3 /5 Cassandra Strausse: We dined here recently to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday and ordered quite a variety of dishes. While a few were enjoyable, others left us puzzled.
For entrées, we ordered two sushi platters. The presentation was… unusual. Scattered across the sushi were large, bark-like pieces — possibly fried lemongrass? They were tough, not palatable, and definitely not something you’d want to chew. If they were meant to be garnish, they overwhelmed the plate. If they were intended to be eaten, they clashed with the delicate flavour of the sushi. It was hard to tell what the chef was aiming for. It felt more like a gimmick than thoughtful plating.
The sashimi plate, on the other hand, was fresh and well-prepared — no complaints there.
My mum had the chicken teriyaki rice. It was fine, but nothing special. We’ve had better elsewhere.
I ordered the chicken karaage, which didn’t resemble any karaage I’ve had before — and I’ve had plenty. It looked more like generic crispy chicken, and lacked that signature karaage seasoning and texture. Disappointing.
My youngest had the plain udon — basic but she was happy, and that’s what matters.
My son had the chicken katsu rice, which was again, decent but forgettable.
The birthday girl chose the chicken salad. The dressing was nice — sweet and tangy — but the greens were watery, likely because they weren’t drained properly after washing.
We also tried the corn ribs and prawn tacos for starters. The corn had an interesting flavour, while the tacos were okay — though ordering Mexican dishes at a Japanese restaurant was a bit of a gamble.
The Yuzu drink was overly sweet, missing that crisp citrusy balance.
Overall, the food was average at best. The service was quite slow; we had to keep trying to catch someone’s attention, which made the experience feel a bit disjointed.
Would I return? Probably not. There are just too many better options out there.
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