“Meh” is an informal English word expressing a lack of interest or enthusiasm and also the very word my co-worker and I exclaimed after coming here.
First, we weren’t even given the freedom to choose our seats so we were sandwiched with two other customers!
The lady staff who served our drink didn’t even give me time to take photos and videos of the drink with a Manekineko (Beckoning Cat). She just immediately put the drink I ordered on the table and took the Manekineko with her quickly! WHAT IS THE POINT OF THAT SILLY DECORATION IF YOU WON’T EVEN GIVE TIME FOR CUSTOMERS TO ENJOY AND LOOK AT THEM!?????? The same lady was more busy with the cash register (or acting busy).
The store and its staff should be aware that aside from the food, customers want to make digital contents - take videos or photos. SHOULDN’T THIS STORE AND THIS STAFF BE THANKFUL THAT CUSTOMERS ARE GIVING THEM PUBLICITY AND EXPOSURE FOR FREE!!!????? The staff must be aware of that this is social media generation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The male owner was okay but I felt the courtesy is more forced than natural. The vibe of the place is retro but the music was all hip-hop - I have nothing against it, though but I overheard other customers saying “urusai!” (“noisy!”)
My co-worker and I hurried to finish our drinks because the atmosphere is unbearably friendly and aloof. Luckily, we only ordered drinks because we couldn’t stand a few more minutes in the café. I understand that the drinks, foods and expensive but at least be more friendly and attentive to your customers’ needs and wants while they are in your store!???? Obviously it’s better for the owner and staff to study and learn more customer service and professionalism before having the courage and money to put-up a...
Read moreGreat restaurant. They have amazing hot dogs. I tried their スズキデンキの味 (Suzuki Denki Dog), with onions, edamame, lettuce and a delicious sauce. It comes with mashed potatoes, egg and dried bonito you have to mix. It was delicious. It costed ¥1,250 and it was worth it. The atmosphere is quite nostalgic, with Shōwa era vibes (toys and merch of anime shows of the 80s/90s, old cell phones, an arcade machine, a PlayStation 1, boomboxes, posters of movies and commercials…). There’s a zone of the restaurant that looks like a sentō, including the painting decorating the wall and buckets. It’s also a store, so you can purchase their nostalgic items (glasses, cups, keychains…). You get the menu at your table, but have to order at the cashier. You can...
Read moreThis kitchy restaurant specializes in Shakes and hot dogs. Its showa era decoration is a mix of pop culture posters and toys, and sento-themed food containers, perhaps as a refference to this neighbourhood's famous ubiquitous public baths. Don't be fooled by the seemingly American food theme, though, SD coffee will certainly have the most japanese version of everything available on their Menu, like the shitamachi neighbourhood special, the Kita senju dog, which resembles a freshly made okonomiyaki much more than it...
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