They make the place look amazing on the commercials, but going inside in person. The feel wasn't what I expected. Too me it was dark, not too welcoming. The food didn't make me feel like I'll return for more. I've definitely had much better. read more

We came in as a group if 7 for our friends birthday dinner because he wanted hibachi. When we were being sat originally, we were being sat in seats BEHIND the chef. I, and my group, had never seen a hibachi place with seats that are behind the chef and where you cannot see anything. What's the point of hibachi if you're not able to watch the chef? Then, you're crammed into the seats like a pack of sardines. Looking at the menu, the drinks do not have any prices. Our waitresses came around and took our drink orders, they kind of jumped around the table a little - taking order from half of my party and then jumping to one of the tables behind the chef stoves, then back to us. My husband orders a Strawberry Daqauri. I order a Pina Colada Daqauri and a water. Both of these are non-alcoholic. (This information is important for later) Drinks are brought out. It took roughly about 20 to 30 minutes for a chef to make their way around to us, no big deal. The music is loud and we can only hear the person next to us at best. Chef Harry and Nathan come out and starts cooking dinner. He warns us to backup and I cannot because my seat is in front of a beam, mildly dangerous. I had to turn away from the heat and brightness if the flames. Chef Harry starts cooking and he's very entertaining to watch and literally the only reason I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. When the protien is being cooked and served, they were served in very small portions. The NY Strip looks more like a flank steak and only had flavor from the fat of the steak. The chicken was dry and tasteless, the chicken teriyaki had no teriyaki. The food is mid, at best. It's absolutely not worth it for cheap chicken and flank steak from probably Aldi. The chef also seemed very confused by what order went to who and I don't really blame him with the amount of people that he has to manage. However, he messed up my friend's meal twice. First confusing his meal with his girlfriend's who was next to him, then the other he placed the shrimp on my other friend's plate then picked it up off her plate and moved it to his. What if they didn't know her or she was allergic to shellfish? We also received only one refill during this time. I drink a lot of water while eating so this was hard. Dinner wraps up, checks are served. My husband's Daqauri was $6 and mine was rang in as a virgin Pina Colada (I told them Daqauri) at $9. After mentioning this to the server, they have no way of ringing in a Pina Colada flavor for a Daqauri. She went to speak to her manager and we're informed that actually my husband's drink was also supposed to be $9 because all the virgin drinks are that much (much doubt). Then she walked away. Once the chef is done, they pretty much push you out the door, whether you're done eating or not, so they can turn the table. This is a tourist scam. Save your money and find another hibachi place. read more

Had an enjoyable dinner at Desaki. We didn't do the hibachi option and just ordered from their menu. We ordered a bunch of the appetizers and a sushi roll. We got the hibachi rice which was delicious!! We also got crab rangoons, chicken wings, gyozas, egg rolls, and beef yakitori. Everything was delicious. We did not like the beef yakitori as it was not cooked all the way through but our server Nico was able to get it removed our bill. Overall it was a good meal and they had lots of menu option but def just try their hibachi next time. Service overall was good and our server Nico was great. read more

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PROS: this is a wonderful place in regards to many things. Food is good, prices are fair, loads of seating, friendly staff, and good amount of parking. It has a 20% off discount on weekdays if you sign up for the email subscription CONS: they don't take reservations which risks you going onto a wait list OVERALL: as long as you don't get on a waitlist I do recommend you going here! It's a very nice hibachi place read more

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I was very disappointed with my experience. We were seated all the way in the corner, which made it difficult to properly enjoy and see the show. Throughout the meal, one of the chefs repeatedly dropped a significant amount of food before it even reached our plates. Additionally, another customer was telling the chef's assistant to give extra food to a different family, and it seemed like our table was completely overlooked. It felt as though we were paying for food that was being given to others instead of receiving our fair portion. To make matters worse, when I requested lobster, it was mistakenly given to another family. I had to ask for it again, and it took quite a while before I finally received it. Overall, the service was disorganized, and the experience did not meet my expectations. The only thing that I was very satisfied was when my daughter got her face painted. The lady was very nice and the other lady did a great job on a animal balloon I really was happy about that. read more

