Neon Kitten Izakaya

Review №1

Rating: 5

Neon Kitten is dope!!! I had the privilege of shooting a recap video for the incredible Shelby Starr with #starrtalent_agency and @shelbi_veda s birthday party last weekend. We had the lounge area in the back to ourselves and the vibe was perfect. Bartenders were on point and I wasn t there early enough to partake in dinner but I heard it was fabulous. Thought I d throw a few stills from the vid on here and show our appreciation. Thanks Neon Kitten! You made my best friends birthday amazing. Love from @reeledgyproductions. Catch the full video on my IG

Date: a month ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Update: You may have updated your hours after my review here on Google but you didnt update them on Yelp or other sites. Its all good though we went somewhere else where we didnt have any issues. In the future I hope you treat other potential customers better than you treated us. My friend and I specifically drove out to Deep Ellum to go to this restaurant based off reviews. We have a show we are going to later and wanted to stop here first. Their hours said they are open and open at 5pm. We walked in (door was unlocked) The bartender stated they werent open and they open at 6pm. I said that their hours on Google say they open at 5pm. He said he knows that it says that on there walked us to the door, and locked it. Really disappointing and kind of upset about it to be honest. Like we had really went out of our way to specifically try this restaurant out and thats what we got.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 1

8pm kitchen closed. We asked the staff about hours of service and his response was (whenever we open is until 9)

Date: 9 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

The food is fantastic.. the Sunday drag show was a blast Mary Con is an amazing host and the performers are so talented .will be back!! Xo Jenni P Parking: Love this place

Date: a year ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

The service food and drinks were the most disappointing. I ve had food was cold very small menu options, and they had no drinks as in sake, and the mixed drinks were very bad. Server did not tend or check on us. Had to get up and ask for everything. I would avoid this place. Tip is automatically added when the server did not deserve what was charged for tip. I like to tip well but it didn t deserve it. Mainly food isn t good.

Date: a year ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great vibes

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 1

We came here for a friends birthday and we would never go back again. My friend wanted to go based on their Instagram. The food pictures on there looked amazing, and the Instagram is very well run. She was extremely excited to go. We went and sat down. No other tables were sat. A couple of people at the bar. The server came and seemed a bit uninterested. We asked about the food shown on Instagram and why it wasnt listed on the menu. We were told that they were basically switching to a bar menu, and nothing shown was going to be offered again. Basically, a bit of bait and switch. He didnt really have any suggestions. Essentially suggested that we get drinks like everyone else. Well we came there to eat so we ordered. The hamburger didnt taste much better than a hamburger you would get at McDonalds. It was obviously a frozen patty thrown on the grill for a hot minute. The fried chicken was just okay and had a little bit of a kick. Basicslly a spicy version of chick fil la. The egg rolls were tasteless and just very hot temp wise. The last item we got was a the dumpling box. The dumplings looked very pretty but had absolutely no flavor. The server did not check on us much. My friends said their cocktails were delicious. They said they would go back again for their cocktails but not the food, and only If they were down there doing other things. I would just take the food off your Instagram altogether. Focus on cocktails. Unless you have a server who trusts your product and you post about the food you actually have then just focus on your drinks. Your strong point. Also the bill came to 42 a person and none of us were filled. Not worth the money.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

We had a really enjoyable impromptu lunch. The service and food were great!

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

This is a top ten establishment in dfw! I swear Ive live in many places. Ive visited NY city, Chicago, DC, Miami, Orlando, Belgium, and this would be my top 10. Its a vibe. The anime friendly environment. The owner is a gem. The staff...chefs kiss. The food is under priced for the quality and authenticity..hats off to the chef...best bar...

