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    Elements Restaurant

    4.2 (414 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    52. Salmon Wellington
    Amy H.

    Food is plated nicely and the interior was surprisingly upscale considering the location. The ambiance feels like this restaurant is a place to go for special occasions or to treat yourself. Service is friendly and attentive and they filled up our waters often. The standout of the night was the scallops and prawns! The scallops are cooked perfectly and tender

    Sea Lemongrass crusted seabass
    Meghna S P.

    We came here during the 4th July week and it was really nice to try a Vietnamese French place after a long time. The service was great. It was not busy given that this was a long weekend and most people were probably out of town. The ambience was nice - contemporary and neat. I ordered their soup special which was Butternut Squash (for $15 it was very expensive according to me). We also got the sea bass and salmon that came with a lot of vegetables which was great. The sea bass was very well cooked with the right flavors and presentation was great. The herb crusted salmon was overcooked a bit and it lost its tenderness. It was presented well, came with mashed potatoes and veggies. We didn't order any drinks this time but happy to come back again and enjoy some French wines.

    Gwen R.

    Our first time here and we loved it! We tried the seafood selection tonight. We ordered the salmon wellington, chef's special sea bass, and the scallops and prawns. For dessert we tried the triple chocolate mousse, lemoncello, mango pano cotta, and of course, the lava cake! All were so delicious!!! We're definitely going to go back to try their meat dishes next time . The service was great and the chef was very nice! He came out from the kitchen and thanked us for coming in.

    Tea smoked duck
    Melody L.

    Quiet, not too busy on Saturday night, well lit so even though it's a nice place I'm not struggling to walk and tripping all over myself. Decorated nicely for a date night or special occasion. Soft shell crab was very tasty, not too dry and not too much batter. Papaya salad was not too acidic but the prawn is just 2 at the top instead of mixed in the salad just FYI. I had cravings for scallop and was not disappointed, the sauce was just right amount of creamy and savory. Great flavor and cooked just right. My husband has the smoked duck and was cooked right but the flavor is a little too sweet to our liking but not their fault just not what we would get again for our taste. All and all great service and good value for a special occasion, you get good amount of food!

    Excellent soup with chicken wontons. NOT chicken AND wontons.
    Brian K.

    Nice and pleasantly surprised to find such a nice (and expensive) restaurant located in a somewhat sleepy Safeway plaza in Almaden area. French style with Asian flavors. Service was excellent and friendly. Tried calamari, chicken "and" wonton soup (not), seabass, shrimp / scallops risotto and their salmon Wellington. All dishes were excellent, the soup which was described as chicken and wonton soup was spectacular only there was no chicken other than what was inside the wonton. It should be chicken wonton and not chicken "and" wonton. Broth had a nice mouthfeel and flavor to it. Wontons soft and pillowy. Lots of fresh veggies. The seabass was also a star. Fish was good portion, perfectly cooked with a nice coating and flavorful curry sauce. Risotto with shrimp and scallops dish, while not a traditional Italian style risotto, was still excellent and the seafood perfectly executed and flavorful. Salmon Wellington was interesting, with a nice pastry puff shell covering a nicely and large piece of freshly cooked salmon. All dishes were served with nice portions of fresh vegetables. I will definitely return!!

    Wine cellar at Elements
    Danny K.

    Had our holiday company dinner this year at Elements after trying it one night just before they closed. It's in a strip mall off of Almaden in South San Jose. But once you walk inside, it feels classy with a big glass wine cellar to the right, and an open kitchen towards the back. The restaurant is family-owned and operated. The chef and his father both work there, with possibly more family working other positions. It was packed with patrons on a Friday night. Their fusion cuisine is quite unique in that it is more French and Western than Vietnamese. So there are dishes such as Salmon Wellington that you would never see at a Vietnamese restaurant. For appetizers we ordered fried softshell crab, spring rolls and green salad. All solid in terms of taste and freshness. For entrees, each person at our table ordered a different dish. I ordered the Salmon Wellington, which was nicely breaded, in a plate of cream. There was a thick cheese inside the breading surrounding the perfectly cooked salmon. I tried the Australian rack of lamb, also well cooked and seasoned. The desserts were not quite on the level of the entrees. My colleagues had to chip away at the peach sorbet because it was frozen solid. The chocolate cake was spongy and tasty, but the ice cream on top was ordinary. The drink menu was somewhat of a surprise in that they didn't have any cocktails. Unsurprisingly, they had a wide variety of wine and some beer, but I had expected some creative cocktails given the food menu but I guess I didn't see a bar there. If you happen to be on the south side and want to have a unique French-Vietnamese meal, I recommend Elements.

