Teppanyaki on Norwegian Escape was one of the best Japanese steakhouses I have experienced, with…read moresome novel tricks displayed by the grill master and including the biggest shrimp I have been served to date on a teppanyaki grill. All aspects of the meal and courses served were very professionally handled, prepared, and presented, from ordering drinks to receiving dessert. The dining room itself is composed of 8 grills that each seat 12, so 96 diners can be served simultaneously, in set seatings. Grill masters wear colorful red hats which at first glance I mistook for Santa caps. Our grill master, like the one at an adjacent grill, was very amiable and animated, and seemed to truly enjoy his job. We began with edamame and hot and thirst-quenching Miso Soup with dashi, tofu, and wakame, quickly followed by a Seaweed Salad with tasty Ginger Dressing. Then a huge portion of Garlic Fried Rice was prepared for 11 diners (only Diane opted for Steamed Rice, which accommodation was graciously granted). To the expressed amusement of all who saw it, my party observed a neighboring grill master attempt to flick an egg into his hat with a metal spatula but loft it too high, so it got stuck instead in the metal hooded vent directly overhead. This was like deja vu for me, because I observed the same result with a different grill master while cruising on the Norwegian Epic 6 years earlier--except with a grilled shrimp instead of an egg. Both grillers reacted to the misadventures good-naturedly, After another unbroken egg was capably propelled by a metal spatula into the top of our grill master's hat, and another uncooked egg was repeatedly hit up into the air like a loose paddle ball until it was speared on the edge of the spatula to crack the egg and drip its contents onto the grill below, a plastic chicken with moving hot feet suddenly appeared on the grill while at least six more eggs were cracked near it. Next, after the fried eggs were fully cooked, they were rolled together to take on the shape of an open-mouthed cobra that was poised to strike with the help of a fork deftly operated by the grill master. Then White Onion, squash, zucchini, and carrots were cooked and chopped on the grill just before proteins including raw Filet Mignon, Jumbo Shrimp, chicken breast, and large scallops were eased onto the hot grill for grilling. The hunks of medium-rare Filet I ordered were buttery and delicious, as were the shrimp, veggies, and Garlic Fried Rice. Separately poured sauces for the meat and seafood enhanced the enjoyment of the meal, as did two extra portions of Garlic Fried Rice that I was given. Diane's request for Teriyaki Sauce was cheerfully granted, and I was also supplied with two cups of hot Green Tea. Dessert was a choice of Green Tea Cake or Fresh Fruit Sashimi. I sampled the former, and found it to be a bit dry; but was greatly pleased with the latter, which included well-trimmed pieces of cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, watermelon, strawberries, and kiwi served with Coconut & Mango Dipping Sauces. Best of all, the per diner charge for the specialty dining meal just described was only $30.00 plus gratuity, a great deal by any measure!

The Wagyu sliders were amazing and the drinks were delicious and tasteful. My sushi wasn't terrible…read morebut I've definitely had better! Wish the sushi had a seared finish but honestly wasn't great as well. The servers were very attentive and continuously checked on us to ensure we were having a good time. We sat in the patio and the view was beautiful with nice weather and a peaceful ambiance. Highly recommend in the cooler months of Miami!

I enjoyed Aoki Teppanyaki…read more It's not the best restaurant I've been to, but it's not the worst either. They had a great selection of Happy Hour drinks and Happy Hour sushi rolls. (See pictures below) The service was good and the restaurant look was cute. It was definitely a solid spot, but didn't stand out to me in anyway. Positively or negatively.

The best service ever was provided by our server Katia! She was super attentive and hands down the…read morebest ever! The food compared to other Hibachi restaurant ms is way better and the quality you can tell is by far better. Will definitely be returning due to the ambiance and great service I was provided.

The service was incredible everybody with a smile and very courteous. We had Jordan as the chef and…read morehe was very engaging and courteous. We had the filet mignon and the portions are big and the steak was tender and very tasty. All around great!

Went to Samurai and it was absolutely delicious. The service was precise, effortless, and…read morecompletely on point from beginning to end. Gene, our server, was exceptional. I still don't understand how she did it, but she handled a rather large group and remembered every single order with barely a note. Flawless. And Jaime, our chef, was hands down the best Hibachi chef I've ever had and I don't say that lightly. Every single person at the table agreed, best they've ever had. I wasn't even looking forward to hibachi because it's usually overly salty and predictable, but Jaime completely flipped that for me. His seasoning was perfect. Balanced, intentional, full of flavor without overpowering anything. Every bite was right. This wasn't just dinner. This is how it's supposed to be done.

Good portions have shrunk again, last December I had Mariners which is large shrimps, calamari and…read morescallops. Before I got large shrimps, now they are much smaller. The cook hacked all above items so small that it was not recognizable what it was! The only large item was the bill. I am aware that prices went up but when I pay $60.00. Per person I do expect a little more than what we got. That's my report!!.

Benihana Coral Gables is a local landmark, and I came back hoping to relive those old memories. I…read morebrought my mom for her first visit, and we were both blown away. The hospitality and food quality were outstanding from the moment we walked in. Our server Odalis made us feel like family, and Chef Oscar turned lunch into a real show. Skilled, engaging, and genuinely fun. Manager Judi also checked in and made sure everything was perfect. Those personal touches are why this place stands out. We tried the new Wagyu menu and it's worth every bite. Tender, flavorful, and cooked right in front of you. I can't recommend it enough. Ambiance: 10/10 - Lively & warm. Food: 10/10 - Fresh, expertly prepared, and that Wagyu is next level. Location: 10/10 - Easy to get to in Coral Gables, we parked in the back garage.

