Cold night and many stayed in but we didn't. I joined my friends for sukiyaki. Our server was pretty stubborn. She insisted in having 1 pot for 3 people. My friend had the right idea for no more than 2 in a pot. Finally, a second waiter brought me my own pot. I also asked for a slotted spoon or screened spoon so I can easily scoop my meat and vegetables out of the broth to eat - instead she brought me a ladle. I asked again for a slotted spoon, but I get a plastic ladle instead. I guess it's lost in translation. The man behind the counter bailed us out with our orders and we finally got the orders we wanted. I guess she was not really stubborn. It was just lost in translation. It was a wonderful dinner but my sukiyaki sauce was just a bit too sweet. Today my rating is 3-1/2 stars. read more

Had dinner at Nippon yesterday.This was my second time dinning there. The restaurant built a cute cabin like outdoor dining space with heat lamps, romantic music, and decorative plants and flowers. Food was excellent as always, had the soba zaru cold noodles with tempura shrimp. The tofu agedashi is a must have appetizer; we order it every time. Matcha mochi is the best dessert, albeit small, and imported from Japan! Would love to try the keiseiki menu next time. Staff is always nice and polite. Hope the weather doesn't get too cold this winter. read more

This is another instance where Yelp gets it wrong, and you should not trust the average rating on Yelp to determine whether a restaurant is good or bad. At 3 1/2 starts, you may think that you would pass, and you would totally miss out. Don't order the standard things that you can get at any Japanese restaurant or make at home yourself. The point of eating out is to try out things you have never tried nor know how to make. I ordered Restaurant Nippon's 57th Anniversary Summer Edo-Mae KAISEKI Dinner, and it was great. Even though I have been to Japan more than ten times, I had all these little specialty things I never tried before, because they were made by a executive chef that is a master at their craft. Everything was a new flavor and texture, and it was definite a unique course! read more

The first time I came to this restaurant was back in 2014 to eat fugu (puffer fish). There's not that many fugu place in the states and I haven't eaten it for so long since I left Japan, so I was so excited to try fugu at this place. We ordered Fugu course which included fugu sashimi, fugu karaage, and fugu nabe. Honestly the whole course was quite disappointing and it was the worst fugu I've ever had. And after years I came back to this place again for lunch as I was staying right next to the restaurant. This time I ordered tempura soba and I was pleasantly surprised as both soba and tempura far exceeded my expectation. The noodle itself was very well made and I liked the kakiage tempura so much. I don't know how's other food at this place except fugu and tempura soba but I highly recommend their soba and if you want to have an authentic fugu, this is not the right place. read more

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Excellent one of the best Japonese restaurants . Been going for 12 years never desappointed !!!

Awesome Kaseki menu! We had one $100 and one $120 set. They are roughly the same and we got the $100 simply because there's sukiyaki as a choice. I have to say the portion is pretty decent for this price comparing to other places we've been to. Everything is so fresh and delicate. Best foie gras and ice bowl ever. Plus the staff is really nice. The owner(?) even printed out a history of Edo Mae cuisines for us to read and elaborated on the dishes. Other waitresses are also patient and warm. It's also a sensation to sit close to the kitchen because you could see them decorate your plate and fry that good soft shell crab. Wonderful experience. read more

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Big portions for a traditional Japanese restaurant. Very nice and quiet, relaxing layout read more

