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- Pork garlic chive dumplings with Szechuan peppercorn oil we're balanced perfectly, with the sharp bite of the ginger and peppercorn oil calmed by the delicate dough and aromatic filling, texture was perfect. - Kara Age Donburi, bowl was packed with umami, the chicken was crispy outside with great tooth, juicy flavor in the dark meat. - Pot De Creme, their take on crème brûlée blew my mind. So much so I went back a couple hours later just to get another order of it. - Staff was warm, friendly, and genuine in their love of the craft. - The prices were very fair for a spot downtown, especially given the quality and presentation of the dishes. - The vibes, were immaculate.👌

Dumplings are good, miso soup is good. Japanese fried chicken was so burnt/tough it was not edible. The desserts were not great either, butter mochi (hard and lacks flavor) and the custard dessert was overwhelming with maple syrup and salt. Portions of all the mentioned were small. Cool vibe but food was just ok.

Et Al. is a collective of chefs working to build an equitable service operational model while serving delicious global cuisine. There are currently six concepts: Bischix, Butter Bar, Compaignon, Dumpling Night, Japanese Breakfast, and Pickles at the Barbecue. Et Al. was a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant 2023 by the James Beard Foundation. Et Al. operates from Foolish Things Coffee in downtown Tulsa’s Cathedral District and located at the start of the historic Route 66. After a long walk along the Tulsa portion of Route 66, I stopped in for Dumpling Night, a weekly Wednesday evening pop-up led by chef Colin Sato featuring Japanese food and beverages. Foolish Things Coffee is a welcoming coffee house featuring clean lines, cool artwork, and a fair amount of natural light. There is

Wednesday nights are Dumpling Nights! I thoroughly enjoyed the nicely balanced hand-folded dumplings, your choice of either Pork & Nira (garlic chives) or Mushroom & Bamboo. They were plump and silky. I also tried the Karaage Donburi which is a Japanese fried chicken rice bowl topped with umami mayo, nori, benishoga (red pickled ginger), and scallions. The rice was flavorful, the chicken juicy and crunchy, and the entire dish a lovely medley of flavors. Staff made me feel appreciated and welcomed even though I was a solo diner and they were quite busy (there was a substantial line by 6:45pm). Service was calmly efficient and provided with smiles. I wish I could eat here every Wednesday evening!

Approximately a year ago, I discovered Et Al. in Tulsa's culinary scene, renowned for its collaborative approach to diverse tasting menus and pop-up concepts like Butter Bar and "Sufra." Led by Chef Chloe Butler, known for her national acclaim, Et Al. prioritizes workplace equality and a team-driven culinary vision. Butter Bar, housed within "Foolish Things Coffee" in downtown Tulsa, offers an urban industrial ambiance with exposed ductwork, brick walls, and dim lighting. Service, led by Chef Butler, embodies teamwork and excellence, with each member contributing to menu conceptualization. The tasting menu at Butter Bar unfolds with courses like a delectable cheese plate, roasted affogato, hot honey passion fruit tart, grilled pineapple tarte tatin, Kakigori, Wok Berries, S'mores, and Cloc