| ambiance |
89.13000106811523% positive |
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Very trendy French-Vietnamese restaurant with palm trees, ceiling fans and low light, makes for a romantic evening. ”
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In Feb I confirmed what the reviews said: excellent food, great ambiance, but that service. ”
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Tasteful dishes were enjoyed with a delicous bottel of wine and topped with a romantic desert. ”
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saturday......when i walk in, i am greeted by lovely girls, nice ambiance, soft music, and it it perfect not only for a romantic date, but also with friends. ”
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Fortunately for Indochine, the food is excellent and the ambience energetic and beautiful. ”
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Good food (small portions however), good service (cute waitresses all around) and a nice ambience with good looking people matching the background. ”
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excellent food, atmosphere and service ”
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We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. ”
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highly recommend Indochine for drinks (Indochine Martini) and dinner, one of the friendliest staffs that we have come across; the dining room was warm and inviting and the lounge was very cozy. ”
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liked the decor, and thought the palm fronds were fun and inviting. ”
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The ambiance is nice though. ”
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Great food, ambience, service and overall experience. ”
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This place has a great vibe: romantic, trendy & chic. ”
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its got a great bar, awesome food, beautiful people looking after you, great ambience. ”
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too expensive for mediocre food and ambiance ”
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The service was pleasant, the ambience comfortable and the food very good! ”
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have to say the only good part of this restaurant was the ambiance (even this wasn't spectacular) and the nice hostess in the front. ”
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Awesome food, great atmosphere, great location ”
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the food is so awful and overpriced, the decor totally dated, and the staff are wannabe models that you feel bad for since they're obviously never going to make it. ”
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Not a huge fan of the palm leaves painted on the wall, but overall nice decor. ”
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The service is attentive, the lighting is super-flattering, the music is always up-to-date, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of louche downtown decadence and uptown propriety and most importantly, the food is delish. ”
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the ambiance is very fun and trendy. ”
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fresh, delicious, unusual food in an elegant atmosphere. ”
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| dessert |
94.44000244140625% positive |
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Oh and the coffee and desserts are wonderful! ”
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My party had 5 people in it, and between us we tried 4 different entrees, four appetizers, and two desserts, ALL of which were delicious. ”
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my bf had the filet mignon carpacchio (not as good as the kobe beef carpacchio at Megu but still good), the spicy chicken breast and the chocolate truffle cake. ”
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Tasteful dishes were enjoyed with a delicous bottel of wine and topped with a romantic desert. ”
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We shared numerous appitizers (crab cakes and ribs were tasty!) ”
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Drinks were weak (Lychee martini is the worst I have ever had), but the appetizers short ribs and crab cake was tasty. ”
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| drinks |
81.82000160217285% positive |
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its got a great bar, awesome food, beautiful people looking after you, great ambience. ”
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Tasteful dishes were enjoyed with a delicous bottel of wine and topped with a romantic desert. ”
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Sometimes, i crave the food so bad that i have to stop by during the week to have an appetizer and a glass of wine at the bar. ”
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highly recommend Indochine for drinks (Indochine Martini) and dinner, one of the friendliest staffs that we have come across; the dining room was warm and inviting and the lounge was very cozy. ”
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We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. ”
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Even though we had dinner at the crowded bar, we were taken good care of thanks to the attentive bartender. ”
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Oh, and the cocktails were flavorful, particularly the pineapple capirinha. ”
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The Mojito was so bad we did not drink it. ”
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Great cocktails and very good food. ”
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The prices are reasonable, and the drinks are great too! ”
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Oh and the coffee and desserts are wonderful! ”
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| food quality |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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Good food (small portions however), good service (cute waitresses all around) and a nice ambience with good looking people matching the background. ”
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pho soup that honestly was tasteless. ”
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The food and service here are absolutely divine. ”
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Spring rolls were extremely tasty and the duck and the spicy chicken breast were outstanding! ”
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The service was pleasant, the ambience comfortable and the food very good! ”
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Great food, ambience, service and overall experience. ”
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Lychee Martini is addictive and the food is amazing. ”
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excellent food, atmosphere and service ”
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The server was not good, and the service would have irked me normally but it probably wouldn't have ruined the meal if I hadn't already been predisposed to hate it. ”
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The service was impeccable, food was great and portions were a nice size. ”
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Fortunately for Indochine, the food is excellent and the ambience energetic and beautiful. ”
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Great cocktails and very good food. ”
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Phenomenal service, very attentive, and all of the dishes were delicious and plentiful. ”
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The food was great, was sitting next to a huge designer. ”
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The Indochine Martini is tasty. ”
