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It's all kindof fine. The sticky ribs were good. The ishi yaki buri bop was also very tasty. The sushi was fresh and nicely presented.
The sushi "tacos" were very forgettable. I already forgot what was in them. And the rock shrimp tempura was nice....but very small and expensive for what it is.
So it's all okay. As food goes, it's just nothing special. It's kindof like watching the TNT channel on a lazy saturday - not necessarily a waste of time, but not particularly memorable. The difference is that TNT is cheaper than Morimoto. Which is where I feel like they lose 1/2 a star. They aren't so expensive, but pricey enough that I feel like without any standout dishes, it isn't really a place to pass the time unless you just have more money, time, and calorie allotments than I do.
A bigger complaint I have is that for a place like this, service is crucial for me. At some point, nice food places (especially on the Strip), are a dime a dozen so service should be great to help distinguish a restaurant. But they lose a whole star for service. The lady refilling our drinks consistently spilled everytime she refilled without wiping away anything. When they cleared our plates, they also consistently reached across us and between us so they wouldn't have to walk around our small 4 seat table. And they kept interrupting our conversations to say "would you like to order more food?" So that's rude and unnecessary.
It's an okay place. If you're staying at MGM and don't feel like venturing out, then go for it. But it's not a must eat.
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