. . "2010-07-24T00:00:00"^^ . . "10"^^ . "4"^^ . "I don't know what's going on here but each time I go back the food seems to get worse. \n\n- The short rib yakitori was stringy and tough; like chewing on old shoe leather.\n- The chicken leg yakitori was dry and devoid of flavor; it could have been chicken breast for all I know.\n- The ankimo (monk fish liver) was OK but not transcendent the way it ought to be.\n\nThe butter scallops were still good and I enjoyed the chicken katsu but Ematei is barely getting three stars after my last meal there. I hope things shape up soon!"^^ . "3"^^ . "4"^^ .