Masao's Kitchen

My friends and I visited on a whim on our way to pick pumpkins, and we can't help but overwhelmingly recommend it. From my understanding it's mainly - if not only - run by Masao himself, and we agree he's doing a lovely job. The atmosphere itself was very cozy and welcoming, and I definitely suggest dining in if you'd enjoy a space to take it slow and savor the peace. Can't stress enough that the food is good!! I was very happy to find nearly everything on today's menu was gluten free as one person in our party can't have any, and it was all very fall-oriented flavors. I especially liked the BBQ tofu, butternut squash millet, black bean stew, and the vanilla custard.

So pleased they're open for dinner now! We come here fairly often on the weekend, and we also have Masao's cookbook, which is fantastically simple to follow. I'm currently on an elimination diet so we're having weekday dinner here as well sometimes. Very clean, simple, delicious food. Ingredients are posted for every item on the buffet so it was easy for me to avoid specific ingredients. Clearly labeled gluten free options as well.