jannielane
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Nov 28, 2007
- Messages
- 3
I was initially upset to discover that the Tempura Kiku had been closed, but discovered that Tokyo Dining opened shortly before our Nov. 11-17 visit. Our group of four enjoyed a lovely dinner at Tokyo Dining. It is a totally different experience from Tempura Kiku - louder and less intimate. However, the service was excellent, as was the food. Our waiter was newly arrived from Japan, and was struggling a bit with English, but he was attentive and cheerful.
I ordered the Ginza Gozan - tempura and sushi combo - and was quite pleased. The tempura wasn't the best I have ever had, and wasn't up to the instant delivery and freshness of Tempura Kiku, but it was tasty, lightly battered and not at all oily. I couldn't tell you now specifically which types of sushi came in the combination, but I remember that all was fresh and tasty, if somewhat ordinary. I also ordered the seaweed salad, which was yummy (if you like seaweed, which is a stretch for many Americans). My dining companions all ordered other combinations, and were pleased with their selections. I would happily return to Tokyo Dining on future visits - it is surely more authentic than the Americanized offerings at the companion teppan (Benihana style) restaurant that shares space with Tokyo Dining.
I ordered the Ginza Gozan - tempura and sushi combo - and was quite pleased. The tempura wasn't the best I have ever had, and wasn't up to the instant delivery and freshness of Tempura Kiku, but it was tasty, lightly battered and not at all oily. I couldn't tell you now specifically which types of sushi came in the combination, but I remember that all was fresh and tasty, if somewhat ordinary. I also ordered the seaweed salad, which was yummy (if you like seaweed, which is a stretch for many Americans). My dining companions all ordered other combinations, and were pleased with their selections. I would happily return to Tokyo Dining on future visits - it is surely more authentic than the Americanized offerings at the companion teppan (Benihana style) restaurant that shares space with Tokyo Dining.