We don't go out much with kids much anymore since Covid and RSV. I have worked in Habachi for years and been to so many I thought it would be a great time for a birthday. I made an birthday reservation for the misses. I have an infant and a two year old as well. The hostess over the phone seemed like they would be aware of the accommodations of the kids and of the birthday. She asked if I would like the picture and cake deal. It seemed like a good idea so I excitedly agreed.. When we arrived there was a wait which is understandable for Habachi. I would have gladly waited longer if it meant the experience would have been enjoyable. Habachi is about the experience, not how fast you can get in and out. Service is the only thing you should be on it with, the chef is the main show. Everything else just falls into place. When seated they were not on top of it at all. They weren't ready for the kids' accomodations. The drink orders took over 10 minutes. The server was very nice but lacked the experience to keep up. After our sprites arrived.. (which we only had 2) they were in a highball glass which is not a good amount at all considering the ice. They went as soon as they came, so we ordered a refill (another 10 minutes). I ordered sushi as an appetizer and it was rolled so loose I couldn't pick it up without it falling apart with my chop sticks. The quality of the fish was amazing though. So fresh and melted in my mouth. THE CHEF was with all due respect weak AF. His "show" was horrible and lasted about 20 seconds, LITERALLY!!! Then time to light the grill... nope, he didn't even do the high flame for my 2 year old. His onion volcano was worse. More like an onion chimney. All smoke. We order 1 combo and a specialty meal. Figured the 2 year old would just eat off of us given her picky stage.The food from the chef wasn't seasoned at all!! He didn't season his meat what so ever. Luckily there was sauce for the steak. We had multiple refills of our drinks and the bill turned out to be $125.00. We were charged for every refill of our sprites. Considering the overall experience I was very disappointed. The money doesn't matter! I had planned on dropping at least 200. They asked us if we wanted a picture but I thought it was going to be a deal thing I specified over the phone. You know just dropped by like, "okay everyone smile" , and not asked about in front of her. I wanted everything to just happen so she felt surprised for the planning and special on this day. The cake was never brought or asked about. The chef DIDN'T EVEN sing her happy birthday. Glad I wasted my time for her to feel like another number. I tipped the server $30 in cash because at the end of the day 20% is the new 10%, and also because I didnt feel the chef deserved 40% of her tip. Maybe they had an off day, I don't know, but it was off enough for me to probably not give them another chance at that price. I would have mentioned my feelings to the manager given that I drove 45 minutes in a snowstorm for one of the worst Habachi experiences I've had but hey when kids want to go, you go.