Desaki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

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The service is good here and the ambiance is typical however the prices are a bit inflated for what you get food wise. In fact the prices reflect a tourist experience so most locals do not go here. Personally I haven't found a hibachi that is equal to A1 Steakhouse in Allentown- we literally will drive the hour trip for take out from there! We are absolutely head over heels for the ginger salad dressing and their clear soup which I can drink a quart of - no joke to whatever they put in their rice it is as addictive as the strongest vice you can imagine. And I have never said this about any restaurant- it's even better reheated the following day - I'm not lying A1 is Absolutely delicious and now my mouth is watering just thinking about it... I know where we are ordering tonight! Sorry Desaki keep your snap peas.. read more

NOT SO ACCOMODATING I called the restaurant few days before my intended order to place a bulk order for take out. They told me that they dont accept advance order and instructed me to place the order on the the itself. I called on the day as instructed specially give me 12 noon so the take our specialist can handle my order. Turned out that they dont want to accept bulk order because they are not sure if they are going to be busy to prepare my order even though there should be a 7 hours left of preparation before the intended time of pick up. Point is they should have told me right away during my first call that they dont accommodate advance bulk orders. read more

Went here for a family dinner. The food was really good, like so flavorful and provides the quintessential hibachi vibe. Really hit the spot. The prices were a little steeper than expected but that happens. It's in the same space as a hotel, so prices make sense to be a little higher. I also liked that they had two chefs at our table. One making the meat and one making the sides. Also, our chef, Micky, was SOOO fun. He was engaging and funny. All the other tables were pretty dead, lol. Some notes: the floor is SOOOOO slippery. I had trouble staying in my spot. They should put some grippers on the bottom. Also, the seats are very tight. I had no room to move. Lastly, when we had JUST got our food, we were asked if we needed boxes........I was mid fork and someone asked if I was done. read more

I was extremely disappointed with my experience here. I felt like me and my family were rushed out from the moment I started to eat. Considering the high prices, at least give me a moment to chew my food before coming over and asking to pack my plate. We weren't even asked if we were ready nor asked about deserts (not sure if they even had) before the check was quickly handed over. The worst part about this, the place was pretty empty. They will never get my business again. read more

Very friendly staff and huge portions. Our family of 10 had a great time and we always look forward to visiting.

My husband and i went there last night and our waiter, timothy, was very nice and accommodating. the food was very good. we ran into an issue where we called to ask about the cross contamination of it all, we were told by one man that we could order takeout so i let him know that we'd look over the menu and call back. when we called back we got ahold of a woman who told us that we cannot order takeout. read more

My new husband and I are on our honeymoon in the Swiftwater Hotel and wanted to try the Desaki Restaurant. I love hibachi restaurants and the Desaki does not disappoint! Our chef, Harry, was so fun and such a showman and awesome cook, he and the staff made it the perfect evening! The restaurant and views are beautiful and the food was delicious! We are stuffed and each brought half our dinner back with us! Was it pricey, probably but we had a grand time. My husband had never tried a hibachi before tonight and he loved it too! I highly recommend the Desaki hibachi experience! read more

Desaki Restaurant - Chef Harry cooking up a delicious hibachi meal! - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

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Best Hibachi Filet We've Ever Had - Even Beats Hawaii! If you're in the Poconos and looking for an incredible hibachi experience, Desaki is a must visit. We ordered the filet, and hands down it was the best filet we've ever had at any hibachi restaurant, including ones we've tried in Hawaii. The meat was incredibly fresh, melt in your mouth tender, and cooked to absolute perfection right in front of us. You could tell the quality was top tier from the very first bite. A special shoutout to our amazing waitress Kristi. She was warm, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. Her service made our night even more enjoyable. The chef was entertaining, the staff was professional, and the whole atmosphere was fun and welcoming. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Highly recommend. read more

