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set lunch at Isono leaves me hungry
2017-01-18 1583 views
I tried the set lunch today $159 plus 10% for 2 courses plus tea / coffee with my friend. For the starter I chose the slow cooked egg with sauteed mushrooms, which was very tasty and the egg was perfectly done (basically a hot spring egg). However, the main took over 30 mins to arrive (a problem when you only have a lunch hour) and I had ordered the chargrilled salmon with vegetables. When it finally arrived, I was very disappointed - the portion was tiny! There was a maybe 60g bit of salmon in
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I tried the set lunch today $159 plus 10% for 2 courses plus tea / coffee with my friend. For the starter I chose the slow cooked egg with sauteed mushrooms, which was very tasty and the egg was perfectly done (basically a hot spring egg). However, the main took over 30 mins to arrive (a problem when you only have a lunch hour) and I had ordered the chargrilled salmon with vegetables. When it finally arrived, I was very disappointed - the portion was tiny! There was a maybe 60g bit of salmon in a bowl, together with literally about 6 small sticks of carrot (or other similar veg). I actually complained to the waiter as soon as I saw it, but they said that "set lunch portion is smaller". I understand that, but you would expect the set lunch to at least fill you up! I asked if they had any extra rice or potatoes so I would not be hungry afterwards, but they said the only rice they do is paella. 
Keep in mind that I am a 60kg female, so heaven knows what a larger man would think of their portion sizes! My friend had ordered the pasta with bolognaise sauce, and her portion was a bit larger than mine, however she also mentioned that it was a big small / stingy.  What food there was did taste nice, however having to leave a restaurant still a bit hungry does not make me want to return in a hurry. 
Other restaurants in central (like Wagyu etc) have set lunches at similar pricing but you are definitely not hungry afterwards. I mentioned my disatisfaction to the waiter and what looked to be the manager (non chinese) as well as the reception staff, but other than "we will tell the chef" there was no apology or any more food forthcoming. 
Sad really, as it looked to be a nice place.....
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Date of Visit
2017-01-18
Dining Method
Dine In
Spending Per Head
$175 (Lunch)