I've always wanted to visit Coi, a 2 Michelin star restaurant, since I've passed by it a couple times in my neighborhood.  A month ago, I finally got a chance with a co-food blogger, sssourabh, in tow. Surprisingly, the ambiance is not as formal as other restaurants in its caliber. The service don't comply to the army style that I was expecting similar to Manresa's. Although the wait staff were all affable, I didn't understand some staff who explained the dishes due to their thick accent.

Over the 8-course tasting menu, my dining partner and I agreed that there were so many inconsistencies with the flavor, specifically the spring vegetables which had a strong Chinese herbal-like jus. Unfortunately, desserts were forgettable. I don't know if it was because we dined on a Tuesday night or because I was told that their kitchen is small, but overall, Coi didn't live up to my expectations.