Went here to celebrate my cousin's birthday and we all had a good time! Their feast buffet was a good deal as you get to try a little bit of everything! It was nice that the birthday girl got a free dessert as well!
This restaurant has an amazing vibe and ambiance. The interiors are really amazing! The live music added to the already great atmosphere. The concept of the "chai feast" was fantastic, as we were able to continuously refill our plates which were absolutely delicious, each dish was bursting with flavor. I enjoyed all of them! The portions were quite on the smaller size, but we were able to try a variety of dishes without feeling like we were overeating.
What I didn’t like is; there’s a $3 on the bill -must pay- for each adult (as a support for the musicians) which is absolutely fine, but they charged me for the kids as well! That’s one star down..
East is East delivers a sensory experience to delight and entertain today's demanding patrons. The popularity of this restaurant is well deserved.
We were a party of five and had made reservations in advance. It was busy and walk in dining could not be accommodated while we were there. The restaurant is open and decorated with natural woods. Peppered throughout the restaurant are art and curiosities in a respectful nod to eastern traditions and culture. Everything is impeccable, tidy, and clean.
Service was excellent. Our waitress was friendly and well versed in the menu. As I mentioned, East is East is a busy restaurant and our waitress was running to keep up. She remained friendly and approachable throughout the meal.
We also loved the live entertainment. We started with a Vietnamese musician playing a 16 string zither. They were followed by lively flamenco dancers. It was fun and complimentary to the ambiance of East is East.
The food was varied and delicious. It is based primarily in middle Eastern traditions. We had the Silk Road option, which gives unlimited small portions and you can try all the different flavors on offer. Spices are layered and complex, with a decidedly softer tone compared to Indian cuisine in my opinion.
This is a dining experience and well worth your time and effort to try. There is a two hour dining limit and street parking can be a challenge in this area; but neither of those factors should discourage you from trying this excellent restaurant.
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