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Eastside - Array 36 restaurant
6.0

Array 36

  • Eastside
  • $$$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    good

Food: Uninspiring flavors in a bite

Array 36's top dishes - Chinese Pork Belly, Beijing Roast Duck, and Braised Pork with Quail Egg - do a terrible job of covering up the glaring issues with their food. The creativity falls severely short with the menu being a hit or miss affair, plaguing the diner with mediocrity and regret. The lack of freshness and blandness is as clear as day. Even the portions seem to have taken a hit with diners finding them smaller than expected. It all culminates in an underwhelming experience that doesn't justify the price.

  • Very Creative

    Fusion of culinary influences creates unique, delightful experience for all.

  • Okay Taste

    Food hit or miss; some dishes good, others underwhelming, inconsistent quality.

  • Bad Variety

    Food quality inconsistent, resulting in hit or miss dining experiences.

Top 3 dishes at Array 36

  1. 1

    Chinese Pork Belly 🏆

    Tender, savory, and flavorful; complements with quail eggs perfectly.

    Chinese Pork Belly dish
  2. 2

    Beijing Roast Duck

    Crispy skin, succulent meat; often described as must-try, delectable.

    Beijing Roast Duck dish
  3. 3

    Braised Pork with Quail Egg

    Tender braised pork complemented by savory quail eggs, a must-try.

    Braised Pork with Quail Egg dish

Vibe: Chic ambiance in overlay

While the restaurant struggles with its food, the ambiance comes to its rescue. The elegance and chic charm lure the diner in, but common pitfalls await unsuspecting patrons. The vibe gets increasingly dreary with the lack of privacy, making intimate date nights nearly impossible. The disappointing wine selection further adds to the downwards spiral. The stylish decor can't fully mitigate these issues.

  • Great Ambiance

    Ambience exudes elegance, chic charm, and creates a cozy, inviting dining experience.

  • Okay Buzz

    Ambiance and decor are good, but overshadowed by service quality concerns.

  • Bad For Dates

    Noisy, lacked privacy, overly crowded, detracting from intimate date experiences.

Perks: Frustrating hurdles aplenty

To further tarnish the already creaky image, Array 36 is plagued with inconvenient parking woes. Even with supposedly simple reservations, patrons found themselves waiting like eager beavers for their table. What maddens the diner further is the inattentive service, which can be painfully slow at times. While the group accommodations are appreciable, it barely remedies the overall experience.

  • Great For Groups

    Private rooms for large groups praised as accommodating and comfortable.

  • Hard To Park

    Challenging shared lot, parking can be difficult, negatively impacts experience.