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 1

Ruined my 21st birthday I went with my boyfriend and my best friend to celebrate my 21st birthday. I had found this place cute and was excited to take one of my first drinks (legally) here. We had ordered 3 drinks, 2 ramen bowls, and 3 small plates. Firstly, we had a waitress come serve us first and we realized that she was swapped out for a guy. No biggie, she was probably just trying to go home and just transferred it to the guy instead. However, the downside was that we didn t receive our drinks for what seemed like 20-25 min. We had to ask for them after we had already gotten most of our food. The food was fine but nothing absolutely astounding. Drinks on the other hand were awful. I have never recoiled so quickly from a drink. No one at our table liked what we had gotten. Although we were able to get the drinks taken off, we didn t receive any refills on waters all but once (at the end). We had asked our server 4 separate times and he never came. For whatever reason it seemed like he was avoiding us even though we hadn t had much issue with him before. For the entire time there we were coughing and thirsty from our spicy ramens but waited so long to get waters from tiny glasses given to us. At the end, we still couldn t find our server even though we were ready to go and sat much longer than I would ve liked. Ultimately my boyfriend had to go up and ask a different server and the bartender, who then had to go remind our server. As a server myself, who works in the downtown Dallas area and tips exceptionally well for good attentive servers at other restaurants, I can recognize when somebody is wanting to put in the work or is just wanting to catch a quick buck from the drinking crowd in Deep Ellum. Originally, I was planning on going someplace else after having dinner, but I was so put off by the service and awful drinks that I ultimately wanted my birthday to end early. Thanks Neon Kitten for ruining my 21st birthday :/

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Let me tell you this place passes the vibe check. The playlist they had playing was so fire. I also loved that their was a DJ that came in later to turn the place up. I went on a Sunday around Brunch time. The Bartender was so fire! He made out drinks super fast and overall was just cool. I also loved that there was this secret looking room in the back. This spot is just overall dope. I will be going back!

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

It was a smooth and nice place to chill. The food was pretty good, ( small amount) but good

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

They literally ran out of food and alcohol. We ordered several items from the menu to be told they do not have it. Either close the door or let people know you have nothing to serve. We won t be coming back.

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Dinner here was great! Thank y all so much for the great food :)

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 2

If you re looking for cute drinks this place is good; but when it comes to the food it is genuinely disappointing. As an Asian person I felt insulted by the quality of the food. The sushi roll, which was $18, broke down every time I picked it up. The shrimp hargow was obviously store bought and defrosted ($9 for three pieces). If the owner is serious about this place they need to seriously revamp the menu items and put some effort in the dishes. Success of a restaurant doesn t depend on the atmosphere, but on the fundamentals, which is quality food that makes people want to come back. This place severely lacks the basics that make a restaurant worth coming back to

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 1

Had a valid paper Id and they wouldn t accept, when you lose your ID you are given that Paper for a reason!

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Great cocktails, awesome food, amazing staff. We will be coming back!

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

The food is amazing! You gotta get the wings and the crunchy kitty if you love sushi.

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 4

Tempted to give this 5 stars - service was above average, cocktails were great, and food was solid. It s loud but the vibes are great.

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

They re tots hit!!!!!!! Wanted to take out of towners for brunch on a Sunday. However, the tots aren t available until after 5 PM. That s a wonk, so now I m not taking them. That s the only reason they got four stars & not 5

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 1

I booked a reservation at 11:00 pm after a concert through their system and hours via the website. Got dropped off on a corner in Deep Elllum with a friend and didn t see the restaurant. I called the number and whoever answered said they closed two hours ago. When I said I booked a reservation, he said they need to update the hours. So, I spent money on a Lyft and was dropped off in a sketchy part of Deep Ellum and for nothing. Seriously, please update your hours!

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Super friendly staff, great drinks, amazing food.

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 2

Good vibe but bad food. My egg rolls were cold and my ramen was pretty bleh. I ve had some delicious ramen in my day and this just didn t hit at all. Save your money.

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

A great bar and restaurant. The food was amazing. We had the pork bao buns and they were delicious. Would deffinetly recommend to anyone looking for a bite to eat. Also ask about the back bar for an even cooler experience

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Great service, beautiful, fun drinks with fun characters. Super friendly service!

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Went for their Valentines day event and the music was extremely loud; to the point we had to yell to talk. The food was good but I not the best compared to other locations. The drinks were strong and would definitely recommend as a drinking spot if the drinks weren t so expensive. The steak was my favorite part of the food.

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Really good food

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 2

Interesting concept with the potential to be very special, but it s being held back by poor ownership and management. Owners don t seem to value their staff and the bar manager appears to be on the brink of an emotional breakdown at all times. If there s a new set of bartenders every time you dine in, that s a tell tale sign that something isn t right with management.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Sampler was perfect for lunch. Filing and very very good!!

