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| - I purchased a Groupon to dine here with my girlfriend. The place was pretty empty when we arrived. We were quickly taken to the only hibachi station with people sitting there, and were quickly asked what our order would be. Fortunately we had looked at the online menu so we didn't mind being rushed for our order. I should note at this point that my chair was broken/wobbly, but it didn't give way so I didn't complain. The chef came out (Jorge), introduced himself, confirmed everyone's orders, and proceeded to cook the food with the usual hibachi flair. The portions are ridiculously small, and cooked and served ridiculously quickly, and for what you get the place is ridiculously expensive. I like the word "ridiculously" tonight for some reason. Anyhow, we were there for approximately 35 minutes. That's how fast the food is served, and how small the portions are (you get through your small amount of food in a matter of minutes). The lady sitting next to me (not my gf) said, "Well.... it looks like we are all done just in time to go home and cook dinner." Had I had to pay full menu price (I used a Groupon as previously mentioned) I would have been very annoyed at the high bill. Even with the Groupon I wasn't exactly happy. Entrees, which give you a little bowl of fried rice, a meager little slice of meat, and a watery fish-flavored soup with a micro-salad, average around $29. Way too much for a very rushed meal, which is better described as an appetizer. The one positive was that the little bit of meat (I got the filet mignon... or more actually a filet mignon shaving for $29) was very tasty... that's why I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. My girlfriend got the sea scallops (8 little scallops for $32), which weren't great, but not too bad either. Anyhow, lesson learned. If money isn't an issue, but time is, and you ate before you came, this is the place for you.
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