Good Food, But Terrible Service. After waiting over 40 minutes to be seated, we sat for another half hour with no service—not even water. Two teenage staff members were busy playing games instead of attending to customers. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, which made the experience even worse. Despite their website stating no reservations, we were told a table was “reserved” for another group. They also failed to have rice ready when we asked for more and had to wait 20 minutes into our meal for it, which they said was because they had to make another batch. While the food was good when it finally arrived, the lack of professionalism and basic service made the visit very disappointing. Be prepared for long waits and inattentive staff if you choose to dine here.
Also, despite the title of the restaurant is a little misleading: no sushi or Japanese food is available here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Sue Bacigalupo
There was no food available and the mixed drinks tasted like water. No sushi
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
CHENGYOU YUE
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Johnson MrBear
Third time came here. Ordered steamed egg with minced meat, fresh and soft taste. Fish fillet with double pepper with noodles, highly recommended if love spicy ?️ food. Cumin beef, good taste but a little bit too dry and some of them not 100% fresh, might not order again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
C L
I visited this restaurant in 2005 or so, and it was great. Recently, in November of 2023 I went there and I was shocked. Dirty tables and floors, horrible plates (one dish was served in a huge metal bowl like the one we use to prep ingredients), unfriendly staff, mediocre food, and very expensive for the small portions they offer. To say that I was disappointed is to say nothing. Even the sign and the windows and doors look dirty and creepy. I wonder what happened to it. Better close or change owners and staff. Horrible and unbelievable
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Traffico Unocinco
Great food , wide variety of entrees.Look forward to returning and trying different dishes.FYI No sushi !!!!Wasn’t busy but could see service being a bit slow if it picked up.Understandable:Finding wait staff help is challenging.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
bz
food tastes good, though the portion could be larger
GuanQiao Zhu
delicious
Xiaoyuan Yuan
Not as good as it used to be. Dissapointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Adam Oliver
As someone who lived in China for 5 years and speaks the language a bit, I can be quite hard on Chinese restaurants in the US. Sei Bar delivers some of the best Chinese food I've ever had outside of China, and their Hunan style is so authentic and loaded with flavor. (Hunan Province is one of the places I lived). The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I recommend the Chairman Mao Pork Belly, Cumin Lamb, and any of the stir fried greens like cabbage and AA Choy. If you want a small, quaint atmosphere and super authentic Chinese food, this is the place.
This branch serves Hunan cuisine only, very authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shunshunnn L
I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant, and as someone from Hunan, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to try Xiangcai cuisine for the first time. The presence of a map showcasing Changsha city on the table evoked a warm and welcoming feeling.The food at this place is outstanding, especially the spicy chicken gizzards and the fish dishes, which I thoroughly enjoyed. While the cauliflower dish was just okay and not something I’d recommend, the chicken gizzards were exceptional—chewy, well-seasoned, and with a pleasant level of spiciness. They paired wonderfully with rice, making for a satisfying meal. Another highlight is the unique Changsha shaomai, distinct from the shaomai you typically find in other Chinese restaurants. Unlike those that usually contain shrimp or meat, the Hunan shaomai is filled with seasoned sticky rice, creating a delightful twist.We also tried the two different pepper fish dishes, and we loved adding noodles to them. The noodles soaked up the delicious fresh broth, enhancing the overall taste and experience.Xiangcai湘菜 is one of the eight major Chinese cuisines, and I believe it deserves more attention. Compared to chuancai 川菜, it stands out with its spicy seasoning derived from fresh peppers, avoiding the numbing effect of chili peppers. If you’re a fan of Chinese food, I highly recommend embarking on a Xiangcai culinary adventure at this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Lee
I have been a customer since 2017 and today I was so disappointed at the food and the service I received. They served me overcooked rice and undercooked meat which is a serious food safety problem! They tream me like They dont care and told me cooked pork is pink color, which is ridiculous. I was so disappointed and would never go back again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Unj Gnam
As a native of Hunan, I would like to say that the level of this place is average in all aspects, and I do not strongly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
J W
As a native of Hunan, I would like to say that the level of this place is average in all aspects, and I do not strongly recommend it.
