Been here countless times over the years, have the collection of cups to prove it on display at home. Well, after moving back to Okinawa last year this was our first time back, of all days for my birthday dinner.

Well I am sadly disappointed to the point that we probably won’t be dining here again. They get 2 stars because at least the taste/quality of the appetizers haven’t changed and the service was acceptable. Wish I could say the same for the steaks.

The Del Monico was ordered medium-rare and it was chewy as if the meat went from frozen to the fire. Have ordered this steak plenty to know what to expect and this was not it.

The chef’s recommendation (prime rib) was even worst. It was hard, dry and cold by the time it hit my table. Maybe my mistake for not sticking to what I have tasted in the past, but I figured I would try it. Took two bites and that’s all it took. Told my wife to send it back and when she told them it was cold, hard and dry they didn’t ask to make it better. I guess I was expecting to be asked to warm it up, replace it or offer something else but they did neither. We were only asked if we wanted it to go and I said not at all.

Lastly, the lobster which is (or should I say was) my wife’s absolute favorite looked more like a large prawn compared to what we had been served numerous times prior. If i recall correctly, they used to ask you which size lobster you wanted (which were priced accordingly) and now we got an ¥8000 crawfish.

Not sure if COVID impacted their supply chain or what, but tonight’s experience definitely impacted my decision to return again. Thanks for the birthday disappointment Sam’s.