    52. Salmon Wellington
    Michelle K.

    such a hidden gem in San Jose. one of the best Asian fusion restaurants I've ever had salmon wellington and duck dish were melt-in-my mouth tasty, higher price point but very worth it

    Cornish hen
    Julie T.

    If you are looking for some Viet fusions food look no further. This is something that can go right or totally wrong. We tried quite a bit of the menu and our experience was that most of our dishes came out great and delicious! Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: Complementary Bread Fresh Spring Rolls: $15 (4/5) Plumped sized shrimp rolls (3 large rolls but cut in half) with a creamy peanut sauce Grill Beef on Asparagus: $16 (4/5) Asparagus with beef wrapped around it with banh hoi on top and a refreshing nuoc mam sauce (4 of them) Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs: $19 (5/5) Get this you wont be disappointed. Super crispy pieces of crab and a yummy aioli sauce Entrees: Lemongrass Crusted Seabass: $40 (3/5) This was meh, not that great so pass Tea -Smoked Duck with Lotus Root: $29 (4/5) this was really tasty. The duck wasn't gamey tasting and it was tender and a melted in your mouth Fresh Scallops and Prawns: $27 (4/5) It was a little skimpy on the shrimp (3) and scallops (3) with 3 zucchini Roasted Half Cornish Hen: $26 (5/5) This was really good, flavorful probably the best dish out of all the entrees Filet Mignon with Mushroom Sauce: $43 (3/5) Nothing that stood out on this dish. I think it was a tad over cooked though. But still tender beef smothered in a good sauce Desserts: Peach Sorbet $15 Triple Chocolate Moose Cake $15 Mango Panna Cotta $15 My favorite was the mango panna cotta. Super refreshing way to end our night! The service was great and I would go back to try other dishes!

    53. Herbal Crusted Salmon
    Carissa K.

    When John's mom suggested we go here to celebrate John's dad's birthday a month ago, I was excited. We had never been and the menu intrigued me. But unfortunately the experience didn't live up to my expectations. The ladies who took care of us were wonderful. However, timing was an issue for the night including having to flag someone down to get our bill. Not to mention it was a hot day and the a/c didn't seem to be on or set low. The food was just okay. I ordered the salmon and it was good. But the spring rolls were just okay. I don't see us returning.

    Sea Lemongrass crusted seabass
    J. G.

    We enjoyed a beautifully presented and served dinner at Elements last night (Wednesday) that would have been easily comparable to fine dining. Tristan, as always gracious and welcoming, is keeping Elements a jewel in our Valley. Please come down and support Small Business and a very hardworking member of our community for decades. Our tasty experience! APPS: Shrimp dumplings Green Papaya Salad with Fried Prawns Ahi Tuna Carpaccio MAINS: Beet salad -Shared Lemongrass-crusted Chilean Sea Bass Vegetarian Stuffed Tofu w/ Mixed Vegetables Seared Scallops & Prawns with soft shelled crab

    Kelley S.

    Came here for my aunts bday dinner and was pleasantly surprised! Always a little skeptical about Asian fusion foods, but elements balanced true Asian flavors with hints of European influence here and there! I really liked the chicken, instead of having the typical savory flavor roasted chicken has, it has almost like a tangy brine flavor to it and the roasted veggies balanced it out really nicely. Everyone was really sweet and accommodating, would definitely come back to try more of the fusion foods on the menu cause I stuck to the more traditional foods this time round!

    Scrimshaw Pilsner ($9)
    John D.

