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| - Now that I've been here 4 times, I feel I can give an accurate review. This place makes me feel very torn. Here's the deal:
Things to rave about:
-Cool energy in the place. Interesting decor, sleek seating areas, random stuff on the tvs to watch, nice music.
-Interesting flavors. Not all their dishes are hits, but they are not afraid to try interesting things with some of their ceviches, tiraditos, etc. The Neo Tokyo roll is tasty an their Yamato roll is very, very good (tuna, foie gras, osetra, and gold leaf).
-There always seems to be a nice manager checking on us, refolding napkins, etc.
Things that really turn me off about this place:
-It's soooooo expensive! I'm by no means cheap and am willing to pay for good food that is well prepared. The Yamato roll, for example, is expensive for a roll, but not for the yumminess of the foie gras. But, some of their other food is just ok, very small portioned, and way overpriced. The drinks are weak and are also overpriced. It's like the place thinks it's too cool for its own good. I feel ripped off every time I go. I might not go anymore, to be honest.
-Douchiness on NYE. We dropped by for lunch and were presented with a special menu, cutting off nearly everything normal and adding in some $30+ (charged per person) "small plates." There were no hand rolls or cut rolls available, even with 5 sushi chefs at the bar. And, to top it off, the orders of sushi are for one piece. One piece of sushi for 5 bucks! No sushi place does that mess!
While I do enjoy some of the food, I don't enjoy the feeling of being ripped off by a place that really thinks it's so cool that it can. If I'm going to spend $100 for lunch, there are better places with better food.
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