Overrated and Rude! A Complete Tourist Trap and a Total Waste of Money.

We arrived at the restaurant around 3 pm, and while the line wasn’t too long, the entire experience quickly turned sour. The wait to be seated was about 15 minutes, which seemed reasonable at first, but the entire ordeal quickly went downhill from there. The owner, who apparently prides himself on putting on a show for everyone to watch, seemed more interested in theatrics than the actual quality of the food. Yes, it’s entertaining for a brief moment, but once the food arrived, it was obvious that the "show" was the only thing they put effort into.

The food itself was incredibly disappointing. It tasted as though it had been pulled straight from the freezer, with barely any freshness. The worst offender was the so-called grilled tuna, which had an overpowering taste of gas, as if it had been cooked over a poorly maintained grill or soaked in lighter fluid. It was honestly one of the most unpleasant meals we’ve had. For a place that markets itself as an authentic dining experience, the food quality was horrendous.

What really left a bad taste in our mouths, however, was the rude and disrespectful behavior of both the staff and the owner. While waiting for our food, some of us stood near the store, trying to get a glimpse of the cooking process and enjoy the performance, as many other customers were doing. But instead of welcoming this, the staff rudely shooed us away, treating us as if we were nuisances. The way they handled this was unnecessarily harsh, almost as though they forgot we were paying customers.

There were a lot of gaijin (foreigners) in the crowd, and while some may not have fully understood the specific rules or customs, there was no need for the staff to be so dismissive and rude. There is no need to be hostile and condescending. It was completely out of line. Just because some of the guests were tourists doesn’t give the restaurant an excuse to treat them with such blatant disrespect.

Unfortunately, this restaurant alone managed to completely sour our view of what we expected to be Japanese hospitality. The stereotypical warmth and politeness that Japan is known for was entirely absent here. We were appalled by how we were treated, and it’s shocking that this kind of behavior is tolerated.

All in all, it’s nothing but a tourist trap. The food was awful, the staff was rude, and the whole experience was a waste of time and money. If you're looking for good food and an enjoyable dining experience, I would recommend steering clear of this place. There are far better options to experience real Japanese food and hospitality elsewhere.