The service was fantastic and the food was so delicious. There were 7 of us and we shared assorted plates. Unfortunately I lost the photos I took so you'll have to go try it on your own. It was beautiful and tasted as good as it looked. read more

Just delicious, unique and great vibe. Kind and helpful staff and fantastic cocktails too.

Celebrated my birthday with a girls night out- my friend and I shared the green papaya salad, crab and pork spring rolls, and coconut milk panna cotta. She had the Viper cocktail and I had the Elixir mocktail which was so refreshing and tasty. The spring rolls were perfectly crispy and I couldn't even tell there was crab- no fishy taste at all. Everything was perfect! Service was very quick too, especially on a Monday night. Loved the relaxed vibe! read more

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Tucked away off Main Street is this little Asian fusion gem. Our server was so sweet and encouraging of everything we ordered. We got a mix of apps and 2 entrees. I think their drinks are well crafted but I always regret spending $20 on a cocktail. Standout dishes were the papaya salad, crudo, and prawn curry. That was stellar. Surprisingly, I found the crab/pineapple rice a bit too "fishy." Coconut panna cotta and coffee were delicious. Loved the little condensed milk shooter. Would return for the papaya and curry. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday night. Did not have a reservation but bar seating was available which offered the full menu. Very friendly and attentive staff. Provided recommendations regarding cocktails - the Gibson and the nod were what we went with and they were amazing. We split small plates of spicy crushed cucumber salad, sticky rice croquettes and chile crunch tofu. We split a large plate of crab fried rice. Delicious dinner and fun night out. Would recommend and look forward to a follow up visit. read more

Peridot - Spicy crushed cucumber salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

We came here for restaurant week and absolutely loved it. The ambiance is cozy, warm, and also moody with nice colorful accents. Food was delicious. Loved the hamachi crudo and fried rice. Service was also wonderful, our waiter was friendly and accommodating! read more

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Ambiance, vibes: 10/10 Mike at the bar was super cool. Our hostess was also super nice. She set us up at the bar and quickly got us to an available table. Food Menu: very concise. Love it. There's more small plates and a few large plates. My husband and I shared the octopus small plate, tofu small plate, and curry large plate. The octopus was way too salty. Octopus was soggy. Couldn't taste the other wonderful ingredients because of how salty the sauce was. Fried tofu was solid. Lovely texture. Black sesame sauce was nice too. Spicy green curry was nice not spicy lol generous portion of rice. I think the mint garnish would have been better as basil. Tofu was nice and silky. Drink menu: cocktails, mocktails, wine, etc. the drinks are better than the food. Got the hearts delight which was light and refreshing. My husband got the old fashion. Both good options. Seating: bar or seating. Good for small ground 2-4 people. Overall: lovely. Enjoyed the vibes. Nice, modern spot. Low lighting, good music. Good for a date too. Note: I'm from LA and I'm viet lol if this were a restaurant back home, this is a 3 for food. read more

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Overall good atmosphere for a nice dinner. The food overall felt more Asian inspired than specifically Vietnamese. The papaya salad and crab fried rice were good, would recommend to others. The prawns were alright, however would not return for them alone read more

Peridot - Papaya salad - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Peridot is a relatively new restaurant on Liberty, neighboring one of my favorite restaurants, Pacific Rim. It features dishes influenced by the flavors of Vietnam. The restaurant takes up two floors. I was charmed by the restaurant's ambiance and aesthetics: scarred brick walls, floral (crochet?) ceiling on the top floor, and large, leather booth seating. The menu was interesting. Divided into two sections, there were shareable plates and main/larger plates. I wanted to order so much from it: Brussels sprouts (of course), banh mi (always), pho, and cauliflower. I went with the papaya salad - I have been desperately seeking the perfect one since having it over a decade ago - and pork belly. The former was more savory than I expected, but good nonetheless. The pork belly was a huge disappointment - it was tough when it should have been succulent. For my main, I went with the Rohan duck. This included a wonderfully seared duck breast, tender and well-seasoned, crispy duck spring rolls, and pickled napa cabbage. I have to confess that I did not enjoy the cabbage; I found it too sour. Other than that, the dish was lovely. Other than a mishap with seating at the start, service was fine. read more