    The Element in the Room Long-running (±19 years) family-owned restaurant that's located in a nondescript strip mall in San José's Almaden Valley. Elements focus on upscale Vietnamese cooking with heavy French influences. The Good: *Reservations the old-fashioned way by calling *Crispy Soft Shell Crab app was delicious and crispy, and I loved the aioli accompaniment. *Complimentary Baguettes is a nice touch *Tea-smoked Duck was absolutely fabulous! The duck was tender and had a great smokey flavor. The taro "au gratin"--which was not really an "au gratin," but I digress--mixed with the spinach, cranberry reduction, and smokey duck was a fabulous bite. It's really quite epic. *Carissa's Herbal (sic) Crusted Salmon was cooked perfectly, and the lemon beurre blanc sauce was terrific. *Staff was really nice and tried hard, but they got overworked and overwhelmed at one point (see below). The Meh: *Spring Rolls were just decent, and for $15, I want better than decent. Their texture was too springy, and the concomitant peanut sauce was just lacking in flavor. *Took over twenty minutes to get our check. The two poor old ladies were running around like chickens with their heads cut off once the restaurant started to fill up. It really was a clown show at one point, and I could've watched it all night--if I wasn't dying of heat exhaustion! 0_o (see below) *Need a better beer selection as all they had were macrobrews. The Ugly: *We dined in during a recent heatwave, and they must've had the AC set on 80°F or not even on because I was schvitzing like Britney Spears on Jeopardy®. I mean not just a trickle of sweat, but a full-on schvitz. I really wanted to try their dessert menu, but at that point in the evening, I just wanted to GTFOH. By saving money, they're costing themselves money. But, what do I know? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Conclusion: Jekyll and Hyde experience at Elements, as on the one hand, the food overall was quite good to excellent, but the rest of the experience was passable at best. I'd be willing to give them another chance, but maybe on a cool Autumn evening, eh?

    Butternut squash soup - special of the day
    Veronica C.

    We've been back a few times for dinner since my last review. The last dinner we got, the chef was willing to make us pho even though that was a lunch item menu. It was so delicious, clean, and the meat was so good quality, we thought we'd try our luck again. Unfortunately, this time, our server said they weren't serving pho despite us calling at lunch time to check if they would serve for dinner. Since we were already there, thought we might as well get a good dinner in. We tried the butternut squash soup, the garden mixed green salad, the half rotisserie chicken, and the salmon wellington. While all the dishes were good, refined, well cooked, and well seasoned, each had a factor of slight disappointment. The soup was yummy (avoid if you don't like cinnamon), but small portioned and expensive at $15. The garden mixed salad promised orange, pear, and bleu cheese among other things, but we somehow missed all those ingredients or flavors, and instead there were beets. No real complaints about the rotisserie chicken (except that pho wasn't available); had a crispy skin, tender and juicy, mashed potatoes were creamy, au jus had a good flavor, and the veggies were nicely cooked and seasoned. The salmon wellington, also good, and while we knew it might take a little longer for that one to come out as indicated on the menu, we didn't realize it would take 45 minutes. The server should have informed us (the table next to us were informed of the wait and their dish was immediately put in, but by then, we had already been served our food). We were sufficiently full and opted out of dessert. While service was fine, for a restaurant that touts on being more upscale, there were a few misses. Maybe we need to stick to their lunch menu and come then. We did order a chicken banh mi to go, which was decently priced at $9 - the bread was nice and crispy, plenty of chicken, but could have used more pickled veggies.

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    Amazing gourmet food! Don't overlook this gem in this unexpected strip center location.

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    Wonderful dinner...Lamb was superb as was the service!... also is has a large and interesting menu...highly recommended!

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    Ask the Community - Elements Restaurant

    Can we order dinner items such as the vegetarian wellington at lunch?

    If you preorder , yes. The wellington takes 45 minutes to bake in the oven , and the process cannot be rushed .

    Currently offering any grass-fed meat options as before?

    We use Halal 100% grass-fed beef and Lamb

    Where was the original location for Elements?

    Corner of Almaden and Via Valiente near old PW market.

    ELEMENTS new address 6471-10 ALMADEN EXPY, in Almaden Plaza, next to Chase Bank, corner of Camden Ave & Almaden Expy. Expected to be open in April 2019.?

    They are now open.

