We live right around the corner from this place and walk/drive by it all the time, but never went in...so when we got a gift certificate here, we jumped on the chance to try it out! We made a 630p reservation on a Sunday night, and when we talked in, there were 5 seats left at the bar (2 of which were ours!). We ordered some drinks (wine pairing for me, Asahi for him). I can't even remember the courses, but they were all so carefully laid out and executed. Really great presentation and mixing of flavors! The chefs explained each dish before we ate, which was really helpful! Love the fact that when you sit at the bar, you can watch the chefs prepare the food! Excellent food, smaller amounts (so don't be starving before coming here), great way to spend 2.5 hours with my other half! Downside: limited parking, $50 per person for the meal, $8 for dessert if you so choose, pricing varies on drinks! Def a place to check out once (and if someone gives you a GC!) :) read more

I was really excited about having a kaiseki dinner. Last one I had was at Ushiotei at the Ihilani hotel some years ago. The dishes were good but not great. Was really disappointed. Would not go back. read more

The food is very delicate and absolutely delicious. The staff are friendly and attentive. I love that every course has a perfectly small portion so that I could enjoy six courses with one dessert and not feel over-stuffed at all. My only complaint is that the wait was a bit too long between certain courses. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience dining here. I recommend it 100% read more

Had an 8 o`clock reservation at this expensive restaurant..we were seated at 8:30..the bar is also preferable and with resevations at the bar they tried to seat us in the back..not acceptable. Our meal in January was one of the best Japanese Meals I have had in the USA. This March menu was nowhere close to that. Oily food with a residue left in your mouth, 3 dishes contained tempura out of 6 courses on this all pre-fixed restaurant. They lacked layers of flavor and was reptitive in taste. Finally, service was rushed. We will try one more time in a few months, but looking at the customers with many tourists instead of redsidence we worry that this place will go the same route as such renowned restaurants as Chef Marvo. read more

This place is amazing. They only open for dinner and the menu is set and is changed monthly and according to season. The kitchen and preparation area is in the center of the restaurant and seats are all surrounding the kitchen. My foodie buddy told me to be on time but I ended up 10 minutes late. As I walked in every customer looked at me like they were waiting for me to start the meal. And one waiter looked at me and said something in Japanese. I thought he said I was late so I hurried to an empty seat next to my friend without making too much commotion and feeling a little embarrassed. Then I found out later they had 3 seatings per night and our seating was at 7:30pm. Japanese are great on punctuality. Public transportation can arrive at the station punctual to the minute. And station staff bow to the passengers on departure and on arrival expressing appreciation. Wish we have this culture in America. Anyways, our servers explained every dish to us in great detail. The food was great with every attention to detail you would expect from Japanese food. Wished the soup was warmer or could be we spent too much time talking and laughing than tasting the food. The food is honest to its taste. Every ingredient is true and honest to itself without overpowering other ingredients in each dish. This is the finest of home cooking. Overall it was a fine experience to be invited to such a fine restaurant and sharing each other's company. Hope I get to be invited again. Until next time. read more

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For you foodies or traditional japanese cuisine lovers, you will love this place!! We we're familiar with this place because of a GiroGiro Restaurant we saw during a visit to Kyoto the other year. 8 course Kaiseki dinner with optional dessert. Two seatings per day (6 & 8:30). Menu changes every month. Very comfortable dining area with the kitchen in the center. Bar counter style seating. It was very cool to see the prep work, cooking, tea making occur right in front of us. Expecting small dish portions from my experience with Kaiseki dinners, i was planning a Jack in the Box run for an after dinner snack. This DID NOT happen!! I left extremely satisfied with the portions. The Chef is very creative in his meal planning! As much as I'd like to explain every dish we had, you really need to try it out for yourself. Words just can't explain the complexity involved with each dish, including the dessert. 90%of the customers were local Japanese nationals...not tourist. Seeing that is usually a sign that the food is good!! Oh and i forgot to mention, very affordable!! read more

