- 総合評価 3
- 料理 3
- サービス 5
- 雰囲気 3
It feels like this restaurant aimed for a Nobu-inspired, high-end fusion experience, but the execution fell short of the vision. The renovation, entrance, and website are undeniably gorgeous—sleek, exciting, and suggestive of a $300/pp fine dining destination. But as soon as you settle in, the cracks in the harmony begin to show.
The high-end impression: The ambiance sets high expectations. The stunning renovation and polished branding whisper luxury, making you expect an elevated culinary experience.
The mid-tier reality: The service, food, and overall dining experience feel more in line with something like Homer St. Cafe. The food was inconsistent—nice presentation but some dishes were overly salty, others challenging to share or even cut. Lighting lacked the thoughtful design that adds warmth to fine dining spaces like Botanist or Le Crocodile. The service staff was polite but not yet confident in storytelling or presenting dishes, which is crucial to creating a cohesive experience.
The oddity of the cocktails: You can tell there was thought and ambition behind the cocktail program, but the end result was underwhelming—too experimental, bland, and frankly confusing.
The confusion overall: Perhaps the restaurant initially aspired to be a $300/pp destination, reflected in the investment in aesthetics. But given the economy, it feels like they pivoted to an $80/pp concept, leaving a disjointed experience in its wake.
If you approach it as an $80/pp restaurant, you might walk away satisfied. But the level of investment and storytelling suggest they were aiming for much more, making the result feel like a poorly orchestrated concert—great instruments, talented players, but out of sync.
There’s clear potential here, though. With more refinement, a more cohesive vision, and a bit of balance, this could evolve into something exceptional. For now, it feels like an ambitious draft rather than a polished final piece. I look forward to come back then.