I wanted to try something new this weekend, so we decided to give this place a go. We were initially put off by their price, but finding good Asian food in this area can be tricky. You gotta pay with your wallet or your taste buds, but we hit the double whammy...not in a good way.We arrived as they opened, so the dining room was super empty. You scan the QR code to place your order, so interaction with staff is super minimal. There are squeeze bottles for sauces on the table for soy sauce, black vinegar or chili oil. Tip: Gently squeeze the sauce bottles without opening the cap since there's a hole on the cap for a steady, controlled stream. Apparently, I didn't listen very well and opened the cap to dispense the soy sauce. It splashed everywhere on the table.We ordered a few things to share:- Beef Noodle Soup: I think we assumed it would be like a Taiwanese beef noodle soup, so we were pretty disappointed that it lacked flavor. Broth was very light and the noodles were a bit thicker with that chewy/bouncy mouthfeel. Toppings were decent with sliced beef, steamed bok choy and a fried egg. Overall, it was alright, but didn't feel like something we'd order again.- Pork Xiao Long Bao: Juicy, but the skins were so delicate. When it first came out hot, the first two I picked up ripped and the broth inside just poured out. The dumpling themselves were okay. - Popcorn Chicken: These were pretty juicy, but husband prefers them to be crispier. The sizes varied with big chunks and small bite-sized pieces.Overall, everything was just okay. Our lunch bill rounded out to about $45, which felt a bit hefty for an average meal. At least we gave it a shot.
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