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    Cajun King Aiea

    3.5 (667 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    CAJUN KING AIEA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Rodney Mabini R.

    This our is our 1st time dining here.Also we're excited because it's also our 1st time to have a crab boil other then having it at home.So our friends that live in the area suggested this place.When we arrived it wasn't very bz.The room was only half full.The establishment looked old,plain and out of date decor but I figured that they concentrated on good food then a fancy restaurant.So after ordering our drinks we placed our orders.So our friends had the various crab boil combo's.Everything was tasty,perfectly seasoned and they gave a good amount of food.We were very happy.Staff were very friendly as well..When back on Oahu we will definitely be coming back.

    Cajun butter garlic snow crab
    Jenna S.

    This place was better than I expected! The portions are very generous compared to Kickin Kajun, and while the sauces are different it was still super tasty and garlicky. I tried the Cajun garlic butter and the lemon garlic sauce. I like how the lemon sauce has a fresh zing to it, the Cajun was a tad salty. The cheese curds were super cheesy and gooey! The baskets here are a good portion if you have kids who don't eat seafood. The service was also good. The ambiance is nothing special but clean enough to get down and dirty with some crab lol.

    9pc fresh oysters
    Norbee F.

    I would like to say that this is my second time here and my experience was great. We came in right before the dinner rush on a Sunday night and it was perfect. It was slow and service was on point. I didn't get rushed at all. We started with some drinks and some appetizers. Ordered a basket of popcorn chicken and 18pc of fresh oysters. I'm a sucker for oysters and they were delicious. Squeezed the lemon slices on the Tabasco and poured it all over the oysters. Perfect! Also ordered the butter garlic snow crab combo with a side order of the kajun garlic butter sauce. It was definitely fulfilling. I'm not a fan of prawns and prefer more of the shrimp or muscles instead but can't sub anything unfortunately but it's ok. Over all a great dinner without any complaints. I would come here again for the seafood boil.

    Kelsey T.

    I've ordered takeout from here but never actually dined in until recently. Located in the Waimalu shopping center, lots of parking but hard to find if you come at peak dinner time. We arrived around 445ish and the restaurant was half empty so we got sat right away. We ordered our food and it came out pretty quick. The food was delicious per usual but it was definitely more enjoyable at the restaurant than eating it at home! Service was great, it didn't look like very many of them but they were on it with checking on all the tables. I noticed that the restaurant filled up super quick. I am always craving seafood boil and I think I've found a good spot. I usually get the shrimp and so far, it hasn't been overcooked! Love the consistency. What really shocked me was how good their fries were and the portion was huge. Will be ordering from here again soon!

    Salt and pepper shrimp to go
    Grace A.

    Ordered take out on a weekday night. Place wasn't busy. Lots of seating. Food came out quickly. Good flavoring.

    Gail U.

    Wow!!! Our guests arrived before us on purpose to give their card to pay for dinner. Doc and I had also slipped our cards to the waiter not knowing what transpired before we got there. Each of us had our own bag of customized items we selected from the menu. You also get to choose your spice level and sauce. You are provided with a plastic apron and a pair of disposable gloves to protect your clothes and hands. I was the only one who didn't use the gloves but I'm glad they gave extra napkins and wet wipes. The food came out piping hot. As soon as we ordered, paper plates and 3 implements were brought to the table to help remove the crab meat from the shells. Use your Yelp check in to get a free soda too. It was quite a surprise when the bill came and 3 credit cards were returned and Doc's friends had treated us to dinner.

    Snow crab combo #4 with Cajun garlic butter.
    Sheree-Lynn S.

    After ordering our food, a stack of paper plates, napkins, wipes, bibs, crab crackers, gloves and utensils arrived on our table. Our food arrived soon after, it comes to the table in a plastic bag mixed with the sauce you select. The food was tasty, I had combo #4 with Cajun and garlic butter flavor. Was it messy, yes, every time you stick your hand in the bag it gets all over your hands (I honestly would have preferred my food dumped on a metal tray so I could see everything and it would be way easier to get to) just my opinion.

    Jaimee S.

    Friday night and here for a birthday. We have been to this location before for special occasions like Friendsgiving and even for my first my college graduation party! The food here speaks for itself and the flavoring of it is exceptionally memorable. It's a bit stronger for some but I love the Cajun or garlic butter options for most of the seafood. Their black bean sauce is also really good especially when ordering clams. I love that this location is central to everything and in Waimalu shopping center which is nice for family and loved ones to be able to get together. The service is decent and I love that it's one of the fewer places now that still serve Dungeness Crab which is what our birthday girl wanted on a Friday night. We had reservations so there was luckily no wait although it got busy shortly after. With a simplistic ambiance the seafood really is the ultimate highlight. They were out of King crab when we went but usually have that available. Overall a great experience but lost a star due to first the reservation procedure which only allowed a party of 6 or more to make one everyone else is first come first serve. Will return for another seafood craving

    Garlic string beans
    Abigail A.

