My 82 year old mother-in-law from Kyoto, Japan says, "I really like it." (Imagine the accent) I too think this is a really good place to go, but I will not speak to the authenticity. I will say that we were seated immediately, while there was a full dinning hall. The service was exceptional. My pork cutlet was wonderfully crispy. The mashed potatoes were new to me, but very good. The gyozo my 8 year old ordered was delicious and filling. The menu is unapologetically Japanese, and I mean that in a good way. The decoration is that modern, with just the right amount of lighting for intimacy. Highly recommended by friends and delivered for me.