Whenever my mom and I go to the Premium Outlets near downtown, we always make the trip to Makino for lunch. It's a good deal at $16 per person. In the past, it hasn't been that crowded, but it was a different story on the day we went this time. The whole restaurant was nearly full. I took this as a good sign for Makino.
The foodie fare included a variety of sushi, salads, some hot dishes, udon, miso soup, a chocolate fountain, and some other desserts.
I always enjoy trying the different kinds of rolls that are offered. I was also happy to see gyoza (aka chicken dumplings).
Compared to the Makino Chaya in Hawaii, this restaurant is way better! The food just looks more appetizing and the restaurant is clean. I think the Makinos here needs to take some lessons from the Vegas location...