check out the hole-in-the-wall japanese restaurant konban for your next lunch date! every dish is of superior quality, crafted with precision. but the cost is kinda high for the small servings... so make sure you’re not STARVING when you come! we ordered the eggplant agebitashi ($16), tenderloin katsu ($17) with the “brunch add on” featuring miso soup, pickled cabbage, rice, & cabbage salad with black sesame dressing ($10). the eggplant was so delicious because they fried the whole eggplant itself without any batter on the outside, making it super light & crispy! 🍆 the katsu was also impressively textured — the meat was cooked just right, neither too hard nor undercooked. the exterior was light & flaky, ensuring it didn't overshadow the meat. they had a truffle salt, which was actually so yummy to pair it with! my fave thing on this menu was actually the black sesame dressing on the salad! it was such a new flavor to me & i would probably eat salad every day if i can have this dressing 🤤 the vibes were very simple & minimalistic (very ~zen~) so it’s ideal spot for a lunch or early dinner date!