Desaki Restaurant - Onion rings - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

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Drove to this hibachi during our stay at a nearby indoor water park resort. It was overpriced compared to all the other hibachi spots I've been too. I ordered a gyoza appetizer and a chicken and filet hibachi combo. One of my daughters got a California roll and rainbow sushi. My man got the triple protein hibachi priced at $100. They have no dessert available, which sucked because we were celebrating a birthday. My food was of good quality besides the noodle being a bit thicker and unusual from other spots. I dipped my gyoza into the sauce and then dipped it in the red cabbage and carrot shavings, so delicious. Harry our cook was hilarious. My chicken and steak came out juicy. He made us a tasty home made spicy garlic dip. Our waitress was great. The area was spacious and clean. The bill was about $100 per person, would have been more if we were drinking. Although service and food were good, I would r want it to come again, because I like the other hibachi, just as good and better, for a fraction of this cost. read more

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I came here w/ my family to eat & celebrate my niece's birthday. I should have checked the menu out before dining here. The prices are ridiculous. On the menu,it says you're paying for the quality food & entertainment. This was like a basic hibachi spot nothing spectacular at all. The food was not good. I ordered California rolls ($14.95)& a shrimp hibachi dinner($60+). The sushi rolls were small. The white rice tasted funny. The noodles that came w/ the dinner were so thick & soggy. The snow peas they served before dinner were so hard it wasn't edible. The onion soup tasted like faucet water. The only thing that was good was the shrimps(they were big) & vegetables. I didn't order any dessert b/c they didn't even have any. I gave this place 2 stars b/c of the chefs & our server Aylin. Aylin was one of the best servers I've had in a while. One of the chefs Harry Hibachi(that's what he goes by) was hilarious. The jokes kept coming.He made my niece feel very special. He kept giving her a birthday shoutout & singing happy birthday. Harry Hibachi had the whole table(there were 2 other parties @ the table) singing happy birthday to my niece. That was awesome!! The other chef was ok. I think he had a language barrier b/c he didn't talk much. Inside had nice decor but the floor was dirty! Overall,def will not be back & I would do a hard skip on this one if you're in the area. To the establishment you really need to lower your prices especially w/ all the competition out there & clean your floors! I feel like they put their prices so high b/c it's only about 3 miles from the indoor water park. That's not right at all. They add an automatic 20% tip to your bill as well which I didn't mind b/c I usually tip about that much anyway. read more

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Came here to eat on our way to an indoor water park. My family and I LOVE hibachi and have been to various ones in PA. To start off they have a cooler/better show than any other hibachi place that I've been that cooks in front of you. However the food isn't great. My husband ordered a medium rare but got well done. The spider roll we got was ok. Then the rice had the consistency of chia seeds which was gross. The portion for noodles was super small. I also got the veggie hibachi but it seemed like others got more vegetables than me. Over all the bill was $150 and we left with buyers remorse. The staff and cook were nice but the food isn't worth $150 for 2 people. read more

I had a good time at desaki. I couldn't really get over the prices tho. Bit steep especially for a family dinner. That's the only gripe I have. I started off with the bacon wrapped sea scallops for an appetizer. They were pretty good. For the main course I had the emperors choice. Chicken steak and shrimp Served with egg fried rice. I enjoyed that. Can't beat fresh off the grill! The show they put on while cooking was interesting and effortlessly done! Over all i had a good time and i would recommend them. read more

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This is specific for manager Alex We were seated and then completely ignored for over an hour. Meanwhile, a party that arrived AFTER us was fully attended to and even celebrating a birthday right next to us. It was honestly shocking how obvious the lack of attention was. We asked to speak to a manager, hoping the situation would be addressed, but that went nowhere. The response was dismissive and unprofessional, with zero sense of urgency or accountability. The only positive was our server, who was kind , but clearly unsupported. Management completely failed this experience. We ended up paying for our drinks and leaving without even getting to eat. This was beyond frustrating and a complete waste of time. Would not recommend. Will not be coming back. read more