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Really excellent dinner at Peridot during a visit to Ann Arbor to visit my sister over the summer! We snagged reservations for a Saturday night without issue. The restaurant is conveniently located on the main street in downtown AA, and we luckily found parking pretty easily. The space is modern and with a moody ambience but beautiful and cozy. We were quite comfortable in our booth towards the back of the restaurant. The menu is Vietnamese-inspired with very fresh ingredients and more unique spins. We started with the green papaya salad, which featured cucumber to mellow the spice, peanuts for crunch, a lime vinaigrette for acidity, and a touch of beef jerky to add a surprising element. Next was the ketchup fried rice, which was a top suggestion from our server. This was a simple yet delightful dish with great flavor from the ketchup and sriracha and a nice crunch from the crisped rice. The rest of our starters were rounded out with the fried tofu, which included pickled carrot and daikon and a black sesame puree (lovely combination), and the hamachi crudo with jalapeno and coconut and fresh herbs and veggies. We opted to enjoy most of our meal from the starter menu, and we really enjoyed each dish! The standouts were the tofu and the crudo. To round out the meal, we all split the sea bream, which was paired with a ginger citrus sauce and accompanied by lettuce wraps and rice noodles to construct each bite. This was an excellent main - quite fresh with a great balance of additional crunch, sweetness, and spice. We paired our meal with a few cocktails / NA cocktails (very much appreciate their extensive mocktail list), which similarly featured Vietnamese-inspired flavors. This amount of food was perfect for the 3 of us to split, and we wound up taking a bit of it home for the next day. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity, too. Overall, our meal at Peridot was memorable and enjoyable and we would love to return to try other menu items and see the options change with the seasons! read more

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Peridot is such a great spot -- a fresh, elevated twist on Vietnamese flavors. Kicked things off with the cucumber salad, and wow... the chilis gave it just the right amount of flavorful heat without overpowering it. The hamachi crudo was another favorite -- a perfect mix of sweet and spicy that made every bite pop. The cocktails here are seriously next level. Jonah is an amazing mixologist -- he took a bold rhum agricole and somehow turned it into a perfectly balanced, crisp beauty called Earth Angel. One of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. Delicious food, creative drinks, and a fun, welcoming vibe. Worth a trip to Ann Arbor if you're not a local! read more

Peridot - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I've been here four or five times and have had a great experience each time. Some favorites are the crab fried rice, kampachi and prosciutto, and the duck bahn mi. Their cocktails and mocktails are AMAZING, I should honestly just come here for drinks more. Service is generally pretty good though occasionally the kitchen may get backed up on an item or two. It's usually pretty bustling in there, full of couples on dates or groups of friends (there is always one LOUD table for some reason). A nice place to spend a night out, just be prepared to spend a little $ unless you're just stopping in for a drink and a small bite. read more

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The service and the food in this little hidden gem in downtown Ann Arbor are great. Our waitress came back again and again to check on us. The cocktail menu is quite extensive, including a nice variety of mocktails for non-drinkers like myself. The food is tapas style, with small plates and large plates. For a party of 4, 3 small and 2 large gave us plenty of food. The only knock was on the size of the croquettes. They were tiny, and we all thought they would be more substantial. And as it was my birthday, they gave me a free dessert! read more

Peridot - Croquettes and ketchup fried rice. Delicious! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I stopped off here after another restaurant had a wait. It's a small quaint place with a bar. it's a Korean based spot with small plates and some main entrees The host seated us pretty quickly. I ordered a nice cocktail called Viper. It had some herbal notes with gin and was pretty good and unique. I also got the crab fried rice which was also pretty good. Good flavor and a real crab based flavorful creation. Pretty good stuff. I also got the mango salad. It was good with a good unique taste and crispness. All and all, I'm glad I tried this place. I look forward to going back. read more

