We came on a Saturday evening for an early dinner and were able to walk in with no wait. The server…read moregreeted us warmly and seated us right away. The restaurant was quiet, clean, and comfortable overall. We ordered the Australian Wagyu AYCE menu. The meat and veggie options weren't a lot, but everything we tried was really high quality. We chose the tonkotsu and Japanese tomato soup bases, and both were tasty without being too strong. The chicken karaage was a standout -- we liked it so much we ordered it twice! It wasn't exactly traditional Japanese-style karaage; it tasted more like Taiwanese popcorn chicken, which we loved. Overall, a great dining experience!

Came here for a birthday dinner with a group of 9 and it was such a great choice. The service was…read moreso warm and attentive, and they handled our group effortlessly. The meats were super fresh and high quality -- you can really taste the difference. Such an easy, enjoyable experience and perfect for a celebration. We'll definitely be back.

My bestie already celebrated my birthday with me, but she still wanted to take me out on a little…read moredate -- which was honestly so sweet. She surprised me with a reservation at Ox + Tiger and I was immediately impressed. The restaurant only seats 8 people, making the whole experience super intimate and personal. When Japanese and Filipino flavors come together, you get such a unique fusion cuisine inspired by chef couple Ej and Hatomi. Dinner was more than just a meal it was a 2 to 2.5 hour storytelling experience about their menu creations, how they met, and the grind behind keeping their dream alive. The menu changes monthly, so even if I told you what we had, you probably wouldn't get the same dishes unless you book now lol. It's a 3-course menu with optional add-ons, and definitely unlike any restaurant I've been to before. As a Filipino, I'll admit I can be picky with Filipino-inspired food because we grow up spoiled by our parents' cooking but this? I was genuinely impressed. Think familiar flavors recreated in their own creative and elevated way. Highly recommend.

I made a reservation about three weeks in advance. The meal was ~$120 per person including tax and…read moretip. The first course was scallop with black sesame and a yogurt-based sauce. Personally, I didn't find the combination very cohesive. The scallop and black sesame didn't really complement each other, and it felt a bit like innovation for the sake of being different. My portion was also quite salty. The main course was beef with rice. The quality of the beef was fairly average. Not very tender and a bit chewy with some connective tissue. At this price point, I would have expected better quality ingredients. The dessert was inspired by halo-halo, featuring Earl Grey-infused cream, coffee jelly, rice crackers, ice cream, orange, and more. I think the concept was interesting, but in execution it felt somewhat disjointed, like too many elements put together without a clear harmony. Service was nice and friendly overall, but there's room for improvement in attention to detail. For example, when we dropped our chopsticks, they weren't replaced promptly. Overall, it's a decent spot if you're curious to try a Filipino-Japanese fusion experience for a casual meal. However, for a restaurant positioned closer to fine dining, I think there is still quite a bit of room for improvement. Would rate it 7 out of ten.

Amazing food. Best onirigi in all of California. Everytime I come, this spot is a mustread more

Update: Iam so impressed with how this was handled. shortly after my first review, the management…read more(Judy) reached out to me personally. they were genuinely concerned about the mistake and the potential allergy risk, which I really appreciated. They quickly cleared up a mix up with the order number and issued a full refund immediately. The onigiri and sushi bake were already hits with my daughter, so we'll definitely be returning soon. My son is still looking forward to trying that taiwanese minced pork bowl

Yummy!! Food is great and the owner/server lady is super sweet! All the sides were good, too!read more

Very nice!!! It was very tasty and the waitress was kind. it comes with a free miso soup.read more

I'm truly heartbroken to hear that this restaurant has closed and even more so that I didn't get a…read morechance to visit one last time in it's last days. I've dined here more than a handful of times and every visit was memorable. Sung and his team consistently delivered exceptional food, every dish was solid and clearly made with pride. You could taste the quality and it was consistent every single time. Beyond the food, what always stood out was the hospitality. Sung genuinely made an effort to connect with his guests, remembering faces, checking in at the table and ensuring everyone felt welcomed and valued. He made sure you had a good experience and you could tell he cared. One thing I've learned on my food journey is this: follow the chef. When you find someone who pours heart into their craft, you support them wherever they go next! Looking forward to whatever Sung does next. I already know it's for sure going to be just as good!

Kothai has been one of the Inner Sunset's most delicious and innovative spots for the past few…read moreyears, so it's truly bittersweet to be writing this farewell review as they head into their last day of service. Even before this most recent visit, I'd enjoyed intimate dinners here for its creative, Korean-Thai-inspired menu that always packed an impressive punch of flavor but, dare I say, the brunch might be even better. The steak sandwich was absolutely phenomenal, with the steak seasoned and cooked to perfection and pairing beautifully with the charred onion aioli, plus a side of expertly crisped smashed potatoes that were so addicting. The steamed mussels were sumptuous and packed with umami, and I loved the two large bricks of toasted sourdough focaccia that were perfect for sopping up every last bit of the delicious dashi broth. But the pièce de résistance was the custard French toast, which I can only describe as the love child of bread pudding and tres leches cake as it was crispy on the outside but uber moist on the inside, custardy, and simply divine. Kothai will be deeply missed in the neighborhood, but I'm excited to see what's next for chef/owner Sung Park and will be first in line for whatever future project comes next.

