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Came for drinks on a weeknight and it was a pleasant surprise. The interior is cozy and would definitely suggest coming here for a 'nicer' dinner / drinks night. The vibe can be either casual or formal depending on your mood. We got the Jaded and the Banana Espress and oh man they were both delicious! 100% want to go back and try their other drinks. We ordered the roasted mushroom greens and it was phenomenal. All the ingredients were perfectly balanced. The bartender was really knowledgable and attentive. My 4 star rating is due to the price. It was slightly over priced but it wouldn't stop me from going back for a special dinner.
Wow wow wow. Best brunch I've had in some time. Waiter was on point and friendly from the start - great and attentive service from start to end, even tipped him a little more. To start we ordered drinks around the table. In order of my personal preference: Irish coffee, lavender mimosa, grapefruit mimosa (my order) and Bloody Mary (never a fan of it to begin with). Super unique flavors and would come back to try and order my own full order of the Irish coffee - only had a sip to taste test. We ordered 5 dishes among 4 people - we were stuffed but so happy to have ordered that amount to get to try a variety of dishes. This review is based on their winter 2022 season. I absolutely loved the chicken and waffle - the waffle was sweet which offset the chicken and the amazing potato home fries with the kimchi mayo sauce. I would most definitely order again. The breakfast set with the mackerel fish was unique and different - wouldn't think of eating fish for brunch and was delicious with the little side dishes and miso soup - glad to have ordered for the experience but not sure I'd order again if I were by myself. The smoked salmon Benedict was also good in my opinion and the home fries really helped hit the spot but nothing special. The last dish we had was the locomoco. I've had the local dish in Hawaii and this definitely tiered equally to what I've tried. Would 10/10 visit again for brunch - heard the menu rotates seasonally so this hooks me back! Also heard brunch size and portion is more generous than dinner but haven't personally tried.
Meh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Asian fusion can always be a hit or a miss and Cloud & Spirits is unfortunately the latter. I can appreciate the creativity behind these dishes but overall the taste wasn't there. The best thing I had was the sweet potato croquette but even that wasn't incredible. At the end of the day, I've had each of these dishes better somewhere else. Each dish was really just missing something to punch it up. Like the flatbread tasted really bland and there wasn't enough pork belly to taste the difference. The shoyu chicken was comically over breaded like 70% breading. The ginger in the arancini completely overpowered everything. The duck wonton was fine again nothing incredible.
Their food concept is very creative, but the menu is limited--likely because they are changing items periodically. I admire the ideas, as creating dishes that can both retain the original inspirations while transforming them into something entirely new is a challenge. My favorite was the duck confit wontons. Perhaps it's my bias, as this pairing reflects the only two cuisines that I believe does duck justice: French and Cantonese. The pork adobo was also flavorful, as I'd expect from the Filipino roots. Served on thin crisps, these hold well for two bites. The yellowtail crudo was good, and also the dish most likely to be found on other menus. The yuzu olive oil drizzled on is a delightful enhancement. The Hainan chicken arancini seemed fun in concept, but in its execution I didn't think the mozzarella nor the gochujang sauce belonged. The deep fried shell was counter to something (like ginger & scallions) that could cut into the richness of the Hainanese rice. The current concept (as of January 2022) is no longer Korean based, but rather Pacific. It's a good spot for first dates.
