What a great night at Peridot!! Stopped in before a concert in Ann Arbor Started with 4 apps all fantastic (procuitto, papaya salad, seared cabbage, wings) all awesome. Two entrees Prawns and crab fried rice Everything was fantastic and well thought out Nick the server was really great and gave great suggestions Please check this place out read more

Peridot - Kampachi and Prociutto - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

A fun Asian fusion restaurant! I came right around when it opened and the restaurant was already quite filled--a testament to its popularity! The environment felt quite intimate with two levels of seating. Additionally, the waiter was quite friendly and attentive. Starting off with some drinks, I got the Nod and the Lover Boy. Both were made excellently, with a good balance of flavor and alcohol. The fried tofu was exactly as described--crispy on the outside and silky on the inside. The sauce it was paired with was also quite delicious. The curried prawns paired extremely well with the tom yum curry, but I especially enjoyed the crispy cabbage on the side. The crab fried rice was also quite delicious with little crispy bits , though I felt the flavor was a little too heavy. Overall, a great experience! read more

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Loved it! Food and drinks were amazing. Great service. Mike was an attentive and friendly bartender. And he makes delicious drinks

Every dish and cocktail we tried was delicious. Great recommendations from the expert bartender. Three small plates and a dessert were perfect for two people to share. Peridot may be my new favorite special-occasion restaurant in Ann Arbor. So glad we gave it a try! read more

When I walked in the ambiance was the first thing that captured me! The hostess and our waiter were so incredibly nice and welcoming too. I'm Vietnamese and there aren't any elevated Vietnamese restaurants that I know in Michigan (other than Flowers of Vietnam in Detroit). But was happy to learn that this was chef Duc Tang's (of Pacific Rim) new restaurant. The branzino was my favorite followed by the short ribs. I loved how traditionally Vietnamese each dish was (flavors of turmeric, nước mắm, pickled daikon) but just with a little spin and so delicious! Very happy and definitely my favorite restaurant in Downtown Ann Arbor. Can see myself spending a lot of money here in the future! read more

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The ambience was nice and definitely was a cute place inside! It is on the pricey side especially if you end up getting small plates and a large plate like I did. I didnt get a cocktail but it seemed like everyone else was! Their cocktail/wine menu was pretty big. The summer rolls were alright, nothing fancy. Out of the small plates the bruschetta is what I recommend the most. The vegetable curry was pretty good, slightly spicy but I thought the portion size was good. read more

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I liked it a lot, it is definitely a place for something special. It can get full at a certain hour, scheduling might be best. Ordered a few items to share with friends, although it is Asian infused, I wouldn't call it Asian. Deserts are pretty and delicious though. read more

Very disappointing experience for a birthday dinner. Every dish tasted like miso. Service and drinks were fine. Sadly, Peridot is the most overhyped restaurant in A2, Period read more

We ordered few things off of the menu, which were all phenomenal. From small plates we got summer roll, bahn mi bruschetta, hiramasa crudo, beef carpaccio. From large plates we got pork belly and Rohan duck. All the food was phenomenal but our favourites were hirmasa crudo and the Rohan duck. The hiramasa crudo had such strong unique flavours and textures that came together to create a very nice refreshing taste. Its layers of pear, pickled daikon and subtle herb flavors were a nice way to satiate us for even yummier food to come! The Rohan duck was filled with juice and crispy outer skin. The portions were pretty generous and surprised us. Quality and quantity together! The pickled veggies and the glutinous wrap that comes with it paired so well with salty crispy yet juicy duck. The ambience is very nice, we didn't understand why the brightness of the lights kept on switching from dim to extremely bright. The cocktail bar and friendly staff, it was a very great experience. What a great addition to Ann arbor! Will definitely be back regularly! read more