Good Food, But Terrible Service.
After waiting over 40 minutes to be seated, we sat for another half hour with no service—not even water. Two teenage staff members were busy playing games instead of attending to customers. The restaurant was clearly understaffed, which made the experience even worse. Despite their website stating no reservations, we were told a table was “reserved” for another group. They also failed to have rice ready when we asked for more and had to wait 20 minutes into our meal for it, which they said was because
they had to make another batch. While the food was good when it finally arrived, the lack of professionalism and basic service made the visit very disappointing. Be prepared for long waits and inattentive staff if you choose to dine here.
Also, despite the title of the restaurant is a little misleading: no sushi or Japanese food is available here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
There was no food available and the mixed drinks tasted like water. No sushi
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Excellent food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Third time came here. Ordered steamed egg with minced meat, fresh and soft taste. Fish fillet with double pepper with noodles, highly recommended if love spicy ?️ food. Cumin beef, good taste but a little bit too dry and some of them not 100% fresh, might not order again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this restaurant in 2005 or so, and it was great. Recently, in November of 2023 I went there and I was shocked. Dirty tables and floors, horrible plates (one dish was served in a huge metal bowl like the one we use to prep ingredients), unfriendly staff, mediocre food, and very expensive for the small portions they offer. To say that I was disappointed is to say nothing. Even the sign and the windows and doors look dirty and creepy. I wonder what happened to it. Better close or change owners and staff. Horrible and unbelievable
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Great food , wide variety of entrees.Look forward to returning and trying different dishes.FYI No sushi !!!!Wasn’t busy but could see service being a bit slow if it picked up.Understandable:Finding wait staff help is challenging.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
food tastes good, though the portion could be larger
delicious
Not as good as it used to be. Dissapointed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
As someone who lived in China for 5 years and speaks the language a bit, I can be quite hard on Chinese restaurants in the US. Sei Bar delivers some of the best Chinese food I've ever had outside of China, and their Hunan style is so authentic and loaded with flavor. (Hunan Province is one of the places I lived). The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I recommend the Chairman Mao Pork Belly, Cumin Lamb, and any of the stir fried greens like cabbage and AA Choy. If you want a small, quaint atmosphere and super authentic Chinese food, this is the place.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chairman Mao's Pork Belly
Restaurantji Recommends
This branch serves Hunan cuisine only, very authentic.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had a fantastic experience at this restaurant, and as someone from Hunan, I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to try Xiangcai cuisine for the first time. The presence of a map showcasing Changsha city on the table evoked a warm and welcoming feeling.The food at this place is outstanding, especially the spicy chicken gizzards and the fish dishes, which I thoroughly enjoyed. While the cauliflower dish was just okay and not something I’d recommend, the chicken gizzards were exceptional—chewy, well-seasoned, and with a pleasant level of spiciness. They paired wonderfully with rice, making for a satisfying meal. Another highlight is the unique Changsha shaomai, distinct from the shaomai you typically find in other Chinese restaurants. Unlike those that usually contain shrimp or meat, the Hunan shaomai is filled with seasoned sticky rice, creating a delightful twist.We also tried the two different pepper fish dishes, and we loved adding noodles to them. The noodles soaked up the delicious fresh broth, enhancing the overall taste and experience.Xiangcai湘菜 is one of the eight major Chinese cuisines, and I believe it deserves more attention. Compared to chuancai 川菜, it stands out with its spicy seasoning derived from fresh peppers, avoiding the numbing effect of chili peppers. If you’re a fan of Chinese food, I highly recommend embarking on a Xiangcai culinary adventure at this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been a customer since 2017 and today I was so disappointed at the food and the service I received. They served me overcooked rice and undercooked meat which is a serious food safety problem! They tream me like They dont care and told me cooked pork is pink color, which is ridiculous. I was so disappointed and would never go back again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
As a native of Hunan, I would like to say that the level of this place is average in all aspects, and I do not strongly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
As a native of Hunan, I would like to say that the level of this place is average in all aspects, and I do not strongly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
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