I came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy at all, though I would still recommend getting reservations. All the tables were well spaced apart and the dimly lit room gave it an intimate atmosphere. We got a few cocktails and tried a few food items from their Fall 2021 Menu. Yes they switch out their menu so you're bound to try something different! Here's my review on the food, listed from favorite to least favorite: Hainan Chicken Arancini ($14) My favorite dish of the night. The outside is light but crispy and when I bit in, I can really taste the roasted chicken and ginger - very reminiscent of Hainan chicken. The arancini paired perfectly with the gochujang sauce on the side. I might actually like this more than the regular arancini =X! Pork Belly Adobo ($24) Slices of marinated pork with a side of white rice. The slices of pork were marinated well and they weren't too fatty, which I prefer. They came with two sauces: chili fig jam and calamansi verde. My only complaint is that the pork wasn't as tender as it is in most pork adobo I've had. Mushroom Ravioli ($28) Five pieces of raviolis with fresh shitake on top. The raviolis tasted good, but there wasn't a complexity of flavor that I expected with the shaved black truffle. Yuzu Honey Greens ($14) Refreshing salad, but unfortunately it wasn't anything special. I would recommend skipping this, unless you really want a salad. Overall, the food is good here but some of the dishes are overpriced in my opinion. I would recommend coming here for the drinks though! They have very tasty cocktails. I got the Rosemary Me ($15) and my friend got the Blood Moon ($15). The Rosemary Me was sweet and fruity whereas the Blood Moon had a slight bitter after taste.
Loved this little hole in the wall! We ordered - mushroom ravioli - fried chicken - tranquility - shipwrecked Drinks are super strong! Food is not filling but the chicken was so i highly recommend if you're not looking to eat a lot or spend a lot.
Service is good! The staff are nice. The food is okay. It's an American / Asian fusion restaurant. I think most of the food was not very flavorful, just tasted like fried carbs. That's just my preference though. I probably won't go again after this second time here. My first time was good! (I can review later.) Their menu changes seasonally I believe, but it's really hit or miss. For the photos, we got like 6 pieces of food, but that was easily $35 ... crazy. There were other pieces not in the pictures. We got the Xi'An Street Noodles and my friends really liked it. Again, price probably not worth for what you can get in a genuine Asian establishment! One thing I hated about this second time was seating. We were seated on the right-side when you first walk in. It's away from the nice ambiance (left side with the greenery) and was very dark! Kinda killed the mood with my girls! The one thing I love are the drinks! Drinks are so delicious. Never had a bad drink here. TLDR; Food is hit or (mostly) miss if you're Asian or eat a lot of Asian food. Go for drinks. Don't let them seat you in the dark corner!
Love this place and am so excited by the seasonal menus! This restaurant is the first one I've been to in Boston where they actually acknowledge the special note you put on a reservation as well. I came with a friend for a celebration and they immediately brought out 2 complimentary glasses of delicious champagne as soon as we were seated. I loved that it was tapas style so I could try most of the menu. We ordered the Yuzu Honey Greens, Hainan Chicken Arancini, Pork Belly Adobo, Mushroom Ravioli, and finished up with the Pandan Sorbet. The greens were light and citrusy, great start to the meal. The arancini was crispy, but one of the blander dishes, there wasn't much of a ginger flavor like I was expecting. The pork belly was melt in your mouth and honestly didn't need the accompanying sauce, but it was an excellent complement nonetheless. The mushroom ravioli is very rich and the small amount they gave for the dish was perfect so it wasn't too overwhelming. The sorbet turns your mouth green, so I would watch out for that. The servers were kind and accommodating, and the dishes came out at the perfect pace. The cocktails are also a must-try--unique and well balanced. Great for celebrations, date night, or just a nice dinner with friends. Can't wait to come back now that they've added brunch!
Came here on a Sunday night and was surprised to find the restaurant almost empty - despite this the vibe was great. There is a seating area as well as a bar. They have a seasonal menu, so the dishes sometimes come and go. We tried the berry salad, xi'an noodles, and fried chicken. The portions are somewhat small with the exception of the fried chicken which helped to make sure we left feeling full! My favorite was the xi'an noodles (and the chili sauce it comes with). Would probably pass on the salad next time. Our server was super kind and attentive. A nice spot!
2.5 stars Tldr: good drinks, very pricey everything, pay for the ambiance/instagrammability I got the beet drink and my fiancé had the jaded, both of which we enjoyed. But $16 per felt steep. Our other friends got a spicy tequila drink that came with a dried blood orange slice that they lit on fire - fun for the picture but made our whole table smell very smoky. The food is nothing to write home about and for the prices, pretty disappointing. The buffalo fried chicken was a lot of tempura and not a lot of chicken for $28, and the quickle salad was a tiny portion of what could've been garnish for $9. Service was the other redeeming quality, they gave our birthday girls a complimentary shot which was sweet! But overall I don't plan to return.
