Bonnies 5-Sterne-Beitrag:
I'm still riding on the high of devouring all the delicious food here from tonight's Yelp Elite Event. Let me highlight the goodies for the public to see!
APPETIZERS:
{Hamachi Shooters} hamachi sashimi w/ tobiki, ginger, chili pepper, green onion, wasabi, & sake ponzu. If you have a cold or clogged sinues, these babies will clear you right up! I washed these spicy appetizers down with a couple shots of soju.
{Adegashi Tofu} fried organic tofu in dashi broth w/ green onions and bonito. Everything was perfect about this dish - from the savory broth to its crispy exterior and silky interior.
{Baked Mussels} green mussels w/ aioli sauce, tobiko, and green onion. Mussels were baked perfectly and there was no rubbery consistency. The rich but slightly tangy aioli sauce went well with the mussels.
{Karaage} fried chicken marinated in soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sake w/ yuzu dipping sauce. This reminded me of the popcorn chicken you get at boba shops. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and the citrusy yuzu sauce provided a nice contrast. At this point of our Yelp Elite Event, this was our 4th appetizer and we were already full!
DRINKS
{Soju} plain, strawberry, peach, mango, melon...had (multiple) shots of each! My favorite one is the melon - reminds me of Hi-Chew candies or Korean melon ice cream pops.
RAMEN
{Sobo Special} Tonkotsu broth, enhanced with organic garlic and a hint of seafood. Topped with chashu, bean sprout, green onion, kale and sesame seeds. As we only had a sample of this, there wasn't any chashu in my dish (but it was in another ramen bowl we got...see below). I am in love with this broth! It's light, savory, and full of flavor.
{Spicy Miso} basically the same toppings as above but different broth. The spiciness of this dish makes it perfect for the cold weather or when you're sick.
{Tonkatsu Ramen w/ Mayu} Drizzled with mayu (black garlic oil) giving the broth a fragrant and roasted flavor, topped with chashu, soft boiled egg, bean sprout, green onion and sesame seeds. The mayu definitely gave this dish a very rich flavor. And the chashu was tender, soft, and practically melted in my mouth. The soft boiled egg was a little squishy but not runny - just how I like them. I'm a little sad this came out towards the end of my Elite Event meal...I would've finished it all if I wasn't already stuffed with their other yummy food.
{Soy Coconut Ramen} new sampler for us Elite to try out. Am unsure if this will be rolled out into the official menu. It's a vegan in organic soy milk broth, a hint of coconut flavor, and topped w/ red onion and cilantro. It tasted like a weak Thai curry. I would've preferred a stronger coconut flavor and have the red onions be cooked to bring out the sweeter flavor. Good vegan option though.
SERVICE
- Stella, the owner, cares greatly about what the customers think and is always working to improve the menu. The workers, Mike and Beckie, were attentive and will offer suggestions to soju and ramen choices. Friendly staff definitely made the dining experience more enjoyable.
I plan on making a return visit during normal business hours.