First of all, the green beans were very nice very salty and cooked to perfection. I don't know if everybody gets them, but I think so when you start. I got the strawberry lemonade. It was very good not too sweet and not too sour so I approve next we had the spicy tuna rolls these were very nice delicious taste and texture. I really enjoyed them with a beautiful clash of soy sauce and wasabi. Sadly, I forgot to take a photo of these, but I recommend them they were great and lastly, the hibachi came out. I got the lobster. It was really delicious and I enjoyed every bite and savor it. It was very filling so expect to have a box if you have two items ordered anyway I recommend this place Tremendous service and delicious atmosphere. read more

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WAY overpriced. $40 for vegetable hibachi. Then 3% fee to use a credit card, PLUS an automatic 20% gratuity for 2 people. NEVER AGAIN.

The sushi rice is different and not to my taste. Fume was the best until the owner sold it to Yusan. Yusan did a good job but the proper restaurant burnt down. They're small store next to the auto parts in Martinsville is very small, but the sushi is still very good. read more

Reviewing after my second time "dining" here. The value is absolutely not there. The prices they charge for the experience and value Desaki provides rivals robbery. The place is a tourist trap, located in the same parking lot as an upscale hotel. My family and I were a party of 12 people. They were trying to wrap our food as the last member of our party was served. We were asked to leave our table cause they had another party waiting. This is acceptable if they extend some form of hospitality. Something along the lines of "Can I buy you a drink at the bar while the children enjoy the amenities we offer?" is appropriate and acceptable. Three members of our party were still enjoying their drinks while the children were finally able to enjoy the amenities offered. We were never offered coffee or dessert. We had two birthdays at the table. We left feeling treated like cattle while being charged NYC fine dining prices. Our server, Chasity, was pleasant and efficient. Bar service was quick. If we simple hospitality procedures were followed we would be happy to come back. Instead 6 adults left feeling ripped off and not welcome. read more

The manager who I believe name was Chris doesn't know how to handle mistakes. Dishes were taken away before finishing our meal which was a plate full of food and when we told our server he brought over the manager. When we told him what happened he just said "ok" and walked away. His demeanor was careless and he could've handled the interaction so much better. 50% of the meal was taken off which was appreciated but was charged a 20% gratuity fee to the previous total so our 77$ check had a 23$ gratuity fee. I'm confused on how they add a gratuity fee to a check that's non existent. If the subtotal was 77$ then the gratuity fee should have been based on that. Explains why the restaurant was almost empty if it's handled and carried with that type of care. We feel scammed especially on vacation. I'd never come here again and don't recommend anyone else to unless they change their way of management. Nothing towards Peter our server, he seemed awkward about the situation which I feel bad for but this experience left a horrible taste in our mouth... no pun intended. The fact that I have to create an account and leave a review for the first time should resonate to anyone who is thinking of coming here. read more

I dined out recently at Desaki for an acquaintance birthday dinner . Rather large, active, and packed restaurant . We enjoyed the customer service but we were impressed with our two chefs . Their presentation was nice and favorable . Very entertaining. The food served healthy large portions and was able to eat on my plate for two days . I had one cocktail and it was strong. I took my time . We dined around 7:30pm and the DJ wanted us to stay and be entertained on the dance floor . We would stayed after dinner but the concern was having young children on the dance floor after 9:00pm . A suggesting would be 18 or 21 and over after 8:30pm. We can't have adult fun on the dance floor with toddler children ‍ read more

