 vice 5 stars) read more

Dropped in for a mid week dinner. Had the Bun Bo Hue Pho Bo, it was very good with just the right amount of spice on a cold evening. Service was good and fast. read more

Had a great 1st experience and will be ordering delivery from their again. Love the combo of different styles of Asian offerings.

Decent PHO. Service was odd but ok and amount of food VS price is a borderline fair deal.

Tried out DongTay from a recommendation so I had very high hopes. The restaurant is beautiful! Love the decor that was both bright yet cozy. Could easily see this being a date spot just as much as a place for families or groups. Parking was very easy as they have a small lot next to them as well as parking garage within walking distance. They are located in Monticello in downtown Norfolk so it is a fun area of town. As for the food and service, I was not very impressed. The servers were friendly but seemed to be a little scattered. There was frequent running through the restaurant from the kitchen to the hostess area and back. There were only three seated tables and one guest at the door so I'm not sure why they were running. Food was very slow to leave the kitchen and when it did, it was very underwhelming. We tried the Thai tea boba. The boba were a little over cooked so it threw the drink off. The sweet green tea however was very good. For an appetizer we tried the combination appetizer that came with two spring rolls, dumplings, coconut shrimp tempura shrimp and crab rangoons. At $14, this was probably the most disappointing thing we ordered. The food items tasted like frozen appetizers and were very very greasy. Almost like they were fried in cold or old oil. For our entrees we tried the chicken bahn mi and the kids chicken pho. The pho broth was ok but the chicken was white meat and kind of tough. It did not come with onions or cilantro in the soup but did come with bean sprouts, basil, and toppings. The waiter was very kind to bring cilantro to us when asked. The bahn mi sandwich itself was delicious and probably the best thing we received! The down side to it was it came with sweet potato fries that were cold and soggy. Leaving those off would have made that particular entree a five star. All in all, I can see the restaurant doing well because of the decor and location. The food however, needs a little more work. I would hope that maybe a visit during a busier time when they have been open a little longer would be better. Update to this review to come in the future. read more

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