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| - I'm really not sure how I stand with Shuseki.
It's a crazy relationship. One minute I'm in love, the next I'm like "What was I thinking?" There's some items on the menu that are good, and others that need improvement. Even my friends and family members that have tried Shuseki feel the same- they don't hate it, but they don't love it either. Perhaps I'm just eating the wrong dishes.
Chicken Katsu Curry Rice- Pretty good. The rice is fluffy and sticky, the curry sauce is overflowing and flavorful. Not the best Japanese curry I've had in Vegas, but definitely in the top 5.
Shrimp Tempura Udon- The dish that I order the most often from Shuseki. You can't really go wrong with an udon soup dish on a cold night, the broth is delicious and really fills you up.
Takoyaki- Your standard Takyoaki with Japanese mayonnaise and fish flakes. Definitely fulfills my Takoyaki cravings whenever they occur.
Korokke(Croquette)- One of their better appetizers. Always crunchy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside.
Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen- Not a fan of Shuseki's ramen. I've tried most of their ramen dishes, and the Spicy Tonkatsu Ramen is the one that disappointed me the most. It's flavored with chili oil that separates itself from the broth, the broth itself is bland and watery, and ramen noodles overcooked. The bowl only looks huge, but it is mostly filled with soup rather than noodles and pork.
Yaki Udon- Again, a dish that falls flat on flavor and content. Flavor is OK, tastes like something I could have made at home. I like my noodle dishes with more noodles than meat or vegetables. This one has more bean sprouts than noodles!
Sushi- Some rolls are better than others, but you don't really come to Shuseki for sushi. For the price that you're paying, you can find fresher/better quality fish at restaurants that do specialize in sushi.
Service is decent for a Chinatown restaurant. It never truly gets crowded (meaning I've never seen more than half of the tables full), but when a few tables do come in at the same time, I've noticed that the one waiter or waitress on duty gets overwhelmed at times and rarely gets back-up. Prices are decent, the lunch specials and bento boxes are pretty good deals. Shuseki is a good alternative to a late-night meal when you're tired of eating steak and eggs or pho.
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