Excellent dinner! Wednesday 2 courses and 2 wine pairings...such a deal!!! We will definitely be back!!
We got the Soft Egg Raviolo, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, and Pork Cheek Adobo. My favorite was the brussel sprouts because of the sauce.I definitely enjoyed everything here. I'd be happy to visit it again.
5 Year Anniversary Menu$55First courseSeared hamachi, calamansi sauce vierge, pork cracklingThe first dish is a refreshing hamachi yellowtail appetizer. The mini tomatoes are bright and vibrant, and the hamachi is subtle and fresh. Served with small hints of citrus, onions, and greens, this is a nice refreshing starter. Also included are pork cracklings which are similar to chicharrones, and provide a nice salty and crunchy topping.Second courseCrispy pork cheeks & maitake mushrooms, jalapeño aioliThe fried maitake mushrooms in this dish are very tasty and can be mistaken for a very soft meat. They are melt in your mouth soft and very flavorful. You can easily enjoy these as flavorful finger food, much like chicken karage. But it’s not like it would be much healthier either. The crispy pork cheeks are noticeably more meaty, and also have excellent taste. Both go incredible with the jalapeño aioli, which gives a creamy and quite a spicy kick.Third courseBranzino and clam sinagangThe branzino is served over a flavorful soup like base that pairs excellently with the clams. This is the characteristics of a sinagang, a Filipino stew with flavorful tangy aspects. The fish is super soft in texture, mild and buttery in flavor, with a crispy skin softened by the broth. On top of the fish is a very flavorful chimichurri-like sauce. The carrots, potato, and celery in the soup are a supplement to the other salty seafood items in the dish.Main courseHangar steak, purple potato puree, onion rings, toyomansi brown butter emulsionThe hangar steak main dish is an unexpectedly large serving. The steak is pre sliced and served over a very creative purple potato puree with grilled onion rings, and a nice steak sauce brown butter emulsion. I am convinced they wanted to use purple potatoes for the beautiful alliteration of being able to state purple potato puree. The steak is cooked at a medium rare with a pinkish red center. The seasoning and sear adds a great touch of flavor and texture. The grilled onions add a much appreciated flavor contrast to the steak, reminiscent of a shish kabob. The purple potato puree is quite creative and is very delicious. It is not quite like mashed potatoes as it is much finer and creamier in texture, and is almost like a thick sauce to the steak, rather than its own side. This is a filling main dish that provides the comfort of easily thinking you got your moneys worth in terms of quantity.DessertTropical verrine - coconut panna cotta, mango sorbet, ube ice cream, macadamia nuts, tropical fruit, passion fruitThe dessert is quite an assortment of flavors. On top is an ube ice cream with a nutty flavor. Then there is a top layer of sweet mango sorbet, and an assortment of small diced fruits including coconut, passion fruit, and macadamia nuts. Finally, the bulk of the dessert is a very thick coconut panna cotta. This panna cotta is very thick in texture and has a very strong coconut flavor. This is quite a rich and heavy desert, and those that love coconut will adore this dessert.Overall, I would say that this was a very enjoyable meal. I love their prix fixe options, as it allows you to taste and eat an assortment of tasty dishes. While it is offered, I think that the 5 year anniversary special is a fantastic choice, as you get an additional dish compared to the normal four course prix fixe menu, at only $5 more ($50 original). The main difference is that the 5 year course has set items, whereas you get the option to choose your dishes for the four course menu.In any case, the 5 year menu was delicious and had a wonderful assortment of dishes. The main course is very filling due to a generous portion of meat that certainly will make you think you got your money’s worth. This is a filling meal of satisfying dishes.
Food was fantastic. This was our second time back. We did the tasting menu + wine pairing. While the food was great, I'll be honest and say I was disappointed that the menu was exactly the same since we were there in 2019. Was hoping for something new or different. Also the service was quite slow, took over an hour and a half for a table of 4. Overall I would recommend it, and would go back, but menu needs something new imo
Price is very descent for the quality of the food you get. Cocktail is on point. Service was excellent. Food presentation was beautiful.
Wow, what a restaurant! Really good food and a great staff. We each got the 4 course meal and it was more than enough food. Great menu with unique dishes. The staff was amazing, explaining the dishes, keeping water topped off, and just super friendly. Food was great from the "snack" to start all the way to dessert. Would come back here in a second!
Every dish we order is excellent， especially my cocktails, must try!
The duck and French toast is simply delightful!! If you want a premium meal then I can for sure recommend this joint.
This place is a little slice of epicurean heaven in downtown Santa Ana. Nain and Third.. Varied menu, prix fixe menu which is appropriately, as well as individual starts,, small plates, main courses and desert.. Every course was elegantly plated, served with the proper wine, and served right temperature. Our waiter Elino was awesome. I give this Michelin five stars. Neither of us found anything wrong with this dinner.
The food and drinks are amazing, although the portions are on the small side. Both indoor and outdoor dining is offered, but they are a bit slow with service due to staff shortage.