"Two things to know before they go to Opah: 1) Opah (aka moonfish, sunfish, kingfish, Jerusalem haddock): a fish usually caught in hawaii. Order “SEA” on the menu (e.g. fish like Opah, Lake Bass) not “LAND” (lamb, Prime Rib). 2) Have a well-stocked wallet or credit card ready First impression: “Zen meets NYC” Interior equipment (glass tables, small zenstein on each napkins, open fire box), a well-stocked bar, many hip young white people in a city of the Aseren. LOVE your warm toast bread! Each loaf comes hot fresh in an individually packed sandwich bag! Second impression: snobby hostess Third impression: Great presentation of all dishes. I had something special for the night — a lamb carrier grown on potatoes. Maybe my expectation surpassed reality. I was not too impressed by the “Special”. At first the waiter did not even ask if I wanted a well-made / medium / Rare meat. I had a blood pool in the middle of the rack and I usually command well. Secondly, it was a bit difficult to cut the lamb because the meat was so stiff. I had to fight to get the meat from the fork. I had taste of my cousin Lake Bass and Grandpa. They were excellent. I especially liked her sea bass (melt in your mouth) and “bang bang shrimp” mmmm! I would definitely go back for an after-work cocktail. Finally, a small snobbishness in OC is harmless. Right?"