I was really excited to try this new place especially since the menu seemed Asian influenced. The interior is really nice and aesthetic and the staff is nice as well! However the food and pacing that the food came out, was very odd and not quite what I expected. We got the Southern Fried Shoyu Chicken, the Pork Belly adobo and the xian street noodle. The dishes took a really long time to come out especially the noodles. We weren't able to enjoy all the dishes together because the noodles took a really long time. The other 2 dishes still took longer than expected and the first got cold before the second came. The Shoyu fried chicken was a decent portion but the flavors were odd, it had a weird taste to it that just didn't fit my palette. The pork belly adobo was shredded or just chopped into weird pieces which I did not expect since I feel like for pork belly the point is to eat it in slices with the meat and the fat but the flavor was nice and was probably the best dish of the night. It was very heavy however and very oily. The xian noodles had the spicy sauce but I feel like the flavors were not very strong, the spice was numbing but it wasn't flavorful and the noodles were a pasta noodle which I feel like didn't go well with the sauce. We also tried the banana espresso martini drink which was very strong. Additionally the menu is pretty pricey especially for tapas dishes. Lastly what bumped this from a 3 to a 2 was that they charge for water and it wasn't cheap I believe it was $5 (maybe $3 not sure). But I was definitely surprised when I saw the check. Overall wasn't too happy with my dinner.
Ok there was a lot of hustle bustle for this place. I came here for a brunch on a weekend with a friend. The place was fairly empty as it was a chilly day. We asked to be seated outside on the patio. The service I must say was pretty slow given there weren't many customers during the time we went. We both got a couple of drinks and ordered food. The menu had some fusion options. The food was great, the drinks were also great! Overall, it didn't live up to the hype, mainly due to the service.
Came here for the suasday pop up. The Cambodian Sandwiches were the feature event. Lemongrass Chicken, Kroeung Beef Curry , and Pandan Custard. Everything was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. The place is very clean.
4 years ago
4 years ago
We had reservations for 7:30, and when we got there, the place was decently busy - a few empty tables here and there - so we were seated immediately. We ordered quickly after perusing the (rather short) menu, most of which was either small plates and cocktails . Our first plate was the hainan chicken arancini. I really liked the contrast in textures between the crispy exterior and the tender chicken and rice mix on the inside. Overall flavour was not bad, too, but I'm not sure that it was exactly good enough to merit the price point of $18. Next was the Xi'an street noodles, which was probably my favourite dish of the meal. The noodles were very well cooked - chewy but not too soft - and I loved the sauce, with the gentle peanut aroma on top of the various spices they used. One comment was that the chilli crisp, which was tasty, was very lacking (in amount) and as a consequence the dish was really not spicy at all. Finally we had the chilli crisp buffalo chicken. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the chicken was boneless (I was expecting something more like chicken wings), which made for very clean eating :) The buffalo sauce was nice (and perhaps a bit spicier than the aforementioned chilli crisp) and the chicken itself was very rich and juicy. Portion size was quite large too and overall I was very happy with this plate. For drinks we ordered the Jaded, which was a fun matcha-themed cocktail (even the marshmallow was matcha-flavoured) and a (spirit-free) cranberry limeade, which was surprisingly refreshing and sweet. Overall a yummy meal, but definitely very expensive. I would be interested to try some more of their cocktails, which seem very creative, but I'm not sure if I would be keen to come again primarily for the food. (To be fair, though, this is often the modus operandi of these restaurants that specialise in small plates and drinks ) read more
Great Cocktails, Average Food. I hovered between 3 and 4 stars here - ultimately deciding on 3 because while this is a great place to hang and grab drinks, the food is disappointing. Everyone was friendly and attentive but the food took a while to come out and it was just average. The best thing was the curry noodles and even those were a little bland. Also it was fairly expensive so I expected bigger portions or at least better flavor. Drinks on the other hand were delicious! read more