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Peridot is a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant right next to Pacific Rim downtown. I've been to Peridot several times since it's opened, and I've loved every visit! They're always pretty busy and reservations go quick, but my friend and I were able to get a seat at the bar at 6pm on a Thursday night without a reservation. There's seating on the first floor as well as the upstairs area. It's quite dark inside, but it's very well-decorated. The art pieces on the ceiling upstairs were very pretty! I really liked the overall atmosphere. However, they often have loud music playing and the tables are very close together, so it can be a little difficult to hold conversations. The servers are all great and super attentive! They typically recommended that we order a few small plates and one large plate to share. The service was usually pretty quick; the only time I had to wait for food was when I went during Restaurant Week. And our plates were cleared as soon as we finished! Green Papaya Salad ($12) - Similar to Thai papaya salad, but with more pronounced Vietnamese flavors. The menu says there's a spicy lime dressing, and I tasted the citrus but no heat. This is a brighter, lighter dish that complements the meaty dishes well. Banh Mi Bruschetta ($14) - I wish this had an even number of bruschetta since it's difficult to split 3 pieces. The flavor is authentic though, and it's one of my favorite small plates! Roasted Cauliflower ($13) - This is my least favorite dish of the small plates I've tried. It's not bad, but the portion is small for the price, and the dish is not super memorable. The flavors are more subdued compared to the other menu options. Grilled Oysters ($21) - Another favorite on the small plates menu! This dish had great nước chấm flavor. Highly recommend! Seared Scallops ($16) - The scallops are my favorite on the small plates menu! They were perfectly seared, buttery, and tender. I only wish there were more than two for the price. Fried Chicken Wings ($14) - I was very excited to try these, but the lack of fish sauce flavor was disappointing. They were still good (sticky, slightly sweet), but a different flavor than I was expecting. Pork Spareribs ($17) - The spareribs were amazing! They were incredibly tender and savory. The pickled veggies were delicious and complemented the meat well. Steamed Clams and Mussels ($23) - The flavors were good, but it's not super filling. The dish comes with a few slices of baguette to soak up the light and briney broth. Crab Fried Rice ($21) - Super flavorful and filling with lots of crab! I highly recommend this if you're unsure what to order. Not a lot of heat here either, but still very good. Vegetable Curry Stew ($24) - This is a great vegetarian dish! The stew is delicious and tastes very authentic to traditional Vietnamese curries. It's a warm, fragrant, mild curry that leans sweet-- similar to Vietnamese cà ri gà (chicken curry). Pork Belly ($34) - The portion looked small on their very large plate, but there are so many pieces of pork belly. It's tender with lots of umami flavor from the black garlic puree. The soy-tamarind gel adds some sweetness and the herbs brighten up the dish. Lime-Ginger Flan - The flan was quite dense, but I still really enjoyed it. I tasted the citrus and ginger, and the star anise crunchy topping added a nice textural contrast. On the cocktail menu, I've had: The Nod, Fall High Ball, and Ha Long Bay. All of their cocktails are so interesting, and we had a lot of recommendations. My favorite so far is The Nod (refreshing and light)! Some dishes are smaller than anticipated and a few are overpriced for what they are, so be prepared for a hefty bill. Regardless, Peridot has quickly become one of my most favorite spots in Ann Arbor, and I'm excited to try out the rest of the menu! read more

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Stopped here, because it was advertised as serving Vietnamese food, but it was more of a "fusion" restaurant, although it didn't even seem like Asian Fusion. The food was also pricey, although the flavors were decent (not great). The waitress was present, but she didn't really come around again to check on us. The place was clean and modern. Seemed like a place where people came to meet after work. Would probably skip this place the next time, in favor of a more authentic Vietnamese place. read more

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This place is awesome! My husband and I along with our dog Chloe wanted to sit on a patio. It did not disappoint! Everyone was so welcoming especially to our dog. The food and cocktails were fabulous! I loved the high acid with heat Vietnamese flair that these dishes had. The chicken wings were good, but not as good as the crudo or pork belly. The crab fried rice was delicious and crunchy, but lacked crab. We loved the menu, service, vibe, and cocktails. We will definitely be back! read more

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Had a late Friday dinner reservation for 2. Took about 20 minutes to be approached by wait staff and another 10 to even get a drink order in. The whole meal felt rushed because our waiter told us that the menu would be switching to their late night menu and most of the dinner menu would be unavailable. We ordered 4 small plates and a large plate with 2 cocktails. Unfortunately most of our small plates came out before our cocktails. The pork belly was solid, as was the cauliflower. Really loved the crudo with prosciutto, might be one of the best things I've eaten this year. Our large plate was the crab fried rice which came about 8 minutes after our small plates. It was fine! In all, the rushed nature of the meal made it hard for me to enjoy. Cocktails were decent but very expensive. read more

