Tjing Tjing Torii

Monday, February 8th, 2016

Reviewed by Lily Pienaar

Three of us came for dinner on a surprisingly quiet Saturday night. The room is a bit dark and moody, making you feel slightly exposed, which is perhaps why it wasn't buzzing and full. The service was excellent - extremely professional and warm without being overbearing – and the food was wonderful. So many little tastes and textures and flavours… sweet sauces, crunchy fried morsels, fresh crisp veggies, chewy noodles, umami-rich broth and surprising little sides. Loved the pork buns dripping in tasty sauce, the miso corn (I scooped up the butter with my spoon), the sesame brocolli, the tempura beef, and the sweet endings of sake, lime and ginger sorbet and caramelised cardamom popcorn. Just wonderful! Will tell everyone about it and be back soon.