江戸前びっくり寿司 四谷1号店 — Restaurant in Tokyo

FOREIGNERS DO NOT COME HERE

Do you want to overpay for the most mid quality fish and be treated as if the staff is upset you even walked in the door? Then look no further.

1. Pricing

This place has either recognized that they need to overcharge foreigners (they have a full English menu) or they are simply don't care to overcharge for garbage quality fish (particularly in terms of Japanese cuisine)

I took the approach of omakase style (they serve you what they want). Not only was I basically given the same "assorted fish" plate they sell but it was definitely overpriced. For reference: the "assorted" platter contains about 15 pieces all together and is priced (5000 Yen ~ 30 USD) and I was served just about the same thing. Now, in addition I ordered 5 pieces of Otoro (which is the best part of tuna and most expensive due to the quality) and not only did it not taste fresh but it was about $4 USD per piece - which I know sounds reasonable but not for Japan pricing.

In total I had approx. 21-23 pieces - and a soup which I was not sure if was part of the charge (at this place the nigiri is by the single, not a pair as you might expect), 1 bottle of Mio sparkling sake (which is not expensive in the US even with the restaurant markup), and three draft beers. My bill was $97 USD which for the quality and being in Japan is absolutely OBSCENE.

2. Quality of Fish

Japanese sushi spots take pride in the quality of fish that they provide their customers. This place seems to be running on fumes or they simply don't care what they are selling. Have you ever been to a strip mall sushi restaurant? That is the quality you can expect here.

3. Service

The staff - and I went on a Saturday right after they opened - was extremely unfriendly and made me feel as though they did not even want me there. The level of service expected at any Japanese restaurant was completely not there and it felt like they were upset they have to deal with foreigners in the first place. I am learning Japanese so I will say that at least in that respect they were ok to let me practice what I knew but unlike most places and staff that are grateful you are even trying, this place was condescending.

Has to be noted that I was there 5pm-7pm and no other patrons came in. Being the only one there and spending as much money as I was, you would expect better and more welcoming service.

Overall do not listen to the reviews that tell you it's fairly priced or that it is good. This place is a strip mall sushi location surviving on the fact that it exists in Japan. Do...

Outstanding sushi for a fair price. Slightly more expensive per piece than conveyer belt sushi restaurant, but much better in preparation and presentation. Rice was well prepared with the right amount of vinegar to add to each bite, but not so much to overpower. Wasabi used on each roll added the right amount of flavor and slight sweetness without bitterness and without overpowering the dish. Fish was, of course, better than expected for the price paid. Try the 5 piece tuna sampler if you go. The torched otoro was one of the best things I’ve eaten all year. I don’t understand why this place is only a 3.8. Maybe if they charged more there would be a halo effect. And yes, they were very accommodating to all guests, even those working on their 日本語.

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友人夫婦、私の夫4人で旅行中近くに滞在し、初めて利用。最初はカウンターで食べるお寿司にアメリカから来た友人夫婦も喜んでいました。店内が混雑してきた為夫と私だけが先にお会計をお願いしたところ、「先に言ってくれないと別々の会計は出来ない。伝票も一緒にしてるから無理。」と言われました。 後から来られた他のお客さんには伝票を手渡ししセルフで書かせているのを見て、「伝票をお借りできれば私が書き直しますよ」と提案したところため息をつかれ、渡されたのは殴り書きで書いたメモと新しい伝票。そもそも伝票などつけられていませんでした。ペンもお借りできますか？というと鼻で笑いイライラした様子でで貸したくなさそうに投げました。お客さんが増えて忙しくなってくると、新規の方に「外人の対応してるから時間かかるよ！」とご長老の方が言われていて、すごく悲しい気持ちになりました。 友人夫婦は日本語は分かりませんが居心地が悪いと言うので彼らもお会計で…というと「順番にやってるんだから待ってよ！もう！」と怒られ、最後の最後まで対応の悪さに驚きました。

北海道出身と名札にある方、お客様は神さまではないです。ですが提供者、消費者はお互いに感謝の気持ちは大事であることを今一度考えてみてください。貴方の態度は接客以前に人として尊敬できるものではありませんでした。

私は飲食と接客に携わっておりレビューというものに影響力がある事は承知しています。なので悪いレビューを残すのは心苦しい為今までしたことがありません。ですが、アメリカからの友人が日本旅行で初めて悪い体験を受けた。他に同じ経験をする人が出てほしくないと言われ他の方の参考になればと思い今回の体験を投...