Came for drinks on a weeknight and it was a pleasant surprise. The interior is cozy and would definitely suggest coming here for a 'nicer' dinner / drinks night. The vibe can be either casual or formal depending on your mood. We got the Jaded and the Banana Espress and oh man they were both delicious! 100% want to go back and try their other drinks. We ordered the roasted mushroom greens and it was phenomenal. All the ingredients were perfectly balanced. The bartender was really knowledgable and attentive. My 4 star rating is due to the price. It was slightly over priced but it wouldn't stop me from going back for a special dinner. read more
5 years ago
Wow wow wow. Best brunch I've had in some time. Waiter was on point and friendly from the start - great and attentive service from start to end, even tipped him a little more. To start we ordered drinks around the table. In order of my personal preference: Irish coffee, lavender mimosa, grapefruit mimosa (my order) and Bloody Mary (never a fan of it to begin with). Super unique flavors and would come back to try and order my own full order of the Irish coffee - only had a sip to taste test. We ordered 5 dishes among 4 people - we were stuffed but so happy to have ordered that amount to get to try a variety of dishes. This review is based on their winter 2022 season. I absolutely loved the chicken and waffle - the waffle was sweet which offset the chicken and the amazing potato home fries with the kimchi mayo sauce. I would most definitely order again. The breakfast set with the mackerel fish was unique and different - wouldn't think of eating fish for brunch and was delicious with the little side dishes and miso soup - glad to have ordered for the experience but not sure I'd order again if I were by myself. The smoked salmon Benedict was also good in my opinion and the home fries really helped hit the spot but nothing special. The last dish we had was the locomoco. I've had the local dish in Hawaii and this definitely tiered equally to what I've tried. Would 10/10 visit again for brunch - heard the menu rotates seasonally so this hooks me back! Also heard brunch size and portion is more generous than dinner but haven't personally tried. read more
Meh ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Asian fusion can always be a hit or a miss and Cloud & Spirits is unfortunately the latter. I can appreciate the creativity behind these dishes but overall the taste wasn't there. The best thing I had was the sweet potato croquette but even that wasn't incredible. At the end of the day, I've had each of these dishes better somewhere else. Each dish was really just missing something to punch it up. Like the flatbread tasted really bland and there wasn't enough pork belly to taste the difference. The shoyu chicken was comically over breaded like 70% breading. The ginger in the arancini completely overpowered everything. The duck wonton was fine again nothing incredible. read more
Their food concept is very creative, but the menu is limited--likely because they are changing items periodically. I admire the ideas, as creating dishes that can both retain the original inspirations while transforming them into something entirely new is a challenge. My favorite was the duck confit wontons. Perhaps it's my bias, as this pairing reflects the only two cuisines that I believe does duck justice: French and Cantonese. The pork adobo was also flavorful, as I'd expect from the Filipino roots. Served on thin crisps, these hold well for two bites. The yellowtail crudo was good, and also the dish most likely to be found on other menus. The yuzu olive oil drizzled on is a delightful enhancement. The Hainan chicken arancini seemed fun in concept, but in its execution I didn't think the mozzarella nor the gochujang sauce belonged. The deep fried shell was counter to something (like ginger & scallions) that could cut into the richness of the Hainanese rice. The current concept (as of January 2022) is no longer Korean based, but rather Pacific. It's a good spot for first dates. read more
I came here on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy at all, though I would still recommend getting reservations. All the tables were well spaced apart and the dimly lit room gave it an intimate atmosphere. We got a few cocktails and tried a few food items from their Fall 2021 Menu. Yes they switch out their menu so you're bound to try something different! Here's my review on the food, listed from favorite to least favorite: Hainan Chicken Arancini ($14) My favorite dish of the night. The outside is light but crispy and when I bit in, I can really taste the roasted chicken and ginger - very reminiscent of Hainan chicken. The arancini paired perfectly with the gochujang sauce on the side. I might actually like this more than the