The crew here had a thoughtful, welcoming attitude, ready to answer any question & prompt with service. I love the ethos & intention of this place. The reality was, for me, the actual dishes were not at all worth the price. Our best dishes were the brief appetizers & the ending desserts. Otherwise, the flavors were hit and miss. Seafood that seemed intended for room temperature or warm was still cold on the plate; textures were uneven in the main courses; the centerpieces of unusual cuts/offal were either too fatty and tasteless or too bitter. I really wanted to like this place and hope I just caught things on an off day, but I wouldn't recommend anyone I know to risk over $200 on a reservation here.
Shiny Chad Cat
One of the few restaurants that offer a living wage!
We need more of this, I will def be back. Great job guys!
Ruth Apahidean
The rhubarb sorbet was wonderful. The server was very attentive to my dairy allergy.
Gloria
From the moment I walked in, I knew this place was something special. There's a comforting warmth in the air, from the friendly staff to the familiar aromas drifting from the kitchen. Every bite brought me back to memories of home. The flavors were authentic, rich, and made with obvious care. It’s rare to find a restaurant that doesn’t just serve good food, but also stirs something inside you. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. A true hidden gem.
Yak-Nam Wang
Wonderful food and people! We are pescatarians. Non-meat options were limited when we went the second time due to a planned holiday, but they were extremely accommodating and made some special changes. Delicious! I still dream of the corn soup I had after the first time. What a neighbourhood gem!
Matthew Conley
Ur a jug hooter if you don’t like the food here idk what to tell you. ELITE cuisine.
ferial mhr
The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming—they treat every guest like a friend, which made the service and overall vibe truly enjoyable. However, I found the atmosphere lacking. The space is very small, with only wall-side tables available, which made it feel a bit cramped.
The chef is undeniably talented and very attentive—he personally came by to check on us and kindly offered to remake our dish or bring us cheese and bread when we expressed our concerns. Unfortunately, the food itself didn’t meet expectations. While the menu was creative and ambitious—like the foie gras ice cream, which wasn’t to my taste—the execution fell short. Most of the dishes were overly rich, and our main courses were so salty we couldn’t finish them. I even asked the guest at the next table if she had the same experience, and she also said she couldn’t finish her steak due to excessive saltiness.
Overall, while I appreciated the creativity and the exceptional service, the food didn’t work for me, and the ambiance didn’t justify the high price point—especially with the mandatory 20% service charge added to the bill over 600$
Thiago Hirai
This is the best restaurant in Seattle, period. The menu changes often and Evan is one of the boldest, most creative chefs out there. I recommend trusting the staff recommendations for food and wine, and letting go of preconceived expectations on ingredients or preparations. You’ll definitely encounter brand new experiences here.
Drue Miller
Incredible and thoughtful dishes. Well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emma Faubion
Evan and his crew are incredible. The interesting and thoughtful dishes smashed it out of the park along with impeccable wine and kind folks to boot. Do yourself a favor and just get the black cod. Do yourself a bigger favor and catch a movie up the street after. This place rocks ;)
Damn, was so excited to try this place but it was just straight up not good. Bill for two tasting menus and two cocktails came to $450 post tax+tip. While the amount of food was good, I’d expect a lot better in terms of quality. Most dishes were heavily over salted. My partners lamb was inedible with how over salted it was. There is no way it was even tested before it went out. Neither of us could finish it.
There was no break from heavy fat and salt. The dishes melded together and basically all had the same taste. I understand the ingredients are highly local, but not one dish felt satisfying. Honestly so disappointing considering all the good press.
I will say, the service and vibes were great. They’re the only things saving this from a 1 star review. Unfortunately the worst tasting menu we have experienced from a food standpoint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
Brad Andonian
A wet night out and the perfect spot to hit! Rain wet the sidewalk as we made our way to the door. Inside we were greeted by Meghna and promptly seated. As the space is an old alley, diners sit side by side and eat off a long table. A thoughtfully placed ledge above holds wine and water. The Tasting Menu was well conceived and artfully presented; we added the crispy pigs ear--- well worth it! Wine is available on a constantly changing list. Prices hit all ranges and some gems are there. We will return and look forward to other innovative items from the Chef.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Kasem
Absolutely delicious meal that more than makes up for the cramped quarters. Excellent cocktails and nice selection of vermouths as well. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linda Yu
Crazy expensive for poor service and meh food. Interior is a bit cramped, and I would be okay with that if their food was as delicious as their critical acclaim made it seem. But it felt like the chef was spending time with one pair of customers to the detriment of the rest, so we only received the most perfunctory notes on each dish as he regaled other patrons. While the food was alright, veering overly salty and sweet on some dishes, portions were pitiful—one ramp knot for a party of two? What am I paying 200pp for? While I appreciate the commitment to innovation, their menus in the bathroom led me to understand that they’ve raised their prices 3x despite their food being quite similar. While I was there for a special occasion, I felt quite disappointed in both the food that day, the pushiness of the chefs, and the lack of consideration throughout the service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bryan Tang
Had the tasting menu. Food was generally good and interesting. However, portions are small and strange, even by fine dining standards.
The first dish was chips with a salmon roe dip, which was good, but was only one small bowl of dip for 3 people. The second dish consisted of one stuffed pepper. Good, but a underwhelming. Two of the remaining six dishes were bread (2 small cast iron pans for 3 people; this was pretty bland) and sorbet (a palate cleanser at most places that’s not even on the menu). The proteins and mushroom dish were good.
Service was a little off and uppity with an auto 20% gratuity. The restaurant is a narrow alley with chairs and a counter lined up against one side of the room. It’s loud and not particularly comfortable. Try to get outside tables if possible.