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After spending too much time than intended for a place to have dinner, my friend and i gave Nippon a chance since we both wanted something relatively healthy. Upon arriving, the host gave us a warm greeting and seated us to our table. I noticed there are a few areas specifically for Japanese style seating where you have to take off your shoes and don't have an actual chair. It would be a neat area to sit. Also, all the waitresses are dressed in kimonos and are quite attentive as well. A warm cloth is placed on each table for you to clean your hands before eating and our teas were refilled without being asked. I ordered the Zuru Soba while my friend ordered the Duck Hasamiyaki. The portion sizes were perfect in the sense that it was just enough for one person to be full but not overly full. The Soba was light, not oily and cooked to the perfect texture. However, I thought the broth was a little bit too salty until it was diluted but other than that, the entire dish wasn't something that really stood out to me as spectacular but definitely not something I had complaints about. My friend felt the same about his Duck Hasamiyaki that it was mediocre and nothing that made us jump out of our seats because it was really good. I had a taste of his duck (and mind you.. this is probably the first time I've had duck in at least 15 years..) which tastes a bit like pork but it may just be the Japanese style? Hopefully my next duck tasting will not alter the delectable impression I have of duck right now! Although this restaurant isn't on my top list for Japanese cuisine, I will probably give it another chance for the other items on their menu like sushi and hot soba. Pricing is also very budget-friendly especially for the location so this can be taken into consideration if you're looking for places that doesn't break your bank! read more

Come here for authentic Japanese food. You will know the difference after eating here - the food is spectacular. My friend and I shared the grilled duck appetizer, which was amazing, and a beef sukiyaki (also phenomenal with shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, tofu, etc.). The latter was served in a heavy caste iron bowl. I can't wait to come back and try other dishes. read more

Amazing, delicious, and traditional Japanese restaurant. We ordered a Beef Sukiyaki, Kamo Nanban, and a Matcha Mochi. Beef Sukiyaki - I've never had sukiyaki before, but I'm glad the first time I had it here. The beef was fresh and tender. Homemade tofu and vegetables added a sweetness to the soy sauce broth. Kamo Nanban - This was soba with duck. The homemade soba had a great texture. Had a springy bite to it. The broth was a bit saltier and heavier than the sukiyaki broth because it lacked vegetables. Matcha Mochi - Best part of the meal and not just because it's dessert. Matcha flavor was strong and the mochi was soft and chewy. I wish it was larger though. Staff was polite and made you feel very welcome. They had people greet you at the door and everyone was very attentive. I love the traditional Japanese interior decorations. I liked that the restaurant wasn't dim like most restaurants at dinnertime. read more

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On our second night in NYC, we decided-- let's go for Japanese! Considering all the crazy high end options (Kuruma sushi, sushiden, etc.) would be booked up and cost the equivalent of my monthly parking pass in SF, we opted for a little place with the coolest website, Nippon Restaurant, not far from our hotel. The Canadian -grown soba salad (we ordered the Scottish Salmon Soba Salad) was simply amazing- as visually appealing as it is to the palate, their salmon is smoked to order and shipped from Europe regularly! Their tempura was simply perfect, light, crispy and airy, as it should be- served with a perfectly fragrant sauce. We ordered sushi rolls to our hearts' content, and had a simply AMAZING Toro Nigiri to end our meal. (OK fine, I bought a cupcake at a bakery later that night, but it was the end of my meal at that point!) Service is fast, efficient, and professional- they definitely know what they are doing, after so many years in the business! Funny thing is, when I was little my mom and dad used to go there in the late 70's, and I didn't realise that until I called them the next day and told them about it. Highly, highly, recommended. I'm only sad we didn't order their FUGU--- (remember Homer Simpson ordering this?) - they are one of a few select places in NYC where you can have this delectable (and exciting!) dish- if it's prepared incorrectly, it releases neurotoxins for which I think there is no antidote... They had just recieved their first shipment of Fugu from Japan the week we got there!! But it just tastes so wonderful, we don't care about all that neurotoxin business....... read more

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It is a very traditional Japanese restaurant. They have very nice menu. I've been there a couple of times for lunch. The food has very good quality and very tasty. I like the shrimp tempura set lunch. The tempura sauce was hmm hmm good! My friends had the beef tariyaki and chicken teriyaki. They loved their food very much. The reason I give this place 4 stars because the decors are a little out of date so it looks quite old and is very dark inside. read more