regular arancini =X! Pork Belly Adobo ($24) Slices of marinated pork with a side of white rice. The slices of pork were marinated well and they weren't too fatty, which I prefer. They came with two sauces: chili fig jam and calamansi verde. My only complaint is that the pork wasn't as tender as it is in most pork adobo I've had. Mushroom Ravioli ($28) Five pieces of raviolis with fresh shitake on top. The raviolis tasted good, but there wasn't a complexity of flavor that I expected with the shaved black truffle. Yuzu Honey Greens ($14) Refreshing salad, but unfortunately it wasn't anything special. I would recommend skipping this, unless you really want a salad. Overall, the food is good here but some of the dishes are overpriced in my opinion. I would recommend coming here for the drinks though! They have very tasty cocktails. I got the Rosemary Me ($15) and my friend got the Blood Moon ($15). The Rosemary Me was sweet and fruity whereas the Blood Moon had a slight bitter after taste. read more
5 years ago
Loved this little hole in the wall! We ordered - mushroom ravioli - fried chicken - tranquility - shipwrecked Drinks are super strong! Food is not filling but the chicken was so i highly recommend if you're not looking to eat a lot or spend a lot. read more
4 years ago
Service is good! The staff are nice. The food is okay. It's an American / Asian fusion restaurant. I think most of the food was not very flavorful, just tasted like fried carbs. That's just my preference though. I probably won't go again after this second time here. My first time was good! (I can review later.) Their menu changes seasonally I believe, but it's really hit or miss. For the photos, we got like 6 pieces of food, but that was easily $35 ... crazy. There were other pieces not in the pictures. We got the Xi'An Street Noodles and my friends really liked it. Again, price probably not worth for what you can get in a genuine Asian establishment! One thing I hated about this second time was seating. We were seated on the right-side when you first walk in. It's away from the nice ambiance (left side with the greenery) and was very dark! Kinda killed the mood with my girls! The one thing I love are the drinks! Drinks are so delicious. Never had a bad drink here. TLDR; Food is hit or (mostly) miss if you're Asian or eat a lot of Asian food. Go for drinks. Don't let them seat you in the dark corner! read more
5 years ago
Love this place and am so excited by the seasonal menus! This restaurant is the first one I've been to in Boston where they actually acknowledge the special note you put on a reservation as well. I came with a friend for a celebration and they immediately brought out 2 complimentary glasses of delicious champagne as soon as we were seated. I loved that it was tapas style so I could try most of the menu. We ordered the Yuzu Honey Greens, Hainan Chicken Arancini, Pork Belly Adobo, Mushroom Ravioli, and finished up with the Pandan Sorbet. The greens were light and citrusy, great start to the meal. The arancini was crispy, but one of the blander dishes, there wasn't much of a ginger flavor like I was expecting. The pork belly was melt in your mouth and honestly didn't need the accompanying sauce, but it was an excellent complement nonetheless. The mushroom ravioli is very rich and the small amount they gave for the dish was perfect so it wasn't too overwhelming. The sorbet turns your mouth green, so I would watch out for that. The servers were kind and accommodating, and the dishes came out at the perfect pace. The cocktails are also a must-try--unique and well balanced. Great for celebrations, date night, or just a nice dinner with friends. Can't wait to come back now that they've added brunch! read more
Came here on a Sunday night and was surprised to find the restaurant almost empty - despite this the vibe was great. There is a seating area as well as a bar. They have a seasonal menu, so the dishes sometimes come and go. We tried the berry salad, xi'an noodles, and fried chicken. The portions are somewhat small with the exception of the fried chicken which helped to make sure we left feeling full! My favorite was the xi'an noodles (and the chili sauce it comes with). Would probably pass on the salad next time. Our server was super kind and attentive. A nice spot! read more
4 years ago
2.5 stars Tldr: good drinks, very pricey everything, pay for the ambiance/instagrammability I got the beet drink and my fiancé had the jaded, both of which we enjoyed. But $16 per felt steep. Our other friends got a spicy tequila drink that came with a dried blood orange slice that they lit on fire - fun for the picture but made our whole table smell very smoky. The food is nothing to write home about and for the prices, pretty disappointing. The buffalo fried chicken was a lot of tempura and not a lot of chicken for $28, and the quickle salad was a tiny portion of what could've been garnish for $9. Service was the other redeeming quality, they gave our birthday girls a complimentary shot which was sweet! But overall I don't plan to return. read more