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 2

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Neon Kitten is the kind of trendy, Instagrammable place I usually dismiss offhand as overpriced flash with no substance and dont bother even trying. Couple that with Asian fusion and I definitely was a bit wary of this place. Well that was a prejudice that was completely undeserved, because Neon Kitten is fantastic. Lets start with the food. Asian fusion so often comes in two flavors: cheap bastardized dishes marked to the worst commercialized stereotypes of Asian food, and expensive elevated dishes that somehow charge far more while removing the heritage and flavor of the original core concept. Neon Kitten does neither, instead serving reasonably priced dishes that are playful and delicious variations on their origins. Take their karaage, for example. Good karaage is moist, tender, and has very crispy breading that crunches beautifully but is light at the same time. Places that do it badly have dense, thick breading frequently, along with dry or flavorless chicken. Theirs checks the boxes for classic karaage, but uses more variation in the cut size as well as shape than Ive seen, as well as chicken that has a fantastic flavor and Im not quite sure if its a marinade or what, but its really good. And they topped it with gochujang sauce, which is an unexpected combination that was magnificent and Ill have to do it at home. Some other highlights included the beef puffs and fried gyoza. I grew up with fried gyoza in my Japanese-American home; so few places offer them any way other than steamed or pan fried, so this was an absolute delight. I havent gotten to try the ramen yet, but plan to next time. Only tried one drink, the Kobe, but it was really tasty and definitely not a weak one, balanced and not overly sweet with a complexity that made every element blend beautifully. Fantastic presentation as in all things, this one came in an adorable pig-shaped mug. So often these showy drinks just lack any character, but this was incredibly well made and I would come here for the drinks alone. Lets also talk about that trendy visual design of the place. A lot of restaurants and bars are going for that brightly colored neon chic these days, but Neon Kitten actually nails it in a way that is genuinely pleasant and doesnt feel trite or imitative. It seems like they hired a good interior designer, and then actually did what said designer instructed. The more you look at the fixtures, the seating, the little touches of design, the more you see care and effort, thoughtful intention, and joy. One example: I noticed they use these spiky light fixtures that are somewhat common these days, but they are wrapped in lovely fake cherry blossoms that give them a completely different character. Actually took me a while before I noticed what they were built on. Finally, all the staff I encountered were delightful. From the moment we walked in the door everyone was kind and eager to help with anything, friendly, good suggestions, and incredibly pleasant. I had forgotten my teeth aligners case and just sandwiched them in a napkin, but one man there noticed and brought over a steam basket lid for me to put them on instead. Just all around wonderful and positive experience, will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

This place is <chefs kiss> magnificent! Fantastic people, amazing food (OMG the tater tots!) and a rock solid line-up of drinks. Go here! Be happy.

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Food was delicious drinks were amazing and the owner was top tier most kind and wonder person I have ever met we had great conversations I really enjoyed my self, can t wait to go back!

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

I recently dined at Neon Kitten Izakaya & Dimsum House and was thoroughly impressed. The atmosphere was engaging and lively, with a fun and trendy vibe. The food was equally impressive, with a delicious blend of Japanese and Chinese flavors. The dim sum was some of the best Ive had, and the izakaya dishes were expertly prepared and seasoned. The service was also top-notch, with friendly and attentive staff. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable dining experience. Overall, Neon Kitten Izakaya & Dimsum House is a must-visit spot for foodies in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Amazing Lunch! Everything was so good. Loved the Shrimp Fun Roll. The Pumkin puff is the perfect ending to your meal. Bring friends. I have been looking for a good Dim Sum Place. This place is under priced for the quality of their food. Go now before they raise their prices!

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Mushroom Ramen was amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 1

Very poor experience in terms of food, drinks and service. With an auto tip of 20% for a party of two. To begin; 1) Waiter approached table next to us, guy in the back yelled The other couple and then he disappeared. I am not sure happened but he walked away and didnt come back for a little bit. 2) The drinks we ordered were not as imaged or described. Hiroshima was missing the mango and rim coating, Sapporo had so much egg white it was left 2/3 foam than drink. 3) Waiter forgot to give us plates, and when asked, tried offering the plates under the plastic dimsum container..which were covered in condensation.. yuck... 4) The pork shumai was visible undercooked on the inside (Translucent pork/shrimp?) and external wrapper looked under cooked as well, opaquish parts in the wrapper. 5) Last item we ordered was mixed up for the wrong item. But no problem they took it off the bill. Which is where the 1 star is coming from. Otherwise this would be a 0. So the food is undercooked, drinks are poorly made, and service is below substandard - I would have rather served myself, made my own drinks and cooked the food myself, than pay this bill + tip frankly. $82.35 for 15 dumplings and 2 drinks. You live and you learn.

