Ugh the food delivered on flavor and quality. I'm satisfied and can see myself coming back for some causal eats :)
Disclaimer: I won't be commenting on the authenticity of the food, but read on for some musings otherwise. And for reference, 10/10 is "wow, this will live in my brain rent free," so you can think of 5/10 as "I don't know why I bothered to order this bc it was just meh but it's not bad."
Green Papaya Salad $14
[9/10]
We had someone sensitive to spice today, so we asked for this non-spicy. Even then, the flavors and textures of the papaya, green beans, and cherry tomatoes in there were perfect. It was the perfect refreshing dish to compliment all the other ones.
Blistered Market Greens $11
[8/10]
This was a tasty, well-made greens dish that balanced out the meal. The portion was a tad small for the price, but quality and freshness of the produce really stood out. It's not a must order dish, but if you want greens, you'll enjoy how they blistered it with garlic.
O's Breakfast Fast Grilled Pork $21
[9.5/10]
The pork was perfectly grilled -- thin and crispy but tender and juicy. The pepper in the seasoning made you want to take one bite after the next like reaching into a bag of chips. The fried egg was also perfectly done easy.
Motherland Curry $18
[7/10]
I love all curries, so I did enjoy this. I liked that the protein was cod, but other than that, the textures were a bit flat. The bean sprouts provided some crunch though. If you're craving good old curry though, go for it. It'll hit the spot, but you might forget it the next week. Order an extra side of rice to have with the leftover curry.
Pad Thai Old Skool $18
[7/10]
The spices of this Pad Thai were phenomenal, but it was hard to eat because it was too salty. We ended up having to eat this with rice. The shrimp was perfectly cooked, big and juicy though...but there were only two.
K.M.G #2 aka Kao Mun Gai $17
[9/10]
I'll first say you have to pour some soup over the chicken/rice, and of course, don't forget the sauce too. If you do that, this dish is perfect in flavor and texture. It's a good break from the intensity of most other fishes.
Portions:
We had a group of 5 adults and ordered 4 entrees, 2 starters, and 2 sides of garlic rice. It was the perfect amount, and we finished everything :) The entrees are well portioned (not big per se) where you'll be full but not over-stuffed.
Service:
We came on a busy graduation weekend, so we knew we had to call restaurants before going to see if they could accommodate us. We asked if they have space for 5 in 20 min, and they happily reserved a table for us that was ready when we came. Service was quick and food came out speedily. They are also accommodating of allergies. I told them I had a nut allergy, and they notified the kitchen and correctly left out peanuts on all the dishes that had it.
Ambiance:
Cute small/cozy interior with spacious patio. There are only a few tables inside. It's clean and well-decorated.
Tips:
* Most things are spicy here by default (even the Pad Thai) so if you'd prefer, specify that you don't want spicy or mild spicy. read more