I was really excited to try this new place especially since the menu seemed Asian influenced. The interior is really nice and aesthetic and the staff is nice as well! However the food and pacing that the food came out, was very odd and not quite what I expected. We got the Southern Fried Shoyu Chicken, the Pork Belly adobo and the xian street noodle. The dishes took a really long time to come out especially the noodles. We weren't able to enjoy all the dishes together because the noodles took a really long time. The other 2 dishes still took longer than expected and the first got cold before the second came. The Shoyu fried chicken was a decent portion but the flavors were odd, it had a weird taste to it that just didn't fit my palette. The pork belly adobo was shredded or just chopped into weird pieces which I did not expect since I feel like for pork belly the point is to eat it in slices with the meat and the fat but the flavor was nice and was probably the best dish of the night. It was very heavy however and very oily. The xian noodles had the spicy sauce but I feel like the flavors were not very strong, the spice was numbing but it wasn't flavorful and the noodles were a pasta noodle which I feel like didn't go well with the sauce. We also tried the banana espresso martini drink which was very strong. Additionally the menu is pretty pricey especially for tapas dishes. Lastly what bumped this from a 3 to a 2 was that they charge for water and it wasn't cheap I believe it was $5 (maybe $3 not sure). But I was definitely surprised when I saw the check. Overall wasn't too happy with my dinner. read more
Ok there was a lot of hustle bustle for this place. I came here for a brunch on a weekend with a friend. The place was fairly empty as it was a chilly day. We asked to be seated outside on the patio. The service I must say was pretty slow given there weren't many customers during the time we went. We both got a couple of drinks and ordered food. The menu had some fusion options. The food was great, the drinks were also great! Overall, it didn't live up to the hype, mainly due to the service. read more
Came here for the suasday pop up. The Cambodian Sandwiches were the feature event. Lemongrass Chicken, Kroeung Beef Curry , and Pandan Custard. Everything was delicious. Staff was friendly and helpful. The place is very clean. read more
4 years ago
This place was small but very cozy the menu was very small but the drinks were good. our waiter was pretty good as well. This was my first time at this restaurant and I definitely would recommend it but Also tell them the menu is very small My apologies about that read more
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5 years ago
Slightly delayed review, but my partner and I were really excited about Cloud & Spirits and checked it out for dinner not long after it opened. The food here is very much Korean fusion inspired, though usually with a small twist. Whether or not you like this place really depends on how you like these changes. Overall Impression: Quality of the food was fantastic, though the portions were quite small and expensive for their prices. The price range is punching roughly around David Chang's LA-based Majordomo, but the food there (Majordomo) remains some of the best I've ever had and my partner and I make a point to return there every time we're in LA. For its price, I could take or leave C&S. To drink, I got the Banana Espress, which had a delightfully refreshing banana flavor. 5/5 would get again. For food, we got the tartare, butter rice ssam, karaage chicken, and kimchi spaghetti. The tartare had chunks of pear mixed in, which texturally didn't match well with one normally associates with tartare. The butter rice ssam was very oily, possibly too much so, but went well with nori sheets. The kimchi spaghetti was good (read fine for the price), but the star of the dinner was probably the karaage chicken. The batter was light and crispy and the chicken extremely tender and flavorful. read more
5 years ago
Service: excellent Ambiance: excellent Food: sub par Cocktails: 1 good (crimson), 2 adequate (peach dream, cloud 9), 1 flavorless (ghost) I was a little disappointed because I had high hopes, but ultimately spent $160 and left hungry. The food was presented well, but the portions were tiny, and nothing really had bold flavor. The mulhwe was $16 for 4 bites. The fish was good quality, but was lacking a critical flavor (probably acid and salt). The steak tartare was pretty sweet and pear forward (too much sauce) and couldn't really taste the steak. The spaghetti was pretty good. The "crimson garden" cocktail was really good. The ghost in a melon was surprisingly flavorless. It's almost like they forgot the Campari. This place may have potential if they start adding more flavors to their offerings. read more
