Went there for the first time tonight and I definitely plan on coming back. The inside was both clean and modern. The ladies at the counter were very nice and helpful with deciding what to get. They even have a little book of pictures so you can see what the dishes look like. when I decided on the beef sukiyaki they politely warned me that it was a traditional Japanese dish that many people try and don't like. I decided to get it anyway. it was burning hot, fresh and tasted absolutely terrific. On top of that, it came out to a little more than $9 for a large drink and a large entree (which is basically two meals). I couldn't complain about any part of my visit, and I would love to meet the old man that some of the reviews mentioned.