The owners of Sapa Grill restaurant must have been channeling the Holy Spirit when they named the nearby bar they own Purgatory. In terms of a culinary experience, it’s neither heaven nor hell, but exists somewhere in the murky middle.
As bar food goes, it’s better than most, although there’s an overreliance on fried food. Still, the kitchen does some fun things with that. An impressive lineup of french fries, for example, is topped with everything from curry puree to enchilada sauce ($6-$9). And how about fried rice with Spam ($9)?
But you’ll find dishes that are unusual for most bars, with a decidedly Asian bent, including a fair number of vegetarian options.