Very elegant combination of Korean and Spanish flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Rillette
James Huang
Food was tasty overall. Cocktails were great. Got the pandan punch (sweet). For food, we got the duck rilette, frog legs (it was alright), unisoba (uni was good quality), oxtail (favorite for the night), and their tres leches cake (it was really good). Service was amazing and so friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba, Croquettes, Duck Rillette, Chai Tres Leches Cake
Haeyoung Yoon
Loved the food and drinks at Nudibranch! The chicken sandwich was a total hit. The silken tofu with cucumber, topped with peanut-based dressing is to die for--the perfect combination of texture and flavors. The raddichio with squash and persimmon was another perfection! Can't wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hannah M.
Note: I only went for a drink during happy hour so can't comment on the food. With that said, what a lovely little spontaneous treat! I saw a sign outside advertising $10 cocktails before 7 and this place has been on my list so I figured I'd give it a try. I ordered the Kingston Negroni which was a fun little riff on the classic. It was batched but clearly made in house. Bartender was super friendly and kind, and another member of the staff stopped by to check in on me as well. They were super attentive, granted it was very quiet being close to the holidays. The place is beautiful and the food menu is extremely interesting, I would definitely come back again when I'm hungry. One thing I will note is that the prices on the happy hour menu for food are commensurate with the regular menu - for example a croquette is $5 for one but on the regular menu it's $11 for 2 so you're not getting much of a deal. Either way the cocktails are a steal.One very minor thing is that the water was a bit lukewarm, a little ice would go a long way! I'm sure I could have asked for some and I'm sure they would have gladly obliged, though. Would absolutely come back
Hayward L.
Came here twice in two weeks! Although we had a reservation both times, we were made to wait over 15 mins for our table, which wasn't great but at least you know they don't kick you out immediately after eating.Tapas style dishes, with some Italian and Korean influences. Staff are pretty friendly. The drinks list is quite extensive, I particularly enjoyed their takes on the old fashioned and martinis (not for vegetarians as it is garnished with some kind of fish).Main negatives besides the long wait time was the price. This is definitely closer to a 4 dollar sign place, each dish and cocktail is over $20 and the portions are small.
Alex Wiley
We decided to try nudibranch after they moved away from the tasting menu format. They have a great happy hour until 7pm and we decided to try all of the happy hour bar snacks. The croquettes were amazing and came with an addictive black olive dipping sauce, we ended up ordering more. We also enjoyed the chips with pickled mussels and the duck rillette. Frog legs were ok. The chicken sandwich was huge and between the sauces and slaw has some very unique flavors. The cocktails were delicious and the chai tres leches cake tasted like fall on a plate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kiana V.
Went to Nudibranch on a Friday with two friends. The restaurant is cute and great for a date spot. Let's get into the food: Ahí de gallina croquettes: 10/10 - absolutely divine, we ordered a second round Alpaca tartare 10/10 - SO unique and absolutely delicious, highly recommend Oxtail 8/10 - I'm picky with oxtail because of my Caribbean background, but this was pretty solid. The meat fell right off the bone Rice cakes 6/10 - disappointed with these, I love rice cakes and have had so many variations, these were undercooked and wayyyy too salty White bean salad 5/10 - boring, no flavorRice side 6/10 - came cold, bland Drinks 7/10 - average, nothing incredible The most important dishes were hits, the others were misses. Portion sizes were small for the price point, but I can look past that if the flavors are amazing (see croquettes and tartare). The worst aspect of Nudibranch had to be the service. After getting seated, we didn't get our drinks for at least half an hour. Waitress came around with complimentary tequila shots, which was nice. But we still waited for time after that for drinks. Then we asked for rice with the oxtail and got the rice first and it got completely cold by the time the oxtail came around.
Marcus Casfikis
Great restaurant serving excellent food. The 14-day dry aged duck was well worth the price tag. The chicken sandwich was delicious.Other things on the menu - Alpaca Tartar and Fried frogs legs.The staff were friendly and didn’t push us to over order.Excellent cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick K.
Modern asian-influenced bistro that works. Not too fusion which is my pref, subtlety is key and the menu here works. Cute spot for date night or post up at the bar. Standout was the duck which was very well-seasoned and portion was massive too.Food: 8/10Value: 6/10Service: 9/10Vibe: 9/10
Stinson Parks III
Everything about Nudibranch from the varied and delicious menu of alpaca, frog, oxtail etc. to the phenomenal service to the delicious wines, to the ambiance was FANTASTIC. Really felt the vibes and can’t wait to make it back.Wheelchair accessibility: Accommodated my wheelchair effortlessly.
