Poyee W.
Yelp
The one star service is for the sushi chef. If I could I would give zero star!!
The fish was incredibly fresh, and the waitress was attentive and friendly. The cost is reasonable for the unlimited add-ons. However, I think they should adjust the tipping policy to apply before tax, rather than after.
My only complaint is about the sushi chef. He's an older Japanese or Korean chef, though I don't know his name. He was very rude to the waitress, yelling at her at least three times in front of the counter and in front of us, which made us feel very uncomfortable. I can't stand seeing a man yell at a woman who did nothing wrong.
Additionally, he didn't ask if we liked wasabi, and even though two guests told him they preferred less wasabi, he only accommodated that for the first two rounds and then forgot for the rest. He also messed up the add-on orders. After placing the wrong sushi on a guest's plate, instead of making new ones, he blamed the waitress (even though it was clear he hadn't read the order correctly) and just moved the sushi to another guest's plate. This raises hygiene concerns, especially in a higher-class omakase restaurant.
What made things worse was that he barely communicated with us, which is unusual for an omakase chef. Typically, the chef engages with the guests, creating a welcoming atmosphere, but he made us feel uncomfortable and even scared to talk to him. To top it off, he was rude when he told me I couldn't take pictures of the sushi.
All other aspects of the experience were good, and I would consider going back, but I would definitely request not to sit with this chef!
I actually complained to the owner and hope he will take steps to rectify the situation.