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Service was good, owner was friendly, and craft cocktails were unique and tasty! I would go back to try food and speakeasy for sure. Vibes were good brought out of town guest and they enjoyed it.

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Great vibes great bartenders

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the spot. it looked great the drinks tasted great and the vibe was good. bartenders did a great job

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Super fun experience! Creative drinks and menu! My husband and I where looking for a cool spot for drinks and we found it! Exciting from the moment you enter, the crew receives you with a warm welcome hey , super inviting! Mark was awesome! Thank you for taking care of us! We will be back to try the food! We want to try the kame-hame-hah roll!

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 3

Good food, good cocktails. Bad portions and bad prices. Yes, it was tasty but I shouldnt be hungry after spending 50 dollars on food.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

Came for the Bollywood n desi culture event. First time here, prices for the bracelets outrageous expensive..the drinks were really good tho, they had ONE henna tattoo artist and very little spots n if she had time she did some girls like twice which she left at 8pm and we didnt even get the chance to get anything. The food was expensive with the kind of food they serve which is like appetizers portion if not smaller. The place was had a back room which was nice to relax. Like the setup. But other than that, that event was a total fail n was not worth the price i paid.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Had so much fun! Packed but you still have room to move around. The outdoor setting is really dope great for taking pictures. Went twice had fun both times.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

Friday night DJ was waaayyyy better than Saturdays DJ

Date: 2 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

This place is adorable and the employees are super friendly. Highly recommend the pork belly benedict. Drinks are unique and cute. They do add an automatic 20% gratuity regardless of party size, so just be prepared before you go.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

So far the best place in Dallas! The food was amazing and the bartender is generous with the pour. I had the chicken and waffles, the waffles were perfect and the chicken was just right. However the star of the meal was the side of grits!!!! I will for sure go back just for those....ORDER THE GRITS! The restaurant itself was well appointed and trendy. The staff was very friendly and always checked to make sure you were doing ok. The owner, Im guessing it was the owner, greets you at the door and makes sure everything and everyone are ok. Also there is a speak easy behind the bookcase. Put this place on the list.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Bartender is great! Lively, but not too crowded!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 2

This place is solely for Instagram / the aesthetic. Drinks were really bad, my tap #6 margarita tasted so bitter and watery. My boyfriend asked for a Japanese high ball (they say they are a Japanese inspired bar/restaurant) & it was made with Jim Beam (when they had a selection of Japanese whiskeys?) - and the drink was shaken not stirred. I watched the bartender pack ice into the Hello kitty cup with his bare hands, who then proceeded to wipe his hands on his pants lovely! Other than that staff was friendly. They also have n automatic 20% gratuity no matter party size.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 2

One star for the Dj, and one for the plants and the decor. We went there for dim sum/ brunch and a cocktail and there were several issues with the grossly overpriced and underpar food, drink, and service. The cocktail concepts seemed great, maybe better executed on a different day?

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 1

Quality of food is poor and they do not listen or pay attention to detail when you order. Also, the waitress isn t knowledgeable of any of the food items listed on the menu. Never again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Great food! Great drinks! Friendly people and good service been here a handful of times. It definitely has my seal of approval.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Food was fantastic and service was very prompt!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

