I went here for the first time with a small group of friends for Houston Restaurant Week. The menu was Asian-inspired but they really missed the mark on a lot of things. For example, their papaya salad consisted primarily of lettuce and was bland. I also mentioned that the salmon had a spoiled taste but they blamed it on the tamarind It was our first time eating at Ambrosia.
Our group ordered different items on the menu for HRW and, frankly, we were not impressed. The papaya and ginger salads were okay, not much flavor to them. Same with the samosas. The calamari was flavorful. The fish in the ceviche tasted … fishy. The brussel sprouts were the best thing on the menu.
It was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The salmon was still raw in the middle and tasted like it was a week old. The ribeye was delicious. It was also flavorful. The desserts were decent. The food looks nice in the picture, but the flavor is not as good as it looks. Very loud in the restaurant. Hard to hear. Some sound absorbing panels would really help. Service was really slow, but may have just been an off night as only 2 servers were trying to cover the whole restaurant.
Food was pretty good, drinks were great. Great tasting food and portions! The staff was attentive and friendly! Overall, great experience. Amazing food, cool place and service is outstanding! So, the gallery pictures of the food is what sold me on this place, the food looked fabulous. They had scallops, steak, fish, wings Unfortunately, it fell very short of what was expected.
There is no self parking option, it's valet or street parking. The outside seating area was quite disheveled, the fountain had propane tanks in it, and other junk. The seating was old and cushions were flat. The entrance door is really nice and rustic, but not super obvious on how to open it Small dining area, maybe 20 tables. This has the appearance of a nice, quiet, romantic dinner. It was not.
It gets very loud, very quickly. At one point, we couldn't hear eachother from across the table. Seating again, is basic, and the booth style seats are old and some spots held together with tape. If you're wearing shorts, or a skirt, the back of your legs will feel it. The staff is very nice, only two people taking orders, but they kept the water topped up, answered questions, made recommendations etc. Food comes out quickly, and the table is cleared just as quick.
Now, the food The menu, images you see online and from diners, is very different. Plating and portions seem inconsistent, it seems there is now standards in the kitchen for this.
The salmon starter was not worth the price, you get so little for what you pay. The wings were dry, and the dry rubbed version was tasteless. Szechuan steak.. The quality of the meat was dire, and the sauce seemed like a basic BBQ sauce with some added spices. The crab fried rice, was very tasty, and the only thing that was worth the cost.
Drinks though Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place, nor would I return. It needs some leadership in the kitchen to take itself as seriously as it thinks it is. I'll definitely try them again, most of the food we got was outstanding. Only gave 4 stars instead of 5 because the samosas were bland and tasteless, no worth the money or the calories. At times the room got quite loud, as sound tends to echo around in there.
But overall it was a good experience and I look forward to trying them again. Great experience for my wife and I. We went during happy hour. The service was excellent. Combine that with unique flavors and quality cocktails; we had a lovely time!
The atmosphere is pleasant, but the quality of food was not great. Our server was very sweet and attentive, and our drinks were good. Around 7 it is less crowded than later. Service was friendly. Food is delicious I tried the masala lamb lollipops, salmon crudo, pork wasabi dumplings, Brussels sprouts and Thai chicken flatbread.
Drinks were good. Definitely a nice place to eat with good people. Arrival: We had PM reservations for Saturday night. Memorial Day weekend. Drive up and we are the only ppl here.
I was third to arrive. She gave all she had. Even the candles in the main dining area were battery operated. Food: The website describes this as a tapas style, it was- point there for accurate descriptive word.
Naan bread was actually pita bread or Matzah bread. Samosas- were heavy on curry and short on flavor. Never fails. I love the flavors. I love the flat noodles, the basil, and the peppers. Jason ordered the Green Curry which came with a side of rice. Jason loved it. We decided to go for something different this time around and somehow decided on Moroccan food which I absolutely love. Parking was horrible at around 8pm. I would recommend taking the metro there Clarendon Metro is like a block away.
Service was below expectations. We had to ask for water refills and were never approached otherwise. However, the manager I assume seemed very nice. It includes salad, bastilla, two tagines, etc. We all decided against it because we noticed that the tea that was included was served in a glass the size of a shot glass. While we waited for our appetizer, they brought out bread and a dip made of black olives.
It was pretty good, but the olives still had their pits. We ordered the Chicken Bastilla for the appetizer.
Bastilla is a dish made of phyllo dough and is stuffed with vegetables, meat, or seafood. The Chicken Bastilla was stuffed with chicken, almonds, parsley, and onions.
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