When I arrived at the airport from Florida, Steve picked me up and since it was time for dinner we headed for a new restaurant, which had opened up while I was away. I had heard good things about it and was eager to try it.
A friend of mine had eaten there and had nothing but praise for the place - it is located right across the street from where I live so it certainly was a convenient place to get to. She said it was a very attractive place and even though it was a storefront restaurant she said the interior looked like what you would encounter in "The Big City."
She did say it was on the pricey side but what the heck, you only live once!
When we arrived at the mall we saw the restaurant and upon entering, my impression was, "this place is attractive but it doesn't look like what my friend had described to me."
It turns out we were in another restaurant that had opened up while I was away. It's called "Aikia Steakhouse: Japanese Asian Restaurant & Bar" and was right next door to the restaurant that we were supposed to be in, "City Bar & Grill."
Two restaurants had opened while I was away! I didn't know that!
Well to make a long story long, we had the greatest time!
There are cooking stations where a large number of guests watch the chef prepare their food. Tables for small parties are also available.
Surprise - there are also private booths which have rice paper doors! That's where the waitress seated us!
Image: Private booth with rice paper doors
Reminded me of some movies that I have seen where the lovers have a secret rendezvous.
The food we had was great!
Image: Sliced Filet with a Flower
Image: Salmon Sushi
On our way out we stopped and watched the chef as he put on a fantastic cooking show!!
What a great mistake we made!
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