I think this place is definitely better than NYDC and other similar youth outfits. It is unfortunate that this restaurant is mostly frequented by youths. Where are all the, ahem, slightly older people? The decor is fun and freewheeling, the colours and wallpaper are bold, and they remind me a bit of Omphatico's, except that the latter's decor is a little more upmarket. There are cat motifs plastered on the walls, on the menu, etc.

You can't expect super-duper premium service at such places and for this sort of price, so I think as long as you get your food and drinks relatively quickly, it should be ok. Having said that, the head waitress here seemed friendly and competent. We got our Mimiko's pasta with Yakiniku beef fairly quickly, and our salmon burger with fries. Both were nice. The pasta was good! And I liked my salmon burger. Portions were generous. And there were lots of fries!

However, don't expect Michelin-starred cuisine, and anyway, that's not the purpose of this establishment. It's just set up to serve reasonably-priced, tasty eats. But yeah, in a recession, where people may not necessarily blow alot on conspicious items, places like these ought to do well. I, for one, will come back. The prices are just too good to resist.