If you've ever been to a hibachi grill restaurant, you know that you are seated around a pretty large cooking surface. We got super-lucky, and the kids were seated on the side against the wall, so they could easily see not only our grill, but also everything else in the room.
There's a pretty long wait between the time you arrive, and the time they start cooking, and Sarah and Jack did get a little bored, so Jack tried to provide a bit of comic relief to help pass the time.
The "helper" chopsticks were the greatest thing I've ever seen. I've been trying to teach Jack how to use chopsticks for the past couple of months, and it's been a challenge for him, to say the least. The last time we had Pad Thai, he refused to give up on the chopsticks, and ate his noodles one at a time. It took nearly forever for him to finish! So these "helper" ones were perfect for him. I'm not sure about him using them for the nose pinch, but at least he was entertained for a bit until the real show started.
It was a fun night. There were a few flaming grill moments, and the onion volcano was a big hit with Jack. Sarah loved the way the chef flipped the shrimp tails around, and she loved, Loved, LOVED that she got to have some seafood again.
We all got a little kick out of the chicken fried rice heart that the chef made. There was a woman at our table celebrating a birthday, so he made a heart for her. Then the restaurant staff came over, clanging a gong, and everyone sang happy birthday.
And I HAVE TO mention the yum-yum sauce. It was FABULOUS. I could have put it on everything!
Kobe was definitely a good choice. The food was good. The chef was entertaining. We had fun. And, all things considered, it wasn't overly expensive. I'd certainly go back anytime.
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