Peridot - Inside - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Went here last minute for a girls night dinner, there is a downstairs and upstairs and we got seated in the upstairs area. The ambiance was nice and our waitress was attentive and friendly. We tried a few different cocktails from the menu and appreciated the unique options! For food, the crab fried rice was our favorite but overall was not blown away by any dish. The duck bao bahn mi was tasty, but the grilled octopus was slightly chewy. We got the chocolate choux dessert to go but were very disappointed with a dry bread like texture. It was overall a good atmosphere with some tasty dishes but would probably only return for the drinks. read more

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Love this place. Tried it for the first time this week and the menu is awesome. We stayed with cucumber salad, crispy tofu, and oysters. All were very good and had interesting flavors. We also had the steak frites and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The frites were also killer. Will definitely be coming back as the service and food are fantastic. Can't recommend Peridot enough! read more

Food was great - wondering if server had too many tables. Nice guy but hard to get his attention

When you walk into the restaurant, the brick walls covered with beautiful artwork take your breath away. The food was spicy and delicious, and our server was kind and professional. I really loved this restaurant read more

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The curry shrimp was so good. Cool vibes and delicious food. Staff was friendly as well.

Came for cocktails on a Saturday early evening, as we could not get a reservation. Sat at the bar, although there were lots of tables both inside and outside available. Girlfriends, they don't carry cranberry juice so keep that in mind. I will admit, I like a good cocktail, but don't like gin or whiskey much, so there were not many cocktails on the menu that sounded good to me. I discussed this with the bartender and he recommend the Odin& Fenir. It is a shaken drink with mint and cucumber. It was ok, and they offered to make me something else. The bartender suggested a vodka daisy. It was excellent. It is a craft cocktail bar, so lots of complex drinks. The ambiance is a cool, hipster vibe. I would go back to try the food. It smelled great. read more

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Love the vibe, nice change of pace in a college town: ) Dinner and drinks for 3 with a reservation on a Monday. Very dim, relaxed feel when you walk in, we sat at a booth near the bar, Floral decor, upscale feel. We ordered 3 small plates and 2 large, and it was almost too much. The drinks are pricey, but they are elevated, crafted and fancy, and part of the experience, not your typical cocktails, and all three of ours were delicious! They're apparently famous for their ketchup fried rice, I do not like ketchup and this rice was SOOO good!!!! Definitely worth the order ! The staff was attentive and kind and I enjoyed my time and meal. Stand out was the Grilled Sea Bream .. one of the best fish dishes I've had, enough for 2, maybe 3. I will go back just for that again. read more

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What a disappointment. This place is another hipster's interpretation of Asian food. The trendy decor will bring people in for so long. Service was inattentive and mediocre. The quality of the food does not justify the high prices. Four slices of pork belly for $17 and not even that crispy. The crab fried rice was too salty. After starting with those two dishes my friend and I decided we'd had enough and went elsewhere for dessert. I do not recommend dining here! read more

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Run was an amazing bartender. Excellent food, excellent vibes, great service, great conversation. Hidden gem in a2

Food was interesting in a fusion sense. The wings were a highlight with the fish sauce glaze along with the mussels! Wouldn't recommend the other shareables as they don't seem worth the price compared to entrees. Sticky rice dessert was delicious! Service was so so as we had to wait a while to be sat even with a reservation (20-30 minutes past our reservation time) read more

Peridot - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Great food- all the flavors & sauces were delicious. Incredible service too- everyone was so nice! (Shout out to our server Natasha and Elliot our bartender for the complementary wine!) we came here the first night we moved to Ann Arbor and had such a good night that we hope to become regulars. For two people we got the seared bok Choy, green papaya salad, fried tofu & the kampachi crudo- everything was so fresh and bright in flavors! Perfect amount of food- next time we want to try some of their cocktails and their dark chocolate cremeux which sounds fire with the Vietnamese coffee chantillí cream? Good spot to bring the parents and a nice date spot too. read more

