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Tokyo Sushi Hibachi

Tokyo Sushi Hibachi

215 Commonwealth Dr, Wytheville, VA 24382, United States

Pub • Sushi • Juice • Drinks


"My family and I visited Whytheville, Virginia Sunday the 31st of August 2014. Upon entering the restaurant,, it was dank and dirty, but because it was recommended by the Manager of the Hampton Inn, we decided to stay and give it a try, plus the hour was late, and we were tired from driving from Charleston, SC. We ordered drinks, and the glasses that the drinks were served in were inappropriate. The drinks were terrible, the person mixing the drinks was also the person making the sushi, no bar tending exprience. They only had 2 martini glasses and as soon as they were emptied they were confiscated. I ordered a Cosmopolitan which was served in a juice glass, not the right ingredients and too much Vodka. the water glasses were of so many different sizes. Now getting to the food, we all ordered Hibachi grill, the cook was very inexperienced, he kept dropping his utensils. Three of the people in our party ordered salmon, it was spoiled, the ones that ordered chicken it was overcooked, and the veggies that accompained the stir fry were old tasting. I have eaten at several Japanese Hibachi grill restaurants and this one was the worse. I would not recommend this restaurant to any one. The server was non-caring of his customers (us) and thought that our complaints were a joke as I asked to speak to the Manager. In my opinion this restaurant should be inspected by the Virginia Health Department and either brought up to health regulations and standard restaurant requirements or shut down. The staff could barely speak Engish and were unable to communicate effectively with the customers. I don't know what the people in Wytheville are use to, but that place was really not for human consumption."

Zhu Pan-asian Vegan

Zhu Pan-asian Vegan

166 Massachusetts Ave, 02474, Arlington, United States

Tea • Soup • Vegan • Coffee


"Popped into Zhu Vegan after a day outdoors at the Fells Reservation. Tucked away on Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, this quiet spot proved a comfortable and inviting hangout. Overall: 4/5 Food: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 Cleanliness: 4/5 We started with their Autumn Rolls $9). They're full of mixed veggies, enoki mushrooms, and bamboo shoots, wrapped in soybean sheets and deep fried. Add a splash of the hot sauce they serve on the side, and you've got yourself a nice start. We also tried their Seitan Strips $17); it looks like a vegan version of Cantonese BBQ pork served on long string beans. The portion was generous, but the flavor could be better, more complex. The Soy Cutlet Sizzling Platter $17) was a visual and audible treat, still didn't quite hit the mark taste wise the sauce was alright the cutlet is somewhat flat in taste. I also ordered the Mimosa the sparkling wine tasted a bit stale. Our experience with the service was good, and the vibe is laid back and welcoming. Plus, the place was clean and well kept. Areas of Improvement: 1) Zhu Vegan has a lot of potential for growth, especially in their food. The world of vegan cuisine is vast and varied. They could draw inspiration from the rich traditions of East Asian vegan dishes to push the envelope a bit more. They could experiment with the Seitan Strips maybe serve them in a vegan wonton noodle soup or as filling for steamed bao sliders. 2) As for the Soy Cutlet, making the breading thinner and less oily could really amp up this dish. 3) And as for the Mimosa, using fresher sparkling wine would certainly lift the drink. And who knows, with more patrons and support, Zhu Vegan might have more chances to improve, reimagine and expand their menu. We're looking forward to seeing what they come up with next."