Comments on: Wabi Sabi, Venice http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/05/10/wabi-sabi-venice/ foodblogging los angeles Sat, 13 Mar 2010 05:13:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Nik Meller http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/05/10/wabi-sabi-venice/#comment-5232 Nik Meller Fri, 30 Dec 2005 21:18:35 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/05/10/wabi-sabi-venice/#comment-5232 I have heard so much about Wabi-Sabi, even have a friend who worked there for ions (not in service). So last night a couple friends and I decided to try it out. Went in, was told that a table for (3) would be ready in 10mins. Were moved off to the waiting Lounge Area where we were immediately asked if we wanted drinks, (1)Asahi and (2)Sake. A beautiful Japanese lady brought our drinks within 5 mins. and even poured them for us. 30 mins. passed with no word on the table (have a feeling they say 10 mins., shuffle you to the lounge where they get you to buy drinks, then once your drinks are done and you don’t want another round…your table is suddenly available). Table was available after we declined a 2nd round of drinks. A the table we ordered (2)Hot Sake, (1)Asahi, (2)Miso Soups, (1)Salad, (1)Toro Sushi, (1)California Roll, (1)Spicy Yellowtail Roll, (1)Shrimp Dumpling Appetizer/Small Plate, (1) Eggplant & Tofu Appetizer/Small Plate, (1)Ahi Tartar Appetizer/Small Plate & (1)Unagi Sushi to end the meal. Bottom line, the food was very good and I would eat there again. The service? (Mind you, it was not full by the time we sat down) So you decide: First came the Salad, then the California Roll & Toro, then (1)Asahi & (1)Sake showed up…with the explanation that they can only prepare (1)Sake at a time, the 2nd Sake showed up 10 mins. after we finished eating the California Roll & Toro which was 30mins after we ordered drinks. This was followed by the Unagi (which was supposed to come last) and then our Miso Soup showed up (which was supposed to be first) then the (3)Appetizer/Small Plates came with no problems that I remember and then our American waitress asked us if anything was missing! Us: “Ah…lets see…how about that Spicy Yellowtail Roll?� Waitress: “Oh yeah…I forgot that one…do you still want it?� Us: (3) guys seriously restraining themselves from not exploding into a fiery pre-New Years Eve fireworks show. For the prices they ask, the service was totally unacceptable to the point of unbelievable. I was just told by my office mates that they have had the same experience and that you have to eat at the bar. A real pity because the food is very good and I am trying hard to emphasize that, because so many people will just tell their friends that the service sucks. Next time we will sit at the bar and let the Sushi Chef handle it. I have heard so much about Wabi-Sabi, even have a friend who worked there for ions (not in service). So last night a couple friends and I decided to try it out. Went in, was told that a table for (3) would be ready in 10mins. Were moved off to the waiting Lounge Area where we were immediately asked if we wanted drinks, (1)Asahi and (2)Sake. A beautiful Japanese lady brought our drinks within 5 mins. and even poured them for us. 30 mins. passed with no word on the table (have a feeling they say 10 mins., shuffle you to the lounge where they get you to buy drinks, then once your drinks are done and you don’t want another round…your table is suddenly available). Table was available after we declined a 2nd round of drinks. A the table we ordered (2)Hot Sake, (1)Asahi, (2)Miso Soups, (1)Salad, (1)Toro Sushi, (1)California Roll, (1)Spicy Yellowtail Roll, (1)Shrimp Dumpling Appetizer/Small Plate, (1) Eggplant & Tofu Appetizer/Small Plate, (1)Ahi Tartar Appetizer/Small Plate & (1)Unagi Sushi to end the meal. Bottom line, the food was very good and I would eat there again.
The service? (Mind you, it was not full by the time we sat down) So you decide: First came the Salad, then the California Roll & Toro, then (1)Asahi & (1)Sake showed up…with the explanation that they can only prepare (1)Sake at a time, the 2nd Sake showed up 10 mins. after we finished eating the California Roll & Toro which was 30mins after we ordered drinks. This was followed by the Unagi (which was supposed to come last) and then our Miso Soup showed up (which was supposed to be first) then the (3)Appetizer/Small Plates came with no problems that I remember and then our American waitress asked us if anything was missing! Us: “Ah…lets see…how about that Spicy Yellowtail Roll?� Waitress: “Oh yeah…I forgot that one…do you still want it?� Us: (3) guys seriously restraining themselves from not exploding into a fiery pre-New Years Eve fireworks show.
For the prices they ask, the service was totally unacceptable to the point of unbelievable. I was just told by my office mates that they have had the same experience and that you have to eat at the bar. A real pity because the food is very good and I am trying hard to emphasize that, because so many people will just tell their friends that the service sucks.
Next time we will sit at the bar and let the Sushi Chef handle it.

]]> By: Phillio Midress http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/05/10/wabi-sabi-venice/#comment-4061 Phillio Midress Fri, 11 Nov 2005 22:08:24 +0000 http://la.foodblogging.com/2005/05/10/wabi-sabi-venice/#comment-4061 I love Wabis Sabi but the service can be bad. The waiters / waitresses really need to get their act together. I have waited to order for 30 + minutes before. Otherwise the food is great and I love feeling. I love Wabis Sabi but the service can be bad. The waiters / waitresses really need to get their act together. I have waited to order for 30 + minutes before.

Otherwise the food is great and I love feeling.

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