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| - The boys and I came here on a Saturday expecting to order from the happy hour/late night menu. To our dismay, our server informed us that happy hour didn't start until 10:00 pm (at the Crowfoot location, it starts every day at 9:00pm). Hmmm...Could our hungry teenager wait for an hour before we order our usual Love Boat Deluxe?
Fortunately, our server was very accommodating and wrote down our entire order--our son's cucumber and California rolls (items which were not on the late night menu) would be served immediately, while the Love Boat Deluxe and beef udon special would follow promptly at 10:00 pm. The salmon and tuna sashimi have always been fresh and served at the right temperature. The cooked items have been fairly decent as well--the shrimp and vegetable tempura were piping hot with light crunchy (not greasy) batter, the gyoza filling (juicy, nicely seasoned pork) was nestled in a thin wrapper, and the chicken teriyaki was just the right balance of salty(soy sauce) and sweet(mirin).
This location is also great for groups. We saw a large party sitting around a horseshoe shaped table with a teppanyaki chef grilling food in the centre. It's a spectacular show for all to see, but make sure you're prepared to put your clothes into the wash once you get home (or you'll smell like teppanyaki all night long).
Remember to help yourself to the dessert buffet (gummi worms, sours, Werther's originals, chocolate mint patties, rice crackers, jelly beans) before you leave!
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