Asaki

Arrived and we were greeted and seated immediately. Admittedly we am not well versed in Japanese food. We asked our waiter for extra time to look over the menu. We asked several questions and our waiter was somewhat helpful. I started with a Sushi Appetizer which was served with 5 pieces of sushi and was very tasty. My wife, had a chicken hibachi diner which was served hot and I ordered the chicken teriyaki. We did venture into the Rolls and other items on the menu but look forward to trying other items.

I haven’t had the chance to try their hibachi, but the sushi is great. The restaurant itself has a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The only thing keeping me from giving five stars is that the service seems a bit disorganized when they’re busy. I recently visited with friends on a Saturday night when the restaurant was at its busiest and no one seemed to know how to manage the customers with a reservation for hibachi and the customers waiting to be seated in the dining area, so they just ignored everyone for about ten minutes. Fortunately, our patience paid off because we had a great meal.

We arrived at Asaki around 6:30 p.m. and were seated immediately. The restaurant was at about 70% capacity, but we were waited upon quickly and our food came out in about 15 minutes. The filet and shrimp combination was very good. I received about six pieces of each, along with vegetables and rice, clear soup, and a green salad consisting of iceberg lettuce, cucumbers, and a carrot-ginger salad dressing. The soup and salad offerings were small yet tasty. The filet is made to order. I chose medium, and it was grilled to perfection, as were the shrimp. The fried rice was also good. I really enjoyed the teriyaki sauce, which was flavorful and not at all salty. The Massaman Curry dish was also a delight, with fresh vegetables and tender chicken. Although it wasn't as advertised (there were no asparagus), it was quite good, and the curry was very mild and pleasing, as Massaman should be. The restaurant has a wet and sushi bar. Sushi lovers can rejoice, as there was a very large selection to choose from. Our server was polite, as was the rest of the staff. The only thing I particularly noticed was the floor, which could've used a small broom and a dustpan in some places. All in all, it was a pleasant dining experience.