Erjon Mehmeti
Google
The woman who works here is consistently unprofessional and, frankly speaking racist. I’ve been to this bar three times over the past year, and two times out of three, she has come to our table to tell us to "tone it down"—even though other tables are clearly louder. The only time she didn’t say anything it’s because she didn’t serve my table.
The only apparent difference? We speak English.
I’ve lived in Japan for over 10 years, I’m fluent in Japanese, and I often go out with a mix of friends—some local, some international. We’re all adults over 30, and we're not there to cause a scene or act wild. We’re simply enjoying a night out, having conversations and laughing—no more than anyone else.
What’s upsetting is that she never sets expectations or rules at the beginning. Instead, she chooses to interrupt our conversations, in a way that is disrespectful and kills the mood. After the first incident, we reported it to another staff member, who apologized on her behalf. But on our last visit, when she approached us again, I told her clearly that this behavior was unacceptable and that if she had an issue, she should call out the manager or owner. She backed off immediately.
If she truly wants to maintain a professional environment, then rules—if any—should be communicated clearly and applied consistently to all customers, regardless of the language they speak. And if we’re expected to conform to so-called Japanese customs of being quiet in public, perhaps she should also consider not flaunting fully tattooed arms in a professional setting (not that I personally care—but fairness should go both ways if we’re talking about image and manners).
It’s genuinely disappointing, because the cocktails and ambiance are good. But I come here to relax and enjoy time with friends, not to deal with selective policing and poor attitudes.