The service and drink menu are fantastic. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. I gotta go with 3 stars because I had one app. I had the crispy baby octopus. It was way overcooked and the jalapeños overpowered the dish. I would consider more along the lines of a insalate de Polpo instead of the fried version. Way too easy to overdue. read more

Terrible, the food wasn't it and the service wasn't it, overhyped honestly I wouldn't come again.

I saw some pretty good reviews of this place, so wanted to give it a try. Having tried a lot of Asian and Asian-inspired food in the past, I'm ok if it's not very authentic, but the food here was just plain bad. Nearly inedible, some of the flavors made me and my boyfriend nauseous. The Elixir Mocktail - I actually enjoyed this quite a bit, but it was definitely very sour. Gave similar vibes to a cucumber mint lemonade, but a little more towards a sour patch kid in terms of sourness level. Pickled cucumbers - Genuinely unappetizing. Had one cucumber and couldn't have any more. It was just a really strange flavor combination. I wish I could be more descriptive but there so much wrong with it I can't offer more here. Green papaya salad - Couldn't see or taste any papayas? It was like the pickled veggies from a banh mi, but that's this entire dish. Plus some weird beef jerky bits added in. Overall very sour with not much to cut back on that flavor. Weird textural combination too, with crunch from the veggies plus super chewy beef jerky bits. Overall this dish was just overwhelmed by the pickled veggies. Crispy tofu - Not bad. Mostly reminded me of agedashi tofu, but the additional radish on top was an interesting way to work sour flavors into yet another dish. Though it could definitely be more crispy, the skin was pretty dry. Caramelized pork belly - The vegetable was bitter and sour. The egg was undercooked the yolk was pretty liquid y I think it was supposed to be jammier. It tasted like it had been left out for hours, didn't taste fresh. Pork was pretty good but felt very heavy after eating a few bites. Service - Really bad service, felt ignored by our server for most of our meal. The food took a really long time to come out, and it took a while for our bill to come. Overall a lot of sour flavors and some interesting decisions. read more

The staff was friendly and attentive, but the food was mediocre. The crab fried rice is extremely one-note and bland... It mostly taste like shredded crab dumped in plain rice. The fried chicken wings were good on the first bites, but the sauce became very sickly sweet if you ate more than one wing. Contrary to another review on here though, I found it a nice surprise that there wasn't a heavy fish sauce taste on them. The clams & muscles were made in a nice broth, but also pretty one note. The bread was a little charred, which I actually like, but some wouldn't. It seems relatively hard to order for two people here, as you really need about 2 large plates and 1 small plate to make a meal. But with only three dishes, it ends up being pretty bland over all. The music was extremely loud and made it hard to talk, but the interior decor is undeniably charming. I wouldn't go here again, but I can see why someone who isn't me might like it. read more

The service was great! Ellie the hostess was super sweet and got us seated quickly! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming! I would highly recommend to everyone! read more

Really excited about this new spot! My group of 3 feel lucky to have gotten a walk-in dinner spot at around 5:30/45pm on a Friday night, as it got busier and busier over the course of our meal. Dinner was off to a good start right off the bat with the ambiance. Beautiful interior and good vibes. Loved their "the nod" cocktail - refreshing, a little spicy, balanced. My friends and I shared 2 large plates and 3 small plates and were nice and full. Their crab fried rice, green papaya salad, and ribeye beef carpaccio were standouts to me, but everything was great with unique flavors. Finally, they comped a sticky rice dessert for my friend's birthday! Definitely enjoyed my first visit and will be back again soon. read more

Really cool new spot for small plates and drinks! The space is pretty cozy. I came here on a Saturday night and waited 20 minutes for a table for two. The drinks were tasty and creative! The food was good--think elevated Asian fusion? Our favorites were the scallops and the carpaccio. Overall great experience and would come back! read more

