Grabbed a table in this extremely crowded, loud, and cramped establishment. Server took our order (and everyone else's), so not sure where when they stopped having one order at the counter. Our server was new, so it was an adventure ordering, but they did fine. Food arrived in a timely manner, large portions, and very good. Now.. the place is far too cramped. You sit nearly AT the table beside you. Between the staff and other diners, prepare to be constantly jostled and bumped. If you plan on conversation, well, probably won't happen; way too loud. All said, would eat there again, but not at peak times, or would order take out.
Vegan Restaurant
Issei Noodle
· $$$$ · carlisle · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Grabbed a table in this extremely crowded, loud, and cramped establishment. Server took our order (and everyone else's), so not sure where when they stopped having one order at the counter. Our server was new, so it was an adventure ordering, but they did fine. Food arrived in a timely manner, large portions, and very good. Now.. the place is far too cramped. You sit nearly AT the table beside you. Between the staff and other diners, prepare to be constantly jostled and bumped. If you plan on conversation, well, probably won't happen; way too loud. All said, would eat there again, but not at peak times, or would order take out.
Food came out super fast, tasted amazing with great portions! I had the beef bulgogi and Issei Fried chicken, and shared a matcha cheesecake which was heaven on earth!
Food came out super fast, tasted amazing with great portions! I had the beef bulgogi and Issei Fried chicken, and shared a matcha cheesecake which was heaven on earth!
Went in and was greeted by some of the nicest staff. We ordered appetizers and meals. I had the Mommas Japanese curry. It was weird because our food came out at all different times. I got my food when the table got their appetizers, and so did one of my colleagues. We let our food sit for 10 minutes until the rest of the main courses came out. By that time what we had was cold. The curry I had gotten had a weird taste to it, I ended up eating only the rice. It was mixed reviews at the table with some of them liking what they had gotten, and some did not. Im speaking for my experience because my meal to me wasn't very good. However, again, you should come in and try it yourself, if not just to say hello to some of the nicest staff you will meet at a restaurant. I may be back to try something else, but as for right now, I may wait a while.