    Love this place for the string beans...... the seafood or anything in general always come hot and fresh. Very happy with the service. Came here on a Monday for dinner. It was open and was able to get seated quickly. Would visit and come again!

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    The food was amazing. This is our go-to special occasion meal. Can't beat on the island.

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    Always on point. I come here every 2 weeks driving all the way from town to aiea with mf family of 4. Great food.

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    Ask the Community - Cajun King Aiea

    Do they offer discount for Military and veterans?

    Can just order snow crab in butter garlic?

    yes

    Did your number change listed isn't working?

    Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows if Cajun King Kaneohe is open as well?

    Hello Agueda, Sorry we don't know if Cajun King Kaneohe is open. We are own by two different owners. You can give them a call.

    Is there still an issue with rotten/spoiled seafood?

    Have not experienced any issues with spoiled/ rotten food

    I've been trying to call to make a reservation. But no one answers and it's seems to be out of service. Is there a different number that I can call to make a reservation?

    Sorry Elvie. There is a mass outages around the island. Our phone line run by the internet. I can help you here. How many people for your reservation, what date, and time?

    Are the portions for the combos big?

    Hello Kailee. A combo is about 3.5-4.5 pounds of seafood, depends on which combo you get. A combo usually feed 2-3 people

    Do I need to make a reservation?

    no, very casual dining, just walk in

    How can you charge a party of 7 people the 18% gratuity when the 7th person is a newborn baby (1 1/2 month old)? What service did you provide to my newborn that you deserve the right to charge her gratuity? That's just BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!

    That is horribly wrong of this place! Gratuity is given because we are grateful for good service. If they are adding it in as a mandatory charge, it is no longer gratuity and you may be selling yourself short. I was going to take my family here but… Read more

    They like charge 18% for 5 adults and 2 small kids 2 yrs & 4yrs old cause the manager said no matter what it's 7 people.. THEY SUCK SHITTY SERVICE?

    That's pretty standard at many restaurants to include gratuity for parties of 6 or more. I've never been to a restaurant that doesn't include children (unless they're infants under 1) as part of the headcount. Sorry you had a bad experience.

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    Jessica's

    Jessica's

    4.4
    (233 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    We were hungry for a late breakfast and decided to try this hidden gem after hearing good things…read more We went on a Sunday, and there was a ton of parking upstairs of Westridge Shopping Center where Jessica's is located. Many of the choices on the menu were very tempting, but we really came by with the hope of sampling their Prime Rib Loco Moco, which we'd heard about from friends. We ordered that to share, and each had the sweet bread French toast. The Prime Rib Loco Moco was awesome. The meat was perfectly cooked, and the gravy had just the right flavor to put everything together with the egg and fried rice. The French toast was the perfect sweet compliment to the savory loco moco dish. Service was fantastic, we were constantly attended to and everyone was very friendly. We really enjoyed our meal and will be coming back soon!

    Amazing spot hidden in the upper level of a plaza, Jessica's was insanely good…read more We got the big local breakfast with fried rice, a nice "sampler" of stuff that's very filling. Bacon was okay; spam was great, Portuguese sausage was great. We also got the Jessica's Moco, the gravy on it was fire. Great portions overall and would definitely come back! Servers were all very nice to us as well. I suggest taking the streets up to the second floor in the back so you don't have to park in front and take the stairs!

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    The "Jessica moco" - corned beef hash side
    The "Jessica moco" - corned beef hash side
    Jessica's
    Jessica's

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    Da Seafood Cartel

    Da Seafood Cartel

    4.5
    (604 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The hype is real! I've been seeing this place on my fyp on social media and I knew I had to try it!…read more First off, don't be alarmed when you pull up to a mechanic shop on the side of the road. Although in a weird spot, I promise the food is worth it! I personally have never had this type of Mexican food before. I'm used to chimichangas, enchiladas, street tacos so I was really out of my comfort zone here. But, I'm so glad it gave it a try because it was delicious! My friends & I came here for lunch and it was pretty busy. The line to order was out the door! I already knew I wanted Da OG Tostada with the infamous blue crab dip and shrimp ceviche. It was soooo refreshing & citrusy! The ceviche and well with the crab dip. The tostada was super crunchy despite all the juices from the dip and ceviche. My friends ordered the Kiawe Smoked Marlin tacos and the Ahi Tostada. They said they were delicious as well. The marlin was smoked and deep fried. The ahi was super fresh and the portions were generous! Lastly, we got chips and salsa and chips and guacamole. The salsa was on the saucier side (not chunky) and had a little bit of a kick to it. The guacamole was so good! You could taste the onions they added in it. The chips though. Omg. They were super crispy and perfect for dipping. Overall, although this was my first time, my friends said everything they've tried has been phenomenal! I'll have to come back to try more!