Overall, you’ll pay $200pp for a tasting menu that will leave you hungry, in a setting with service that does not compare to other places at this price point. Really wanted to like this but it’s hard to recommend. Save your money for another experience.
The crew here had a thoughtful, welcoming attitude, ready to answer any question & prompt with service. I love the ethos & intention of this place. The reality was, for me, the actual dishes were not at all worth the price. Our best dishes were the brief appetizers & the ending desserts. Otherwise, the flavors were hit and miss. Seafood that seemed intended for room temperature or warm was still cold on the plate; textures were uneven in the main courses; the centerpieces of unusual cuts/offal were either too fatty and tasteless or too bitter. I really wanted to like this place and hope I just caught things on an off day, but I wouldn't recommend anyone I know to risk over $200 on a reservation here.
One of the few restaurants that offer a living wage!
We need more of this, I will def be back. Great job guys!
The rhubarb sorbet was wonderful. The server was very attentive to my dairy allergy.
From the moment I walked in, I knew this place was something special. There's a comforting warmth in the air, from the friendly staff to the familiar aromas drifting from the kitchen. Every bite brought me back to memories of home. The flavors were authentic, rich, and made with obvious care. It’s rare to find a restaurant that doesn’t just serve good food, but also stirs something inside you. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. A true hidden gem.
Wonderful food and people! We are pescatarians. Non-meat options were limited when we went the second time due to a planned holiday, but they were extremely accommodating and made some special changes. Delicious! I still dream of the corn soup I had after the first time. What a neighbourhood gem!
Ur a jug hooter if you don’t like the food here idk what to tell you. ELITE cuisine.
The staff are incredibly warm and welcoming—they treat every guest like a friend, which made the service and overall vibe truly enjoyable. However, I found the atmosphere lacking. The space is very small, with only wall-side tables available, which made it feel a bit cramped.
The chef is undeniably talented and very attentive—he personally came by to check on us and kindly offered to remake our dish or bring us cheese and bread when we expressed our concerns. Unfortunately, the food itself didn’t meet expectations. While the menu was creative and ambitious—like the foie gras ice cream, which wasn’t to my taste—the execution fell short. Most of the dishes were overly rich, and our main courses were so salty we couldn’t finish them. I even asked the guest at the next table if she had the same experience, and she also said she couldn’t finish her steak due to excessive saltiness.
Overall, while I appreciated the creativity and the exceptional service, the food didn’t work for me, and the ambiance didn’t justify the high price point—especially with the mandatory 20% service charge added to the bill over 600$
This is the best restaurant in Seattle, period. The menu changes often and Evan is one of the boldest, most creative chefs out there. I recommend trusting the staff recommendations for food and wine, and letting go of preconceived expectations on ingredients or preparations. You’ll definitely encounter brand new experiences here.
Incredible and thoughtful dishes. Well worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Evan and his crew are incredible. The interesting and thoughtful dishes smashed it out of the park along with impeccable wine and kind folks to boot. Do yourself a favor and just get the black cod. Do yourself a bigger favor and catch a movie up the street after. This place rocks ;)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Damn, was so excited to try this place but it was just straight up not good. Bill for two tasting menus and two cocktails came to $450 post tax+tip. While the amount of food was good, I’d expect a lot better in terms of quality. Most dishes were heavily over salted. My partners lamb was inedible with how over salted it was. There is no way it was even tested before it went out. Neither of us could finish it.
There was no break from heavy fat and salt. The dishes melded together and basically all had the same taste. I understand the ingredients are highly local, but not one dish felt satisfying. Honestly so disappointing considering all the good press.
I will say, the service and vibes were great. They’re the only things saving this from a 1 star review. Unfortunately the worst tasting menu we have experienced from a food standpoint.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
A wet night out and the perfect spot to hit! Rain wet the sidewalk as we made our way to the door. Inside we were greeted by Meghna and promptly seated. As the space is an old alley, diners sit side by side and eat off a long table. A thoughtfully placed ledge above holds wine and water.
The Tasting Menu was well conceived and artfully presented; we added the crispy pigs ear--- well worth it! Wine is available on a constantly changing list. Prices hit all ranges and some gems are there. We will return and look forward to other innovative items from the Chef.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely delicious meal that more than makes up for the cramped quarters. Excellent cocktails and nice selection of vermouths as well. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Crazy expensive for poor service and meh food. Interior is a bit cramped, and I would be okay with that if their food was as delicious as their critical acclaim made it seem. But it felt like the chef was spending time with one pair of customers to the detriment of the rest, so we only received the most perfunctory notes on each dish as he regaled other patrons. While the food was alright, veering overly salty and sweet on some dishes, portions were pitiful—one ramp knot for a party of two? What am I paying 200pp for? While I appreciate the commitment to innovation, their menus in the bathroom led me to understand that they’ve raised their prices 3x despite their food being quite similar. While I was there for a special occasion, I felt quite disappointed in both the food that day, the pushiness of the chefs, and the lack of consideration throughout the service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had the tasting menu. Food was generally good and interesting. However, portions are small and strange, even by fine dining standards.
The first dish was chips with a salmon roe dip, which was good, but was only one small bowl of dip for 3 people. The second dish consisted of one stuffed pepper. Good, but a underwhelming. Two of the remaining six dishes were bread (2 small cast iron pans for 3 people; this was pretty bland) and sorbet (a palate cleanser at most places that’s not even on the menu). The proteins and mushroom dish were good.
Service was a little off and uppity with an auto 20% gratuity. The restaurant is a narrow alley with chairs and a counter lined up against one side of the room. It’s loud and not particularly comfortable. Try to get outside tables if possible.
Overall, you’ll pay $200pp for a tasting menu that will leave you hungry, in a setting with service that does not compare to other places at this price point. Really wanted to like this but it’s hard to recommend. Save your money for another experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
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