Over IT!! I did not…read moreenjoy my experience here at all. Granted it was Mother's Day when I was there but still it was extremely ridiculous . Upon arriving on time for our 6:30 pm reservation we had to wait another 45 mins to actually get a table. ( oh okay patience was with us it was a busy day) so while waiting went stood at the bar and although we were there first the bartender decided to serve other guest first. We noticed and kept it moving ., our name finally got called for a table and headed upstairs . They sat us down on the first table upon entering and a big blow fan was aimed right at our table. After another 45-55 min wait while at the table the chef came. We are starving by now. Then he wants to do the whole bit of the erupting volcano and etc and we are looking at him like sir - please just cook the food it's almost 9:30. I asked for a coke to try to fill my belly and it was flat. At this point I was ready to go. Long story short we got all our food by a lil after 10:00pm and it was all cold because of the blown fan. No one at my table ate we end up asking to have our food just packed up because we were too annoyed to eat. Another bad experience at a Benihana. I honestly will never go to another one.

One of the best omakase places I've been to thus far. Please don't let the exterior deter you from…read moresuch an amazing experiencing. Nikki and Frank have such a welcoming aura when combined with the classy, chic interior makes you feel like you transported to the inside of a 5 star hotel restaurant. The staff is very attentive, making sure your glasses are never empty and you are never bored. If this isn't already worth the 5 stars, the food will definitely seal the deal. When one thinks of omakase, they think traditional japanese sushi. Frank's take on combining japanes

The wine was delicious, the staff was amazing the food was uniquely surprising in a great way. The…read moreambiance is cozy bar like setting not intimate tables so prepare to share the experience luckily we were on our own. The reason I give it 4 stars is the location. The designated parking isn't clear and was full. We did get help and guidance to park in the empty lot next door but it was overgrown grass with trash not friendly to my outfit and no setting the tone. The trash and environment outside of the venue is distracting ... Im a native born and raised and knew what to anticipate but still it was disappointing. If you are willing to overlook that aspect, it is a unique experience and I would recommend you try it. I cant say enough good things about chef and his beautiful lady.

This is one of the buffet restaurants I passed so many times and finally got to try with my…read morehusband. As you enter, you get greeted and get a table on the left side. You can get some hibachi which is on the back end behind the buffets. It didn't happen to us but there are signs warning you to be sure not to waste too much food or you will get charged for it. I can totally agree with that rule as I feel like wasting food on this earth should be a sin! Food was alright, not too fancy, but plenty of options. Hibachi have been my fave. I've been here twice already and will return when I'm very hungry.

The food is good, fresh, reasonably priced and they have a large selection. The dining room…read moreattendants are helpful and friendly. They don't have a large selection of beer, but it's good and cold.

We love this place. They have different formulas/menus at different price points. We typically like…read moreto do the premium all you can eat experience that has a variety of dishes from miso and seaweed soup to salads, veggies, different meat cuts, chicken and shrimp. Our favorite is the umakara meat. With the all you can eat you can eat watever you want as much as you want. The meat is of high quality. The menu contains calorie counts so you know how much calories you are consuming if you are into that. Its such a fun experience. For deserts the smores are delicious and very romantic. We always go on empty stomach because food is plentiful Also you can download the app and screenshot your receipt and collect points for discounts up to 25% on your next dish!

I had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt…read morewarm and welcoming, with a comfortable setting that made it easy to relax and enjoy the evening. The food was outstanding. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that the kitchen pays attention to quality ingredients and careful preparation. The menu had a great variety of options, making it easy for everyone in our group to find something they loved. The service was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and making sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Overall, this restaurant delivered a fantastic dining experience. Great food, excellent service, and a lovely atmosphere make it a place I would happily visit again and recommend to others.

I want to say thank you Natalie for showing appreciation to us educators. The food was so amazing…read more Well seasoned to perfection and to top it off with sushi. You deserve an award for greatness. Thank you so much from Ms Jean

Came here to spend my birthday coupon. Had 1pm reservations for 3pm on a Wednesday. An hour later…read moreand we still were waiting for our food to begin cooking. The server was thorough and polite but waiting more than an hour, I could no longer hold my composure. It wasn't even busy. What is this?? The table next to use just sat down and within 10 minutes got their chef. I'm as annoyed as any could be. My passion fruit margarita was complete syrup. I could not even drink it even watered down. Let's see if the server comes back after being gone 45 minutes. Update: she came and was able to switch it but not comp it. I didn't even want a replacement but oh well. It's not the chefs faults. Schiler was quick and efficient. They remade my drink.ehhh management has to do better coordination. An afternoon birthday lunch just threw me off.

Delicious and fresh food ordered the orange chicken with rice!…read more Amazing! Great flavor and good quality!

Came for a quick lunch. The service was speedy as the restaurant was pretty empty. Its a small…read morecasual place. I got the kung pao chicken with vegetables. The portions are pretty good. The food was alright, nothing too memorable. I was told the chicken would be very spicy but it was not.