It was my second time at Peridot last night and I absolutely loved the vibe and delicious foods. Peridot opened a couple months ago in the former Grange space. The ambience is upscale but comfortable. Service staff is great and knowledgeable and the food is to die for. We ordered the papaya salad, mushrooms, cauliflower, wings, clams and mussels and a couple of desserts. Everything was impeccable, but the mushrooms are my absolute favorite. Such a tasty dish! Peridot is hands down my new favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor! read more

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our favorite place to eat for dinner perf for sharing yummy!!!!!!! couldn't recommend more they're always so nice too

First dining experience and we will be back...Gabi provided exceptional service and personal recommendations. Great job by the chef...food was delicious. We had a great experience. read more

The food is good but for the price the portions are tiny. We ordered three small dishes and two drinks and it was over $100.

Fabulous!! It was so good I didn't get a pic of the eggplant or the wings. We ate them too fast! I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant! Everything we ate was amazing. The charred eggplant was a standout for me. It was the best eggplant I've ever had! It had an eggplant purée at the bottom, with delicious texture from the fried shallots, and the money maker was the chili-lime salt on top!! Oh myyyy!! Absolutely delish. The Bronzino lettuce wraps were to die for. Fish was cooked perfectly and the fresh cilantro and rice noodles with the ginger lime dipping sauce....wow! I'd reorder every item we had. The wings too!!! Sticky yummy caramelized fish sauce, are you kidding me! The cocktails are beautiful and tasty as well. What's not to love? We'll be back! read more

Peridot - Bronzino lettuce wraps! - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The bok choy and carrot salad are phenomenal, chef has an immaculate duck set. The staff are so friendly my whole family loved it. Gorgeous dining space and not too loud. read more

We finally got to enjoy Peridot tonight and it did not disapoint. Service, Cocktails, Ambiance, Food...everything was Amazing. Qunitessential Ann Arbor! read more

Peridot - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Came here because we were intrigued by the supposed Viet influence (?). The influence was evident in minimal dishes (banh mi and pho); otherwise, I couldn't really tell, it honestly felt more like an overall Asian fusion cuisine. In addition to the dishes featured in the picture, we also got the sizzling crepe. The food was pretty okay. Although I did especially like the pork belly and crab fried rice. Most of the dishes had unique flavors with slight fruity or citrusy undertones, which was a nice touch. The interior was super clean, and I thought it was fitting for the foods that they served. It was just the two of us but we got one larger dish and three smaller dishes, and this was definitely enough to feed the both of us. We were greeted warmly and the waitress was super friendly. Not too sure I'd come back, but it's not a bad place whatsoever. read more

Peridot - Pork belly (front left), confit duck salad (front right), and crab fried rice (back) - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

How can Peridot have nothing less than multiple 5 star ratings?? This is THE most inventive, daring restaurant in Ann Arbor (a town that is admittedly a restaurant desert). If you want truly innovative dishes, you go here. The food is incredible, the service so lovely and warm, the atmosphere so cozy. But mostly, it's the food. They change the menu as the seasons and diners' reviews evolve. FINALLY, after all these years, to have a truly distinguished restaurant in town. Thank you!! read more

Great atmosphere, just don't order the late night food. Ordered the entire menu and it progressively got worse to the point of not being edible. read more

Pleasant setting for upscale dinner. The food was delicious, particularly the green papaya salad, kampachi crudo, and fried chicken wings. We also had the ketchup fried rice and nouc cham duck breast, they were good too but not as outstanding as the crudo. Our waiter and the bartender were both attentive and pleasant. Their drink menu has some interesting offerings. I tried Beyond Optimism, the first sip I was thinking I'd made a mistake but when sipped with my food, it was wonderful. My wife had This Old House which is their version of an Old Fashioned - and it was very good as well. I plan to go back to try some more of their food offerings as well as to check out other drinks. Highly recommend. read more

This is one star too many. The service was fine, the ambience was good but the food was a solid meh. Vegetarian stew = green curry with some green beans, dry rice and topped with shredded lettuce. The food had no fragrance and was not appetizing in any way. Papaya salad, equally meh. Crab fried rice = no veg, a few specs of crab, oily rice. The food felt as if it was cooked by someone who had never had food before and couldn't taste food and was giving an interpretation of what they thought food was based on having read about it in books. read more

