Taste Kitchen

My fiend got reservations for us at this wonderful restaurant. When I arrived I was pleasantly greeted by the hostess and offered to take my coat. I really lived her ambiance here as it was dimly lit, but great modern accents. The server was extremely nice and had a wonderful knowledge of the menu. I started with a seasonal cocktail where they had homemade syrups and it was delicious. We ordered the steamed mushroom dumplings along with salted whitefish fritters. Both starters got us ready for our amazing dinner we were about to embark on. My friend ordered h tu r salmon and I ordered the duck breast. It was cooked perfectly and had a wonderful flavor. Such a cute restaurant in the heart of Ann Arbor

An approachable fine dining feel. Think white tablecloths, darker design, candle and flowers on the table, dressed up servers who change your silverware in between courses. It almost seems like it doesn't quite fit right amidst the hubbub of State St. After years of walking past, we finally tried Taste Kitchen and it was a nice dinner! I started with the Thyme Out cocktail (tequila, grapefruit vermouth, jalapeño, thyme, bitters, grapefruit, lime) and this was PHENOMENAL. Honestly maybe my favorite part of the whole dinner, just one of the best cocktails I've had in a while! Pretty spicy (which I like). For food, French Vietnamese inspired, we went family style, sharing a few starters and a main between two: - Seafood Paella; good seafood (the lobster and scallop were my favorite), saffron rice maybe a touch underseasoned - Thai Pomelo Salad; bright and texturally interesting between the pomelo, endive, jicama, and peanuts! - Beef Tataki; very tasty, 5 small pieces of beef in a tasty ponzu sauce garnished with radish and pickled red onion (the best bite combined it all) - Mushroom Noodle Salad; enoki mushrooms and noodle blended seamlessly together for a herby peanut noodle dish with an extra little flair Finished the meal with the Coconut Panna Cotta... which, after the cocktail, may have been my second favorite part of the whole meal. So yummy and loved the extra toasted coconut. Overall portions are fairly small, but tasty (though the dishes didn't really blow me away). And gorgeously presented! Service was very polite and professional. Street parking or there's a nearby parking structure a couple blocks away.

The decor and ambiance is nothing special. Somewhat small, simple, and out dated, but the food was absolutely incredible. Service was slow, but it was New Years Eve and they only had one server working. She told us it was her second week on the job, which is a crazy thing to do to a new hire. I was very happy with my meal but the total package is nothing to return for. One and done!

Eclectic menu. Everything was delicious and prepared perfectly Sakura pork loin, and whitefish salted fritters fantastic

We had dinner here the other night and, sadly, they have less outdoor seating than they used to. Nevertheless, it was a beautiful evening to sit outside even if their outdoor seating is more limited. We started with the Crab Cakes and the Salmon Poke and both were excellent. I slightly preferred the poke because it was spicier. I had the Lake Perch with quinoa and asparagus which was excellent though a few of the stalks of asparagus had seen their better days and were tough. The Chocolate Delice for dessert was also excellent. The service was friendly and helpful.

This was one of the places we hadn't been to yet despite living in Ann Arbor for many years. Decided to make a reservation for a birthday and to celebrate a new job.Staff is very attentive and knowledgeable and while it feels like tight quarters in some parts of the dining area it had an ok ambiance. The food was all very good. The mussels starter may have been my favorite and we were so excited when the server offered more bread to dip in the delicious sauce. Steak tartare we wouldnt order again but didn't regret it -- it was okay, maybe lacking some flavor.My king salmon entree was very good -- salmon cooked perfectly on top of a cauliflower puree, spinach, and an excellent yogurt sauce.The scallops were also well-cooked and the corn succotash had incredible flavor, however for the price of the dish I'd expect more than three small scallops.The ginger creme brulee was very good. We were pleased to eat it despite being super full.Overall this place was very good, however I think a bit overpriced for what you get depending on the dish. But it's downtown Ann Arbor, after all. We'd go again for sure.

We went with a group of five for a work dinner. We decided to get a few appetizers to share. We ordered the crabcakes, calamari, beet, salad, the dumplings, and the salmon. They were all delicious and gave us a good taste of the appetizers at the restaurant. I ordered the salmon and risotto for dinner. The risotto was creamy, and it was the perfect texture. The salmon had a nice lemon grass coconut sauce, that was very tasty. You have the option of getting rice that is black with your dish if you like. The salmon was Thai inspired. The noise level was moderate so we could talk to one another. The servers were very attentive.

Came here on a whim on a weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the overall experience. While pricier than our party expected, it surely was worth it for the various food with interesting fusion inspirations, super attentive service, and cozy interior ambience.Would definitely return for a special occasion for the variety of dishes and drinks. The portion sizes were fair and just the right amount for satisfaction, but I can see others expecting something more for the price point. Overall, it's definitely a hidden gem in a college town like this. It's an upscale meal that *actually* feels worth its value with the service and ambience that matches.

The food was excellent here! It is definitely fine-dining with some asian fusion. I think it is great for a date night or a special occasion! Service was extremely good and our waiter was very attentive. They had an off menu fish dish the day I went and it was so delicious! I highly recommend asking what the specials for that day are!

Food was good but service was terrible. They brought our entrees out cold and had to remake them at our request, they consistently let dirty dishes stack on the table during a $160/person, four-course, fine dining experience, and to top it off they LOST MY CREDIT CARD. There was an automatic 20% tip which did not reflect the quality of service. Very bummed because the food (when at the right temp) and wine were excellent.