Went there for my husband's bday! Wonderful service and the wait staff were very very sweet. He was keen on asking us for feedback on the food which to be honest... were very few. Will be back! Order the crab fried rice and the octopus! read more

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Located right off of Main Street, between Pacific Rim and West End Grill, this new(er) Vietnamese inspired restaurant should be on everybody's radar! The interior decor is so stunning and really makes it very unique and impressive as soon as you walk in. There's an upstairs space to this restaurant as well, but we were seating on the first floor, so didn't get to appreciate what I'm sure is a very impressive upstairs. I don't drink, but my friends really enjoyed their drinks here and it definitely seems like the drinks are a significant part of this menu and made very intentionally. They can whip up a mocktail for those who don't drink and my mocktail was super unique and unlike anything I've ever tasted before - so that was super fun! As for the food, oh my goodness! This place is very much so like shared plates-style, similar to the tapas at Aventura. The menu is broken down into small and large plates. For my group of 3, we ended up getting 2 large plates and 3 small plates and that was a good amount of food for us, we had to slightly push ourselves towards the end to finish off one of our large plates. But every dish was so delectable, we didn't want a single drop to go to waste! Our waiter tried to come by once to clear a plate that still had a few bites on it and we stopped that from happening - that's how into the food we were! For small plates, we got the green papaya salad (typically expect this to have some heat, my friend had one bite with heat, but I had no heat whatsoever - didn't completely mind this, just a note in terms of expectations, loved all the flavors!), seared scallops (it came with 2 scallops, it was so delicious, again a wonderful blend of so many unique flavors), and the ribeye beef 'carpaccio' (delectable, buttery, another symphony of perfect flavors)! For large plates, we got the crab fried rice (the star of the show, so flavorful and crab-tasting, and the textural element of the puffed rice was SO fun to eat) and the pork belly (again SO good, you got so many pieces of pork belly, they were all cooked to perfection and you truly can't go wrong when getting pork belly). All in all, I loved Peridot a ton and will definitely be back soon to try out a bunch of other items on the menu, as sooo many of the dishes looked so tasty - it was near impossible to narrow down options! Thanks for a great meal, Peridot! read more

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WOW. I am usually not one to give a full 5 stars, but this restaurant is wonderful. Over the course of two visits this week (we couldn't stay away for long), we tried most of the menu! VEGETABLES - Cauliflower: Beautiful, the sauce was so balanced and made cauliflower enjoyable. Loved the ginger and was cooked perfectly. Carrot salad: Amazing. Creamy and memorable. Guava salad: Fresh, delicious. Light. Cucumber Salad: AMAZING. My favorite. Had a great bite of spice but was so balanced overall with the crunch and tang of the soy sauce. LARGE PLATES - Crab Fried Rice: AMAZING. Every bite had a crispy, full flavor. The crab wasn't overpowering, and again, perfectly balanced. Curried Prawns: My favorite curry dish I've ever had. The prawns tasted amazing and the curry was bright and flavorful. The vegetables inside were perfect as well. SMALL PLATES - Tofu: Delicious. Small portion though. Chicken Wings: I am a serious wing enjoyer. These are probably the BEST WINGS I've ever had in my life. It was the perfect amount of sauce, while still being crispy. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, sticky, and spicy. I ordered these 3 times. To die for!!! The service has been prompt and friendly every time we have been. The ambiance is so pleasant and a great experience; with dimmed lighting and great music. The drinks are amazing as well. For a group of four, this was very well priced for us at about $30 a person for 3 small plates and 1 large to share, and a bottle of wine (on Wednesdays as they have 1/2 off bottles). Can't wait to come back!! read more