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Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Staff are diligent in clearing up, and quick with food service 2) Clean restaurant 3) Entree came with salad Cons: 1) With 4 stars I expected MUCH better food...the sushi and sashimi combo tasted stale and old...metallic taste and not that chilled...very luke-warm 2) Ridiculous prices for what they give....$45 without tip for a sashimi (6 really small pieces), sushi rolls (6 small ones), and a tiny bit of nigiri...wasn't even tasty 3) Green tea tasted like it was from powder, not actual leaves 4) Wasabi was not fresh, just the standard tube type I think because of the lack of restaurants in this area, which is overrun with office buildings, people give much more credit than it actually deserves...go to ANY restaurant in East Village or St. Marks and you can pay half the amount, get significantly better and much more fresh food (meaning fish that hasn't been sitting out all day, lukewarm nigiri, and tube/artifical teas and wasabi). read more

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Really enjoyed this restaurant - maybe too much because it was a team lunch and the manager paid the bill. The atmosphere is very cozy and the servers wear Japanese kimonos which is very different. I got a soba dish where you dip it into a raemyun miso broth with mushrooms and bean sprouts - it came with a side dish of crushed black sesame Being the typical asian - I instagrammed it don't worry - here's the link http://i.imgur.com/2inQWVT.jpg I loved it! I'd would get it again - I also really like their neon green tea. We got green tea mochi and it was the perfect way to finish the meal. only 4 stars because my co-worker got a sushi plate ($32) which he didn't like and I got to take a look at the bill and it was a lot steeper than I expected. read more

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*** 1,600 review *** Nippon is a more-than-solid Japanese restaurant, with lots of history, in Midtown East. My party of six all sat in one of the private rooms, a really wonderful, peaceful, and intimate experience. Service alone is five stars. The food was delicious. I could eat their beef salad -- and the remaining beefy juices -- all night. They do not skimp on delectable meat! Also of note: the sukiyaki was also really excellent and flavorful. I want to give 5 stars, but I'd say the sushi was subpar. The selection is great, and the prices are what you'd expect in a restaurant like this. However, I've hard larger portions and fresher-tasting fish. Nonetheless, eating here was a very memorable experience and highly recommended! read more

We were there for lunch and ordered the $23 Hot Soba and Mini-chirashi set that comes with salad and edamame. Instead of serving in a bento box like other restaurants at lunch time. Each dish is presented separately, similar to being served a luxurious kaiseki style course. The salad includes wakame seaweed, onion, carrot in a vinaigrette sauce. All the vegetables were fresh and the sauce was light and refreshing. The mini-chirashi comes with 2 slices of fresh salmon and marinated salmon roe. The rice was also perfectly seasoned. Overall a great dish, but I would have preferred to get more sashimi. And finally the main course is the buckwheat soba. Fresh, but it was a bit too "al dente" for me and I would have preferred it to be cooked a bit more. With that said, the soba is really good in term of flavor. The light buckwheat flavor was perfect with the fresh wasabi and soba sauce with scallion. Considering that they make soba from buckwheat grown in their own farm, $23 lunch set isn't a bad deal at all. The staff is very efficient and attentive. Tea was automatically refilled a few times. Every time we look around, someone will come ask if we need anything. Overall, we enjoyed the meal and will definitely go back to try other item on their menu. read more

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This is the best authontic Japanese restaurant offering kaiseki and nabe in NYC. The food is amazing. The stuff are amazing. The presentation is amazing. The architecture is amazing... highly recommended. read more

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It certainly isn't cheap but most particularly good japanese places aren't. It's a good atmosphere and the waitresses are definitely japan status polite (ie not NYC) and you'll never be a loss for service. I ordered a few things: Ten Zaru - Their soba tastes different. It's kind of hard to describe but it just tasted a lot more "real" like it was hand made or something. The tempura was well done and at the end they brought some hot dashi to mix with the tsuru as a nice ending touch. The sushi is expensive. You pay $3.50-$10 bucks for one piece so if you're planning on eating just sushi open that wallet! The tuna and yellow tail didn't really stand out but the anago and toro were awesome. The toro will cost you an arm and a leg but one piece, eaten slowly, is so worth it. On a really random note I was sitting next to this guy who actually was the architect of the restaurant 42 years ago. We chatted for an hour and he introduced me to the owner who gave me his card. I, a 22 year old, not in law school yet but slumming around DC kid didn't have much to say but it was pretty cool. And if you're brave they have fugu! i'm not that brave though. read more

