Sandra Jimenez
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Uni’Ko Japanese Lounge – Disappointing Experience
We visited Uni’Ko Japanese Lounge in San Antonio today, February 24, for lunch, and I can confidently say this was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I’ve had at a so-called Japanese restaurant.
From the moment we walked in, there was a strong sewer smell that immediately set a bad tone for the meal. Unfortunately, things only got worse from there.
We started with a miso soup, which arrived lukewarm at best—not the comforting, hot soup we expected. Then, we ordered the Sunomono cucumber with octopus, but the octopus was so rubbery and chewy that we had to send it back to the kitchen. Shockingly, they still charged us for it at the end of the meal.
For sushi, we ordered two rolls and requested the usual accompaniments: ginger and wasabi. The waitress informed us they had no ginger—which is unheard of in a sushi restaurant, especially one charging $39 per roll. Then, when the wasabi arrived, it was nothing like actual wasabi—it looked more like chimichurri (see picture). To add insult to injury, they charged us $3 for this so-called wasabi!
The combination of bad food, terrible service, a disgusting smell, and high prices makes this place a complete waste of time and money. I would never return, and I strongly suggest you avoid this place if you value good sushi and decent service.
Final Verdict: Overpriced, overrated, and unacceptable.