    Has Elements closed for good?

    Elements has been relocated to 6471-10 Almaden Expressway ( corner of Camden Ave & Almaden Expy) in Almaden Plaza, next to Chase Bank. The new location is under construction & expected to be open again in April 2019. Elements will open for lunch,… Read more

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    MiMi's Kitchen - I think this is The Lion King roll my friend got this and enjoyed it

    MiMi's Kitchen

    4.6(324 reviews)
    2.6 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    I went there yesterday and it was my second time going. I got chicken udon noddles, spring rolls,…read moreand the chicken pepper sizzling rice. The people were kind and helpful. It is situated behind shops, but it has great ambiance with a cozy, soft feeling.

    When I say hole in the wall, I mean hole in the wall. Literally circled the entire lot of the plaza…read morelike a lost puppy before I realized I had driven right past it. It is a tiny restaurant nestled in between CVS and another business, I forget what. But there is a tree blocking their signage and the additional small stand-up sign barely draws enough attention to the location. Restaurant is small, but the service is prompt and friendly. You order through a QR code on the table and all mobile devices ordering from the same table will have their orders consolidated. Beef Udon stir fry is tasty, but as many have said, on the sweeter side. Loooooove the texture and chew of the udon noodles. Very springy, almost like korean rice cakes or gnocchi. Sake chirashi bowl was delicious too. Would be nice if the wasabi was on the side. My daughter loves sashimi but can't handle when the wasabi touches the fish. Too spicy for her. Freshness of the fish is good. It's not the luxury cut of salmon, but the quality is still very worthwhile. Can't go wrong with Cali Roll, sweet potato fries, and spring rolls (fried egg rolls). Kids gobbled them right up. My bestie also ordered a sizzling plate which she finished just as quickly. Definitely RECOMMEND this spot for small get togethers, party of 5 or less. They may not have much in sushi variety, but what they dish up, they serve with pride with modest prices. Cheers to the sweet woman who gave our kids lollipops after their meal. Very family friendly.

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    MiMi's Kitchen - Such cute vibes & comfy chairs

    Such cute vibes & comfy chairs

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    Seafood Udon Soup

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    Latin-Asian-Fusion - Dinner Table

    Latin-Asian-Fusion

    5.0(2 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    This is a brand new restarant that opened a few days ago. If you do a search you will find a Latin-…read moreAsian-Fushion in downtown San Jose. That restaurant has closed and has reopened on Camden, Campbell, CA, where Dickey's BBQ use to be. From what the manager tells me, this is a big upgrade from the prior place, which was primarily a take out. There has been a lot of remodeling. Although the focus is take out, you can certainly enjoy a meal at the restaurant. It is primarily you order, pay, sit down and the food is brought to you. However, since not everything was operational, I was served by the manager. I had OUTSTANDING service and encouraged them to provide table service for people eating there. Now for the food: Rice, Beans, Plantains, Steak, Chicken, Vegetables and of course the Cheese Cake was fabulous. (I also took some food home to my wife). The kitchen area is right by the tables so you see the Executive Chef prepare the food. (I knew who he was from the picture outside by the door). He was very friendly and answered questions about how the food was prepared. He emphasized that the secret to great food is quality and fresh ingredients. This is a great looking, very clean restaurant with a friendly staff. They can handle event catering for large groups WITH a great looking food truck available. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Latin-Asian-Fusion in Campbell, CA.

    Latin-Asian-Fusion is a great restaurant/catering business. We needed to figure out all the…read moredetails for a baby shower with about 100 people. My daughter wanted it to be elegant and lovely for all. Roddy, the business owner answered a general search that I made on the internet. He suggested a great event space and every step of the way kept us informed of our plans and food selections for an absolutely fun and beautiful event. The food was spectacular, delicious and served in a first class, gorgeous display. All staff were very professional and kept the party well served.

