The original perspective
MacKenzie Chung Fegan · Published September 25, 2025
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MacKenzie Chung Fegan’s reassessment finds renewed energy after a return to à la carte dining. She favors the generous shared dishes and lively flavors, including shrimp chips and duck, while contrasting them with a less satisfying earlier tasting-menu experience.
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Source check: 2026-09-29. Planning advice is editorial; menus and service details may change.