Oh Ronin! Where have you been, and why did it take you so long to grace Royal Oak! When you finally get sick of the crappy service, bright blinding flourecents, and so-so sushi from Little Tree, drag your cute booty to Ronin. Located in the plagued space at 6th and Lafayette, Ronin has somehow made it work. From the moment you walk up to the store front-you are greeted with an ambiance. Once you step in, the ambiance continues to an incredibly posh environment that screams "i'm swanky!"
The bar area has an awesome lobby filled with square ottomomans that you can move around to your group size. The candle light make you want to sit there all night and chat with friends. No worries men, there are a few tv's behind the bar.
As for the food, I enjoy that Ronin has a fusion menu for those who are not interested in eating sushi-but want to enjoy their ambiance. They have some great kobe beef sliders, tempura battered veggies, some soups and salads to begin. Their sushi is top rate. Excellent variety, and constant specials. If you want to continue the swankiness-continue down the hall, by the bathrooms, and convince the bouncer to let you go upstairs. I'm not sure what this room is called, but we refer to it as the "opium den"....no, no, there aren't any drugs up there-but the mood is fantastic. Lots of jam music, a fireplace, candlelight, and typically very open minded people who like to groove and enjoy life.
only downfall-NO reservations! luckily, the bar area is a lot of fun to hang until your table is available.
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total satisfaction 9.5
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