Veritable Quandary
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 227-7342
10/29/2007 Posted by gromitpdx
Hot tea, great service and great food in a beautiful place! I'm not sure why other reviewers ordered dishes covered in cheese or eggplant covered in a salty sauce and then complained of the dishes coming as they were described on the menu. My family had a lovely experience, we enjoyed the low but not too dark lighting, and the service was excellent. I have food allergies (nothing in the grape or coconut world) and our waiter was polite and quick about checking with the kitchen to see if the pork dish was safe. They left the sauce off and it was delicious! They serve a variety of Numi teas, and the tea came hot, stayed hot, and they brought me more hot water. This is the first non-Japanese restaurant in Portland where I can say this. I love the layout of the place, too. It's clearly grown and expanded in an organic fashion which I find more comfortable than a planned mall look. Lastly, this is a fine dining experience. Bring your wallet with you. If you have questions about the menu, ask! That's what the quality staff are there for, and they *actually* have answers for you or know where to get them.
Pros: Parking garage across the street if you drive, ambience, not too noisy
Cons: I miss the days of padded chairs and tables to quiet a restaurant.
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