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| - I genuinely want to love every place in Tremont, especially since I live in the neighborhood. To be fair, some places I do and some places I don't. I typically don't do sushi in the area because it's overpriced. I haven't seen a friend in awhile and had a craving so I gave ginkgo another try. I had it some time ago with girlfriends during happy hour and it was acceptable. Fairly priced (happy hour) and reasonably tasty. Disclaimer-I'm not an adventurous sushi eater. I keep it simple, shrimp tempura, spicy tuna and California rolls are pretty much the extent. All of which I had tonight. Granted I use a ton of soy and triple the amounts of ginger but I would still say the taste was subpar. I can't put my finger on it exactly, but something is just different. My friend (who is more adventurous) agreed. But the lack of stars is definitely the service. We sat at the bar, expecting to be tended to. Instead it seemed like we waited longer and had to ask for just about everything instead of being offered. Drinks, refills etc they all seemed to be a nuisance. The place is not big. It's a tiny corner of a basement, which I find enchanting (my friend did not). The point is they weren't busy. It's a tiny place that wasn't fully seated, but yet we felt bothersome. Maybe if we were regulars like the parties sat on either side of us, we would of been more welcomed. To top it off I spilled a drink as I pulled it from the ledge and it landed on my chopstick "rest". yes. A place to hold my chopsticks Either way I was chatting and my vodka soda hit the counter, my friend and the floor. I apologized profusely. The nice waitress (who didn't serve us all night) grabbed towels. Meanwhile, the bartender stood at the end of the bar just watching. Cherry on top...he didn't offer to replace my drink. Look, I get it, it was my mistake (I wasn't drunk as it was only my third drink in a two hours time after eating) BUT he didn't offer to replace it. Bartending 101 (I've been one). I just couldn't bring myself to tip 20% after realizing he clearly felt entitled to it because the place is overpriced and 20% of a $60 sushi tab is pretty reasonable especially when we sat at a sushi bar and half the staff served us everything. AND He charged me for a drink I didn't drink-any of! Either way, my friend and I both agreed we couldn't go back. What for? Convenience-we can go to a dozen other restaurants for the high price or a dive for a better experience. If you've made it this far...you're a real one!! I just had to vent. Give it a try, I guess.
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