What can I say? I've never experienced anything like this! Wow..... You know, from the outside, I would probably not have chosen to eat here. It looked kinda industrial with the minimalist decor. What brought us in was a personal recommendation, might I add, a strong personal recommendation, from someone who's been coming here on a regularly basis since they opened. Umm... I first thought, what can be so great about tiny morsels of food? I'm not a big eater, in fact, I am shying away from AYCE places because I usually get too greedy and full (wanting to try everything) and the quality is usually not great. But from the description of this friend, I was hoping that I just won't be hungry afterwards... heehee Not to worry, Nanzan Giro Giro took care of us. BTW, we showed up 40 minutes early for our reservation, but was turned away politely. Well, you can see why later. I was thinking...this better be worth the wait! Okay, showed up again at the correct time, and we were greeted politely also and he let us in! So we sat in the main dining area where the chefs and their assistants do their magic in plain view, in the center of the room. It gave me the feel of watching mad scientists work in a lab (except that they were courteous and efficient professionals making our many courses). It was also like iron chef minus the stress to cook everything in an hour. There were two main chefs at the time, one mostly worked on cooking the dishes, and the other plated for presentation. Everything was done very meticulously and orderly. So the way it works in this restaurant is that everyone enjoys the same exact meal with many courses, designed by the chefs. And the courses are different every month. So I would think that it promotes fresh, seasonal ingredients, and drives the customers back frequently :) It was a special meal. Course after course we were presented with unique bites. Some soup, some salad, some meat, fish, and such. I took many pictures as I felt that I was eating artwork. But I'm forgetting what exactly were the ingredients. I remember mostly being pleasantly surprised by each course. They had various tastes and textures. Everything was tasty, nothing was greasy. The suspense during the meal was quite exciting - what would they have me try next? Each time a course was brought out, one of the staff explained in detail the dish and preparation. It was fun to also watch how everything was prepared and plated. While the diners enjoyed the food, the chefs kept turning out the following courses, and the staff washed and dried all the dishes. Again in plain sight. Very efficient! There was minimal talking among the staff and everything just flowed. A dessert course was optional. I wasn't too thrilled with this course because they were very small. Had three little things on my plate. The redeeming part was the macha green tea that went with the dessert. It had a nice intense flavor. That was wonderful and soothing! Perfect for a cold winter night (well, cold in Hawaii's term) After the meal is done, the chefs and staff tried to talk with each party. Very courteous and friendly group. So professional in the ways they handled the arts of eating too! Price isn't low, but I think for the quality of food and the experience, it was definitely worth the 50-60+ a person! BTW, there is a separate room in the back for private parties (I think the room is good for maybe 10 people? space is limited) You wouldn't get to watch the magic, but you get to converse with your own group. I left there wishing I lived in Hawaii... wait no... I left there wishing they would have one in Los Angeles! read more

This place gets 5 stars for the AMAZING service and attention to detail. As soon as you walk in the staff make you feel extremely welcome and is super accommodating. You're offered a look at their monthly set menu and then asked if you have any type of food allergy. Once the first course starts, they keep on rolling. I was amazed at how perfectly timed each course came. The chef kept track of ALL the patrons and exactly which courses each of us were eating, when we finished, and when the next course should be brought out. Absolutely superb. The food itself was good, not great, but the service definitely made it for it. Very good overall experience! read more

Nanzan GiroGiro - March 2016 menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This isn't a restaurant. This is a true culinary experience. Took the future Mrs. on a celebratory date night and Nanzan did us good. It's an open stainless steel kitchen surrounded by windows and its counter seating around it. It's stadium seating and the kitchen is the arena as we watch the team of cooks prepare dish after dish. Chef's tasting menu changes every night and he didn't disappoint. My words won't do it justice, but my pictures will. read more

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Just happened to drive by when we were deciding where to eat for dinner when we saw that this new restaurant had opened. What a wonderful surprise! Although they generally have only 2 seatings (6pm and 8:30), they allowed us to walk in at 6:30 without reservations and start our 7-course meal with the rest of the patrons. We quickly caught up with everyone else as we devoured everything they put in front of us. This was our first kaiseki experience and it won't be our last! The food was creative and excellent -- delicately flavored and freshly prepared by knowledgeable and friendly staff. This, combined with an open floorplan and artistic design, created a dining experience that my hubby and I won't soon forget. I've been in restaurants where I've been able to watch the staff cook before, however I've never seen such a well-organized and relaxed camaraderie with the staff. The service was perfect for this type of dining. Staff was warm and friendly, and each member took the time to talk with the diners at some point in the evening. Everyone was knowledgeable about the food, the master ceramacist/co-owner Nanzan, and pottery used. $50 per person is a steal for the quantity and quality of food we had tonight. We were full but we splurged the $8 extra for the rice and dessert courses. They were worth it. You can also buy some of the pottery used (about $117 for a bowl and $50 for a teacup), which will change monthly along with the prix fixe menu offered. We can't wait to go back again, but I think that I'll have to make reservations next time as word spreads about this place. read more

