Cocina MX32 was amazing from start to finish! We ordered through EZ Catering and everything--from…read morethe flavor to the presentation--was spot on. I had to make a last-minute change to the order, and Frankie (I believe the owner) couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. He made the adjustment stress-free and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. You can truly tell they care about their customers. Highly recommend!

They were amazing! Able to serve 750 people! Everyone was happy for the great food. Huge portions…read moreof food!!

Found this popup at the Ballard farmer's market last Sunday and the pastel de natas looked so good…read morewe had to get some! They had a ton of different flavors which was cool to see. We got 6 flavors, blackberry, cocoa nibs, Rainer cherry, strawberry, classic, and pecan caramel. All were delicious! They had the same base with different toppings for the flavors. The pastry was flakey and the filling was custardy and not too sweet. The perfect farmer's market treat!

4.5 star review…read more They were at the farmers market at Crossroads so I decided to give it a try. I have to say, they stay crispy for a while which was surprising. We bought it at noon and didn't eat it till dinner time and it stayed crispy. It was around $4+ if you buy them individually, but if you buy 6, you will save a few bucks. We got original, pandan, banana chocolate, dark chocolate cocoa nibs, pear and blue cheese, and raspberry. The flavors were all good, and you can taste each flavors well. My favorite was probably the pandan and original just because they were more balanced. The banana chocolate and the cocoa nibs were a little too sweet for me and the savory one just had too much blue cheese (I'm not a fan of blue cheese). Overall, I would try them again if they have another pop up somewhere.

First time here. Good stuff…read more Tried the bibimbap and the bulgogi. Should have ordered banchan but next time. There will be a next time for sure - this was enjoyable. I always feel bad posting shots of takeout but it is what it is. On a dreary rainy day I can't get the better half to eat out so takeout it is. Fusion is a good descriptor for the offerings - one thing that stood out was the kale. Never in my life did I imagine I'd be raving about kale :D but the tempura kale was really, really good. Crunchy and tasty. Didn't really like the parking situation - but that's a minor consideration for pickup.

Updating my review after giving this place another try--and it definitely redeemed itself! I think…read morethe last time was just a one-off with the dish being too salty. This time around, everything was much better. Thr mom box either bulgogi is my go to. My favorite part is still the tempura kale--it's so good--and I always love getting a side of the tempura and a side of their pickles. Definitely a great lunch spot if you're in the area. That said, it's still a bit on the pricey side, but the quality makes it feel more worth it now.

The best shortcakes I've had. The owner has great energy & her team are rockstars. I would…read moredefinitely come back.

Can't believe it took me so long to try this place out but I'm glad I finally did. I had an…read moreabsolutely amazing meal last night. Everything was perfect for me. I was seated quickly and got a great table overlooking the kitchen. I enjoyed watching that action and felt like I was part of a cooking show =) I ordered a dirty martini which was made perfectly and the blue cheese olives were divine. For food we did their family feast which consisted of: Tomo Caesar- we really enjoyed it, not overly drenched, lots of favlor and crunch Albacore Tataki - nearly melts in your mouth, fresh and the ponzu was so good Dan Dan Beets - I'm not a huge beet fan but it was good and the citrus added really makes the dish Cacio e Pepe Rice Cakes - literally one of the best things I've ever had, amazing, warm, gooey, flavorful and comforting...a 10 for me Dry-Aged Steam Burgers - a mini bite of heaven, people who don't appreciate these are not real burger eaters...they are absolutely delicious, soft and cheesey... I could've ate 6 of these alone Klingemann Farms Pork Chop - grilled perfectly, and the sauce that is laid over it is like drink in a cup delicious, I wish I had white rice to soak it up because we did not want to waste it Cara cara orange + coconut pandan Kakigori - shaved ice dessert, very refreshing and light even though it's like a foot high when it comes out, we devoured it All that came as part of the feast but we also added the Dungeness Crab Rice - this was like a wet risotto and it was incredible, the flavor is packed, the brown butter dashi is like liquid gold and the only thing to make it better would be to triple the size because you don't want to stop eating it!!! The restaurant itself is pretty small but that sort of makes it even better, everyone is socializing and enjoying the food, the staff is great and attentive but not overbearing and the chefs are doing beautiful work. I look forward to coming back and trying the items we didn't get to try this round. 10/10 recommend!!