5 years ago
This spot is a definite hit. There's so much on the menu, it's tough to try everything in one go without a large crowd, but man, even a sampling of the menu is fantastic. We had the branzino, steak tartare, and fried chicken - everything is tapas style so definitely share! All of the food was immaculately presented, light and refreshing, and surprisingly filling. Drinks are a bit on the sweet side but delicious nonetheless. We also ordered a scoop of sorbet, which was astonishingly large. Service is friendly and the space is clean and cozy. Great spot to catchup with friends or to go for a nice date, if that's your thing. *Note: if you have a shrimp allergy like me, tell the staff! The spaghetti also has shrimp! read more
This place is very interesting. It has a lot of Asian fusion. We came here for brunch and the food was very good. The drink selection was really good and the use of soju was an awesome innovation. Service was excellent and our waitress was super nice and friendly. read more
Tried the chicken waffles and eggs benedict -- the Belgian waffle was crispy and aioli paired well with the homemade sweet potato fries. Everything was plated nicely and we also tried a Tequila Sunrise and Soju Plum Sangria. Cocktails were refreshing and strong. read more
5 years ago
Love the creativity that went into each plate - in terms of presentation, as well as the "Americanization" of the flavors! I can't wait to see how the next season will inspire the chef! If you are familiar with Korean cuisine, you would be pleasantly surprised with how the chef elevates the familiar dishes to high-cuisine! With the familiar ingredients and while keeping the essense of traditional dishes the chef adds element of surprise to them, and more complex flavors. If you're not familiar with Korean dishes, you will enjoy this place because everything is simply delectable here. Be warned, it would be hard to resist ordering all the dishes on the menu once getting started with one! Also, I'm kind of glad I actually didn't know what the plates looked like before having them served at all, because each one piqued my curiosity upon being served at my table. Each one was gone so quickly and I couldn't wait for the next dish to arrive! Some room for improvement: Wish the waitress for our table was able to give more subsantial description of items on the menu. She was very good at giving non answers but not helpful with making our decisions any easier. It could be a puzzling experience for someone completely new to the Korean cuisine. It was a shame becuase as I understand this week is the first week the restaurant opened. It was fine because all the food we ordered turned out to be great but I would expect staff waiting the table to be more knowledgeable about the food they're serving! read more
5 years ago
In a food scene as vibrant as Central/Kendall Square, this new addition to the neighborhood stands out. The food is wonderfully crafted; you can absolutely see and taste the heart that goes into it. The Korean-inspired American dishes are unique takes on classic Korean dishes, and just taste SO good with each bite. Definitely worth the price point. The drink menu is sophisticated but fun. We had the Mulhwe, an excellent crudo dish, as well as the Bibimbap (which will change with the seasons in terms of vegetables used). Our favorite was the Butter Rice Ssam, which was simply delectable. I dreamt about it afterward and will definitely order it again next time. The atmosphere is also beautiful, with a huge wooden wall and a divided space between the restaurant and bar that separates an elegant yet intimate dining experience from an upbeat and lively cocktail setting. Absolutely worth your while! read more
5 years ago
My bf and I decided to check out cloud & spirts since we were fans of the mikkusu sando pop up by the same owners. We didn't have a reservation but were able to get seats at the bar fairly easily. For dinner we ordered the shrimp toast and ribeye. The shrimp toast was our favorite since it was served on the same fluffy milk bread that they used in the mikkusu sandos. The ribeye was also very delicious but seemed a bit less unique. It was served with lettuce, perilla leaves, and radish paper for wrapping, as well as banchan such as kimchi and a few different sauces. I wish it came with a bit more lettuce/perilla leaves/radish paper. Next time I'd like to try the fried chicken and butter rice saam! For drinks I ordered the ghost in the melon (tequila, campari, mezcal, lime, chili bitters, watermelon) and the banana espress (vanilla vodka, amaretto, Bailey's, banana milk, espresso). I was surprised by how well the banana milk complemented the coffee flavors. It ended up being my favorite of the two drinks! We also really enjoyed the atmosphere and music. The restaurant is modern looking with lots of wood details. The bartenders and servers were all very friendly and engaging. The only downside is that it is a bit pricey. read more
