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Bonzai Japanese Steak Sushi

Bonzai Japanese Steak Sushi

218 Sidney Baker St S, Kerrville I-78028-5914, United States

Fish • Sushi • Asian • Japanese


"I was in the mood for sushi and since relocating from San Antonio, I wasn't sure what I was in store for. They place has a clean look, I was seated quickly, and the wait staff was friendly. While I didn't partake, I did notice they had a full bar. The restaurant has an upscale feel to it, without making you feel like you were under dressed in a T-shirt and shorts. They had fry aged steaks, a hibachi grill, and a large alcohol selection. I ordered Gyoza and two roles. It honestly took a lot longer for my food to arrive than I was expecting, especially because the restaurant was basically dead when I arrived. The gyoza was alright, nothing special. It was roughly the same quality as an HeB gyoza. The two roles I ordered I've since forgotten their names, but I'll use my photos as a reference. The role with jalapeños was well balanced in flavor and had a good level of heat to it without being overly hot. It wasn't anything revolutionary in terms of flavor. The second role. I'm not really sure how to describe. I don't know who decided to put arugula on a sushi role, but their judgment should be re-evaluated. The arugula's naturally bitter flavor did not melt with the creaminess of the sauce that went on top. It was a car crash of flavors. I would definitely eat here again, but order a different set of roles. However, if I'm craving sushi I may just drive to San Antonio."

Fogo De Chão Reston

Fogo De Chão Reston

11915 Democracy Dr, Reston, United States Of America

Full • Wine • Meat • Brazilian


"The restaurant's portion sizes are significantly smaller compared to places like Chima and Texas de Brazil. Overall, the experience cost us $61 per person, but unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations. We found ourselves having to constantly ask for more meat. My mother was the only one at the table who wanted her meat cooked medium, and it took multiple requests to get it right. The rest of us received meat that was either undercooked or overcooked. I had mentioned during our reservation that it was my mother's birthday. While she was getting food from the bar, I reminded our waiter and asked if we could get a dessert for her. He said it wouldn’t be a problem. Meanwhile, my husband was still waiting for his meat, and by the time we had all finished, he was still hoping for a few more pieces. The waiter kept insisting we order dessert, and we asked to wait until my husband had his meat. Despite this, two other waiters came over to push dessert on us after 20 minutes of waiting, and we still hadn’t seen any sign of the meat. I was disappointed that this was supposed to be a special celebration for my mother. My husband remarked that we would never return. At $62 per person, it wasn’t worth it, especially since the espresso was cold. Even with an abundance of waitstaff attending to our table, the service felt disorganized, as they all seemed to be asking the same questions. In contrast, we’ve had much better experiences at Chima and Texas de Brazil, where the prices are lower, the service is great, and the salad bar is twice as big. I can confidently say we will not be returning."

Fogo De Chão Fort Lauderdale

Fogo De Chão Fort Lauderdale

201 E Las Olas BlvdSuite 100, Fort Lauderdale, United States Of America

Full • Wine • Meat • Brazilian


"Now, onto the experience: I anticipated the usual, “Have you dined with us before?” from my waiter, but instead, I was immediately asked about my drink order. That was fine, but I thought an explanation of the dining process would follow after our drinks were served. Once we got our drinks and our toasting glasses, we found ourselves baffled as meat skewers began circulating around our table while my husband and I were left sitting there, unsure of what to do. I didn’t expect to have to ask for instructions in a restaurant like Fogo de Chão. We didn’t see our waiter often, and I even had to call the hostess to bring him over just to get our check. I understand it was a busy New Year's celebration, and the staff was likely caught up with other tables, but I could count on one hand the number of times the waiter approached us without prompting. When he finally returned to our table, he simply asked, “Last call, what do y’all want?” That phrase was so off-putting that at that point we only wanted the check. Additionally, we were seated at a table right near the kitchen, which created a very cramped atmosphere. My husband was bumped into by staff and other diners throughout the evening. I was surprised to discover that there were empty tables just around the corner when I went to use the restroom at the start of our reservation."