I hate to dock these guys a star, but I returned for supper with my girlfriend on Thursday and was left disappointed. To put it simply, Tatami is cutting back.
THE GOOD:
- Service is still on point. We placed our order and our food came out almost instantly - it was like magic.
- I do enjoy their food - a lot. Their BC Roll with cream cheese continues to steal my heart. We tried the Pork Steamed Dumplings for the first time, which were also a hit: meaty and succulent. And make sure you leave room for dessert because the mousses and puddings are bomb.
THE BAD:
- No more unlimited tea included in the price. I know, I know - it's just $1 extra for tea - but why? I used to love having that big ol' teapot ready at my fingertips when I was ready for another cup. Now I'm being charged extra, and I have to pester them everytime I want a refill.
- They downgraded the chopsticks. The sleek, black tools of wonder from the past have been replaced with sliver-inducing bad boys - the kind you chuck in the garbage after your meal.
- I love me some fried bananas at AYCE, but these were underwhelming and smaller than the size of my thumb.
Tatami, why you gotta cheap out like this? I'll probably still come back due to the convenience of the location for me - and the fact that there are no other AYCE alternatives nearby - but don't think that these changes have gone unnoticed!