Japan XO

I had an unfortunate circumstance here. This was my first visit here. The staff spoke when we entered and the place looked cleaned.

I ordered Hibachi Salmon plate. It came with veggie and fried rice.

Prior to my food being ready, a female staff member brushed her hair with her hands and fixed her ponytail. She did not wash her hands. I privately inquired about that when my plate was brought out, but she said she sanitized her hands. I did not witness that but I am sure her hands were not washed because I watched to make sure she did not fix my plate nor bag it.

I got my food and went home. When I arrived home my food was still hot and it looked delicious. The fired rice and veggies were not as flavorful as I'm used to, but it was edible.

The salmon was thick with skin side down on the rice and veggies. I ate a great portion of the rice and veggies before eating the salmon. When I ate the salmon I bit into scales... OMG that was horrible. I choked and regurgitate what I previously digested. The other portion of the salmon still had scales on it.

I called and was given to Peter, to whom I eventually found out is the manager. Peter listened and apologozed. He went on to say that the food is sent like that and they taste it before serving. So I asked had it eaten it that way. Peter said yes, it taste more crunchy and tasty. In all my travels nationally and internationally, I've never had fish intentionally with scales.

Peter offered for me to get 1/2 off on our next visit but at this time we will not return NOR will we suggest it to anyone.