High end Craft cocktails with live music. Small, Quaint little speakeasy

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

The place is beautiful and the drinks are even more esthetically pleasing. The bartenders were helpful and made some delicious drinks. They have a wide variety of liquor to choose from. They apparently have a speakeasy bar in the back, I believe its only open on weekends. We didnt try any food but judging by other reviews its amazing. We will without question come back here.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Loved this place till i found out my fav bartender Jeremy is gone. Super cool vibe, good music. Tasty dumplings! Variety cocktails too!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Neon Kitten is adorable! My boyfriend brought me here for a cute casual date, and I was not disappointed. Before I dive into the review, I need to emphasize that Neon Kitten is fusion-based; it focuses on drinks and small bites! If youre looking for an authentic dim sum or Japanese restaurant, this may not match what youre looking for. With that being said, this location is great. We tried quite a few items from the menu and were really pleased with the flavors. Is it the same as going to dim sum on Sunday morning with your Asian grandma? Ofc not, but you can still get your (limited) dim sum fix with a side of alcohol! Recommend - chili + peanut wontons, beef tataki, and prawn + pork siu mai. The drinks here were pretty solid as well. There were several featured cocktails and ones that were on tap. As basic as I am, I had to get the Hello Kitty (Osaka) drink. It was very light, but had a good balance of flavors. I would really like to come back to try other cocktails with a bolder taste. Note - If youre staying for a late snack, check out the speakeasy (Blackbird Society) in the back after your meal. Its cozy and has a very intimate environment with the occasional live music. I recommend the magician drink for those who are looking for a neat little show!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Fun, upbeat atmosphere with a great playlist and cute aesthetic. The food is what feels like a modern fusion take on Asian food, and it was delicious. Be sure to ask your server what they recommend so you can learn more about the menu. Delicious cocktails and apps, and mouthwatering dishes. Our sever was Jenn and she was absolutely amazing. We had a bit of a hard time deciding, but she helped us with recommendations and we loved what we got. On top of helping us order, Jenn was fun, never let our glasses reach empty, and gave amazing service. 6 out of 5 stars to her. Especially when we got sake bombs. Do yourself a favor and order sake bombs! It s a lot of fun.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

Loved the dim sum .seriously. You should do the appetizer with a variety of fried and steamed dim sum. Steve is a fabulous bartender!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Amazing food, ambiance and drinks. Highly recommend.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Fantastic place to go manager was on top of his game the waiters was fantastic the band was awesome a great place to be

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 3

Meh. Just OK.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 2

Overpriced and extremely mid taste of food

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Top notch drinks if you know where to look. Had a Ramos gin fizz, a raspberry vodka soda, and a blueberry vodka shot.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 2

Food was not good, VERY expensive and the portions where tiny. I understand its a small plates restaurant but for them to charge $18 for a tiny bowl of fried rice is crazy. On top of the food and drinks being mediocre, the place was dirty and loud. The bathrooms are digesting.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 1

I really hate we didn t get any pictures of the food we ordered because that s how bad it was. First off we accidentally found this place because we was waiting for our table at Stirr when the owner came out and grabbed us and said no wait here. While we had a 40 minute wait we decided to have a cocktail and a little appetizer to give this not so busy place a try. Why? The drinks is over priced and the food isn t real dim sum. It was a party of 7 so we ordered a chicken and waffles a 3 piece of the chicken bang bang I believe is the name, an order of the spring roll and fried rice. Chicken came out under cooked on both orders to the point when we took a piece off the bone blood came out. The rice has shrimp and pork so we asked to leave the pork out and up on arrival it still had pork in it. So we just ask for bill and instead of bringing our bill they just tried to run our card without our approval because they still wanted to charge us for the whole bill. The manager/owner heard everything that was going on and never approached our table to apologize, matter of fact I was looking for him as we was leaving and never seen him on the floor again. Now mind you when we was ordering he checked on our table twice even told a story about visiting my city before. But to sum it up we had a 130 dollar bill for 3 cocktails 4 sprites, spring rolls and a kids size bowl of rice, they will never get a dime from anyone I know just pass by even if the music grabs your attention. O let me not forget they tip their self 20%

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

DELICIOUS!! Atmosphere was so fun and hype, and the food even impressed my very hard to impress brother in law who couldn t stop raving about everything. Cocktails were delicious too. The service at first was odd and slow, but then the owner Bob came and took care of us and it was only up from there. His suggestions were great and we loved talking to him. I love how they cheer everyone on as they walk in. Would definitely come back!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Great atmosphere good food and drinks. A little pricey.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 3

I m not sure if people who came here actually had dimsum before b/c it was not up to par. I order a lot of what everyone suggested and everything was too salty. Drinks were okay, definitely there for the looks and the Ambience. We also went to the bar in the back. It was a very Intimate setting. Where you can just sit back on a date or if you want to sit and chill and chat with your girl friends. It was nice to go there once but I don t believe I would like to return.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

Stopped in for 2 drinks and an appetizer. When we asked for the check, our server forgot to bring it to us (twice!). The check was not ours and there was a physical description of the customer that did not match either of us. We told our server the check was wrong, he said he would just charge us for our drinks, apologized, and took our card. When we received the invoice, he had charged us for the other tables food and drinks. I can empathize with being short staffed, but COME ON dude! We got ripped off.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Even though I ve only been her twice I absolutely loooooveeee it ..the energy, vibes, and music will catch you off the streets, I haven t tried the food yet but I will next time I go