    Food: Mixed taco,…read moreceviche, and guacamole and chips. The texture and flavor of the taco was amazing. Used some of the house sauce on it and it was chef's kiss. Ceviche, pro tip: delicious, but don't let it sit and then put in the fridge for later. Guacamole - delicious. Nice and chunky, and great flavor. Ambience: Converted gas station in Aiea right next to the highway. Parking is a little rough. Service: Slow, but steady. And most importantly friendly. I went at peak time and everyone was chill and friendly. Good vibes.

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    TOSTADA LA BASTA  Cooked shrimp, shrimp crudo, octopus, mahi crudo & ahi marinated in  Cartel sauce  on homemade tostada  chipotle aioli
    TOSTADA LA BASTA Cooked shrimp, shrimp crudo, octopus, mahi crudo & ahi marinated in Cartel sauce on homemade tostada chipotle aioli
    Guacamole time!!

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    Guacamole time!!
    Fooki

    Fooki

    4.4
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    It was KISMET we ended up here! This was hands down one of the best Taiwanese restaurants I have…read moreever been to! My family was in the area to shop over at Crafts Way and I found Fooki on Yelp as a nearby food option. It had something for everyone in our group of seven: 2 vegetarians, 1 vegan and 4 meat eaters. The restaurant had a divy vibe, cozy and welcoming. The service was very friendly and the server was incredibly knowledgable about their menu and how what made some of their dishes stand out from what's expected. The Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries are a must! They totally reminded me of my childhood and the kind of fries I'd get at the amusement park back in Taiwan. Here's everything we ordered. Every single item was a hit! -stewed egg -stewed tofu -Majiang noodles -Lu Rou Fan -Grandpa Rolling Beef -Scallion Pancake -Fooki Bao -Tofu Bao -Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries -Veggie Scallion Noodles -Fooki Bowl -BoomBoom Chicken If we ever find ourselves back in Aiea again, we will be stopping in!

    Famiily night and everyone wanted to go out. After debating between sushi, ramen, or curry - we…read moresettled on Taiwanese noodles/beef. We have been here several times before and this time we brought the whole gang. Although it was a Friday night, we came earlier than normal and were able to be seated immediately. All the tables were taken, but it wasn't too loud or crazy. Our service was great. I chose their Classic Beef Noodles which were great! The beef broth was flavorful. The beef slice was tender. The noodles were cooked well. Honestly, it was great. The portions could be a little better. So, from a cost-to-value perspective, that could be better. All in all, it was great.

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    Insect on rice
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    Braised beef Noodle Soup
    Grandpa Rolling Beef- the perfect appetizer!

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    Grandpa Rolling Beef- the perfect appetizer!
    California Beach Rock n' Sushi

    California Beach Rock n' Sushi

    4.4
    (447 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    California Beach Rock N' Sushi has been on my list for a couple of months, and I'm glad I finally…read moregave it a try. We stopped by on a Sunday around 4:45PM without reservations and were seated right away. It's located in the same building as Straub Medical Center Pearlridge Clinic across from Downtown Pearlridge, it's easy to get to. I parked in the lot between Big City Diner and Down to Earth. We ordered the Crunchy Crab Roll, Kilauea Roll, and Salmon Crunch Roll. Everything came out quickly, it was fresh and flavorful, and my favorite was the Salmon Crunch Roll. The staff were friendly, and service was great throughout our visit. This place is family-friendly and also great for date nights. I'd definitely come back to try more of their rolls/entrees.

