by Thomas A. on Ajna Bar is an interesting place. I never went when it was originally Buddha Bar because there were so many bad reviews. First of all, it was hard to find this place because it was hidden away and the sign is hard to read. The place is very spacious. It could be a very trendy lounge, possibly even a club, so it seems weird that it is a restaurant. What 1st caught me off guard is the music. I wasn't a fan of the music, it was just weird. The restaurant itself was also very dim; there wasn't much lighting. Besides that, everything was decorated nicely. My friend and I went for restaurant week. They gave us complimentary edamame to munch on as we looked through the menu. My friend ordered the Cucumber covered shrimp roll as an app. To be honest, it reminded me of a shrimp summer roll. However, instead of the rice paper, they wrapped it in a cucumber wrap, so it added more texture. The taste was just mediocre since I couldn't tell a real difference between that and a typical summer roll. For her main entree, she got the miso-glazed salmon. OMG, this was probably the best dish of the night. The salmon tasted really fresh and it was cooked rare. What i hate about most restaurants is that they cook the salmon all the way, thus making it very tough and dry. This salmon was so moist and tender because it was only cooked rare... i loved it. What made the dish though was the miso-glaze. It was the best tasting miso-glaze ever. I think you could have put that glaze on anything and it would have tasted great. For dessert, she got some passion fruit thingy..i forget what it was called. The passion fruit was flavorful and the custard thing that it covered was very creamy. For my app, i ordered the Chicken Boullion aka chicken wontons in a pho soup. At least thats what it reminded me of. The broth had a lemongrass taste to it and it had cilantro, so it definitely reminded me of Pho. The chicken wontons were average; I think i could have gotten more/better wontons in chinatown for a cheaper price. For my entree, i ordered the herb roasted chicken. This was good too, but not as good as the salmon. The chicken was cooked perfectly. It was very juicy for white meat, and the skin was nice and crispy. It came with saffron basmati rice, but It seemed a bit too wet for me and I didn't really taste the saffron. For dessert, i had the chocolate molten cake. It was THE BOMB. The cake was not dry at all, and i devoured it with the quickness. Overall, the apps weren't great. The entrees and desserts were really good. I think Hung (Top Chef Season 3 winner) did a great job planning out this menu. He just needs to figure out better apps.
by Adam C. on Beer as tall as ey can see, Towering high, way above me, Pour a glass and toast the air, Wave and wink, to the maiden fair. This is Oscar's, Tavern Inn, Comfort for the wretched sin, Take a seat and drink your fit, Once you start, ye never quit. Oscar's, Oscar's, bar and all, Serving lager proportions tall, Where else can you get R&R? Sansom isn't very far...
by Duncan Harsh on I went here on a Friday Night and I thought "This place is sleazy, and I like it." There were two DJ's who honored my request for Hall and Oates and Biggie, and it was crowded but not to crowded that I couldn't move around and talk to people. There are two bars, one has a dance floor. I'm not sure why the bouncer made me take off my hat, but let the guy behind me wear his hat inside?
