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    Rule of Thirds

    4.1 (881 reviews)
    Special Hours 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Hottokeki
    Vishnu G.

    I had the hottokeki (souffle pancake), which had a nice combination of caramelized exterior with a custardy inside. It was topped with a fragrant compound butter and some syrup. I definitely tired of the sweetness about halfway through and had to take the rest home. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and if the weather is nice I'd recommend sitting in the outdoor area. I sat at the bar which was also nice enough. My meal came to $26 after tax and tip. Not cheap, but also not as expensive as other brunch spots in the neighborhood.

    Chelle L.

    Came here on a weekend for brunch and did not have a reservation so the wait was 1.5 hours. We were seated in the outdoor hut which was initially super warm but they were able to turn off the space heaters and turn on the fan. We ordered the hottokeki, katsu sando, kakuni donburi and karaage. The souffle pancakes were nice and fluffy. The katsu sando was crispy and flavorful. The kakuni donbur was filling and the pork belly was wonderfully braised. It came with an almond miso soup and it was just okay. The almond pieces made the soup gritty and it wasn't great to eat. The karaage was crispy and I liked the sauce it came with. However I wish the sauce came on the side because it was all at the bottom of the bowl. Service was good and they came by several times to refill water and take away plates. The space indoors and outdoors is lovely and I look forward to coming back to try the other items.

    Chicken katsu curry with Almond Miso Soup and a side of Mac salad
    Ginny C.

    The soufflé pancake is what I came here for and it was everything I wanted and more. The pancake was soft and a little chewy . The butter on top was salted and the maple syrup added just the right amount of sweetness. I am coming back for this! I tried the yuzu mini soft serve but I think I would like the black sesame one more. Coming back for that too! The chicken katsu curry was good. The chicken was well seasoned and cooked. We also got the macaroni salad and it came with pieces of sausage which I really enjoyed. The decor was nice and felt really comfortable. It was a packed house even on a snow day so reservations are recommended z

    Almond Miso Soup
    Patrick Z.

    Beautiful space with beautiful food that honestly just tasted fine. Like everything was good but nothing really blew me away, until the dessert that was stellar. Generally shared everything to get a taste of a bunch of things. To start with, the Karaage was really crisp and had a nice sauce. The Oshizushi tasted fresh. House Silken Tofu was very interesting, super duper soft almost like a pudding. Also got the Almond Miso Soup which was divine. Unfortunately did not taste as much almond butter as Id hoped but the broth was incredibly flavorful and super creamy. Tried a few of the Binchotan and sides too. Chicken Meatball had a nice marinade. Macaroni Salad was a large portion. Yaki Onigiri was one of my favorite items despite literally just being rice, but the char and the chicken fat wash made it so delish. Then came dessert which was def the best dishes. The Rice Cooker Cheesecake was so light and airy and the pumpkin, caramel, and persimmons were such a good touch. Then the Yuzu Soft Serve was one of the best soft serves Ive ever had. Sweet and super tart too, perfect level of creamy too I just couldnt stop eating it. Also the soft serve with the cheesecake in the same bite was a legendary combo.

    Mike S.

    It was an incredible experience! I came here for brunch with a friend and we had a great time. The restaurant was very cool and had a nice vibe. The food was super delicious with a great drink selection. Yuzu sake soft serve was incredible. Service was excellent too. I'd recommend it to everyone.

    Hottokeki
    Ipsita D.

    This place just popped up in my photo memories from 4 years ago, when we'd gone there for a friend's birthdays. The main food item I remember from the food was the Hottokeki, so i suppose the rest was not that memorable. I do remember I really liked the ambiance of the place, it was very light & airy and everything was open to the breeze on a nice day.

    Chicken Katsu
    MengYao L.

    This is a review from August 2025. We came for brunch on a Saturday and made a reservation in advance. We were seated fairly quickly after arriving. The place was pretty packed. The service was very fast and we were brought our drinks pretty quickly. In terms of food, we shared a chicken Katsu sandwich, tuna sashimi, and their famous pancakes. The sandwich was delicious and so was the sashimi. The pancake was very good but definitely filling. They had a good selection of teas and cocktails. The place had a cute vibe and a great brunch spot I would definitely come back again.

    The check
    Elisa G.

    I am obsessed with their soft serve and now they have yuzu which is so refreshing and lemony! I love the sesame more though and want to eat AlL of it. Dinner was good but not as great as our first or second or third time here. We sat in a hut and it was so cold and windy. The food was solid especially the sashimi. Don't order the sukiyaki though. It wasn't great. I love the salad and soft tofu. David is an EXCELLENT waiter so all stars for him!! Our 4th time here and extremely disappointing!!! :(( I am obsessed with their soft serve and now they have yuzu which is so refreshing and lemony! I love the sesame more though and want to eat ALL of it. Dinner was good but not as great as our first or second or third time here. We were exiled to sit in a hut and it was so cold and windy. The food was average other than the bluefin sashimi. Don't order the sukiyaki though. It wasn't great. I liked the salad and soft tofu. David is a solid waiter so all stars for him!!

    Anne F.

