Narita Japanese Grill Restaurant — Restaurant in Jefferson City

I'm not sure why this place has a high rating. It was clean enough. The food was fresh but not good.

The problem is that the food had no flavor. The hibachi was very bland. The fried rice was very bland. The scallops were under cooked. Like they just threw them in raw at the end. The carrots were good. They were just slightly sweet steamed carrots though. The shrimp sauce wasn't bad.

There is an annoying buzzer in restaurant for the drive-thru. It is really loud. They sat us right next to it to make it easier for the waitress to run the drive-thru window. That made it seem even louder. Not much in the way of decor or anything.

Service was OK but nothing special and not exactly personable.

The value is non-existent. The menu is very limited. We spent over $30 on lunch. We didn't actually eat much of it, a piece or two, we boxed it up and took it home to give it my uncle and nephew. I figured the raw scallops would cook on reheating. My wife's chicken was as bland as mine. We actually went somewhere else after leaving.

I'd give...

Came inside, sat down waitress told us what we wanted to drink and i asked for water (usually free) after looking at the menu i had decided this place was not for me so i left before the waters came out to my table. As i entered my car the waitress followed me out and starting yelling for me to pay for two waters that i have not drank out of and was not served to me at my table. After driving a minute down the road i realized that i left my phone at this place. i tried calling it to see if anyone would pick up and it seemed like the waitress turned it off (maybe to prevent me from tracking my own phone). when i returned to the restaurant and asked for my phone they did not want to give it back. they told me “pay for your waters” and i refused to since i was not served said waters. after a while of arguing about my phone they finally let me have it. It tells you a lot about these people about not wanting to...

I was pleasantly surprised by my experience at this restaurant, despite the negative reviews. As someone visiting from out of state, I found the hibachi here to surpass what I've had back home. The prices and portions are reasonable, and the service was excellent. The chicken was exceptionally tender and perfectly cooked, a delightful surprise given the small-town setting. The staff was courteous, always responding with a 'thank you' to any appreciation shown. As for the complaints about water charges, the tap water was free; it seems the issue may have arisen from bottled water orders. Highly recommend giving this place a try if you find yourself...