4/5 overall -- food was easily 5/5, but the service held the experience back…read more
Ke-uH was honestly a little frustrating because the food was SO good, but for a restaurant at this price point and in a resort as upscale as Acqualina, I expected the service to be much more polished and attentive.
We sat outside overlooking the ocean, and the setting was beautiful. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was romantic, and the outdoor seating definitely added to the experience.
We started with the complimentary taro chips, which were surprisingly one of those simple things you can't stop eating -- super light, airy, crispy, and perfectly salted. I also ordered the Leche Martini, but unfortunately it tasted overwhelmingly like syrup, so we ended up sending it back.
We decided to try the Miami Spice menu, and food-wise, this was absolutely worth it. The meal started with a small crab salad that had a slightly sweet flavor, fresh chives, and crispy shallots on top. Absolutely delicious.
For appetizers, I ordered the Ribeye Tacos with avocado, aji amarillo sauce, pickled onion, mushrooms, and crispy gyoza shells. The first order unfortunately arrived ice cold, so we had to send it back. Once they remade it and it came out hot, though -- completely different story. 10/10. Flavorful, crispy, savory, and easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. We also tried the Spicy Honey Shrimp, which was another solid choice.
For my entrée, I had the Wagyu Gyoza with Vegetable Fried Rice. The gyoza itself was delicious, but I thought the vegetable fried rice needed a little more seasoning or something extra to make it stand out.
My fiancé ordered the Baby Back Ribs with Parmesan Truffle Fries, and WOW. The ribs were incredibly tender and practically falling off the bone. Definitely one of the highlights.
We also ordered the A5 Wagyu Quail Egg nigiri, which I HIGHLY recommend. Rich, flavorful, and absolutely worth trying if you're already here.
By dessert we were completely stuffed, so we took everything home. I had the Banana & Nutella Spring Roll, which was unique and delicious. My fiancé chose the Mochi Ice Cream. Mochi isn't really my thing, but he really enjoyed it.
My biggest issue was simply the service. There were too many moments where we were sitting there wondering where our server was or why a course was taking so long. Between the cold appetizer, the drink we had to return, and the inconsistent attention throughout dinner, the service didn't match the caliber of the restaurant.
That said, the kitchen absolutely delivered. The oceanfront atmosphere is gorgeous, the food was excellent overall, and several dishes were genuinely memorable. With more attentive and consistent service, this easily would've been a 5-star experience.
I would definitely return for the food -- especially those Ribeye Tacos, A5 Wagyu Quail Egg, and Baby Back Ribs.