    It's been a really long time since I have gone to California Beach Rock n' Sushi. They used to be…read moreon Ward Avenue and we used to go all the time. I've seen the sunset platter prices go up and up and UP and finally up to $85 now; it's incredible how expensive everything is getting. That being said, the other day was our chance to go since my wife decided to go with friends there. I didn't really know what to expect. Honestly most places just get more expensive and worse and worse so I wasn't expecting much. When I got there, I found the service to be good and the prices pretty reasonable. The lunch/dinner special is a nice value and that's what I got. For $25, you get to choose from a selection of different items. I think their beer is also really reasonable - I think it was $8 for a 20oz Asahi which tasted GREAT!!!!! Now on to the food. I took a few bites and it took me back to when they were at Ward ave..... it tasted exactly the same! Not many places can do that. I won't say the portions were really big but it was a reasonable serving size. Everything tasted as it should and everyone had a good time. I am definitely coming back - the old school taste is great and the prices reasonable.

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    California Beach Rock n' Sushi
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    Downey Roll
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    Catania Ristorante Italiano

    Catania Ristorante Italiano

    4.5
    (341 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I feel it's a hidden gem. Great service. Family owned. Friendly service. Tasty food!…read morePortions are large. Well worth the money. For takeout I had enough for two days. I lean towards seafood or chicken dishes, but there is something for every taste. I'm going to try to work my way through the menu!

    We went to Catania Ristorante Italiano on Sunday for lunch. Celebrating my brother and sisters…read morebirthday. While there are a lot of parking stalls it is quite busy here with the many restaurants to choose from here at the Waimalu Shopping Center. We made a reservation for four at noon. We were the only ones there. No wonder we were lucky to have found parking. Our server was Linda who was very nice and greeted us. We sat down to order our lunch. My brother ordered the spaghetti and meatball while my sister ordered the chicken saltimbocca. It all looks delicious. My wife got the shrimp scampi and I got the clams casino and seafood combo. I didn't see the clams casino offered as a appetizer so I just went ahead and ordered it with pasta. We also got the garlic cheese bread. That's always good. ALL the entrees are loaded. I mean they really gave a lot. Lots of leftovers to take home. My Seafood Combo consisted of fresh and chopped clams, sautéed shrimp, and calamari cooked in garlic butter. The clam casino featured Fresh clams, onions, bacon, garlic, and mushrooms cooked with white wine butter sauce. This meal was meant to be tried and shared. Both of my meals were delicious and lots of leftovers. Really good timing since the restaurant wasn't full and Linda was very attentive and friendly. Give them a try if you like Italian food and lots of it or just enjoy the leftovers. Oh yeah I almost forgot. We also got dessert. I heard about their cheesecake so we ordered both the kahlua cheesecake and the lilikoi cheesecake. Both were yummy.

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    Restaurant interior
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    Chicken Puttanesca Dinner
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    Chicken anchovy olio
    Hali'a by Side Street Inn

    Hali'a by Side Street Inn

    4.2
    (174 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Yes! It was my son who arrived ftom California the day he suggested to eat there for Mother's Day…read more It was a nice drive from town to west Honolulu The surrounding area ., still in development looking forward when it's done...the restaurant standing great and tall. It's a modernize restaurant building no where in town! The man made pond recreational play area floating in there.,,there is sign explaining the concept of the man made pond ...I can't recall seeing any fishes in there! Nonetheless there skewed kids playing on the floating rubber items I'd like to go there again with friends! I've been to the Kapahulu eatery many times.,, Here it's quiet and relaxing dining out... Their food good to share volume is great! It'll be a great older to eat with family or friends celebrating an unforgettable meal all will enjoy! They have a huge bar with all the liquors store there! It's a casual place to go shorts and ti shirts come as you are (no bathing suits) no dress code unless the party wants it. Theres a building next to it that has sports activities., not sure what it was.., Excellent friendly services and their pork chops are great and famous for! Muncher fried rice. The ambience is terrific lighted with patio seating and I saw downstairs stairs but I have no idea what it's for. If one wants the drive out to Ewa Kapolei area best place to go!

    Halia by Side Street Inn Local Comfort Food Restaurant…read more Overall: 8.1/10 Food: 7.5/10 Service: 8.5/10 Ambiance: 8.8/10 Value: 7.7/10 Halia by Side Street Inn was a great way to spend my sisters birthday. They serve some great local eats- we had their Classic Prix Fixe Menu that came with their signature fried rice, boneless kalbi, garlic chicken, pan fried pork chops, and farmers salad. The meats were all so tender and broke apart easily. The highlight for me was the pork chops which had the perfect crispy batter but super moist on the inside. We also had a side order of garlic edamame and ordered the Orange Bang Mai Tai, Guava Jelly, and Guava Margarita Cocktail. The drinks were strong but super tasty- great value. We also had some great live music playing the whole night- they feature live music every fri-sun! Def come check out Halia by Side Street Inn if you have the time and want some good local eats!

