I had high hopes for this place when I went last night and was able to get a seat at the bar even though the rest of the place was jammed. There are two large communal tables upon entering, and the bar at the back. Past the bar is one smaller table that may hold perhaps 8 people.
So while I was congratulating myself for not having to stand and wait for a table (which many people did), I ended up paying for it by having to sit a good 10 minutes before my order was taken, and another 30 minutes before my order arrived. It was a simple okonomi-yaki (9.99) and another 15 before the keichan-yaki (12.50).
As a side note, the menu was reduced from the one that pourboi posted. I had wanted some crab or deep fried tofu but those were not listed. The food came out sizzling hot, but the onions on the bottom of the okonomi-yaki were burnt black beyond recognition. And I was expecting more for the price of the keichan-yaki although it was tasty.
There were enough servers, but definitely not enough kitchen staff. Clearly, the kitchen was overwhelmed and not able to keep up with the orders. The couple beside me asked a couple of times for their yakisoba and ended up cancelling it as it was their last outstanding item. When the bill came, they were given the incorrect change. The same thing happened to me. They rectified it after I pointed it out. If you're paying cash, check your change.
Unfortunately, I am in agreement with sbug206 on this place as well as the 2 reviewers on yelp. This place was just not prepared to handle the masses. At 50% off, the food was ok; if the size of the dishes is the same as their regular price, then it's a super small amount of food for the price and you are better off elsewhere, like Guu. Hard to justify the wait. And avoid wearing nice clothes unless you enjoy reeking of grilled bbq when you leave.
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