Zurobota--CLOSED

09/18/08

Definitely NOT worth the money

by lally1 at Citysearch

Although the interior is nice and the staff seems pleasant enough, that's about where the positives end. The first thing you'll notice is the place is deserted. I'm talking Saturday night prime time -- dead! Don't worry about reservations, you definitely won't need them. I've been to this place three times (never my idea) - always on either a Friday or Saturday night - and it was empty each time. Unless they have an insane lunch crowd (right!), I have a feeling this place isn't long for this world. The food isn't terrible, but it's so-so at best. The presentation is ususally nice, but what's the point if the food doesn't live up to it. But the real problem with this place is the small portion size and the insane prices. That's a lethal combo - each of the three times I've been it's cost me close to $200 for two people for food and drinks. And every time I had to stop off at Tommy's on Lincoln and Pico for a double chili cheese (yum!) because I was still hungry!! What a rip off! There won't be a fourth time for me. There are too many other better places in the general area to come here. I have a feeling all the positive reviews of this place were written by the owner.

• Pros: Nice interior
• Cons: Average food not worth the crazy prices

04/03/08

So glad this is in my neighborhood!

by lmparker at Citysearch

I love this place! Each time I go I am more and more impressed. The food is tasty and beautifully presented; each plate is a work of art! I highly recommend the sauteed edamame, the duck sushi roll, and the chocolate mousse sorbet dessert. Be sure to save room for cocktails! They have shoju (like Japanese vodka) that is infused with fruit like lychees, raspberries, and strawberries. They even have a jalepeno shoju if you're into that! If you haven't had a lychee martini, you better try one, they are fantastic! Bartender Frank is personable and attentive and makes it a fun place to hang out while he's mixing up the drinks. I highly recommend it!

• Pros: Food, drinks, location, service
• Cons: None

03/03/08

really really wanted to like this place

by bevglengirl at Citysearch

I live / work right nearby and have wanted to drop into this place since it opened. I'm always on the lookout for fun new local places to go out to with friends, and this place had a fun menu and cool vibe. So I thought I would test out the food on my way home from work. Stopped in and asked if I could get some takeout and was directed to the bar where I ordered a few rolls.

While I was waiting for the food, I asked for a glass of chardonnay. I took a few sips of the wine and then the bill came. When I opened it up I saw that my Chardonnary was $15!! Insane!!! I asked the bartender if he had served me the most expensive wine, protesting that I was just looking for a glass of the house Chard. He replied that my $15 wine was the cheapest wine they had in the restaurant. Are they crazy? Then he said something about how they normally serve wine in carafes - but this doesn't explain the absolutely astronomical price. When I said I thought it was pretty expensive as I was just looking for a glass while I was waiting, he got a little confrontational and said, "do you want me to take it off your bill?" After some discussion I said yes, and he grabbed the wine and threw it in the sink. !!!! Unbelievable - this is a new restuarant trying to attract repeat diners folks!

As I was leaving I said thank you to the bartender, but he didn't respond or even acknowledge me. Needless, to say I will never go back.

• Pros: Cool vibe.
• Cons: Awful service. Outrageous drink prices.