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| - So after a nerve-wracking drive through a blizzard, I realized, after my hands stopped shaking, that I was kind of hungry. Or maybe I was just thrilled to be alive. In any case, since this joint had been recommended by the local Yelpers, and since it turned out to be relatively close to the motel I was staying at, I decided to check it out.
After finally finding the place, I was shown to a table immediately, which probably had something to do with the fact that the staff seemed to feel sorry for me for dining alone. Then again, the waitress did mention that the crappy weather was affecting their business, as they were normally much, much busier, but I think she may have been trying not to hurt my feelings.
The ordering system caused me a little confusion, as I wasn't certain if I was supposed to fill out the sheet that was left on the table, or if the waitress was going to do it when she came back.
Alas, I was supposed to fill it out, as the waitress entered a mild state of panic when she saw that it was blank, and started doing the Japanese version of a disapproving "tsk tsk". That part was kind of cool, though - it reminded me off all of the disapproving looks I received from my grandmother over the years. If you've ever upset a Japanese lady, then you know the sound that I'm talking about.
After placating the waitress and finally getting my order in, I sat back to enjoy my tea. The food started arriving quickly (again, I think they felt sorry for me), and was exceptionally tasty.
I was a little surprised at how inexpensive the meal was - 3 dishes for less than $20. Not bad at all.
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