Modern/trendy Asian fusion cuisine is a hit or a miss for me. At Nudibranch, food definitely hits!!!! Went here for date night and for sure will be coming back very soon! --Uni Soba - nicely cooked soba noodles with a generous amount of uni and garlic crisps. I very much enjoyed the strong umami flavors without it being too salty. --Fried chicken sandwich - highly recommend!!! It was SO good that my partner and I were savoring our last bites cause we wanted more!! It featured well-marinated chicken thigh meat that was super tender and juicy. The meat was seasoned with kaiffr lime leaf and lemongrass so you could really taste the citrus notes within a mixture of tasty, savory spices. The thai chili gave it a nice little heat and the slaw provided some balance to the protein/bread. Loved each bite!!! --Braised oxtail - The meat was so tender it fell off the bone immediately and I loved the hearty, beefy sauce that it came with. While I wasn't a big of eating the oxtail with the additional chutney sauce, I liked everything else! It came with a side and the tofu salad was nicely served with cucumbers and avocado in a light sesame sauce. --pandan punch - the pandan flavors were prominent but not artificial or overpowering. Enjoyed how refreshing and slightly sweet the drink was! Overall, we had a fantastic time here! Decor was minimalistic; lighting was on point. The vibes were super hip and fancy. Our server was nice but I think Friday nights are just busy. Yes the portions were a little small for the price point but it was enough food for me and I really enjoyed the flavors!
Eileen C.
Loved this spot. Super underrated! Food, interior, service were all great. Also has one of the best happy hours.
Robert Bowen
Had an incredible meal in this gem of a restaurant last night. Everything was inventive, delicious and beautiful. Highlights included a scallop with granita served on a shell, and a confit duck leg that’s one of the best I have ever tasted. The wine list is extensive and not terribly expensive either. Oh yeah - and great happy hour drink specials to top it off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frog Legs
Lisa P.
Loved the food. Loved the staff. Loved the ambience. A lot of creativity and love went into the dishes we tried. I'm also very excited for the Nudibranch team to continue introducing new dishes with seasonal ingredients into their menu. Because that means -- I'll definitely be back to try them!
Restaurant Groupie
Love the Korean Spanish combination, two of my favorite cuisines ever. Chefs' backgrounds are impressive and their food is well executed and thoughtful. Great happy hour until 7 pm! Specials on both drinks and food.
Very elegant combination of Korean and Spanish flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Rillette
Food was tasty overall. Cocktails were great. Got the pandan punch (sweet). For food, we got the duck rilette, frog legs (it was alright), unisoba (uni was good quality), oxtail (favorite for the night), and their tres leches cake (it was really good). Service was amazing and so friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soba, Croquettes, Duck Rillette, Chai Tres Leches Cake
Loved the food and drinks at Nudibranch! The chicken sandwich was a total hit. The silken tofu with cucumber, topped with peanut-based dressing is to die for--the perfect combination of texture and flavors. The raddichio with squash and persimmon was another perfection! Can't wait to go
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Note: I only went for a drink during happy hour so can't comment on the food. With that said, what a lovely little spontaneous treat! I saw a sign outside advertising $10 cocktails before 7 and this place has been on my list so I figured I'd give it a try. I ordered the Kingston Negroni which was a fun little riff on the classic. It was batched but clearly made in house. Bartender was super friendly and kind, and another member of the staff stopped by to check in on me as well. They were super attentive, granted it was very quiet being close to the holidays. The place is beautiful and the food menu is extremely interesting, I would definitely come back again when I'm hungry. One thing I will note is that the prices on the happy hour menu for food are commensurate with the regular menu - for example a croquette is $5 for one but on the regular menu it's $11 for 2 so you're not getting much of a deal. Either way the cocktails are a steal.One very minor thing is that the water was a bit lukewarm, a little ice would go a long way! I'm sure I could have asked for some and I'm sure they would have gladly obliged, though. Would absolutely come back
Came here twice in two weeks! Although we had a reservation both times, we were made to wait over 15 mins for our table, which wasn't great but at least you know they don't kick you out immediately after eating.Tapas style dishes, with some Italian and Korean influences. Staff are pretty friendly. The drinks list is quite extensive, I particularly enjoyed their takes on the old fashioned and martinis (not for vegetarians as it is garnished with some kind of fish).Main negatives besides the long wait time was the price. This is definitely closer to a 4 dollar sign place, each dish and cocktail is over $20 and the portions are small.