The omelettes are out of this world good. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed the menu…read moreoptions.

Wonderful experience, I came on Mother's Day around 12:45pm and had to wait about 30 mins to get…read moreseated for a party of 6. The restaurant is beautiful with a lot of natural light, perfect ambiance for a brunch. They even had Mother's Day themed napkins which I thought was very nice. I really enjoyed the Lapisara burger though it's so humongous that it's actually a bit challenging to eat haha. The chicken and waffles were also very solid. I thought the Tom Yum burrito was a bit uninteresting. It was just a lot of rice wrapped up in a tortilla, the tom yum sauce it came with was good but it wasn't enough to make the dish amazing for me. Overall, excellent experience, I would highly recommend for a cutesy brunch.

What a wonderful surprise this place was. I had an appointment a few doors down and am so happy…read morethat I popped in for lunch. Such a welcoming, nice space and their food was awesome. Their tom kha soup was creamy and flavorful and everything else I ordered exceeded my expectations. The food was as delicious as it was pretty. The service was great and I will definitely be retuning.

Super happy with my meal and experience here! There's metered parking and very limited residential…read moreparking. The interior is cute. I came on a Tuesday night and the warm lighting was cozy. There was other table seated when I arrived and then just 2 other parties that came after. They had orders picked up for delivery though. Great spot for all types of occasions and a reasonably priced meal. I had an app, entree, soup and dessert for like $60?! (No tip yet) This was the perfect amount for 2 people. The fresh shrimp spring rolls were beautifully presented. Never had the sauce laid underneath the rolls like that before. I definitely need to come back.

Great food, great value and lots of great K-Pop music videos playing on the wall. Will definitely…read morecome back for the music!

The service is great and the servers are awesome. The restaurant is really loud so if you're…read moreexpecting a quiet place to sit down, do not go here. They have MVs projecting on the wall too so that adds to the noise. As for the food, everything is great! The pajeon is flavorful, light and crispy. It had a lot of kimchi so that was yum. The army stew was not too salty and warmed us up! The soy garlic chicken was not overly sweet and was crispy too. The spicy pork was good but there were a few pieces that was chewy. It wasn't that spicy though but it still tasted good. The creamy pasta and tteok was good too and lived up to its name. I did find that the tteok was chewier than normally, but my partner said it was fine so to each their own. Will probably come back for a third visit!

Excellent service! My only advice is to come and see for yourself. When we called to ask about a…read morewait, they mentioned there was not wait... part of the reason they do that is because they don't keep a list. You either have reservations or you're a walk in and you stand in line until a table is available for you. At first this was strange, but I think it makes for a better experience. The team was incredible, they were so kind on a day that can be stressful for a small restaurant. We had incredible food. I was so happy to get my Eggs Royale and my husband said the French toast was the best he's ever had. (Even comparing it to French toast in Paris) No notes. This will be our Mother's Day place going forward next time with reservations.

My partner and I decided to go to the city one weekend and decided we wanted brunch. After looking…read morethrough some place, we came across Sisterita and it looked very promising. It seems like this place is an asian fusion brunch place incorporating french dishes into thai/asian themed dishes which is up our alley. We made a reservation at 1:45 PM and we had to wait for about an extra 30 minutes before getting seated. Initially, I wanted to try their crab fried rice but unfortunately they were out of crab. We decided to get the Alcatraz Escape and the Brioche french toast which were recommended by the wait staff. The staff was generally friendly and accommodating but I can tell they were swamped and stressed out with all the people they were trying to serve. The food itself tasted decent, the Alcatraz Escape had a tasty flavor which incorporates tom yum paste (sweet, sour, tangy flavor) into their scramble with about 4 shrimps. The side of crispy chicken was good but nothing that stood out to us. The brioche was soft but there wasn't much flavoring besides the fruits and caramelized banana. It was served with evaporated milk which made the brioche soft but not adding much flavor to it. The price however was quite pricey. For two dishes as a side we paid around $78 with tax and tip.

We love the food and the service here. it's one of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood.read more

Tried Dumpling Story for lunch and enjoyed this spot! Was seated right away and ordered the pig…read moreear, green onion pancake, xiao long bao, dan dan noodles and fried dumpling. Everything was good and I'd definitely come back. Our server was also attentive. -pig ear: crunchy and had good flavor -green onion pancake: thin and crispy, it wasn't oily or heavy -beef xiao long bao: I liked this compared to your usual pork version, was filled with a good amount of soup as well -pan fried dumpling: this dumpling was on the heavier side with thicker skin so I only ate one. it was tasty but I'd want to try a different dumpling next time -dan dan noodles: yummy and light, I liked the smooth texture of the noodles