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In Feb I confirmed what the reviews said: excellent food, great ambiance, but that service. ”
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have to say though, nothing was particularly original, but the place had a good vibe, good service and yummy food. ”
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over-priced mediocre food ”
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The food was phenomenal (probably one of the best meals I've had in NYC). ”
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Unimpressive food, great service ”
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The seafood was especially amazing, the Chilean sea bass is the best I've had in the city. ”
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The food was fine but since the service was terrible, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. ”
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Horrible service, so-so food ”
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The ravioli is my favorite dish, try it! ”
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The food is always great, it's right near great nightlife, and it's bigger than your average east village restaurant so you don't feel suffocated sitting 3 inches from the person next to you that you don't know. ”
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figured the service is bad ,the food must be good........., Wrong! ”
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my bf had the filet mignon carpacchio (not as good as the kobe beef carpacchio at Megu but still good), the spicy chicken breast and the chocolate truffle cake. ”
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There are WAY too many good restaurants in this city to drop $100 on a mediocore meal that will leave you feeling more insulted than satisfied. ”
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fresh, delicious, unusual food in an elegant atmosphere. ”
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the food is so awful and overpriced, the decor totally dated, and the staff are wannabe models that you feel bad for since they're obviously never going to make it. ”
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love the beef salad and the spicy chicken, u gotta try it. ”
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for their price tag, the least i expect is good food and they did not provide that. ”
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If you want delicious food and beautiful staff to serve you, look no further. ”
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The service is attentive, the lighting is super-flattering, the music is always up-to-date, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of louche downtown decadence and uptown propriety and most importantly, the food is delish. ”
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My party had 5 people in it, and between us we tried 4 different entrees, four appetizers, and two desserts, ALL of which were delicious. ”
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Tasteful dishes were enjoyed with a delicous bottel of wine and topped with a romantic desert. ”
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Sometimes, i crave the food so bad that i have to stop by during the week to have an appetizer and a glass of wine at the bar. ”
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Drinks were weak (Lychee martini is the worst I have ever had), but the appetizers short ribs and crab cake was tasty. ”
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too expensive for mediocre food and ambiance ”
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The menu was very interesting, but I felt as if my dish was drenched in a sauce that was a little too overpowering. ”
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its got a great bar, awesome food, beautiful people looking after you, great ambience. ”
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It wasn't stuffy at all, and the food tasted delicious. ”
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had Sliced Seared Filet Mignon which comes with grilled baby corn, carrots & asparagus and it was the most tender, juicy steak you can have! ”
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The food was fantastic. ”
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Reading the other reviews I see this place is best for it's night "scene" if that's what you are into- but please don't say its about the food. ”
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Great food, irregular service ”
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The bouillabaise was excellent as was the vegetarian dish that my friend had. ”
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The food was delicious. ”
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All in all it was a good meal. ”
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We shared numerous appitizers (crab cakes and ribs were tasty!) ”
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We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. ”
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Awesome food, great atmosphere, great location ”
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This place has the most amazing food. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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The menu was very interesting, but I felt as if my dish was drenched in a sauce that was a little too overpowering. ”
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Still, it looked like a decent RW menu, so we decided to give it a try. ”
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When I asked about it, the only answer the lazy waitress had was that they changed the menu about a month ago and that I can order the duck a la carte for $24. ”
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| overall |
93.75% positive |
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The service was good, and the place does have a nice energy. ”
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The food is always great, it's right near great nightlife, and it's bigger than your average east village restaurant so you don't feel suffocated sitting 3 inches from the person next to you that you don't know. ”
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not only were we not able to experience restaurant week at a "nice place," but our friday night was ruined. ”
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This is a great restaurant wasted by rude, unprofessional staff. ”
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great place for group dining. ”
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monday. not for anything, but it's a little hard making reservations for a nice place in the city after 11pm. ”
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Indochine is a very convenient, very chic, very good pre-theatre place. ”
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don't believe I've ever experience such a lack of service at a nice restaurant. ”
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| service |
74.51000213623047% positive |
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received great service. ”
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The service was pleasant, the ambience comfortable and the food very good! ”
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The service was very professional and friendly. ”
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The service was impeccable, food was great and portions were a nice size. ”
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we didn't even bother calling them on monday - if the service was this horrible without even going to the restaurant, i can only imagine how it would be if actually did eat there. ”
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The service was slow, but is understandable considering how crowded the restaurant was. ”
