The food here was great as usual but the noise level was not. Izakayas in Japan are not this noisy and it felt a bit fake after awhile. People come here for the experience to be taken away to Japan and to eat authentic food. The loud banging and shouting when staff gathered to wish someone a Happy Birthday was deafening. We were a party of 16 and 80% of my guests said they would not return no matter how good the food was. A 5 star restaurant is not just about food, but also about the atmosphere and having a pleasant and enjoyable time while eating the great food.
Will head to Imanishi next time for a more authentic experience!