Peridot - Clockwise from 1:00 pm: Tofu Cauliflower Guava Salad Wing Curried Prawns (white rice included in the middle) - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Obsessed with Peridot! To caveat - I've mostly been here to drink. I've had more of the cocktail menu than the food menu. I mean how can I not -- a collab with The Last Word and Pacific Rim in the old Grange space? Yes please! I absolutely adore the cocktail menu and have had my favorite cocktails in town here -- yes even over The Last Word itself. You really can't go wrong and the cocktail descriptions themselves are very appropriate and will steer you in the right direction. I've tried exactly 50% of the cocktail menu -- 5/10 of the offerings, ha. It sounds like they'll change the menu periodically, but not anytime soon. While they are open late, I wish they had more bar type snackies available. We opted for: *Pork spareribs (lemongrass-shallot marinade, pickled napa cabbage) - absolutely delish! Reminds me of Vietnamese pork chop but spare rib form and sooo tender. Literally fall off the bone. I also loved the pickled cabbage on the side! read more

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New gem in Ann Arbor! This took the place of Grange downtown. The space was super modern and cozy! The menu is Vietnamese food kinda tapas style. They have a pretty good variety of vegetarian and vegan options. It was recommended we do a few small plates and then share a large one so we did just that. We ended up trying all the vegetarian/vegan items. * ketchup fried rice - our favorite thing and so so good!! It was so crispy and flavorful and don't worry: it had sriracha in it but I love ketchup so I loved this! * roasted cauliflower - super hearty and had a delicious cashew cauliflower puree on the bottom * charred eggplant - super smoky and crispy * stony creek mushrooms - these were only OK. But the sauce on the bottom was super flavorful * vegetable curry stew - this was like a massaman curry with butternut squash, sweet potato, regular potato and other root veggies * chocolate crepe cake - good but kinda dry. We also tried some cocktails but I wish they were stronger for the price! Over all we had a great time - the service was so fast. They even told us this that the food would come out fast. Nice but also felt like I had to rush to eat! Not their fault though. That's on me I'd def recommend this place but be prepared for a hefty bill. read more

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Came here after dining at Pacific Rim next door. They suggested it because they were open later. We were very excited as we've been wanting to stop in. First impressions... The restaurant is dark with some mid century vibes. Love the walls. A bit too loud when we stopped in. We couldn't hear each other or our server without yelling. Having already eaten I opted for drinks. They have an interesting cocktail menu. As well as a good beer menu(my husband said). I ordered a glass of Prosecco to start with. Unfortunately, when it came there were no visible bubbles to be seen and it tasted as still as a regular glass of wine. They should have known that when they poured it. I understand that bottles sit around sometimes but when you're pouring it you can definitely tell something is off when it doesn't bubble. I switched later to the Cava Rose. It was more bubbly than the Prosecco however like the Prosecco, it was not cold. I had to order ice... Definitely not something I wanted to do for this type of a drink. Our server was great. He was friendly and suggested some of his favorite cocktails. He brought over some menus so we could see the food offerings. Not sure if they work well with allergies or not. I'll have to call and find out more. The menu looks great. They also offer a late night menu and some delicious desserts. Plus the hours are good as they are open later. I hope they fix the issues with the Sparkling Wines, and the temperatures or maybe switch to splits. read more

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I love the vibe and atmosphere in Peridot, very sophisticated, fun, and relaxing. It feels like "the place to be" (for anyone older than college age). We came on a warm Friday evening so the open air dining made for such a pleasant evening. We came for drinks and sat at the bar - yes, This Old House and The Nod are 2 great drinks. We decided to get a few bites to eat but hmm, food only so so. We had the ribs (not enough flavor, got charged $3 for extra sauce) and mushrooms were extremely chewy. Perhaps this was an off night for the kitchen as I had read good things about their ribs. Kinda bummed about our food experience, oh well. The service was excellent and our bartender was fun and fabulous. We had a great time. read more

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Beautiful evening to sit curbside. Highly recommend the ketchup fried rice, sticky rice croquettes, and the cucumbers in a chili-flake sauce. Service was prompt and efficient. read more

