WOW. I'd been wanting to try for a while. MV needs a pan asian restaurant. This one is at least as good as betelnut...maybe better. The kung pao calamari was delicious & exciting. I was concerned when it was not fried & only the calamari steak cut up.
Then we had the hoisin BBQ shortribs & the 5 spice duck confit. The shortribs were perfect. The duck was the big winner, slow cookes & crispy on the outside, it blew away ANY duck dish ever!
The portions are on the small side, but the quality & uniqueness easily justify the price. Personally, I'd rather go to a place like this & eat the cooked food & pass on the alcohol & desert, then go to an average place & get the whole meal. If money is no object...more power to you. I'm the fine dining on a budget type, and will go for quality over quantity. I'll remember the flavor & presentation more than I'll remember the large portion.
The scene is hip & fun. Unpretentious, yet special. Need I say more??
Pros: food, presentation, cool scene
Cons: pricey, but totally worth it, if you appreciate the magic the chef makes!
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