Gnawbox Beatbox
★★★★★a month ago
I recently visited this Japanese gem with my mom, who came in from New Hampshire, so it was a special night. After a bit of searching, we chose this place based on its 4.6 star reviews. When we arrived, there was a bit of a wait for a table so the hostess led us to the bar as a better, more convenient option. Once seated we struggled a bit with the menu it was super confusing, kind of like a treasure map so we switched to our phone to see the online version on Google.<br><br>After we decided, we waited about 20 minutes with no acknowledgment, no water, no check in so I had to grab a staff member. Now, I will say, once they came by, our waiter was super nice he took our order, though he didn’t know much about the Blanco tequila options, which was a little surprising. Still, the drink I ordered was very well crafted. I got a tequila sunrise with the perfect splash of cranberry and it was amazing.<br><br>As for the food, we couldn’t get the ramen because the broth wasn’t vegetarian, even though it was listed that way online. Our second server, Veneris, actually stepped in and really saved us she apologized for the delay, offered a free drink, and recommended a fantastic sushi roll. The service from Veneris really turned things around. The ambiance was also gorgeous beautiful napkins, great vibe, and the bathrooms louder music volume was a nice little bonus. Every bite of the food was a dream the edamame was an interesting combination of both spicy and cold to balance the temperature. The stuffed octopus appetizer was out of this world, one of the best I’ve ever had. And the heart-shaped sushi roll…. Top three sushi rolls I’ve ever had. My mom loved the dancing girl roll as well. We wrapped up with a matcha crepe cake dessert so good we took it home. Overall, despite a few hiccups, it was a fantastic experience. Big shoutout to Veneris and Wai and the team they really turned the night into something special. I absolutely recommend this place and will be back again soon! <3
Response from the owner
Hi! Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and detailed review. It’s wonderful to hear you chose this spot for a special night with your mom and that, despite a few hiccups, the team turned things around. Veneris stepping in with genuine care, Wai’s support, and the crafted drinks clearly elevated the evening. I’m glad the ambiance, creative dishes like the stuffed octopus and heart shaped roll, and that matcha crepe cake all made the night memorable. Your shoutout to the staff and recommendation really captures the spirit of the experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!