I have never had better service at a restaurant. The hostess was super friendly and promptly seated me even though I was early. My waiter was super attentive and made great suggestions. Finally the manager was the best and even got my dog water(had to bring her and we had outdoor seating) while we ate. The food is very solid and got the New York sushi (which is basically a mini omakase plus a roll). Sushi was good nice, only thing I will have to say is that not super consistent. So pieces was well balance with the wasabi and others were a bit overwhelming, but not inedible. Definitely will be returning here! read more

The min I found out this place serves sukiyaki, I decided to give a try; even though judging from the outside, it was nowhere close to a decent Japanese restaurant. Great variety was the largest pro of this place. Either go with sushi/sashimi platter, sukiyaki/shabu, or even small plates, you will easily left full and satisfied. The sukiyaki can be cooked at the table, or back in the kitchen. The fish skin and spicy clam were my favorite appetizers. Came on a Tuesday night, not crowded at all. read more

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It was a luxuary Japanese traditional restaurant, which has Tatami private rooms. I went there in lunch. I had Tendon. It was really tasty that I may say the best tendon in NY. My mom had Soba. It was also good. Waiters were good, too. read more

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A superb true classic Japanese restaurant - which is very rare and difficult to find outside of Japan. Authenticity pervades in every dish they prepare, including when they invent new dishes. When the Japanese emperor visited New York, it was their kitchen where his meals were prepared (by chefs that came with him). The Japanese food offered in First Class for Japan Airlines is prepared by Nippon Restaurant. The founder chef/owner, Mr. Kuraoka was awarded by the nation of Japan a special distinction for his meritorious contribution for the enhancement of Japanese culture. Mr. Kuraoka, sadly passed away this January less than two month after his wife/partner passed away. The memorial, attended by many notable people including Hideki Matsui for whom this restaurant was like a second home, was held by the Japanese Embassy. To be truthful it was a bit depressing to visit this restaurant without the Kuraokas there. It is quiet restaurant with a serene atmosphere to begin with but right now somberness seems to hang in the air and is accentuated by a notably sparse attendance since their passing. But, personal joy returns with the first taste - joy in the thought that what Mr. Kuraoka so carefully created is now so judiciously continued. So - on to the food. Everything is good here. The beef that they use for Beef salad (sukiyaki , shabu-shabu, oroshi and negiyaki - a dish that originated in this restaurant but now popular throughout the world including Japan) is bar none - perhaps the most superb in NYC. They don't need to use expensive gimmicks like Japanese beef or American /Aussie wagyu (whatever that is). Nippon simply uses very good American beef carefully sourced and absolutely perfectly sliced (prime rib cut against the grain - not too thin not too thick) and prepared. The soba (80/20 = nihachi), made from buckwheat harvested at their Canadian farm, is out of this world and would rate 5 stars in Japan, particularly for those who prefer darker color thicker cut soba (vs Sarashina style white-ish soba that uses only the core of the buckwheat). The soba salad has become touch spicy. The tsuyu (dipping sauce) while strong (Kanto / Shinshu style) is ideal for light dipping. For hot soba, particular favorite is Kamo Nanban with excellent duck. Fish preparation is spot on whether it be for grills (ask for the specials) or seasonal fugu (blow fish) or for sashimi/sushi. The Edo-mae sushi is truly what it should be like if prepared in Japan (i.e. without things like salmon, crunches and spices) with only ingredients that are supposed to be in traditional sushi. Tempura may be one of the best tempuras you could get in the States and certainly one of the most authentic, using ingredients as they would be in Japan such as the light white fish (kisu). Special courses and Kaiseki are immaculately prepared. As with many things prepared in this restaurant, it may not seem glamorous but it is the right stuff, put forth in the right order and quantity - and as it should be. A place like Brushstrokes may seem more sexy, but very few come close to what Japanese cuisine is truly supposed to be as Nippon does. read more