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    Interior
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    Farmers salad
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    House Salad w/shrimp
    Koromo

    Koromo

    4.1
    (455 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Came by for a quick bite and was seated decently quickly after a short 10-15 minute wait. We both…read morethe chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special and we added 10 piece katsu-kushi and 2 pieces of the mushroom katsu kushi (I think I honestly do not remember). The chicken katsu and ebi fry lunch special was good, the curry was pretty flavorful. It reminds me of golden curry I'd make at home. The katsu was crispy as expected. I liked the rice too, the perfect kind to soak up the curry and pair with the katsu. The Katsu Kushi was fun to eat as it had a good amount of variety. I enjoyed the mochi quite a lot, the beef was a bit tough to eat, and I would note that the soft shell crab was extremely fishy. Like INEDIBLE fishy. I don't know if they always have it like that or if it was just an off one. Either way it was NOT pleasant. The service was friendly, I would definitely visit again if I'm craving katsu and/or curry and was near the area (wouldn't go out of my way for it though).

    Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Stopped in for dinner on a Saturday night. We made reservations and were seated right away. Since this place is located in the mall, parking is very easy. We ordered asahi beers to drink, chicken katsu teishoku, and several kushi katsu (zucchini, shishito pepper, mushroom, and fishcake). Food was very tasty but I noticed it was a bit oily and fatty. Food felt heavy in my stomach at the end of the dinner. Serving sizes exceeded my expectation and my friend and I shared the chicken katsu teishoku. This came with some vegetables and miso soup. Their lettuce salad is unlimited/bottomless and what helped combat the oily food. Service was okay. I didn't like that they passed our table a few times without clearing dishes after seeing us struggle with managing everything on our table. Servers did their job. I recommend trying this place! The food is very tasty and portions are big.

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    Entrance
    Fried skewer combo meal
    Fried skewer combo meal
    Assorted pickled veg (does not come with "lunch specials")

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    Assorted pickled veg (does not come with "lunch specials")
    Ichiriki Japanese Nabe

    Ichiriki Japanese Nabe

    4.1
    (1k reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Ichiriki has my heart. Such a hearty and healthy meal and always friendly service from Chas and…read moreLovely when we go!! I did note that prices have gone up but if you're willing to fork it out, it's worth it! Recommend making a reservation as they do get busy and occasionally are short staffed but you should be able to grab a seat without one (unless you go during peak hours). Also enoki mushrooms are back! $6 for a tray, you could probably split between 2-3 people (depending on how much you like em)

    Sad to write this review but this place has gone downhill. Each time we've returned with hopes that…read moreit would get better but the service, pricing, portion size have increasingly gotten worse. I could understand same portion size and higher prices, but they've reduced their portions and increased their prices. Choose one. Tonight took the cake though as the server we had was just plain awful. Wish we got his name but he had larger framed glasses and kind of puffy thin hair. Very sassy, rude and inattentive with no tact. He should not be a server, there were other food runners there that had more manners and decency than him. We got there before happy hour and most of our party was already seated. He took only three out of the six people's on our tables order so by the time we got there our whole party didn't get a chance to order happy hour. When asked if we could still order happy hour bc we've been trying to flag him down he just says "no" with a smile and then says "you got your drinks in". While taking our regular order, my MIL ordered the konbu broth not knowing it wasn't flavored so she asked him about it and all he said was "well what do you want?" She then asked for a side of dashi to help flavor the broth and he replies "what's dashi?". You work in a Japanese nabe restaurant.... How do you not know what dashi is. Anyway he sassily says "you mean soup?". He also didn't even have the decency to walk over to them to get their order and expected them to order over the 4 other people in the party when they were clearly seated in separate booths. We also ordered a Korean fried chicken appetizer which took super long to come out. Pretty sure he forgot about it bc it was all cold by the time it got to us. No apologies or anything and you could already guess the attitude given when asked about it, I literally had to enunciate KOREAN. FRIED. CHICKEN. to him in order for him to understand what I was talking about. At this point we're all collectively over his attitude. He didn't check in throughout the meal, couldn't take count of a simple order for ponzu and goma sauce and only came back when it was time to pay. Our party had to ask another waitress for our end of the meal udon, zosui and desserts that came with the kids meal. Broth was all burnt and gross at this point... Just the type of experience where you feel like you're inconveniencing the server by dining there. Not to mention their bathrooms are disgusting. There was literally pink mold growing around the women's bathroom sink faucets so don't know how often they clean the place. Spend your money elsewhere where it's appreciated. We won't be back here.

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