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| - We came here as a group of 20 for a birthday party. Magically they were able to set all of us up in the hibachi rooms.
As people arrived, the bartender was able to keep pace with the drink orders and everyone was well watered.
They make a very good long island.
The birthday girl got the famous ceremonial chef's hat and everyone was whisked into the hibachi room.
They gave us ample time to order and came back to check on drinks. We got two chefs who kept our non-PC crowd entertained, as well as contained.
I ordered the Shrimp Tempura bento box $15.95 because I wasn't in the mood for hibachi, because let's face it, part of what you're paying for is the show and I'm already getting that for free. It came with four pieces of California roll and shrimp shumai, two pieces of shrimp tempura, assorted vegetable tempura, rice, house salad, and miso soup. The tempura dipping broth was not your typical dashi broth, instead it tasted like watered down soy sauce. A huge pet peeve of mine is shrimp that isn't devined, as this was the case. The rest were okay, but it left something to be desired as I was picking at other peoples plates after my meal.
The hibachi show was great, did the volcano, plastic squirt doll, and egg show.
As a birthday gift, they gave a free shot of an top-shelf, aged sake which was presented by the Manger, which I feel is a nice touch.
If you're looking for an accommodating restaurant with a polite and pleasant staff, this is a good spot.
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