We decided to try nudibranch after they moved away from the tasting menu format. They have a great happy hour until 7pm and we decided to try all of the happy hour bar snacks. The croquettes were amazing and came with an addictive black olive dipping sauce, we ended up ordering more. We also enjoyed the chips with pickled mussels and the duck rillette. Frog legs were ok. The chicken sandwich was huge and between the sauces and slaw has some very unique flavors. The cocktails were delicious and the chai tres leches cake tasted like fall on a plate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went to Nudibranch on a Friday with two friends. The restaurant is cute and great for a date spot. Let's get into the food: Ahí de gallina croquettes: 10/10 - absolutely divine, we ordered a second round Alpaca tartare 10/10 - SO unique and absolutely delicious, highly recommend Oxtail 8/10 - I'm picky with oxtail because of my Caribbean background, but this was pretty solid. The meat fell right off the bone Rice cakes 6/10 - disappointed with these, I love rice cakes and have had so many variations, these were undercooked and wayyyy too salty White bean salad 5/10 - boring, no flavorRice side 6/10 - came cold, bland Drinks 7/10 - average, nothing incredible The most important dishes were hits, the others were misses. Portion sizes were small for the price point, but I can look past that if the flavors are amazing (see croquettes and tartare). The worst aspect of Nudibranch had to be the service. After getting seated, we didn't get our drinks for at least half an hour. Waitress came around with complimentary tequila shots, which was nice. But we still waited for time after that for drinks. Then we asked for rice with the oxtail and got the rice first and it got completely cold by the time the oxtail came around.
Great restaurant serving excellent food. The 14-day dry aged duck was well worth the price tag. The chicken sandwich was delicious.Other things on the menu - Alpaca Tartar and Fried frogs legs.The staff were friendly and didn’t push us to over order.Excellent cocktails.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Modern asian-influenced bistro that works. Not too fusion which is my pref, subtlety is key and the menu here works. Cute spot for date night or post up at the bar. Standout was the duck which was very well-seasoned and portion was massive too.Food: 8/10Value: 6/10Service: 9/10Vibe: 9/10
Everything about Nudibranch from the varied and delicious menu of alpaca, frog, oxtail etc. to the phenomenal service to the delicious wines, to the ambiance was FANTASTIC. Really felt the vibes and can’t wait to make it back.Wheelchair accessibility: Accommodated my wheelchair effortlessly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Alpaca Tartare, Frog Legs
Restaurantji Recommends
Modern/trendy Asian fusion cuisine is a hit or a miss for me. At Nudibranch, food definitely hits!!!! Went here for date night and for sure will be coming back very soon! --Uni Soba - nicely cooked soba noodles with a generous amount of uni and garlic crisps. I very much enjoyed the strong umami flavors without it being too salty. --Fried chicken sandwich - highly recommend!!! It was SO good that my partner and I were savoring our last bites cause we wanted more!! It featured well-marinated chicken thigh meat that was super tender and juicy. The meat was seasoned with kaiffr lime leaf and lemongrass so you could really taste the citrus notes within a mixture of tasty, savory spices. The thai chili gave it a nice little heat and the slaw provided some balance to the protein/bread. Loved each bite!!! --Braised oxtail - The meat was so tender it fell off the bone immediately and I loved the hearty, beefy sauce that it came with. While I wasn't a big of eating the oxtail with the additional chutney sauce, I liked everything else! It came with a side and the tofu salad was nicely served with cucumbers and avocado in a light sesame sauce. --pandan punch - the pandan flavors were prominent but not artificial or overpowering. Enjoyed how refreshing and slightly sweet the drink was! Overall, we had a fantastic time here! Decor was minimalistic; lighting was on point. The vibes were super hip and fancy. Our server was nice but I think Friday nights are just busy. Yes the portions were a little small for the price point but it was enough food for me and I really enjoyed the flavors!
Loved this spot. Super underrated! Food, interior, service were all great. Also has one of the best happy hours.
Had an incredible meal in this gem of a restaurant last night. Everything was inventive, delicious and beautiful. Highlights included a scallop with granita served on a shell, and a confit duck leg that’s one of the best I have ever tasted. The wine list is extensive and not terribly expensive either. Oh yeah - and great happy hour drink specials to top it off.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Frog Legs
Loved the food. Loved the staff. Loved the ambience. A lot of creativity and love went into the dishes we tried. I'm also very excited for the Nudibranch team to continue introducing new dishes with seasonal ingredients into their menu. Because that means -- I'll definitely be back to try them!
Love the Korean Spanish combination, two of my favorite cuisines ever. Chefs' backgrounds are impressive and their food is well executed and thoughtful. Great happy hour until 7 pm! Specials on both drinks and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Country Ham