I've never been too impressed with the service or the food.
Most menu items are Japanese brasserie fare, meaning deep-fried and un-exceptional. Flagging down the wait staff for another drinks can also be a challenge.
The open concept kitchen let's you watch the staff at work, which is fun, but I've lost count of how many times I've watched the owner verbally abuse and bully his staff over the most trivial of things. It's always made me uncomfortable, and really detracts from the dining experience
I end up back here with groups of friends from time to time, but it's never my choice. There are plenty of other pubs in the area if you're interested in pub group and in the mood to pound beers; but if you're set on a Japanese experience, I'd cross over to the west side of downtown to Imadake.