Let me join the chorus of voices praising Peridot. At our dinner for two, we enjoyed 4 small plates and 1 large plate. Highlights were the roasted cauliflower and the Dover sole. Also enjoyed the green papaya salad and pork belly. After each we wanted to order another of the same but more wanted to continue the culinary journey. The Large Plate was curry and an excellent one at that. If I had to sum up the flavors I'd use the word magical. So, highly recommended. Excellent food in a pleasant atmosphere with friendly service! read more

Came here last night with the hubs for date night and we were so pleasantly surprised to find a quality cocktail menu with a range of dishes to order from whether you just want some after dinner drinks and some small bites to share, to having a full on meal. We tried 3 different cocktails, and all of them were phenomenal, with the Nod being my favorite, it was so refreshing and perfectly balanced! A must get if you enjoy cucumber based drinks. For the food, we got the bruschetta, chicken wings, and the clam and mussels. I was a little less impressed by the food, but I think there is a lot of promise here. My suggestion for the bruschetta would be to add some cilantro and make the radish a little more tangy, it was missing that element from a proper banh mi sandwich but otherwise it was on the right path. The chicken wings were great, we really enjoyed those. The clams and mussels were pretty good flavor wise but a had several mussels and clams that were very sandy. Peridot is going to be a date night/late night staple for us going on forward though, the cocktails were truly excellent! Service was also attentive and helpful whenever we needed any suggestions. Looking forward to coming back many more times! read more

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Nice patio space. Told the server we didn't want the food too salty. He said they would not add the salt garnish to the plate (salt garnish!). Food came out way too salty anyway so I don't think the chefs got the message or didn't take it seriously. I can't imagine what it would have been like with the salt garnish. As it is we both left feeling ill from too much salt and I like salt! Way too pricey for a meal that is completely unacceptable. Easy on the salt and learn to use herbs and spices more creatively. Experiences like this make me not want to eat out. Customers can add more salt if they like, but they can't remove it. I don't like to gamble that the food I order won't be good and I don't like feeling sick from a meal. I really wanted to enjoy my meal there, but the food was mediocre. read more

Stopped in a couple weeks ago for a birthday celebration. We tried several dishes: Grilled Octopus, Sizzling Crepe, Seared Chicken, Lamb, Crab Fried Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Seared Cabbage. All were delicious! Mocha Cake and Citrus Tart were fabulous. There really was not anything we did not like so that kitchen staff knows what they are doing. We also had several of the craft cocktails and thought they were creative and very unique. We had a great time tasting each other's before we ordered our next drink! We love the casual date night atmosphere. The service was very attentive and spot on. Already planning to go back in a couple of weeks! Highly recommend Peridot! read more

Soooo good. The unique menu blew me away, and I was pleasantly surprised to see how the asian cuisine was executed! Service was amazing as they were so patient and helped me pick out items from the menu. I was so excited to see that Peridot offered mocktails! I ordered a fruity non-alcoholic drink and was surprised by how spot on it was--from the clear cube ice, to the garnishing, it was perfect. Overall, I recommend this to anyone looking for a new spot to go out for dinner in Michigan. So worth it! read more

Peridot - Vietnamese Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great place for food and drinks downtown Ann Arbor. Highly recommend you get the duck.

Drinks and food are so tasty. Very high quality and great atmosphere. Very nice servers as well

We gave Peridot another try last nite & it was a totally different dinning experience. We sat inside & the vibe was very metro, low key & wonderful for friends meet up or to impress 1st dates. The entire staff was energetic, spirted in their approach & extremely helpful with drinks & dinning menus & there's a lot to take in. Drinks were unique & Natasha did a great job in her description of expected tastes. She & Nick were great in the food presentation & discussion on what to expect. We celebrated our daughter's & SIL birthdays & the staff didn't miss in making it a memorable evening. We are appreciative the staff invited us back to show us what they're really about & their efforts were off the chart ! This was the most memorable dinning nite in recent months & would highly recommended this establishment for a great drinks & food in AA !!! read more