Originally Posted by zelle

while we're on the subject of japanese restaurants, be warned of Kotobuki on 21st st. in Norfolk. there was an ant floating in my drink, and when we complained to the waitress, she laughed and said it was a kamikaze ant. it's a shame too, because the lobster rolls and flaming volcanos were amazing!

Originally Posted by zelle

while we're on the subject of japanese restaurants, be warned of Kotobuki on 21st st. in Norfolk. there was an ant floating in my drink, and when we complained to the waitress, she laughed and said it was a kamikaze ant. it's a shame too, because the lobster rolls and flaming volcanos were amazing!

Originally Posted by kashimiru

that makes no sense. there's alot of money in the hibatchi style dining, as it is quite popular in the states which is why it is offered. people get entertained and they eat good (not very/at all japanese) food in a "japanese" type environment. Real quality sushi and restaurants are expensive and real japanese food probably wouldn't go over well here (even though its absolutely delicious)

Originally Posted by blaxican25

Well, let's be honest. Most "real" japanese food is disgusting.

...Octopus?...

Originally Posted by blaxican25

Well, let's be honest. Most "real" japanese food is disgusting.

Jellyfish? Octopus? Fish heads?

I mean, there's a lot of good food, but much of the traditional japanese food is the peasant class food and it's food of necessity, and it's not good.