First, I'll start with the lens I am rating this from. I have eaten at The French Laundry,…read moreSingleThread, La Toque, Commis, Eleven Madison, and other popular fine dining establishments. I say this to explain that my rating comes from the lens of fine dining, especially when a place has three recommendations. I was highly disappointed when I came here. The day I visited with two colleagues was: 6/18 at 5:00 PM My rating breakdown: - 1 star: Ambiance - 1 star: Food - 1 star: Experience (including service) - 1 star: Greeting (the "wow factor") - 1 star: Wine list / bar Ambiance (1 star) The ambiance was great: dim lighting, with a mix of mid-century design evolving into a postmodern theme. The shotgun style walkway with an open kitchen was very clean and organized. There was a great waiting area for a small restaurant. Definitely a plus to the designer. Greeting (-1 star) When first entering the restaurant, it felt almost misplaced. Visiting here, I could tell the area is undergoing some gentrification. That was fine, but when I entered, the host was highly rude to me and my guests, very short and dismissive. It gave the impression of, "What do you want? It doesn't look like you belong here." I asked for the menu to see what they had to offer because nothing was presented in the window. We decided to continue because they have little competition in the area, so why not? As we were seated, the server came around and really changed our decision to leave. He was very pleasant, respectful, and when we asked about things to do in the area, he answered our questions. Please recruit more staff like him. He was very knowledgeable about the menu items and explained the flavors well enough that I could imagine how the dishes would taste. We ordered the majority of the sides and two drinks. Bar ( 1 star) I ordered the Miss Knick at Night, and it was a beautifully crafted drink. A plus for the bartender saying hello and goodbye -- I forgot to add that. Wine list was modest for a small restaurant had some unique picks. Food (-1 star) The food we ordered: Tomo Caesar This was more of a Southwestern style salad: mildly dressed, finely shaved cheese (maybe Parmesan), toasted corn, and some other toppings. It wasn't really a crowd pleaser. The salad was bitter and barely dressed enough to bring out the flavors. Crab Fried Rice This received mixed reviews. Some people may like it, some may not. For me, it was too rich. I'll leave it there because others may enjoy it, try it for yourself. 1/2 Dozen Steam Burgers Just cheese, a Hawaiian bun, dry-aged beef, and onion. This felt more like a gastropub item than something that fit into the Asian fusion category. We just didn't understand how it connected to the overall concept. Fried Chicken Finally, the fried chicken... I liked it. However, for others, it felt drenched in grease, which I understood. For an elevated restaurant, you're not expecting to order gastropub-style food. I was going to order dessert, which I almost always do, but I decided not to. I couldn't handle another surprise. I also didn't appreciate that we didn't receive water service at this caliber of restaurant. Maybe it was just the server, but those are basics of fine dining that need attention. Experience (-1 star) When we received the check, we really didn't appreciate the 22% service charge. I have paid more before, but for this experience especially with the host interaction and overall service, it did not feel worth 22%. We didn't really take a journey through the dishes. There was no clear theme connecting them, so I didn't understand what we were eating or why at that price point. Maybe the chef understands the vision and the execution just missed the mark, or maybe the training needs improvement. Either way, something was missing. Would I recommend it? No. Would I come back? Never. I should have just driven to the city and taken my friends to How to Cook a Wolf. Final rating: 2/5

What an amazing place to have something delicious to eat. I recommend this business…read more I was in town for a conference and went with a friend for lunch. Staff was helpful with guiding my decisions (Panko or beer batter ) I felt like I got good value for my money. Clean and bright inside with beautiful decorations. It didn't take long and my lunch arrived hot and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely go back when I'm back in town.

A solid, messy fish taco spot that I basically grew up on. It's one of those places you randomly…read morestart craving once in a while and then can't stop thinking about until you go back. The fish tacos are simple but really satisfying crispy, a little messy, and exactly what you want them to be. Nothing overly fancy, just consistently good comfort food. Prices are really fair, especially for how filling everything is, and the staff are always genuinely nice, which makes the whole experience even better.