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Killer welcoming as soon as you walk in...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

This place is amazing, great drinks, great bites, and cool staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Went with some friends and they accidentally overbooked but this ended us up in the back speak-easy part of the bar and I m glad! The bar tenders were phenomenal! They were very attentive and creative with their drinks which were really good. Unlike the front of the bar, there was no menu, which made the experience that much more exciting. The food was also delicious and aesthetically appealing! Despite the hiccup with getting us a table, they were able to remedy the situation with a quickness and professionalism. Great customer service

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere, food, and drinks! The Krunchy Kitten sushi dish is one of the best I have had anywhere.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

This is a really good place to try!! I think it would be perfect for a group of 3-4 to really share a lot of things, however my husband and I were really happy with the amount of things we tried! I loved the egg rolls (they re gluten-free!) and beef tataki in particular. Of course the dumplings were great. I liked the atmosphere a lot too- it s really pretty inside! Definitely recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

One of the best meals and dining experiences that I have had lately. We arrived and were immediately greeted and seated. We had some amazing cocktails served creatively and thumbs up to the mixologist! The food was stellar! Each dish continued to wow me. The dumplings were some of the best that I ve ever had. When you visit, you have to ask about the secret menu. You will be very happy that you did. Happy eating!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 2

Not all that impressive. The fried foods were good, the others were okay and the fresh salmon was literally frozen with ice granules in them. The salmon meal also didnt come with the kale chips as the menu said and when we asked our waiter he told us that it came the way it was supposed to but he would ask....the manager then came over and said his kale had gone bad and they would discount the meal (which they did not but then as we hung around chatting they brought free tiny mochi ice cream in lieu of the discount and it was subpar). The biggest issue was honestly the bartending, it took between 10-20 mins to get a drink each time - whether that was a mixed drink or just a glass of wine. At one point we even asked our waiter to ask the bartender, who was literally standing around drying glasses instead of making our drinks, to make our drinks when it had been about 20 mins. We did go have a few cocktails in the speak-easy, which is a cool concept. The drinks were overpriced and weak. It was $60 for 3 drinks. The music was a mix of early 2000s and old showtime-y music and was way too loud. I started this review intending on leaving a 3 star but as I type this out I realize the only thing that was actually decent was 2-3 fried options....so Im knocking it down to 2 stars. I dont see this place lasting past everyone ordering the IG Hello Kitty drink and never returning.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

Cool spot with okay food. Went on a Friday night and the live music was...loud. We left as soon as we could after eating to find somewhere quiet. The server said something wasnt on the menu, but it was. The beef puffs were great. You can skip the curry chicken and chili wontons.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 4

Great atmosphere. Food is... Better after a few drinks

Date: 2 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 2

The restaurant is beautifully decorated, the food and drinks were ok. The server didn t seem to know what was or wasn t on the menu, but my real complaint was how horribly loud it was here. DO NOT dine here on Friday nights the live music is ridiculously like seriously painfully loud. No one could hear anyone not even my server could hear what I was saying. Everyone was screaming over the music the entire night it felt so overwhelming and chaotic. The band itself wasn t bad it just wasn t the right setting for how loud the music is. Take out the singer or take the mic off the saxophone or something please just turn it down, and please stop playing Michael Jackson.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Dallas doesnt yet have many great NYC style restaurants, or dumplings (outside of Royal China), so was very happy to find Neon Kitten. The service was spot on, the drinks were great, and the dim sum was excellent. The ambiance was fun and quirky. This will quickly become a regular spot. They just need some soupy dumplings.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

The vibes are so cool here! The food and drinks are amazing! Vik the owner is so amazing and attentive!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Scotty and Bik. What a time. Exquisite service. An even better party. Will return for these two superstars. Scotty and Bik - keep dancing the night away xx

Date: 2 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Havent found anywhere quite as good as this spot in the whole city. Between the guy who greeted me, the bartender Steven, the good food and music- this spot is a true 10/10.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