Absolutely amazing experience for the price and the quality of service and food. This wasn't just good food - but a multi sensory take on fine dining. read more

This place has a phenomenal Kaiseki take out. Many delicious dishes - all of them unique and terrific. The restaurant is great for dine in but the take out is fantastic. I've lived here awhile and it is my favorite spot on the island read more

One of THE most unique dining experiences! This was my choice for our wedding anniversary dinner. I called a few weeks ahead to make a reservation for the 6pm seating. We got there about quarter to and the parking right in front was blocked off with cones. They moved it and we quickly snatched up the prime parking. We noticed parties trickling in at different times and a few people tried to walk in. I asked one of the servers about the 6 & 830 pm seating times. He said its preferred but they can accommodate different reservation times and try to space them out about 30 minutes apart. My advice is to try to make it for the set seating times because the tempo of your food is more evenly spaced. A couple that arrived about 3/4 of the way into our meal were given their next dish even before they were done with the previous one. The slightly elevated bar surrounds the open kitchen and seats about 20 people in a U shape. There is also a private room in the back that seats about 8 but what's the point of that. You're missing the show! Needless to say the food is amazing. The attention to detail is unbelievable. I didn't even know what was in half of the dishes but I suggest you not think too much about it and just try everything with an open mind. Yes, the portions are more small but I think they are just the right size because even though I was full, I wasn't overly stuffed at the end. The dishware is a sight to see and the chopsticks are really pointy so they can act as a fork and knife if you need. We talked to mostly all the different servers throughout the night and they were all very friendly and attentive. They did a fine job of explaining each dish. Chef Yoshihiro visited everyone and asked how everything was. FYI he kinda looks like a Japanese movie star so I was a bit mesmerized. Sorry hubby. Heehee. The other chef (mohawk guy) worked like a madman preparing everything. Side note...Chef Yoshihiro asked how we heard about the restaurant and we told him Yelp! He laughed and said while he appreciates it he know that it can sometimes be bad too. Mainly because of those who may write a bad review and then turn off others from coming and trying it for themselves. He added that they don't do any advertising and like to rely on word of mouth. Ahh the beauty of Yelp! read more

Love going to this restaurant! There's limited seating so you have to make a reservation. You get a set menu with servers that introduce each dish to you personally. They've had nothing but great service every time I've been there and the food is amazing! Looking at the portions it doesn't seem like it could fill you up but the food is pretty rich. I also like how the menu changes monthly so every time you visit it will be something different. Their plates and bowls are also super cute. The only downside is it can be hard to find street parking but try circling around or park at Ala Moana. read more

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$50 for 7 set courses Noticed this while driving by so walked in to have dinner at this Kyoto style restaurant. Was pretty busy at the main counter seating which surrounds the main cooking area. Not much ambiance and noisier so asked for a table in the rear of the restaurant which only seats about 15 or so and is much more private. The table area was empty except for a party of about 6 which arrived little later. Apparently the table area is usually held for reservations only. The 7 courses were prepared very well and explained by the very helpful waiters. Servings were small, but after 7 courses felt satisfying. Although I don't really eat seafood I tried everything. They even accommodated me with replacement courses for the seafood. Had the dessert which is in addition to the $50 and was interesting. Very good change of pace. Enjoyed it. read more

Awesome dinner here. Mahalo to the staff & Chef in the best meal we have had in a long time. Past reviews pretty much say it all. Its a set menu which changes on a monthly basis. I will be back for the next menu. Street parking hard to find. We parked in the lot above the strip bars. Its 5 dollars all night self pay type deal. It the same parking that is above side street. Wish they had Asahi instead of Kirin on the draft. If your thinking about dinning here just do it make reservation & enjoy. read more

Giro Giro is located close to the Hawaiian Hilton Village, not too far away from the main streets of Waikiki. When you get there it looks a bit like an art gallery instead of a restaurant. After I sat down it kind of reminded me a bit of L'atelier de Joel Robuchon with the seats surrounding a work area. There definitely isn't as much going on here as Robuchon but it kind of reminds me of that. Onto the food. From my understanding this is a traditional Kaiseki meal. It's seven courses for $50 (eighth is a dessert for $8). There are a lot of creative dishes including cold chawanmushi with ikura, seared beef with potato and beet puree, rice in a soup broth with fish. Some of the dishes were a hit but a couple didn't meet my taste buds. Regardless the dishes creative and service was great. They explain everything to you before each dish and the meal was paced just right; it took an hour and half from start to finish which was perfect for us. I'll definitely come back when I'm in Honolulu again. read more

