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| - First things, I went to this place years ago, so how is my review still valid? Because my first experience wasn't enough to draw me back to the place at all. Really, it's between 2.5 and 3 for me.
I went to this place for my birthday, got a reservation. That should have been fine but I came to the place to find that they reserved my table under the name of Eric. Being asian, I am kind of used to this, but I didn't expect this coming from a restaurant.
Never mind that though, I was excited to try this place and see what all the hype is. Forgot what we ordered exactly but we got one of those big sushi boat party trays and we each got our own dishes. I got Katsu Don, and with respect to the food, the taste was definitely there, the freshness was definitely felt. It was nice to get sushi that wasn't just mediocre.
However, what really turned me off about this restaurant was the cost and value of everything. I know the food quality is better, but it was at the level of a mid class western restaurant. Not that they can't, but the portions did not match the cost. My Katsu Don was pretty darn tiny. Each dinner entree is around $20. Yes, so for a measly few extra dollars, you can find a good japanese buffet that matches your standard and get way more. Furthermore, the interior atmosphere was not fitting of the type of money you pay there, it was only like the typical japanese restaurant.
Coming in groups, you can easily expect to spend near the $100s range and more. Frankly, I am probably still more comfortable going to a decent japanese buffet, even if they put a little bit more rice in their rolls, etc... Service was okay.
When I left the place, I didn't have any big impressions, maybe just because I didn't order the "better" stuff like a real entree. But aside from the quality of food, everything about this place is typical.
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