This was the worst meal ever. I ordered the Filet Mignon at approximately $55.00 The presentation was nice but the meat had a disgustingly spoiled meat taste to it. I complained to the waitress, Hunter, who advised she would speak with the manager to see what could be done. I patiently waited for her to return. I watched her continuously do other things and never came back to address my issue. I called her over and asked what was the manager's response? She stated that he watched the meat be cut earlier and knew it was fresh. She proceeded to tell me I could speak with him. I told no thank you because he never came over to address the matter. I advised her I would not be returning. The attached photo is what I left on my plate minus the 2 pieces of spoiled meat I consumed. On a scale on 1-10 I rate this place a negative 1. read more

Desaki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

Don't waste your money or time. We went last night paid for the owners box experience $300 deposit! We arrive to be seated at the kitchen. My seat was bumped by staff twice before I took my coat off. We asked to be moved. We were but the package included a shout out by DJ didn't happen and dessert for all... didn't happen! Then everyone in our party had stomach issues from throwing up to really bad gas! You are also charged for using a credit card. Skip it! Two thumbs down! read more

Came here on 7/17/25, and it was my birthday. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and then seated. After a lot of reccomendations, we decided to come to Desaki and I'm really glad we did. today is my birthday and the hibachi chef acknowledged it and sang happy birthday multiple times. The chefs were soooooo funny and so friendly - so entertaining my kids LOVED THEM!! usually my son is very shy but he enjoyed the singing, jokes and constant interactions. We're from New York and honestly none of the hibachi chefs are as funny lol, also the foooood... the food was so flavorful. One of the best hibachis I've ever had. The restaurant itself is clean, bright, a lot of space, ambience is welcoming and friendly. Brianna, our waitress was also amazing. She was very attentive and friendly, also she checked in on us frequently to make sure we were ok or if we needed anything (refills, sauces, alcoholic beverages etc) it was our first time here but definitely not our last. read more

3.5 stars. Filet mignon hibachi was okay. Nothing mind-blowing about the steak I got. The show provided by the chef was pretty fun to watch though. Come here for a fun hibachi experience and carry low expectations for the food, and you'll be left satisfied with this restaurant. read more

Wonderful time brought my wife here to celebrate her bday amazing staff and food. We are staying at the Swiftwater hotel which is amazing also read more

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Desaki is very conveniently located next to the SwiftWater hotel in the Pocons. The service was absolutely excellent. The Hibachi presentation was lots of fun and crated the entire experience. Both chefs were top notch put on a good show. The food was definitely tasty but on the expensive end, however the portions are large and you will not leave hungry. Besides hibachi they also have a regular menu with a nice range of items. The interior is large and open with a casual but intimate vibe. read more

Pricey, food took forever, very small portions. Disappointed because I had heard great things about this place.

Visit this place if you love wasting your money. While staying at a near by water park,we thought we would take the children out to dinner for a little classier experience. That was not the case. For a Saturday night we were able to walk in with no wait time. Thought that was odd being an establishment with $$$ but ok. Great for us. At first waitress seemed nice, came over short after being seated. She took our drink orders and was attentive. First negative. Why would you give 1 child a glass drink and the rest of the children cups. What does a child accidentally do? Drop it, now there is glass by the child feet. Didn't make sense. Mixed drinks stay away from until they have a bartender who knows how to mix drinks. Waitress took the mixed drinks back but seemed annoyed. What we thought a safer drink option would be (sangria) turned out to be worse than the mixed drink. Mix sprite and cranberry juice, that's there sangria. Was this intentional?! When brought to the waitress attention it felt like being chastised for bringing it to her attention. The manager is asked for. The waitress has a conversation with him at the bar. He walks past our table and looks at us and walks to the other side of the bar and has a phone conversation. He approached our table seeming annoyed that he had to speak with us. He made no attempt to make the situation right. The gentleman/chef who made the food for us was good. Good entertainment for us. Food was ok. A nat was found in one of the children's food. Kids menu does not attract to smaller children. read more