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    Latin-Asian-Fusion - Private Event Setup

    Private Event Setup

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    Entrees Sharing Platters

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    Pho Luc Lac - BBH *drool*

    Pho Luc Lac

    4.5(685 reviews)
    3.4 miCambrian Park
    $$
    Vegetarian friendly
    LGBTQ friendly

    I was trying to find the best place for shaken beef and this has to be my favorite…read more I've ordered to go from here twice. The portion is perfect and the quality is consistent. The meat is so soft (I ask for medium rare) and it's cooked perfectly. It's super easy to eat and the flavor is so yummy. The red rice has a nice flavor and buttery taste to it. One thing I wanted to note is that I asked for no bell peppers and they cooked the onions perfectly. It's soft and pairs so well. I would definitely not ask for the do chua (carrot and daikon) and just sub it for extra lettuce next time. I'm literally craving the shaken beef plate again omg I gotta go back asap! Next time, I definitely want to dine in and try their other menu items as well :)

    If you're anywhere near Branham and Ross seeking Vietnamese , Pho Luc Lac is absolutely worth a…read morestop. My wife and I tried it for the first time, and you can tell right away this place has been around and knows what it's doing. Simple setup; steady crowd even on a Sunday night; always a good sign. I ordered the large chicken pho, and my wife had the chicken fried rice, which she really enjoyed. The pho was excellent; rich, flavorful broth; great noodles; and a portion size that humbled me. I couldn't quite finish it, which doesn't happen often. Only minor note; I would've liked a few more vegetables, but I'm sure they would've brought more if I asked. Service is quick and efficient. Like many traditional pho spots, you eat first, then go up to the register and tell them your table number to pay; seasoned move is to remember your number and handle it like a regular. Five stars from me. I'll definitely be back; next time I've got my eye on the brisket. Honestly, it's tough to find really good pho in this part of San Jose without heading up to North San Jose or Milpitas, but if you're in the Cambrian area, this might be your spot.

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    Pho Luc Lac - Brisket pho & bun bo hue

    Brisket pho & bun bo hue

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    Shaken Beef with Red Rice (Bo Luc Lac)

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    Orchard City Kitchen - GM Janae & Chef Michael hamming it up

    Orchard City Kitchen

    4.0(4.9k reviews)
    6.2 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Casual dining

    Orchard City Kitchen seriously nailed brunch…read more We went yesterday and ordered a mix of sweet, savory, and drinks, and every single thing hit. The cinnamon roll pancakes were insane, fluffy, and topped with a cream that made it feel like dessert in the best way. The KFC (Korean fried chicken) was perfectly crispy with so much flavor, and paired so well with the sauce. We also got the BBB (bacon, bread & butter), and the bacon alone was unreal thick, caramelized, and honestly one of the best parts of the whole meal. The tater tot poutine was pure comfort food but a bit overwhelming with the amount of gravy and cheese making everything much soggier than I liked. I'd definitely leave that dish behind next time. The spicy noodle dish with the jammy egg and chili oil sauce was also a hit. It was simple but packed with flavor and had just the right amount of heat for a good appetizer. We also got a jug of mimosas (strawberry guava + passion fruit mango), which were so good--light, refreshing, and perfect for brunch. The vibe was lively but still cozy enough to sit and actually enjoy your time. Overall, everything felt really intentional from the flavors to the presentation. Definitely one of those spots where you leave already planning your next visit. Overall the staff and food were on par definitely have made a repeat visitor out of me now.

    Always a great meal at Orchard City Kitchen. We stopped by today for lunch. I made a reservation…read moreat Open Table, though we also showed up when they opened so it probably would not have been too much of a wait. Their lunch menu is a little more straightforward than the dinner menu. We did order the fry bread appetizer which had a ton of cheese on it, making it very filling. I really enjoyed my sandwich, though it was gigantic! I always have an enjoyable meal here, fun place to sit. We love their outdoor patio. Also I was reminded they have a nice happy hour.

