Rule of Thirds

“Perfection 💯 We shared the Hottokeki (pancake) between four of us, and it was really fluffy and so delicious—perfectly balanced and not too sweet. The Wagyu cheeseburger was incredible—super juicy and honestly left me speechless. The egg serves as a dip for the burger, which made it even better. We also ordered the Karaage (next to the burger), Pork belly Donburi (above the burger), and Smashed potatoes (beside the donburi). Everything was solid, but the burger definitely stood out for me.”

“Everything was incredible here, I had to write a review. From the moment you step in the ambiance is incredible, it just feels so warm and you can tell everything is done in a way that is super intentional. We sat outside and it was a really nice space that felt somewhat private but not secluded, they have heaters as well for chillier nights. Service was incredible, our server, Nick was super attentive and informative and throughout our meal we were also attended to by several other staff members who were super prompt and friendly. Onto the food, we ordered the Karaage chicken, Chirashi Don, and leek tempura as appetizers/sides and for a main we got the Buddhist Duck. As far as apps go everything was very flavorful, my personal favorites were the Karaage, which was perfectly crisped and had a delicious sauce, and I also enjoyed the leeks, which were super refreshing and had a nice crunch. I also ordered a Hanabi drink, which tasted like strawberry gummy candy in the best way possible. The Buddhist Duck though was just phenomenal, one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time— I highly recommend ordering it if you’re with a group. We were 4 and we were very full at the end of our meal, I imagine it would be a lot for a smaller party. It’s 3 course, the first consists of roasted duck with an array of sauces that consist of something for everyone’s palette. Next was the duck mixed in rice (this was my favorite portion of the meal) it was just so flavorful and hearty. All of it is finished off with a small cup of duck soup, which truly brought the meal together and was the perfect note to end on. They told us they have limited quantities so worth mentioning that, we came earlier in the night and were able to get one, I’m not sure if they sell out quickly before later reservations can get to them. All in all I had an amazing experience at Rule of Thirds, I can’t wait to come back and try more.”

“We had the Skate Wing, Oshizushi, House Silken Tofu, Clams Sakamushi, and Wagyu Sukiyaki. Every dish was earthy, nourishing, and beautifully balanced, made with very fresh ingredients and delicate flavors. The presentation of each dish really added to the overall experience. We also had sencha green tea served in a teapot, and the taste — wow. It was so good that I even asked the waiter what kind of tea it was. Now I actually have the same one at home. The staff was excellent — attentive, welcoming, and very knowledgeable. At one point we accidentally spilled some tea or sauce on the table, and they immediately cleaned it up with a smile, which we really appreciated. Throughout the evening we felt very well informed, welcomed, and genuinely taken care of. The music created a great atmosphere, and the whole experience felt close to perfection. We’ll definitely be coming back to try more dishes — especially the duck, which looked incredible.”

“The menu is so thoughtful including the drinks. We loved trying skate wing for the first time. the Crab Mazemen was our fav dish of the night. The Zabuton Steak was incredible as well! The mushroom special left a little to be desired but it was still solid. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff is so lovely (shoutout to Julio) and we will be coming back to try brunch very soon!”

“We’ve enjoyed two experiences at Rule of Thirds but this review is for our most recent, brunch, visit. Let me start by saying that the space is hip and cool and the service has always been tremendous. The food is, for the most part, very good and near great in some cases. The chicken katsu was absolutely terrific. The bread was soft, the chicken crispy, and just enough sauce. The salad was okay, it was fresh but we tasted very little hot honey. The Japanese breakfast set was really good but just bit of moister piece of fish away from great. The hottokeki was much anticipated but was pretty eggy and the edges were dry as a bone. We also enjoy the cocktail list. The Douglas Fir-banks is tasty but I will put my fingers in the outside smear. It looks cool though. Overall, Rule of Thirds is generally a good experience.”