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The service is attentive, the lighting is super-flattering, the music is always up-to-date, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of louche downtown decadence and uptown propriety and most importantly, the food is delish. ”
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have to say the only good part of this restaurant was the ambiance (even this wasn't spectacular) and the nice hostess in the front. ”
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The server was not good, and the service would have irked me normally but it probably wouldn't have ruined the meal if I hadn't already been predisposed to hate it. ”
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The service was good, and the place does have a nice energy. ”
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Overbooked restaurant and rude staff ”
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In Feb I confirmed what the reviews said: excellent food, great ambiance, but that service. ”
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The worst hostess ”
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Unimpressive food, great service ”
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The place is a little loud, but the overall environment is great for any type of occassion, even for the annoying loud people celebrating a b-day on the table next to us. ”
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Good staff. ”
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Anyway, someone stole a bag from beneath my seat, it was only us left in the restraurant, and waiters and management were not very helpful at all. ”
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Even though we had dinner at the crowded bar, we were taken good care of thanks to the attentive bartender. ”
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When I asked about it, the only answer the lazy waitress had was that they changed the menu about a month ago and that I can order the duck a la carte for $24. ”
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The service was amazing-- even though the place was crowded, we were not rushed at all. ”
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This is a great restaurant wasted by rude, unprofessional staff. ”
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unfocused service staff, big portions ”
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figured the service is bad ,the food must be good........., Wrong! ”
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don't believe I've ever experience such a lack of service at a nice restaurant. ”
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Horrible service, so-so food ”
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The service was pretty attentive (note that the waitresses are all "model-wanna-be's"). ”
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Hostess was not friendly in the least and snooty. ”
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its got a great bar, awesome food, beautiful people looking after you, great ambience. ”
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The staff here is wonderful, really nice, don't know what the other reviews were talking about. ”
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Great food, irregular service ”
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However, the service was great - responsive, friendly, quick. ”
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The staff is beautiful and courteous. ”
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The hostess was very attentive. ”
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the food is so awful and overpriced, the decor totally dated, and the staff are wannabe models that you feel bad for since they're obviously never going to make it. ”
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Food is good, staff is friendly and gorgeous, the lighting is dimmed to perfection and you never know who will be at the next table. ”
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True the waitresses are beautiful but also warm, sweet, helpful and professional. ”
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We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. ”
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while it is true that the waitresses at indochine are beautiful and statuesque, they were chill and very pleasant. ”
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Our waitress was so friendly and eloquent. ”
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Phenomenal service, very attentive, and all of the dishes were delicious and plentiful. ”
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excellent food, atmosphere and service ”
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Good food (small portions however), good service (cute waitresses all around) and a nice ambience with good looking people matching the background. ”
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The hostess was very rude from the beginning after she realized that she had taken the wrong time for my reservation. ”
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have to say though, nothing was particularly original, but the place had a good vibe, good service and yummy food. ”
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Its an amazing place with some of the most friendly staff. ”
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The food was fine but since the service was terrible, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. ”
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If you want delicious food and beautiful staff to serve you, look no further. ”
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Great food, ambience, service and overall experience. ”
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The food and service here are absolutely divine. ”
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The place is always so full of people that you end up having to wait, which is never a good thing after a few pineapple capirihnas (or bloody marys). ”
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My party had 5 people in it, and between us we tried 4 different entrees, four appetizers, and two desserts, ALL of which were delicious. ”
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| value |
65.0% positive |
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The food was great, was sitting next to a huge designer. ”
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unfocused service staff, big portions ”
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Not a huge fan of the palm leaves painted on the wall, but overall nice decor. ”
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for their price tag, the least i expect is good food and they did not provide that. ”
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the food is so awful and overpriced, the decor totally dated, and the staff are wannabe models that you feel bad for since they're obviously never going to make it. ”
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The service was impeccable, food was great and portions were a nice size. ”
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The prices are reasonable, and the drinks are great too! ”
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too expensive for mediocre food and ambiance ”
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Good food (small portions however), good service (cute waitresses all around) and a nice ambience with good looking people matching the background. ”
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Food is overpriced for the quality you get. ”
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| wait time |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The service was slow, but is understandable considering how crowded the restaurant was. ”
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We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. ”
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However, the service was great - responsive, friendly, quick. ”
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