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| - While the portions are decent sized for the price, the biggest problem here at Japan 49 is flavor and quality. I've sat at the hibachi table and I've ordered sushi but I was not overly impressed with either. It's unfortunate to have another disappointing restaurant in the Steele Creek area.
On our first visit, we sat at the hibachi table. I ordered the red snapper and my partner ordered the steak. The shrimp appetizer and both of the proteins were cooked well, as were the vegetables. Unfortunately, everything was under-seasoned and a little bland. Our chef did not seem overly enthusiastic, but it was a decent show.
On the other visits, I always ordered sushi. The first time I ordered sushi, it was good. The fish tasted fresh and the sushi rice was decently seasoned. Based on that time, I tried to order sushi a couple of other times. On both of these occasions, the sushi tasted strange. I'm not sure if the fish was not as fresh or what, but some of the sushi pieces were basically inedible. I normally love tuna and salmon, but the last two times these pieces of fish had a weird taste. And when someone is eating raw fish, that is the last thing you really want.
When we dined in, our waitress was friendly and the service was good. However, I've noticed a few issues with getting carry-out. Each time I've ordered, the food has not been ready in the promised time. This is quite frustrating when you show up after the promised time to account for this and still have to wait 10-15 minutes for your food.
Overall, I think Japan 49 has too many negatives for me to keep giving them my business.
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