    I'll just cut to the chase -- their soufflé pancakes are HEAVENLY. Soft as pillows and not too sweet. It certainly was the star of the meal for me. In fact, I would go there just for that! I ordered other items as well, including breaded chicken curry (delicious!). Besides the food, the location is stylish and spacious. They provide a rack for you to hang your coat so you're not burdened by it while you dine. I had a good time there and have been planning to return again.

    Tuna & Nori
    Erin C.

    This place never disappoints! I've been several times for different occasions and times of the year. I think my favorite seating was last month in October with my childhood best friend. We ordered a banana cocktail, miso almond soup (amazing), hamachi collar (delicious), tuna & nori (probably the least tasty, but still great quality), house silken tofu with mushrooms (must/order), tonkatsu (wow factor), and macaroni salad. By the time the tonkatsu arrived, we were stuffed but one bite of the nearly sliced pork loin, we just couldn't get enough. This is definitely an underrated dish and do not know why the servers never play this dish up. I do wish the bathrooms skewed a bit warmer, they are completely metal/steel inside. Just waiting to try the brunch and my reviews of this restaurant will be complete.

    Pancake
    Chandni D.

    A little bit over hyped and pricey. The pancake is incredible in the center but gets pretty dry at the edges. The veggies we were really yummy! My friends got the breakfast set and thought it was a little underwhelming. Overall I'd go for the ambiance but the food is just ok.

    Menu
    Vincent F.

    3.5 stars Came here for anniversary dinner and staff were very kind and gave us a anniversary card. Ambience was very modern and dimly lit. Very great service from staff. For appetizers: we ordered tuna and nori, chicken meatball, maitake mushroom, and duck hearts. Tuna and nori was not our favorite, had more bread crumbs than tuna. Would not recommend it here. Maitake mushroom was our favorite appetizer, it had a good sear and nice seasoning. Duck hearts were solid. I never eat duck hearts but these were tender. Chicken meatball had a soft texture, flavor was okay. For entrees, we ordered mazemen crab and uni pasta,, tonkatsu, and scallop special. Mazemen was my second favorite because I like crab and uni. Flavor of the sauce was a buttery sea salty taste. Our favorite was the scallop special because each component eaten together was a very complex and tasty bite. Highly recommend definitely one of their best dishes on the menu. Tonkatsu was medium rare to rare. For dessert we ordered: white sesame soft serve. It was solid by I wasnt astounded or impressed. They also gave us free sample of the yuzu soft serve which was so nice of them! Overall this was a good experience, I like their staff's attitude and attentiveness (5/5). As for the food, it was definitely (3.5/5) for me. The tonkatsu was too under for me personally. It was basically rare, the fat didn't get the chance to render, still white and raw. It would've been nice to have the option to choose what temperature we prefer for the Tonkatsu. The food was okay. I felt like the price we paid went to the restayrant aesthetics and not actually into the quality of the food. I would say it's definitely not worth the price to eat here unless you're only getting the mazemen and the scallops special. Again wonderful staff!

    wagyu cheeseburger (special)
    Amy C.

    Went here for my friend's birthday brunch and we sat outside. Service was extremely attentive and the staff were all so so nice! The food was amazing, I have to say the highlights were the wagyu burger (special) and the soufflé pancake. The wagyu burger came with a cured egg yolk I believe, to dip it in and it was phenomenal. So juicy and delicious. The soufflé pancake was not too sweet and came out at the end, it was shared amongst 5 of us and we still couldn't finish it! It was airy, bouncy, and fragrant. I think this is a great place to grab a bite if you're in the area, would definitely recommend!

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    Are any of the locations dog-friendly?

    Not 100% sure. But I'm sure they would be able to accommodate you. Also just call after 5pm for clear communication.

    Can you bring a birthday cake?

    I can only answer for private parties. You can bring a cake, but there is a slicing fee of $5 pp. I'm not sure what it's like in the general dining area.

    Can you walk in or do you need a reservation?

    Walk-in possible but reservations highly recommended

    Are the outdoor seats heated?

    Yes

    Can you walk in or do you need a reservation?

    You can walk in but the walk in wait times are pretty rough on the weekends; potentially an hour or more based on the size of your party

    Do they have highchairs for toddlers?

    Is there vegan options available here?

    Yes there are 1-2 options- definitely let your server know you are vegan so no animal products such as fish dashi is in the food your order. I ordered the mushroom dish and they made some small modifications to ensure it was 100% vegan! Overall,… Read more

    Do they have high chairs or booster seats for toddlers?

    Dogs allowed in the outside space?

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    Came here for happy hour as our dinner was in the area. The happy hour deal is great! Old…read morefashions/Manhattan/daiquiri/margarita for $8 even on weekends feels unheard of in the area. We were lucky to grab 2 seats at the bar as the rest of the seating actually seemed a bit cramped and uninviting. They advertise a heated back patio but I don't think the heat was on and no one was there, which is a bummer. Regardless, the theme is nice with everything attributable to their "laboratory" ambience. Everything is served in beakers or similar glasses. It can get a bit crowded sitting at the bar as that's where everyone orders drinks but otherwise this was quite enjoyable. Will definitely keep on the list for HH.

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