Sarah Ashley Yelverton
+5
Milkwood provided a dining experience of a lifetime. We are extreme fans of Edward Lee and were so excited to visit one of his restaurants. Milkwood provided the most professional exciting experience that I've ever had at a restaurant. The service was incredible, we started by being greeted with complementary champagne for our anniversary. Then the server provided the most detailed descriptions of the drinks and menu helping us choose the best options available. The food was the most unique and incredible tasting food I have ever had. There is nothing available that you have had before and nothing available that won't completely blow your mind and tastebuds. Each worker, the atmosphere, the food, all combined provided us with the best dining experience I have ever had. A simple thank you is not enough .
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We had another amazing dinner and dining experience with you guys last night! The food,as always, was astounding and the service is some of the best in town.
I asked if they could make a drink that used to be on the menu(Certain Dark Things), which is one of the best cocktails I have ever had and that taste haunts me to this day. The bartender came to the table to speak to me about it because while they had some of the ingredients, they didn't have all of them on hand. She said she could make something close but it definitely wouldn't be the same. I decided to forego that and she mixed up something else for me that was delicious and hit similar bitter notes.
We both had ramen, which was perfect and for dessert we ordered a piece of Chocolate Chess Pie which is my new favorite. I could eat a bucket of the peanut butter ice cream alone. Super light tasting but definitely has a strong peanut flavor. The chef also sent out a complimentary Coconut Chiffon. I would never have ordered it because I'm not a fan of coconut, but that dessert blew my mind. It was so very light and delicately flavored. The coconut was there but paired with the other flavors in the dish it was not at all like the typically overpowering coconut flavor that I dislike. This dessert will probably be in regular rotation for us not too, so a big thanks to the chef!
Thanks for another fabulous evening, we will definitely be back soon!
I ate at milkwood last Saturday with my boyfriend and had an incredible experience! Every dish we had was full of flavor and the attention to detail was excellent. The chicken wings were the best chicken wings I’ve ever had, hands down. I am going to recommend this restaurant to every friend that asks where to go to get great food in Louisville!
For starters- gor the “ deviled eggs” and chicken wings- best wings ever!!! And a unique twist on the eggs! Our entree’s were amazing- fried chicken, black bbq pork, and mahi mahi. Great atmosphere and greater service! Went in a recommendation and we will def recommend!
Chef Edward Lee is my cooking idol. I keep thinking that I will run into him one day at one of his restaurants, but not this time. I was able to buy a signed copy of Buttermilk Graffiti and am so excited!
I drove all the way from Chicago to eat here (and of course to visit Louisville too). We were able to have the dim sum menu for summer and I also ordered the pork ramen. I will have dreams about that pork belly. I was also so excited to see cheese as a garnish. I do that all the time at home. I wish that I could stage at Milkwood. Lee's focus on flavor combinations is so amazing and makes so much sense.
Very pleasantly surprised!!! Awesome cocktails, awesome food, and awesome staff. The fusion combinations pair very well together. I loved the kimchi and collard greens!!! Our waiter was great and was able to describe the food very well.
Heather Victoria Marie Lawson
+5
My husband and I have been wanting to dine at Milkwood for about a year now. Finally, we came out this past Saturday for an early Valentine's celebration. In short, the food and there service was to die for. My personal favorite was the pork rinds with pimento cheese and caviar as well as my pork burger. We will definitely be back and soon!
I was very pleased with the food, everything was excellent! Collard Greens and the Braised Short Ribs were standouts. I will return 🙂👏🏾👍🏾😋
Food was amazing from the Smoked Wings w/ Chili Glaze to the Japanese Cayenne Spiced Salted Caramel Cheesecake. Our server Brian was fantastic and really made the difference. Despite being theater night the service was quick yet not rushed. A must for anyone's next visit.
Robbi Markovich Maycock
+5
Great food and service. The ramen was to die for. Cocktails at the bar prior to dinner a must!
Had an absolutely wonderful experience with you guys last night. Your cocktails and food menu were spot on. We also enjoyed our time and conversation with your bartender and staff. We will be back next time we visit Louisville.
On a busy night we thought we would take a chance to get it right when it opened, and we did. Previous to this had only been there for dessert and drinks. Had the bbq pork and the beef comfort food dish. Excellent. So were the drinks!
Loved it! Before we were seated we enjoyed ourselves. We were greeted with such enthusiasm that the food was merely an extra treat! The food was excellent and appropriately priced. We will return....very soon!
Beautiful Asian Bistro setting for food that will take you where ever you want to go - lots of variety in texture & taste. Also a "bar scene" for meeting friends & thespian friends from all over the world. A warm & friendly place for conversation & sharing - lives & plays.
First time at Milkwood though I hope it won't be the last. Our waiter, Brian, was super-friendly and helpful, especially with my boyfriend's gluten allergy. I didn't like my first cocktail so he exchanged it for a glass of wine at no charge. The food was excellent, with small but flavourful portions. Everything was cooked just right. The cocktail menu is interesting in the sense that it shows you the taste (bitter, sweet, etc) for each drink. Overall a great experience and definitely worth the price.
Super cool spot! Quality over quantity here. Definitely got enough to eat still. My wife got a bunless burger that had bacon and cheddar cheese. She really liked it. I got the hot wings. Big surprise 😁. They were smoked and had a really good chili lime sauce. We shared an order of the brussel sprouts. They also make a great cocktail and have a pretty cool menu for ordering drinks based on if you want sweet, salty, sour, or savory. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. I would come back here again if I were to visit Louisville again. Try it out!
