I want to be honest about my experience. Overall, the visit was enjoyable, especially thanks to our cook, he was engaging, funny, and kept us all entertained throughout the meal. That energy really added a lot to the evening.
That said, I do have some concerns that I hope can be taken as constructive feedback.
When we were seated, I immediately noticed dried rice in the corner of the grill. Having worked in food service, that really grossed me out. While I was relieved the grill was cleaned before cooking, it’s important that it’s thoroughly cleaned after each use, too.
I also had to ask for a new plate because the one I was given was greasy. I could feel it on my fingers and see the shine from the light. I didn't want to be a bother, but I kindly asked for a replacement, which the server handled very nicely. I later saw the plates are stored under the grill, which likely causes the top ones to pick up residue from previous meals. My second plate was fine, so this could be easily fixed with better storage or rotation.
As for the food, it was unfortunately underwhelming. I ordered the steak soba and my partner had the steak teriyaki, both at $28. At that price point, I expected the steak to be flavorful and well-marinated. While it was tender, it lacked seasoning. I only smelled pepper in the entire restaurant, and that seemed to be the only seasoning along with salt our chef used, along with a bit of soy or teriyaki sauce that mostly evaporated off the grill. I don’t blame the chef at all, he seemed to be following the restaurant’s guidelines, but I believe the food could be so much better if the chefs had more freedom or if the recipes embraced more depth of flavor.
I was very hungry and ended up eating three side salads, but the dressing tasted like a watered-down Thousand Island. It was edible, but definitely not enjoyable. The noodles were decent, though I doubt they were made in-house. Same goes for the dumplings, they reminded me exactly of a frozen brand I used to buy at Sam’s Club. For nearly $10, I expected something more fresh or at least with a unique flavor. These dumplings were soft all around, likely microwaved rather than pan-fried, and lacked the usual meat seasoning variation I’ve experienced at other restaurants. However I could be wrong, but the moment I bit into it, my brain took me straight back to that brand I used to by.
In the end, while the atmosphere was lively and the staff brought a lot of positive energy, the food and cleanliness didn’t meet expectations, especially at the price point. I don’t think I’ll be returning, but I do hope some improvements are made. The team clearly cares and that’s a great foundation to build from.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Beth River
Absolutely miserable experience. Our server spoke politely, but her complete lack of energy made the entire visit feel cold and unpleasant. Every interaction felt like a chore for her, and it was clear she couldn’t care less about making the experience enjoyable. Friendly words mean nothing when the attitude is this bad. The restaurant needs staff who actually want to be there and can provide real service this was a complete letdown from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
barbara hogan
The vegetables could have been fresher. The Cosmo was horrendous!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Marina Hillis
Well, Im disappointed. Why such small portions for the price? The spicy tuna tower appetizer was 9 dorito chips and two tablespoons of dry tuna...raw brocolli...no dipping sauce at all...we went in directly at opening and the chef had to clean food off the grill from last night LOL nope never again for our family of four. The chef was very nice though.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
Asyalena Valdez
shout out to Emily. nicest waitress I’ve had. Service was amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a homey kind of vibe loved it here <3 thank you to everyone
Jaida Gonzalez
Usually have a great experience here, great food, chefs with amazing personalities however we just had an altercation where my husband and I came in as a party of two, which is usually never an issue beforehand. This most recent time the host let us know that we wouldn’t be served until the rest of a party is here to fill out the table due to it being a chef policy. So are we just suppose to wait an unknown amount of time for strangers to walk in to fill up that table? We didn’t end up staying once we were told that and probably won’t come back as a party of two anymore since it’s now became an issue.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Raul Sanchez Jr
New to the area and came here and this is my new spot! Will be coming back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Peter Liechti
This is a fun place to visit. The food is excellent! And yes Nancy and I are going back for sure!!👍👍
Princess Taylor
The food is good they just use a little to much butter for me. The main thing I hate about this location is the low life dudes sitting outside trying to sell drugs. That killed the mood quickly.
jonny nguyen
I eat here all the time. JD is an awesome chef and out up a good show. Love the guy. Service is good. Food is amazing
This is the food I received. I call them 3 times from my cell phone and twice from my office but no one answered. I reached out to them today and they said it's a day later so we can't do anything even though I showed them my phone log and a photo of the food. I was told that they close @ 2 and re-open @ now mind you I didn't leave there until 150.They told me I should have read the DOOR!! This place is the worst!!~ The atmosphere is trash~ it smell once you reach the main dining area ~ ceiling is coming apart in the entryway- dark and dingy. I ordered because it was recommended by one of my coworkers~ never again ~ I'm calling the health department on them for starters ~ IT'S ALL ABOUT PRINCIPLE ~ I'm not done !!!!!!!
David Haven
We went with friends on a weekend night. The food was great, I actually preferred the chicken. The filet was great, but the chicken was over the top delicious. Our chef was funny and talented.
J P
The food was excellent 10/10, with the noodles being particularly tasty. We primarily ordered shrimp and chicken combinations, which were delicious. The drinks were refreshing and complemented our meal perfectly. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, providing excellent customer service throughout our visit. Additionally, our Chef added a fun element to the evening with his humor and entertaining personality. We had some great laughs. Overall, the entire experience was enjoyable and made my daughter’s birthday celebration truly special.