This is one of the best ever restaurants/bars I ve been to. On top of the cute ambiance and cute drinks, the food and the service was impeccable. Everyone made us feel so comfortable, warm, and overall we had such an enjoyable time. The servers had banter with us, especially Scott. Even thought they were understaffed due to COVID, we did not wait long for the food or drinks, they d always check up on us to make sure everything was good which it was. The food was fresh with exquisite flavors and even thought we couldn t decide, Scott chose an amazing combination of delicious dishes for us. I m definitely coming back here again, especially to reorder the HelloKitty drink! 10/10 place that everyone should go to!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 4

We got really lucky eating here Sunday evening. There was no wait at all. In fact, the place was empty. Usually Id take that as a bad sign, however, the food and service was great. My favorite was the morel shrimp dumplings and salmon sushi. Delicious!! Service was great and friendly. It was good, but I doubt Ill come for a second visit since there was only 2 memorable food items for me; but that doesnt mean you shouldnt try it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 1

Came in, thought it was the entrance to the arcade, out of all beer except bud, bud light and michelob ultra. Had a draft cocktail for $14 and the added aperol without asking for $3 more. After that I had a $7 beer. After tip, $30. Not great. Also, they lost their YouTube Tv feed during the NCAA football championship. Kind of a miss.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

One of the best restaurants in dallas!! kuddos to you Bob and Vik!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

At first I thought Neon Kitten was all IG hype. Now Im convinced its one of my favorite new bars in Dallas. The cute decor, friendly service and unique food and drink options make for a great stop. I wish their patio was as cool as the rest of the building but it doesnt change my thoughts on the place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

The owner, Bob, is a very interesting and that hasanaged to bring down to earth Asian style drinks to deep ellum. Definitely worth a visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Good looking hotspot with creative and fun food and drinks! Get that gram on!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

I really loved this place! I finally got to try the Hello Kitty cocktail (Osaka). Everything was great and the staff is friendly.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Neon Kitten s presentation is on point! Their staff gave us a warm welcome and were super friendly. The dim-sum has a nice twist to it and their beef tataki is delicious, but their drinks and sushi were just ok. The problem was their ventilation system was awful - by the end of the night we were choking from the smoke from their grill (to be fair, I have asthma, so that s probably why it affected me so much). Not sure if they were having an issue with their ventilation system or if it s always like that. I would recommend checking them out, but if you have asthma you might want to sit in their outdoor patio area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Genuinely enjoyed this spot. Their cocktails and appetizers were very creative and a hit. we also really enjoyed the staff.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Parking is a beast in the area although the parking lot wasnt too far a walk. We actually passed the restaurant since there wasnt a sign. When you walk in youre greeted by all the customers and staff members so forget about shying away, theres no time. We had outdoor seating but it was rather cozy and great for hanging out especially if your party is a little louder. We ordered their infamous cocktail served in a Hello Kitty. So cute, we got our IG worthy photos and Snaps for days. Servers were nice. We ordered a little bit of everything. The cocktails were definitely the main attraction and food was for eating during or after a few drinks.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Fun welcome!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

The bartender Rashad was a beast with the drinks. Very impressed with the style and vibe.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Great food and theme! Cant wait for the secret backroom to open up!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Visited for the first time an Ill tell you look for the blue walls and pink flowers. Late at night Neon Kitten is difficult to spot but i think that makes it even more worth to find it. Again Neon Kitten doesnt have any marks but when you enter the entire room erupts in greetings. The Osaka (Hello Kitty glass) is a must and as a yellowtail fan youll love the Yellowtail Jalepaneo. Reserve in advance and this place is perfect for date night and hanging with friends.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Gr8 place to hang out

Date: 2 years ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

My spouse and I had a wonderful night here last night (10/13) for my 21st. Drinks and food both absolutely delicious, and the bartender had us laughing all night. Thanks for being so cool with us, and sorry I cant handle attention well LOL

Date: 2 years ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Edamame Gyoza are supremely delicious

Date: 3 years ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Neon Kitten is a gorgeous stop on your nightly rounds in Deep Ellum. I loved everything we were able to sample on our trip, the bar staff, wait staff and manager are sure to make your visit feel like youre part of the family.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

We had an awesome time the Bar Staff was great and the dumplings were delicious. We had the pumpkin, shrimp and siu mai.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Awesome spot with great food & good drinks. The bartender wanst great but the rest of the staff on the floor was. Especially with it being brand new this place is fire. Super excited for what the future has with them in the neighborhood!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Wife came here for 21st and had a great time! Can t wait to return when they officially open!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Cool artwork awesome staff.

Date: 3 years ago