Such an interesting menu and interesting choices. For the first time I tried Sweet Breads, and I hope they always taste like this because they set the bar very high. The Beef tartare was another first and it was amazing. Tender, flavorful, perfectly sized and accompanied by chips and some delicious sauce. We also had the Curry Mussels, I dont know how you make the mussels an after thought, but a delicious bread and complex and smooth sauce will do that. Lastly we tried the house Ramen. I was not impressed by the broth itself. But then mixing it all together was the perfect bite. Savory broth, sweet pork, umami from the mushrooms, freshness from the green onions, the egg is poached in a herbaceous broth that comes the dance of deliciousness in your mouth.
Oh and Slade our waiter was outstanding and the manager instead of standing and just delegating he was helping his staff and constantly checking on tables. It was a wonderful experience.
Why can't I give a place six stars! This was hands down one of the best restaurants that I have ever visited. Super friendly staff and amazing food come together to make an unforgettable experience. The cocktails and food was imaginative without being gimmicky. Asian food with a southern flair or southern food with an Asian flair? I don't care just give me more!
Looking at Milkwood's menu, you'll notice their knack for mixing sweet, sour, savory, spicy and salty throughout their entire menu, from cocktails all the way through to dessert. The restaurant was an experience, to say the least. Louisville, KY has truly great culinary minds at work, and Milkwood is probably one of the most notable examples of this. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the experience was incredible from top to bottom.
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This Restaurant is attached to the Actors theater downtown. It is a downstairs dwelling that has a made from scratch, low lit and elegant dining experience. While the menu was not very big, a lot of thought and passion goes into each dish. On top of locally sourced ingredients and an excellent quality of food, there is a perfect balance of options to appeal to everyone. There are also items on the menu for vegans and vegetarians as well, though not many. You may check with the server for any other accommodations.
They also have a decent bar area too so can grab a drink but the dinning area is on the smaller side. ****That being said it would be wise to check ahead to see if there is a show at the neighboring theater or if its just a busy weekend evening as this seems like a high traffic establishment periodically. Milkwood's website puts making a reservation front and center and it must be for a reason. My visit had just my family of 6 and another couple eating at the time so we had no issues being seated and served immediately.
Overall this experience was Wonderfull, I would highly recommend this restaurant to travelers and locals alike. You could make an entire evening of this restaurant too if you check for any shows at Actors Theater that may interest you and follow it up with a reservation at Milkwood. I hope your experience is as good as mine was.
MilkWood has been a bucket list item for me ever since I learned about Chef Ed Lee through Mind of a Chef, and our meal exceed expectations. We ordered everything off the Southern Dim Sum menu, plus the collards & kimchi, cottage fries, and togarashi cheesecake. Everything was unbelievably good, and nearly everything was unlike anything I had ever tasted before. I wish we lived closer, because we’d be going all the time. Louisville is lucky to have MilkWood.
Great spot for Koren fusion dishes! We weren't sure quite what to expect, but everything was very tasty! The rice bowls were the star of the show, for sure, and nothing else we tried was disappointing. Highly recommended for something different!
First time in Louisville and had the pleasure of going to MilkWood.
A friend had recommended and I was not disappointed
The service was excellent and the food came out really quickly .
I ordered the Bibimbap, and it was delicious .
Great beer selection .
Would highly recommend and will for sure come back next time I’m in Louisville . 👍🏻👍🏻
This place in underneath a theater, and was a little hard to find with some construction going on, but man am I glad we stopped in. The chicken wing appetizer alone e made it worth it. My fiancee is celiac, so we couldn't get the sauce because it has gluten in it. However, we didn't need it. They were deliciously smoky without being overpowering, and hands down the best wings I have ever had. The ramen was a little less impressive. Incredibly rich, but a little one-notish in flavor. I felt like it needed a little acid to balance out the flavor. However, the pork shoulder, even without the sauce (gluten), was perfectly tender and incredibly flavorful.
Beautiful, fun atmosphere. Excellent drinks, arranged in a nice way on the menu letting you know whether they are sour, sweet, bitter, or umami.
Best ramen in town, excellent noodles and broth with some flavors I really haven't come across before (charred eggplant in ramen?). Delicious. Excellent gochujang chicken wand waffles and a delicious blackened pineapple cheesecake for dessert.
The steak was amazing! If you like a mix of Southern and Asian foods you will love this place, with its diversity and choices of eel and octopus. Be mindful that it is somewhat expensive with the ribeye being the most expensive on the menu! Enjoy adventure and see the world even in your own backyard!
Very excellent. Food was amazing, service was exceptional and the drinks were so delicious. The deviled eggs are worth the money.
Absolutely stellar. The food is unique for our region and exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended.
Mi cocina para el mundo
+4
The service was ok, but the food was good, very tasty and delicious we recommend the chicken wings and the steak
Nice déco, food was good and waitress was very accommodating. My husband never had collard greens so he was surprise how good it was especially when it mix with kimchi. Highly recommend
Very inspired cuisine. I wish I could have tried everything! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting Louisville.
Creative cocktails and inspired cuisine featuring Japanese and American southern flavors. The quirky but cozy atmosphere is perfect for small groups or intimate date nights.
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