If I have ever been passionate about sharing my dining experience about a restaurant it would have to be this one. My family and I just returned from celebrating my birthday at Musashi Japanese Restaurant. In the 14 years we have lived here, this is the best Teppan Yaki we have had. We have tried the "others" and Musashi far exceeds them in attentive customer service, hospitality, kindness and quality fresh ingredients. Being half Japanese and growing up in Japan for 15 years I am critical of Japanese restaurants. This far exceeded my expectations and the most critical, my Japanese mother. It is so refreshing to go to a Japan restaurant and leave without being disappointed. The homemade flavors of the entire meal including the sauces shows their dedication to exceptional cuisine and culinary skills. If you are visiting don't let the "it is off the strip" location shy you away from trying this restaurant. Chef/owner "Tiger Woo" is friendly, a wizard with his tools, and a comedian! You will leave entertained, full and content even after paying the bill. The prices are very reasonable making this restaurant "doable" anytime, not just for the special occasions. Musashi is across town for us but after tonight, we have a new favorite Japanese restaurant for locals. My husband and I are looking forward to returning to try the sushi. Believe me it will be before my next birthday! There is one negative comment: I wished I discovered it sooner.
Pros: Real Flavors of Japan, Great Hospitality, Close enough to the Strip for Tourists and Off the strip for the locals
Cons: Would love to see Japanese Karaoke start as discussed tonight!
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