I think these types of places are really about the people that you go with.
I was fortunate enough to come here with some great folks from work. It was the first time we all got a chance to hang out, and it was a great time.
I am always nervous about the chefs. Do they like us? Do they despise us? when they go back to the kitchen, do they make jokes about our dumb-ass white people behavior? I have no idea. It's almost worth it to learn Mandarin to find out.
Consipracy theories aside, this is a great place. One of our crew eats sushi on a weekly basis, and says that most everything off that menu is solid. As for the hibachi, I really like that style of food, with clean tastes and not a bunch of crap added. I don't think I can ever go wrong.
I like how the tables are all in one big room, open to the sushi and drink bars.
Try Shinto. It's not a bad idea to get out of the city now and again.