Desaki accommodated our party of 10 right on time and provided exceptional service throughout our lunch. Our waitress was attentive, patient, and friendly, ensuring we felt well taken care of. Chefs Eko and Vino were absolutely amazing--hilarious, engaging, and meticulous in making sure we received the correct dishes. The generous portions were a delight, and we were thrilled to leave with leftovers! read more

Desaki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

We were a large party of 16 people trying to find someplace to accommodate us after we finished a long day of skiing. We went through a few options and ended up at Desaki. Immediately you could tell the ambiance is a bit more upscale than most of the surrounding restaurants. Fortunately for us they had a large seating area and we all fit nicely (7 kids, 9 adults) and Heather took us right to the area and settled in on our drink orders relatively fast. The hibachi show was pretty nice. I wasn't expecting much based on location, but it had a few things I hadn't seen done before. I did feel that the show itself was maybe shorter than I expected, but our chef's personality made it all worth the while. His assistant was mild mannered and very helpful as well. I had the filet mignon and the fried rice, as well as the onion soup, and I got myself a 1800 Silver mule. Everything I tried was spectacular, but the meat itself was very tender. Good selection on the staff's end. It's a bit pricey but the service more than made up for it. Would definitely return if we end up back in Pokonos for skiing. read more

Desaki Restaurant - Desaki Onion soup - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

The place was amazing! Beautiful building beautiful restaurant and kind workers. The hibachi guys helping our large party of 11 were amazing and funny! The food was delicious and the tea was soooo good. It's a huge place and I happy our friends in PA knew where to take us picky New Yorkers! Thank you all for an awesome experience and amazing food! read more

Desaki Restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Swiftwater, Pennsylvania

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Desaki is always my go-to when at the Poconos! Prices are very expensive but you do get a full plate. The chefs are great and entertaining. There is an automatic 20% tip on all bills. Love how big the area is and that there is a big back room and a dance floor. Anytime I've ever gone it's usually full of kids, but makes for more of a family friendly restaurant. My last experience, the owner was monitoring how much yum yum sauce our waitress was allowed to give us, and made a comment to her to give us less. I had asked for more but it seemed like our waitress was afraid of the repercussion which made me even feel bad for asking. She was amazing. Good is always great, will definitely be back read more

Nothing special about the regular rolls, the rice for the regular rolls were too sticky. The special roll was better, we got the Alaskan rolls and it was packed with flavor. There is automatically a 20% service fee; which makes sense the Briana, server was friendly and always checking in with us. Very warm and festive ambiance near the end of December. We could hear cheers from the Hibachi section. Overall, ok, for the atmosphere and food, but it's too pricey for the quality of food. read more

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I went to Camelback Resort on a snowy weekend (which i left a review on) and this was the best part of my trip. The food was unbelievable. We went on a Saturday night so i was expecting some kind of wait. I was with my family of 4 and was told there was a 15-20 minute wait. After 5 minutes our buzzer went off and we were served. The show was amazing and the music/disco stuff was so cool. We loved the food and our server Kaden was phenomenal. Our chef was Jeremia and he was amazing. The one thing that got me was the prices. 4 meals was $300. That's crazy. Overall our experience was great and i would definitely go back. read more

It was 8pm and the restaurant selection was dwindling. We were staying at the Swiftwater next door so we figure this would be convenient and looked good with all the hype and billboards we kept seeing. Not sure what this restaurant is like "in season," but on a Tuesday night, post Labor Day weekend, it was pretty empty. Service was so slow and while the server was doing his best, one person can't do it all. There's either hibachi or sushi section. I didn't take one photo, which is pretty rare for me. The Kani salad was probably the best thing on the menu that we enjoyed. The sushi was just OK and the side of hibachi rice was pretty tasteless. Prices are very overpriced, even from someone who works in NYC. Oh and careful not to double tip. There's a 20% tip already included on your check. read more

terrible food. way too expensive for what you get. never go there again. Our entire group said they would not return for food again