Overall: 8/10

Birria tacos - 3.5/5 • soup went well with the tacos = made them moist • loaded with meat • braised-short rib was OK, not tender or too dry • sauces on the side were nice Korean tacos - 1/5 • pork was chunky and dry • did not really taste any “Korean” flavors Mucho loco fries - 4/5 • good combination of toppings and sauces • pork belly pieces were a bit dry • heavy but flavorful • fries were still somewhat crispy for awhile Grilled octopus - 5/5 • chewy and very tender • three different dipping sauces were nice & distinct • cherry tomatoes/salad were tasty and light Overall experience - 7.5/10 • lively atmosphere w/ loud music; good for festivities • food was decent, but meat seems to be hit or miss • would go again to try more and for the octopus 😍

Mango lover roll - 10/10 • mango bits could be smaller • light, flavorful, and not too sweet • tomatoes were a nice touch • good flavor combo Cilantro salmon roll - 9/10 • pieces were a bit too big~ hard to eat • generous amount of salmon pieces • too much imitation crab • wish there was more cilantro (barely any) • good flavor combo Kuro mayo ramen - 5/10 • faint black garlic taste • broth could have more flavor; a bit watery • egg was a over cooked • nice toppings • ramen texture was decent but nothing amazing Salmon belly nigiri - 7/10 • good • could be fattier & thicker Amberjack nigiri - 8/10 • good • creamy, light Overall experience - 9/10 • enjoyable food • fish was pretty fresh • rolls were yummy & good price (BOGO 50%) • nice atmosphere • “booth” style seating gave more privacy

Kobe beef - 4.5/5 • juicy, mouthful • a bit too chewy Marinated prime Kobe - 5/5 • juicy, tender, mouthful of flavor Kobe beef belly - 3.5/5 • thin/scrappy Overall experience - 7.5/10 • decent quality meat • nice variety of meats, veggies, sides • would go again to rate more sides & meat properly (Lost Track early on)

Shokku tacos - 1.5/5 • dry • no sauce or toppings on the taco besides meat • meat was OK; neither tender or tough • side sauce was too spicy & not that flavorful Oxtail ramen - 1/5 • super salty broth • meat was OK; a bit dry, neither tough/tender • personally dislike pickled ginger in ramen Overall experience - 2/10 • would not go again 🫥

Mango panna cotta - 5/5 • creamy (could be lighter ~ personal preference) • mild sweetness with a nice touch of tartness to it • yum! Strawberry shortcake - 3.5/5 • nice mild sweetness • needs more cream and strawberries • tastes a bit dry at times Overall [takeout] experience - 7/10 • definitely need to go again for dine in menu/experience

Salt & Ivy wedge - 2.5/5 • not a big fan of goat cheese but the tomatoes helped cancel the taste out • sauce was a bit too acidic/strong • lettuce was fresh and crisp • bacon chunks added a nice touch • chicken (+$6) was OK, a little dry Dutch baby pancake => blueberries & lemon curd - 3.5/5 • pancake by itself is bland and too tart • good WITH maple syrup • very nice crisp around the edges • a bit too soft/goopy in the middle Smoked salmon bagel - 3/5 • good but nothing unique or amazing for $24 Overall experience - 5.5/10 • food is decent but nothing amazing • breakfast/lunch menu feels overpriced for eggs, etc. • would go again to try dinner menu

(Dinner) Seafood - 3.5/5 • nice variety • some crab legs were slightly mushy • sauces were not good , just ate without them Dessert - 2/5 • nice presentation • everything just taste like cream • cakes barely had any cake layers, just cream • weird flavors that just don’t work • peach ice cream tastes artificial and melted Other foods Skewers • flavorful and juicy deviled egg • weird truffle butter w/ cracker p • didn’t taste any truffle Poke • tiniest pieces of fish I’ve ever seen in poke • can’t taste the fish, just rice Salmon sushi • 90% rice, 10% fish… Other sushi forgot name • just OK Octopus • just OK • a little tough • could use more flavor Oyster • smallest oyster; didn’t even realize if I ate any or not Overall experience - 3.5/10 • overhyped; mediocre • quality doesn’t not match price of buffet • would rather not go again, even if I may be biased bc didn’t get to try much food, but 90% foods I’ve tried have been subpar and my friends have said the other foods were not that great as well 🤷🏻‍♀️