Came here last night with my wife for her birthday. Exceptional service, food was great, and they even surprised us with free ice cream with candles :) Definitely recommend this place for any couples looking for a quiet, intimate dinner. Thanks Nippon! read more

Don't go. Insanely overpriced. Four of us had a dinner with sukiyaki, sashimi platter, sushi platyer, and other small dishes. The bill ended up to be over 400 bucks l including 40 dollars of beverages. The grilled fish and sushi were good and authentic tho. Do not recommend trying other dishes. Extremely pricy. read more

I went in for restaurant week menu. Had soba salad which was good. But beef sukiyaki, which people say they loved, wasn't good at all. Restaurant Nippon's sukiyaki wasn't sukiyaki at all!! It was more like Korean style 'bulgogi stew'. Japanese sukiyaki style is bit different in different parts of Japan but never has this much soup base. And sukiyaki is supposed to be enjoyed with dipping in raw egg. They just brought out small 'nabe' that looked more like soup-stew with white rice. You can NOT call that a Sukiyaki! ! Beef was tough, and yet had too much fat! And the waitress' lack of English made it hard to order and she kept mixing orders with my partner. They weren't even busy since we were there before 6pm! WON'T GO BACK for regular menu EVER!! There's too many great Japanese restaurants in Manhattan. read more

Nippon - So called 'beef sukiyaki'. but its more like Bulgogi stew. And didn't even serve raw egg for dipping! - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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What a fantastic experience. Classic Japanese ambiance. Terrific service. And, the food was fantastic. Our group had a variety of sushi, sukiyaki, udon, and duck hasamiyaki. Everything was great...especially the duck. read more

This is a true authentic japanese restaurant. The decor, waitress, etc... I almost felt I was back in Japan (except they do speak Eng here :) The sushi was fresh and the buckwheat soba noodle was out of htis world. I would definitely come back for the noodles! I have eaten at the other sister restaurant "nippon soba restaurant" and wonder why such a big difference in quality ?? read more

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Nippon? Not for sushi In the mood for sushi and Nippon come highly raved from friends of Yelp. I'm on a Midtown East restaurant kick so I headed over. Chose the sushi bar...alone and it was hot. Others filled the main floor basked in the AC. Service deadly slow Fish almost alive fresh Portion to small to see Price over priced value for sashimi Hit the staples sashimi cambo $45 and a rainbow roll $16. The unfiltered Ohyama Nigori was great but will set you back $45 for 500ml. Was it bad? No. Was I satisfied? No Will I come back? Not for sushi. Sitting at the sushi bar I saw everything come out of the kitchen and I can tell you this is no place for a sushi meal. Starter? Sure but stick to the traditional fare for your meal. read more

This review is strictly for restaurant week. I came here for a work lunch with colleagues. The soba salad was great--I usually don't like soba but the sauce that comes with the soba salad adds so much flavor. My entree was the Beef Sukiyaki, which comes in broth and also has vegetables, tofu and a raw egg. This dish was amazinggg; I kept on digging for more food in my broth but alas it was all gone. For dessert, you're given a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This place is normally wayyy too expensive for me, but for a RW lunch price of $24, it's such a steal for the quality of food that you're getting. Love the peaceful, relaxing ambiance of this place and the spectacular service you get here. read more

We had lunch here and opted for sushi. The sushi didn't seem that fresh and the prices are pretty steep. We shared the lunch special, which includes a tuna roll and seven individual pieces. We added spicy salmon and yellowtail with scallion rolls. The roll pieces were dense and chewy, without much flavor. The individual pieces included salmon, tuna, shrimp, and four others that were not described or recognizable. Some off the flavors seemed off--not new, just strange in a disconcerting way. Overall, disappointing and we won't be back. read more

Very attentive service. Group dinner for business. Sashimi and soba noodle courses were a highlight.

