After reading all the stellar reviews about Shiro, my friend and I (both big foodies) decided to try Shiros. The disappointment began with our arrival. We made a dinner reservation for 2 and end up waiting 15 minutes before we were seated (even though we arrived on time and there were a lot of empty tables). Thereafter, we got a very short menu and was informed that several items have ""run out"" -- including the very items we wanted to order (which was odd considering we were having dinner at 7:30pm). The service was very slow and unattentive. We ordered the signature dish -- the catfish -- thinking that we can't go wrong with the one dish everyone was raving about. It was very disappointing. It was simply -- fried catfish -- that did not taste any different or better than what you would get from a Chinese or Vietnamese restaurant in San Gabriel. We even asked for lemon wedges because the ponzu/cilantro combination didn't enhance the flavor of the crispy but overly gingery fish. Our waiter did not check in throughout the entire meal. Still hopeful that the experience can be saved-- we ordered a staple dessert -- creme brulee -- with hopes that you can't really go wrong with creme brulee. We were disappointed again. Although the vanilla bean creme was tasty, it was served like custard/pudding over cut fruit in a bowl with a tiny sugar crust in the center. I felt compelled to write a review since this was definitely not worth the price tag at the end of the meal.
Pros: Parking
Cons: Food, Ambience, Service
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