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    Orchard City Kitchen - Chef Owner Stout chilling

    Chef Owner Stout chilling

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    Roots Bistro

    Roots Bistro

    4.5(185 reviews)
    5.7 miFairgrounds
    $$

    Wowww, very very yummyyy. Someone back there in that kitchen is making the food with LOVE. My man…read moreand I, and his family have been there a total of 6 times already. Each and every time, we left frickin happy as a clam. The menu is simple- there isn't a grand number of 100 dishes, but that just means they have the means to focus on each individual dish as a whole and make it with care- and boy do they. Every dish is so delish, and the pho isn't made with MSG. I don't think anything there is. Sorry to you MSG lovers but I promise this place won't disappoint (if it does I owe all of ya'll a free bowl of Pho). Jokes aside, this little bistro is nestled in The Plant shopping center, one of my favorite plazas to go and probably would be satisfactory if I was a non-local coming for travel. Parking's a little crazy, but that's because everyone goes there. The way it's decorated inside is SO adorable and well-intentioned. You'll love all the cute little trinkets, wallpaper, and lights. Very chic and expressive, yet comforting and sophisticated. The service is professional, attentive, and friendly. They also have a variety of cool drinks and caffeinated drinks to pick from as well. Safe to say this is officially one of our go-to spots.

    I came here years ago when they first opened and even had the chance to meet the owner, so I was…read morereally excited to come back and see how the place was doing. Unfortunately, this visit left me a bit disappointed. When we walked in on a weekend afternoon, several tables were still dirty from previous customers, which didn't create the best first impression. It also seemed like the staff waited until more people left before cleaning multiple tables all at once, rather than keeping up with them throughout service. The food itself was decent and overall tasted good, but the iced Thai tea was extremely sweet. My mom and I barely drank any of it. I was hoping for a better experience this time around, especially since I had such positive memories of this place.

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    Poki Bowl

    Poki Bowl

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
    3.0 miBlossom Valley
    $$

    Used to my go-to spot in San Jose for poke but it's my favorite on South Side SJ! They have average…read morepricing and good portions of poke. There's nothing that stands out about this place but it's just consistently good. There's no seating inside and I don't remember if there was a couple outside. I personally like tht they have a miso sauce that they drizzle on top that I haven't had before at other poke spots. They also don't upcharge to add avocado. Downside is they charge for seaweed salad. Parking is always tough in this plaza. Check this place out!

    I want to clarify that this order was placed through DoorDash. I ordered a large poke bowl with…read morethree scoops of salmon and one scoop of spicy miso salmon, along with all toppings except edamame. I really appreciate that the team carefully followed my instructions and customized the bowl exactly as requested. However, I felt that the sauces were lacking. I chose eel sauce, spicy sauce, and ponzu sauce, but despite the combination, the overall flavor was very mild. At other locations, this mix usually delivers a noticeable kick and depth, but in this case, it tasted under-seasoned. Additionally, some parts of the rice seemed a bit hard. Not sure if the rice was sitting out for a while. Overall, I'd rate this experience 4 stars. The accuracy of my order and the variety of toppings were great, but the flavor and rice texture could be improved. I will give it another try by ordering in-store to see if there's a difference.

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    4.4(229 reviews)
    6.5 miEvergreen
    $$$
    Catering service
    Private events

    We went here last weekend to celebrate early Mother's Day Saturday night. We had a reservation for…read more6 people at 6:30 and there was a bit of a wait still even with our reservation. However, once we were finally seated, our waitress was very attentive and accommodating. We ordered the yellowtail crudo, scallop carpaccio, smoked hamachi tacos (not pictured), toro/ hamachi/zuke umi masu sashimi, short rib kare kare, miso black cod, uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid. All of the fish and squid were extremely fresh, probably the freshest I've had in a long time. The Toro and Zuke Umi Masu (Ocean Trout Belly) were perfectly fatty. My favorites were the smoked hamachi tacos (the gyoza shell was a nice and delicious surprise), uni mentaiko carbonara, and firefly squid (which were so cute and tiny! Also super fresh). The pasta for the uni carbonara is made in house and it had a really good flavor and texture Would definitely go here again!

    Food and service was amazing as always!…read more We always always get the smoked hamachi tacos, it's perfection! Savory, zest, texture perfect blend of flavors. The wagyu gyozas were delicious, will be added to one of our go-to items when we come here. Even though it's pan fried it wasn't greasy and the sauce complimented it beautifully. Amaebi heads were well fried and had the best crispy crunch. The cheesecake with ice cream, hands down the best cheesecake we've ever had. Not too sweet and not too creamy, you can keep eating it without getting tired of it.

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