"First time here, although had tepannyaki many times. Liked the social feel where were sat at same big round table as another family. Chefs cook food at your table. Seafood ingredients were fine but maybe did not taste quite as fresh to me as some other places I have tried. Chicken yakitori tasted nothing like any yakitori I have ever tried. Tasted just like a plain grilled chicken kebab, which is fine, but it’s not yakitori, is it? Also, is quite pricey for combination meal based on what you get, although appetizers seemed reasonably priced.Server seemed new: did not explain what was included in combination dishes as well as meats/seafood or ask if it was our first time. Also, if you say it is your birthday you get complimentary desert. We had a different very special event (and genuinely so, I rang ahead about it), which we told the server about as well. Yet we received nothing complimentary, until we explained at the front desk, which they rectified, to their credit. Having said that, front of house (overall) did not come across very welcoming (either on the phone when making reservation or in person): don’t underestimate the skill, it’s an important one and some places really try to perfect that experience, too.Chef at our table seemed not to be very engaged. It did not help the chef at the next table was a born entertainer, amazing to watch actually!"
