02/22/09

Great Sushi; Why worry about the rest

by sbdavi

The specialty of this restaurant is obviously sushi. The rest is just a show; that probably pays the bills. I have had the pleasure of eating at this establishment many times and while I do agree that the wait staff needs some training, it doesn't take away the sole of the restaurant which is the sushi bar. At which you are typically served by the proprietor himself. The sushi is excellent (portions seem too large; but I am obviously accustomed to the rampant 'Chinese' knock off sushi that is everywhere in GA.) Not to say that excellent sushi can't be had by Chinese chefs, but it seems the Asian community believes we will all pay out the nose for sliced up raw fish if the guy preparing it looks Asian (and this is too true!).

In my experience (at the sushi bar) the food is extremely well prepared, with obvious attention to detail. Though a little on the pricey side 'itsumo takai da', I consider it a treat. As for the theatrical grill section, my family has yet to be disappointed with a meal here; though I always wish I were sitting at the sushi bar.

If you want really good sushi (comparative locally; from my experience of course, never been to Japan myself!). You can't go wrong, if you are looking for a family restaurant with a chef performing cheap tricks, there are a thousand in the area and they might be cheaper for the exact same food. Demo, it's worth the trip even if you are sampling the sushi..... Think about it..

• Pros: Excellent sushi, incredible portions
• Cons: Regular dining area relatively typically. Then again the whole style was created for US

10/30/08

Best Sushi I've ever had

by sisyphustook

Ok, this is a review based solely on the sushi bar. There are some drawbacks to this place, but with that being said this is the best sushi I have ever had. Drawbacks depending on the night your wait could be over an hour, or you could just sit right down. If you are a first time visitor, there is no real clear way in how to order, but ask the chef when he looks at you, and you've got the idea.

The first time I came to this place, within the first few minutes I swore I was never coming back, however after having some of his creations I had now found my new favorite rest.

The customer service can be a challenge, but once you get to sit at the sushi bar it is well worth it.

• Pros: Amazing sushi
• Cons: Waitstaff

06/26/08

Short Staffed and sushi bar closed most of the time

by Arcy1

Mt. Fuji used to be GREAT. I love the sushi there. However, over the last couple of years, they have had a difficult time keeping grill-chefs. I can only assume it is due to low pay. It's become such a problem that the sushi chef (Don) has had to man the habachi grills himself. As a result, wait times have increased dramatically and the sushi bar is closed most of the time. What a shame; it used to be a great restaurant with great service. Don, you should offer higher pay to the habachi chefs; you're loosing too much money and customers aren't returning.

PS. I have noticed on occasion that the pest control must have been canceled as well, if you know what I mean.

• Pros: Great sushi, WHEN the bar is open.
• Cons: Way under staffed.