One of my favorite Japanese restaurants in the city. Food: 5/5 Everything was fresh, delicate, authentically Japanese, and of great quality. I always order an appetizer, share the beef sukiyaki (thin slices of beef cooked in a pot at the table) with my friend, and the tororo soba. Loved every single bite, every single time. May be on the pricey end, but not crazy for NYC Japanese restaurant standards. Service: 5/5 The restaurant is not big so very easy for waitresses to serve you and see you if you need to hail them over. Atmosphere: 4/5 Pretty bright and quiet (typical of some higher-end Japanese restaurants), so not ideal for a date. Perfect for a quiet evening with close friends / family and just to purely enjoy the food. read more

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Very overpriced even for midtown. The Soba salads are great but everything else is average.

I met a friend here for an early dinner, the place is very traditional which was charming. But maybe because we met early, the restaurant staff was super loud with each other...I had a hard time hearing what my friend was saying. We got the fried mozzarella, beef rolls as appetizers...both were decent. For entree I got soba noodles and my friend got sushi...both were very passable. I really doubt I'd come back here again. read more

I came here for fugu with boyfriend, and we had a good time there. The place is old fashioned, the waitresses wear kimono. It feels very authentic, and the food is really good. We had a full portion of fugu sashimi and the fugu chiri nabe. Chiri nabe is the casserole. Fugu is chewy, sweet and delicious. It's dangerous, but apparently both of us survived. The casserole is also amazing. The vegetables complement the sweet meat of fugu. We also had sushi. O-toro and Uni are definitely standouts. Especially Uni. The needlefish and Anago are quite tasty too. The tobiko and quail egg sushi is not my favorite. The bill comes out to be 400. It was a little too expensive, which is why I decreased a star. Overall, good experience. read more

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My review is just for the sushi and sashimi. There was fresh sea eel, which isn't so common to see kn sushi restaurants - It was so soft and delicious. Their sushi overall was fantastic, and I am already reserving my next meal here! Will try their noodles next! read more

Nippon - Sushi Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I just had a great dinner at my one of favorite Japanese restaurant in the city, Restaurant Nippon. Experience at the restaurant was so good, everyone at the restaurant was so prepared and welcoming. I cannot believe myself that took me so long to go back to my favorite habit which is going to restaurant! I forgot how good and happy I feel after the great meal with great people. I was very curious how they will prepare the table since the restaurant location is in midtown and not much sidewalk space. But they did it, our table was very pretty and after a sip of wine, I forgot where I was. Summer is ending, but still here. So they served this cold Soba noodle with cold bowl! They kept the bowl in refrigerator!! And I heard that they finally finished renovation inside, cannot wait to see and dine in there! read more

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Second time here. Tempura: shrimp and white fish. Ammazing!!! The shrimp is FANTASTIC by itself, even better with the dipping sauce. It's also a little chewy. This is the first time that I enjoy the chewing experience of a shrimp. Whitefish is a bit splendid. But with plenty of dipping sauce, not a problem! I ended up thanks the chef three times to express how I like the food. Eel rice is also splendid. Even the cucumbers and radishes to go with the main set are carefully prepared and flavorful as well. The best eel rice I have ever had. Dessert was green team macha ice cream. A bit small but the price is also low. It tastes a bit different from the ice cream you see in a Japanese grocery store. You can't go wrong with ANYTHING here. HIGHLY recommend. read more

This is an old style traditional Japanese restaurant. Beautiful SHOJI screens, TATAMI rooms, sushi bar and elegant dining room. Excellent service by waitresses dressed in KIMONO. Food is great, very authentic. It's like being in Japan. This type of old Japanese restaurants are slowly disappearing in NYC. Make sure you go before it's gone! read more

Perhaps the most overpriced menu I've seen for the most basic Japanese dishes, even as lunch menus. Their soba lunches ranging from $27 to $30 average - for a cold, hard soba regardless if it's hand made - is a far cry from the authentic soba I know. Service was incredibly slow and they sat another diner next to me who had BO - she smelled like she hadn't showered in several days. It was so disgusting I did not finish my overpriced meal. I will not go back again. read more