We went on a Tuesday night and people who didn't have reservations were leaving or waiting for a table. We started with drinks, spring rolls, and the banh mi bruschetta which arrived quickly. We then added the green papaya salad and the spare ribs. I love green papaya salad but I think that the carnivores that I was dining with liked the ribs better. The ribs had a great flavor and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Our last course was the crab fried rice which was excellent. Our dessert was an interesting play on mango sticky rice. The sticky rice was fried and sat on a purée of mango with a sauce. Very tasty though my husband wasn't a fan. All of the food ranged from very good to outstanding. Each plate arrived quickly and our server was friendly and helpful. My main criticism is that once the tables filled in it was really loud. Also, the tables are pretty close together and once the table behind us was filled we had a hard time getting out. The ceiling upstairs is beautiful. Check it out read more

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Great food! Must try the chicken and the fried rice. It's amazing. I also got the prawn curry - it was really good. The coconut cream really brings out the flavours! The ambiance is classy. read more

Peridot - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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This is my go-to restaurant for nights out. Amazing atmosphere, excellent drinks, and interesting, delicious menu. I wouldn't change anything about this place. Make sure to order the ketchup fried rice - I don't even like ketchup but tried it anyway at a friend's suggestion and now I order it every time I can. read more

This is my top place in Ann Arbor. Good food, good drinks and amazing service! Sit at bar by yourself or a table with a group. It's all good at Peridot! read more

Peridot - It's a Grim Falcon! Not on menu yet but will be soon! Rum and Scotch are my favorite things - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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I've been to Peridot 6-7 times and have always enjoyed it, but it seems like they've gone downhill lately. I brought several friends who had never been before, and the experience was very disappointing. They've changed their menu and eliminated several great items the group was looking forward to, which was unfortunate. What made things worse was that they were out of several of their already limited main dishes and even some of the shareable items. Even the waitstaff seemed embarrassed by how limited the menu had become they kept apologizing and mentioned that this has been happening often. I also spoke with a few other people who originally introduced me to Peridot, and they said this has become a common issue lately. By the end of the night, the group only had four or five menu options to choose from, and even some of those ran out. Sadly, this will probably be the last time I go. There are several other great options nearby, and it's disappointing to see one of my favorite restaurants decline so quickly. read more

Peridot makes a mockery out of Vietnamese cuisine. It's not authentically Vietnamese, nor is it adequately fusion (because to be "fusion", it must stay true to Vietnamese cuisine in some way). Essentially, it is confused. Ambiance: Dark lighting and lively; it has bar and table seating. Service: Our server was amazing! This was the highlight of my dining experience. Super chill and checked on my table frequently. The hostess, on the other hand, was rude. We were not greeted when we came in and while they were looking for a table for us, they did not make any sort of eye contact with us. Food: I came in expecting Vietnamese-fusion and was left disappointed. The price you're paying for the quality of food is absurd. Do not, would not, recommend. Green Papaya Salad ($12) // (2/5) The usual highlight of green papaya salad for me is tasting the freshness of the green papaya. However, the astringent sauce they put in this masks the fresh flavor. Why? There's no need. Braised Short Rib Pho ($38) // (1/5) I was shocked when this came out DECONSTRUCTED. Never in my life have I had deconstructed pho. The menu claims that it's an 8 hour broth, but I don't think so....because why does it taste so bland? It tastes like basic vegetable broth, not pho broth. Also, since the noodles were left out in the open, they clumped together and became mushy....Here's the kicker: when I asked for chopsticks to eat the pho, I was told they do not have any. What kind of 'Asian' restaurant does not carry chopsticks? Caramelized Prawns ($24) // (3/5) Decent, but it does not stay true to the cooking method of caramelizing meat. Therefore, it's deceptive to call this "caramelized". Once again, it was topped with an overwhelming astringent sauce. The highlight of this dish would be how well the prawns are cooked and the sticky rice. Ha Long Bay ($16) // (3/5) Tastes decent and fresh, but nothing too amazing. read more

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Service, vibe and food - all amazing. Fun cocktail menu. My friends from LA who are picky picky picky loved it here. Also picture worthy dishes :) read more