This is basically Japanese comfort food. I was told to try one of the following three: nabeyaki / sukiyaki / curry katsu. Since I went with a friend, I ordered 2 of the 3. I opted out of the nabeyaki mainly because I already had udon for lunch; but I have seen it and it definitely looked delicious!
FOOD:
1) Miso soup: tasty and smelled miso-y (is this a word?). Had lots of seaweed and tofu. Yummy! Wouldn't mind a second bowl.
2) Salad: I had better. I didn't finish this. There was barely enough dressing. The lettuce was fresh but the dressing was nothing truly spectacular. I prefer the Manpuku salad. I know this is 'free' but if you are going to to it, then do it well.
3) Sukiyaki: beef is tasty and tender. Broth is smooth and had all the complex flavors of the ingredients: spinach, noodles, egg, tofu, onions, beef, and mirin stock. I had to sprinkle some chilli powder on it but that is because I like it spicy. Well worth the value. Would come back just to have this.
4) Chicken Katsu Curry is meh. The curry was earthy but I can replicate this at home without much effort. The chicken was moist and flavorful. However, I could count the amount of SMALL pieces of beef cubes / chicken slices. Would pass on this one.
SERVICE & DECOR:
1) It is stuffy and hot. Basically just tables and chairs. Nothing fancy. But the price reflects this.
2) The waiter was patient and refilled our glasses. When we entered and left, both the cook and waiter said hello and goodbye.
I would like to give this a 3.5 but I don't round up. I would come back again to sample the nabeyaki and perhaps give it a new rating. Stay tuned ...