4 years ago
Came for dinner + drinks with friends on a Wednesday evening! The interior is dimly lit but cozy and comfortable. The menu is small and we tried about half of it LOL. Service was very friendly and efficient--one of our party was vegan and our waitress was so helpful in double checking the ingredients of dishes for us. Foods: - House Chips: so yummy. The five spice seasoning and cumin ketchup really elevate these, though spending $13 on chips will always feel like at least a bit of a mistake. - Roasted Mushroom Greens: This was so unexpectedly yummy! The sauce really made the dish, with the unique combination of the coconut and truffle flavor. - Hainan Chicken Arancini: The best dish of the night. The arancini are crisp on the outside, creamy + fluffy on the inside. Hainan chicken flavor is noticeable but not overwhelming, and the gochujang sauce given on the side was so good that I was pouring the leftover on all of my other food. - Pumpkin Ravioli: I personally liked this one, but I know that others at my table thought it was a bit too oily and heavy. - Xi'an Street Noodle: Simple but so yummy! The noodles were a great texture (a bit of 'springiness') and thickness, and the chili crisp sauce provided on the side was actually spicy and delicious. - New Year's Soup: Skip this one for sure. Served in the tiniest bowl, and my mom's Instant Pot can recreate this dish except 10x better and for a fraction of the cost. For drinks, we tried the Jaded, Cloud 9, and Envy. For the Cloud 9, they'll pour the drink over the cotton candy and you can watch it melt into the drink which I thought was cute haha. Everyone liked their drinks, and I would be excited to come back and try more of them (and the other dishes)! read more
4 years ago
Great food, drinks and service. We enjoyed all the dishes we ordered. We also got the ube coconut ice cream that was perfect to end dinner with. read more
4 years ago
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5 years ago
While delicious, the food portions are absolutely tiny and limited. I ordered their fried chicken, spaghetti, ssam, and shrimp toast. Of these, my favorite was the ssam (pictured) as it was the perfect blend of crunchy and smooth. The other 3 dishes tasted pretty good too. Their cocktail menu carried a much wider assortment as compared to their food menu though so I definitely recommend it for those 21 years +. Vibes are great for a date but the place itself is rather small so be sure to get a reservation before you go. Service-wise, it was quite slow, we had to call our server over before one introduced themselves so we were confused as to what was going on. Overall, 8/10, good food but much room for improvement. read more
5 years ago
I absolutely love Cloud & Spirits! They have such an amazing variety of both drinks and food and I enjoyed every single thing I tried. Their drinks were perfect and not too strong at all which is what I love. Their Banana Espress was fantastic! Also, I love how their dishes are tapas style and they have a limited amount of dishes. It makes it easier to try as many options as possible! My personal favorites were the pork belly adobo and hainan chicken arancini! Also, you can't end your meal without the amazing matcha cheesecake! read more
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Such a fun spot in Cambridge! The food is beautiful, every detail is aesthetically crafted with care and skill. The flavors are balanced and the portions are perfect for tapas style. The drinks are goregous - deep rich colors and fresh flavors. Each item I tried was excellent and I left feeling excited to come back and try another round of drinks and dishes. This is a great place to bring friends, especially if they are excited to try new things! Can't wait to come back again! read more
Great new fusion brunch in Cambridge though I'm not sure I'd return since none of the food or drinks blew me away. I did enjoy the chicken and waffles but the spicy aioli that came with it ended up being the star of the table. The drinks were a bit strong but not paired well with the flavors used so wasn't super impressed. The atmosphere was great though! read more
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