I regret to have to write this, being a portland area chef, foodie, and all around restaurant industry professional.
My girlfriend and my self have been dedicated to Yoko's since august of this last year. Frequenting Yoko's once a week at least. The first time we went to Yoko's we were very impressed with the food and very disappointed by the service. The second time we went we sat at the bar, thinking the service would be a bit higher, WRONG! The gentlemen preparing our sushi were very talkative and helpful with menu questions being very busy I was pleasantly surprised at this. How ever, waiting for 20 minutes for a server to ask if we would like water, tea, beer, or hell, Sake even. Is not at all impressive. Needless to say we slipped the sushi cooks our tip, knowing that the place tip pools even. As a this is meant for you not the patchouli doused blond twig with glasses.
Every time since we have had s%*$ for service, and yes by the same stankin patchouli wearing gall.
I have sent many chef and industry friends and co-workers to Yoko's, and evey one of them say the service sucks but will go back for the food.
All in all she needs to pull her hipster attitude out of her a$$ and get back to customer service, as that is how you make your wage, right gall!?
Food is amazing and service needs to change in a big way, unless you are a woman into woman then as observed last night you get your drinks and food in a very fast manor.
All the best to Yoko's owners as they have some house cleaning to do.
Pros: Great sushi and amazing menu
Cons: Service
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