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South Shore People - New Tokyo Plymouth?
Hey. New Tokyo isn't bad especially on a Mon & Tues night with the half off deals but the wait on those nights are ridiculous even if you have a reservation. So I'd suggest getting there early if you don't want to wait over an hour. I'm forwarning you as well that service on these nights are slow and sh***y as well. This place used to be better but apparently now it's under new management and the new owner is really rude. He's the guy with glasses that you'll see barking at the staff. The bartenders also suck now since the other two are gone. The new ones don't speak english and won't be able to make you a drink unless it's on the menu and even those drinks are really weak. I think New Tokyo has gone downhill but still the half price deal can't be beat especially if you don't mind lack of service. Hope that helped. Also there's another place at Colony Place called Sushi Joy. People there are much nicer though they don't have any specials but service is definitely better and cleaner. =)
Kon Asian Bistro
OMG Dual what you've said is right on the money. So I guess I was wrong to suggest trying it during the daytime as well then. I'm glad that I'm not the only one who thought that the so called Szuchuan shredded beef was a joke. I've had that dish in their RI location and I thought it was disgusting. My friends all said it was great so I felt like the freak! I don't even understand how the RI location gets such great reviews--their food is mediocre at best. I really believe that it's the decor that somehow captivates everyone's attention that they're not even aware of the lackluster food. They're a wannabe pan-asian restaurant that only touches base with the most basic of mainstream Asian cuisine. Yet they can't even make the basic taste great nor authentic. Disappointing really. Just glad to find someone else who hasn't been sucked in by them.
Kon Asian Bistro
I just tried in on Sunday. I'd save my time. I've been to the one in EG as well. Even there, the food was alright. Nothing spectacular. In Portland, when my friends and I went in, it was dead. Only one other table in there and the number of staff outnumbered the patrons. It was primetime for dinner. The decor was beautiful though. If anything, I'd go for lunch to check out the decor so you can save yourself some money. The sushi didn't look fresh and the sushi chefs weren't very friendly. We also felt like we were being watched the whole time we were eating. Perhaps they need to work out some kinks but I think location has a lot to do with it. I'd much rather head over to Fuji or Benkay. Is there ever going to be a decent sushi place in Portland? Sigh.