Day Brown
It was my first time here , They didn’t disappoint the food is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp Combo Fried Rice, Steak, Chicken and Fried Rice
Mandy Gonzales
Ate here for the first time this evening for a date night. The food was delicious. The chef was friendly & entertaining! I would give it 5 stars all around but the hostess was very short, rude & unhelpful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp Combo Fried Rice
I want to be honest about my experience. Overall, the visit was enjoyable, especially thanks to our cook, he was engaging, funny, and kept us all entertained throughout the meal. That energy really added a lot to the evening.
That said, I do have some concerns that I hope can be taken as constructive feedback.
When we were seated, I immediately noticed dried rice in the corner of the grill. Having worked in food service, that really grossed me out. While I was relieved the grill was cleaned before cooking, it’s important that it’s thoroughly cleaned after each use, too.
I also had to ask for a new plate because the one I was given was greasy. I could feel it on my fingers and see the shine from the light. I didn't want to be a bother, but I kindly asked for a replacement, which the server handled very nicely. I later saw the plates are stored under the grill, which likely causes the top ones to pick up residue from previous meals. My second plate was fine, so this could be easily fixed with better storage or rotation.
As for the food, it was unfortunately underwhelming. I ordered the steak soba and my partner had the steak teriyaki, both at $28. At that price point, I expected the steak to be flavorful and well-marinated. While it was tender, it lacked seasoning. I only smelled pepper in the entire restaurant, and that seemed to be the only seasoning along with salt our chef used, along with a bit of soy or teriyaki sauce that mostly evaporated off the grill. I don’t blame the chef at all, he seemed to be following the restaurant’s guidelines, but I believe the food could be so much better if the chefs had more freedom or if the recipes embraced more depth of flavor.
I was very hungry and ended up eating three side salads, but the dressing tasted like a watered-down Thousand Island. It was edible, but definitely not enjoyable. The noodles were decent, though I doubt they were made in-house. Same goes for the dumplings, they reminded me exactly of a frozen brand I used to buy at Sam’s Club. For nearly $10, I expected something more fresh or at least with a unique flavor. These dumplings were soft all around, likely microwaved rather than pan-fried, and lacked the usual meat seasoning variation I’ve experienced at other restaurants. However I could be wrong, but the moment I bit into it, my brain took me straight back to that brand I used to by.
In the end, while the atmosphere was lively and the staff brought a lot of positive energy, the food and cleanliness didn’t meet expectations, especially at the price point. I don’t think I’ll be returning, but I do hope some improvements are made. The team clearly cares and that’s a great foundation to build from.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Absolutely miserable experience. Our server spoke politely, but her complete lack of energy made the entire visit feel cold and unpleasant. Every interaction felt like a chore for her, and it was clear she couldn’t care less about making the experience enjoyable. Friendly words mean nothing when the attitude is this bad. The restaurant needs staff who actually want to be there and can provide real service this was a complete letdown from start to finish.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
The vegetables could have been fresher. The Cosmo was horrendous!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Well, Im disappointed. Why such small portions for the price? The spicy tuna tower appetizer was 9 dorito chips and two tablespoons of dry tuna...raw brocolli...no dipping sauce at all...we went in directly at opening and the chef had to clean food off the grill from last night LOL nope never again for our family of four. The chef was very nice though.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 3
shout out to Emily. nicest waitress I’ve had. Service was amazing. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a homey kind of vibe loved it here <3 thank you to everyone
Usually have a great experience here, great food, chefs with amazing personalities however we just had an altercation where my husband and I came in as a party of two, which is usually never an issue beforehand. This most recent time the host let us know that we wouldn’t be served until the rest of a party is here to fill out the table due to it being a chef policy. So are we just suppose to wait an unknown amount of time for strangers to walk in to fill up that table? We didn’t end up staying once we were told that and probably won’t come back as a party of two anymore since it’s now became an issue.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
New to the area and came here and this is my new spot! Will be coming back again for sure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a fun place to visit. The food is excellent! And yes Nancy and I are going back for sure!!👍👍
The food is good they just use a little to much butter for me. The main thing I hate about this location is the low life dudes sitting outside trying to sell drugs. That killed the mood quickly.
I eat here all the time. JD is an awesome chef and out up a good show. Love the guy. Service is good. Food is amazing
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the food I received. I call them 3 times from my cell phone and twice from my office but no one answered. I reached out to them today and they said it's a day later so we can't do anything even though I showed them my phone log and a photo of the food. I was told that they close @ 2 and re-open @ now mind you I didn't leave there until 150.They told me I should have read the DOOR!! This place is the worst!!~ The atmosphere is trash~ it smell once you reach the main dining area ~ ceiling is coming apart in the entryway- dark and dingy. I ordered because it was recommended by one of my coworkers~ never again ~ I'm calling the health department on them for starters ~ IT'S ALL ABOUT PRINCIPLE ~ I'm not done
!!!!!!!
We went with friends on a weekend night. The food was great, I actually preferred the chicken. The filet was great, but the chicken was over the top delicious. Our chef was funny and talented.
The food was excellent 10/10, with the noodles being particularly tasty. We primarily ordered shrimp and chicken combinations, which were delicious. The drinks were refreshing and complemented our meal perfectly. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, providing excellent customer service throughout our visit. Additionally, our Chef added a fun element to the evening with his humor and entertaining personality. We had some great laughs. Overall, the entire experience was enjoyable and made my daughter’s birthday celebration truly special.
It was my first time here , They didn’t disappoint the food is great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp Combo Fried Rice, Steak, Chicken and Fried Rice
Ate here for the first time this evening for a date night. The food was delicious. The chef was friendly & entertaining! I would give it 5 stars all around but the hostess was very short, rude & unhelpful. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Steak and Shrimp Combo Fried Rice
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