Wabi Sabi — Restaurant in Jurupa Valley

Came here for lunch with a party of 6. We were greeted and seated promptly. The waitress was pleasant and welcoming. She didn't take our order right away even though we were the only table there. It gave us time to chat. She took our orders for drinks and soup or salad.

It's annoying when the server brings the drinks and asks everyone who had which drink. Then the same for soup or salad. It's like - didn't you write it down?

Our chef was great. Very personable. He told funny jokes and did tricks with the knives, etc. He knew what everyone ordered, didn't have to ask.

The food was good. I will compare to Benihana because it is similar and I am familiar with that. The overall taste was juicier and a little better because they use way more butter. The chicken was more flavorful. They used more spices. The filet mignon was the same, delicious. Fried rice was not as good. They could have used more butter there. Overall the chicken and filet pieces were a little on the big side. That made it hard to eat. For me the chicken cut easily with my fork but the filet wouldn't cut with a fork.

The experience and food was fine. Prices were reasonable. $12.50 for Hibachi Chicken and $16.50 for filet mignon, add $2.75 for fried rice.

I would give this experience 3.5 Stars but I will round up because...

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