Bloom - Wayne

I ordered the Korean glass noodles because I typically enjoy this dish. Unfortunately, they were extremely sweet, making it difficult to enjoy. It would be great if there was a way to customize the sweetness level, as the overpowering sweetness overshadowed everything else. I was quite disappointed.

On the positive side, the service was good, and the appetizers were impressive. The corn soup and mussels were exceptional. The oysters were just okay; I felt the foam overshadowed the oyster's flavor, though I appreciate the effort to try something innovative. The wings were tasty and crispy, and the shrimp were also satisfactory. Now for the major drawback: both entrees we ordered were inedible. The steak frites was particularly difficult to enjoy, especially since we weren't provided with a steak knife. The quality of the meat was poor and genuinely disappointing. The beef kulgohi was also unappetizing and had a strange taste; the beef looked unappealing, resembling a loofah in texture. Overall, I'm left feeling disappointed and hesitant about returning.

This was one of the best meals I've ever had. We started with a tasty complimentary kale salad and some sourdough bread with olive tapenade, both of which were amazing! The charred octopus was unbelievably good, and the mussels appetizer was a close contender. (I may or may not have used a spoon to savor the fennel, jalapeño, and cream broth.) The crisp pork belly and braised short rib were also out of this world. On top of that, the four staff members who served us were incredibly attentive and professional. If you haven't been, it's a must-try! Next time, I plan to bring a bottle of tequila or vodka to mix into the mocktails!

I visited this restaurant for an impromptu date night and was thoroughly impressed. The crispy chicken was fantastic. I also tried the octopus, which was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with the squid ink quinoa, as well as the bone marrow, which truly stole the spotlight. For our main courses, we had the beef short ribs, which were tender and absolutely delightful, and the pork belly, which was both savory and sweet with just the right amount of heat. I highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning.

Great food but a little pricy. The menu is heavy on seafood. I would recommend for a special occasion.