Great place to celebrate birthday or special occation! Food, presentation, drinks, and... Did I say FOOD were GREAT. Maybe Michelin one star quality. Don't let the small dishes fool you ,because they add up. Happy customer with the full belly. read more

Another favorite in Hawaii. All the dishes are really small. If you're looking to sample, this is the place for you. The size of their dishes are deceiving though as you will definitely be full at the end of your meal. Pros: The dishes are delicate and divine, and I never used those words to describe anything! They use the freshest ingredients and design the most creative dishes. I wish I remember what I had, but it really doesn't matter... I've been there three times; all three times have been different, and all three times have been perfect. Their sake is a must-try too! Cons: Nothing! Unless you're visiting Hawaii and you want something more "touristy." This place is located in a very subtle neighborhood in Downtown, and there's not much to see around there. The food is worth the trip though. read more

Very interesting n delicious omakase tasting. They change the menu every month. Decent amount food for the price compare to other omakases in NYC area. Would highly recommend. Price is $58 for 6 courses plus $8 for dessert. read more

Nanzan GiroGiro - August 2015 Omakase Menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love everything about Nanzan Giro Giro. If you want to really impress friends, family, or a date, this is the place. The atmosphere is like an art gallery, the walls are all bare but the different tea cups and bowls are in displays. You are seated with others at a long bar, which is my only complaint but it's still comfortable enough. You can watch all the chefs and servers do their thing and everyone is extremely cheerful and accommodating. Service really can't get any better. This was my second time, all the courses were delicious and flavors worked well together without over powering each other. Everything was fresh and prepared perfectly. If you come this month, October, be prepared to taste yummy foie gras, butter fish, and duck... Amazing. The prefix menu changes every month and they use in season ingredients. You can tell the chef really cares what he prepares for his customers. You won't walk away super stuffed but definitely will have a conversation about how much you enjoyed the different dishes on your drive home. It's defiantly a must. read more

We were drawed by the high rating and the clean environment. Not so impressed by the food though. Lock of details on the flavors. For the yelp rating, this place is not meeting our expectations. People always say, if you want to see the level of a restaurant or hotel, go see the restroom. And you will see why I consider this place coarse when you walk in their restroom: completely white walls with no interior at all. Seem like they run out of budget when it gets to the restroom. The best touch was actually their artistic tablewares, very unique. The service was very good. Dessert is not too impressive. Hate to say this but there are many other place in the island that's doing a better job. read more

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Overall Grade - 4.6 Atmosphere/ Service - 4 Flavors - 4 Presentation - 5 Detail/ Cleanliness - 5 Value for What You Get - 5 Comments - Nick and Dani were two excellent servers. I rated the restaurant a 4 on Service since I received two plates without any explanation on what they were. The service assistants (not Nick and Dani) kept getting me confused with the group next to me, as we were all sitting at the bar. Nick and Dani apologized for the mis-step. I included the wine flight and dessert with my menu. The bill was around $80 - well worth the experience. Here's what's on the menu for the month of July. 1. Kahuku corn puree, black pepper, Abalone liver shoyu, grilled corn, zucchini, ume shiso 2. Grilled Yuan Monchong, sesame tofu, shiitake mushroom, mitsuba, sudachi 3. Hamachi, grated daikon ponzu, radish sprouts, myoga Ahi, iso shoyu, wasabi, Uni, green onion sushi rice, dashimaki, shiso 4. Grilled ayu, grilled eggplant, ayu senbei, shishito, tatsoi sauce, yuba 5. Grilled short rib, foie gras and narazuke manjuu fritter, ito-konyaku, sweet vinegared bell pepper, wasabi 6. Tomato puree, tuna, lotus root, yuzukosho, junsai, okra 7. Kinome misoyaki sea bass chazuke, edamame rice, mizuna, wasabi, bubu 8. Pineapple macaron, apple ice cream, honey whip, coconut yogurt tofu, azuki, pine nuts read more

Each course is like a piece of art, our family of 4 and two friends had a wonderful dinner there. They change the set menu monthly, the day we went was the first day with menu switch, the waiters handled new menu very well. The food portion size is small, the desert cost $14, which may not worth it. The set menu was about $58/pp, we spent a total of $100 /pp plus drink and desert. read more

At $58 for the set course the Jan menu disappoints. Most of the dishes were luke warm (might be by design) but the flavors lack any excitement and ambition And their restroom looks like a gas station bathroom :( read more

Back again to GiroGiro after a year since we last visited. It's the one restaurant we always go to when we visit Honolulu. Despite a slow start with a 20 min wait ( even with reservations) and some sign of wear & tear with a broken Women's rest room, the food and dining experience did not disappoint. Chef Matsumoto ensures top quality on every dish of the Kaiseki (6 course) dinner. Most people sit by the counter and can observe every dish being created right in front of your eyes. Menu changes every month and everyone gets the same course for a month (no a la carte option). Portions are small but OUTSTANDING. $70/pp including dessert is very reasonable for what you get. Clearly an experience not to miss while in Honolulu. read more

This is an affordable gem ! I love Japanese food and giro giro is refined delicious and attainable. Is an experience with small plates and delicious ingredients. Can't wait to try again read more

This place definitely has its own unique style, but I won't go back for a while. The food was great, service was nice, and above anything, nice experience. Don't go there when you're really hungry because you won't be full. The time gap between each meal was a little too long, so my boyfriend felt like he didn't eat much. The restaurant seem to be over rated in Yelp. It is great, but not amazing. However the price wasn't so bad, considering the nice environment, pretty deco of your plates and the taste of the food. I enjoyed it, but won't go back for at least in few months. read more

This was hands down the BEST meal of my trip, but don't tell my chef friend that. Maybe it's because I live in NYC, but fifty dollars for a tasting menu is a steal. The progression of the dishes was perfect as was the play on textures and sauces. A minor quibble would be the lobster in dashi broth - slightly overcooked but redeemable once dessert came. It's not gimmicky like Benihana's, you're there to watch Giro orchestrate a culinary symphony. read more

Great staff and heard great remarks so friend and I tried it and was not disappointed. A place to go if you don't mind a set menu and open minded on the dishes served. We'd definitely come back especially when one of us can't decide on what to have for dinner ;-) read more

The food here was Excelent ! And very interesting combinations. Don't go hungery because the portions are very small. But well worth the $ 50.00 for the tasting menu. Wine pairing $ 25.00 . Service was very good, friendly staff. Only thing that SUCKED was they don't have enough parking. If you like to try new things. You must try this place. I will be back. read more

Traditional Japanese kaiseki style dining. Six courses with wine and sake pairings (if you want them). The ceramic dishes are made in the traditional style as well. They are fabulous. Every detail has been considered, and the result is close to perfection. The main dining area is bar style seating and the staff cook in the middle. The area is pristine, and it is amazing to watch the chefs in action. All the dishes are described upon serving. There are a variety of high quality ingredients prepared in interesting ways. I try to remember the dishes specifically, but it is always hard to recall them the next day! I think it is because the tempo of dining is quick and there are many flavors and textures. I have often felt blissfully lost in the dining experience! The matcha green tea at the end of the meal leaves the pallet cleansed, and I just always love an antioxidant boost. This is truly a five star experience. read more

The main restaurant is in Kyoto. No wonder the food is so authentic. Every dish in beautiful ceramic is delicate and flavorful. One thing...wished the dessert was not macaroon. Should be more authentic Japanese. I prefer matcha sweets. They have a branch in Tokyo and Paris. We are so lucky to be able to eat authentic kaiseki in Hawaii. read more

Ate here with my pregnant wife during our trip to Honolulu. I really enjoyed the dining experience. I've been to other course places where they time everything for you. Here, if you eat your course really fast, you could be done relatively quick. My wife eats really slow so we were definitely on the slower pace compared to other folks in the place. For what you get, it is definitely worth it, especially when you compare it to places like Alan Wong's. As for quantity of food, I'm a pretty big eater and I didn't need a snack before I went to sleep. The course with dessert was enough food for me and I once at 3 footlong subs less than an hour! This was our fancy night out for the week we were in Honolulu and felt it was great value and highly recommend to anyone! Also, parking wasn't all that bad. The side street is Kona St and there were a lot of places to park at night with all the business closed. read more

This restaurant is a real gem. They change their menu every month, and my friends and I try to go every time they have a new menu. The food is very creative and always impressive (sometimes I will occasionally not like a dish--but not because it is badly executed, but simply because the food is exotic and it is impossible to please all people all the time). The service is super on point here. Also, the price is extremely reasonable considering the quality and service. Pro tip: best seating is at the back of the restaurant, rather than at the counter--though that is good too. Also call early to get reservations, as the place tends to fill up. Parking also is an issue, I recommend taking uber rather than driving yourself if possible. read more

We'll my woman and I wanted to do something different and we were driving around and got very lucky when we walked in here. Evidently they do not take walkins too well unless you get lucky and the chef say's so. Call first........ and make reservations. The dress attire is, "Don't dress like a bum," dress nicely and tastefully. You get a 7 to 8 course meal for around $50ish per person, depends on what the chef is planning for the month. He changes his course every 30 days. My honey could not eat shellfish so he made dishes for her that included shellfish with something else. I would not order half the things that came but they all complimented each other perfectly. The dishes were prepared amazingly for us and presented and explained by the waiter or chef himself. The sake's and wine are good and they offer to match certain alcohol to your meal if you want. We just loved sharing and sampling what was on the menu. The peach sake was really smooth and sweet, just one ;) ... Blended bathroom doors is really nice so they don't stick out like a beacon. Very well planned out. You can also buy the dinner wear and it has to be ordered. Very nice and it's a great thing to do once a month. Will definately go back and see what's going on .......... read more

Sakezuke (the starter): grilled eggplant, ika sashimi, uni, kaiware and dill. Smoky eggplant flavors the entire dish, the squid is a nice texture, the sweet creamy uni and spicy tart kaiware and dill flavors. Seared sanma: lightly seared sanma on a shiso leaf with grated daikon and mizuna. Served with a sanma liver sauce. Delicate flavors combined with the savory sauce. A nice combination with the sweetness of the fish, slight bitterness of the sauce. Opakapaka with matsutake, junsai, and mizuna. The haunting aroma of the matsutake adds depth to the broth. Not too overpowering. The junsai ( water shield) provides a nice texture with its gelatinous casing. A clean dish with summer flavors. Roasted duck breast on bok choy, koimo tempura and hon shimeji mushroom on miso sauce and jullienne wasabi in soy sauce. Hiyashi (cold) udon with ayu tempura, tomato puree, roasted kahuku corn, and ayu senbei. Perfect for a warm evening. Chicken tsukune stuffed with edamame and pickled melon on a kiku sauce, deep fried lotus root with ume shiso paste. Easily my favorite. Love the firm/ soft texture and the floral notes of the sauce. Crab flavored porridge with zucchini, nori, masago arare, egg and tsukemono with ume paste. Yummy. Cheesecake with lemon macaroon and freshly made matcha. Ulitimately I walk away each time with a big smile on my face. I absolutely love food and monthly changing menu. I love the surprise of each dish, the presentation and plates, the flavors and textures, and the creativity of the chef. read more

Month of May another winning round of prixe fixe meal at Nanzan Giro Giro. Each course was exquisite in taste, texture and presentation. I am already excited about what they will be having for June 2013. read more

Nanzan GiroGiro - Complete set meal for may 2013. - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food was delicious and the service was top notch!! Would highly recommend this place for a nice night out with friends.. Love the ambiance of this restaurant , and friendly, accommodating staff read more

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Firstly, Japanese food is not my most sought out cuisine. I never crave Japanese food, never have, probably never will. However, I do respect the delicate nature of the food (just not the flavors). I am basing this review off the superior service given by the staff. The servers are very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about each course. The menu at this restaurant is entirely Prix Fixe (Dessert optional with extra charge). Apparently, the menu at the restaurant changes monthly. Everyone gets 7 courses, each presented at the same time to everyone in the party. All courses are prepped, plated, and served right in front of you. All patrons are able to witness the tedious preparation due to the seating layout. All seats surround the kitchen/ prep area, kinda like a large bar. The restaurant is very clean, modern, and upscale looking. It definitely feels like a fancy restaurant. Each course is served on different dinnerware, all of which are absolutely beautiful. They showcase their dishes in a separate area of the restaurant; for good reason, they look like they belong in a museum anyway. I went with a large group of people, no one knew the menu. I'd imagine it would be difficult for people to enjoy themselves here if they had dietary restrictions. However, we had one vegetarian in the group, his dietary needs were met. Was it worth the $50 for veggies?, not sure. Honestly, I will probably return only if I'm part of a large group. A great dining experience none the less. 4 stars for excellent service, and great ambiance. read more