The owner is native japanese
Quote Originally Posted by Dave Cook View Post
Interesting thread.

I understand what you're saying, but I think you're being a little harsh on the local Japanese food scene here. I, too, miss authentic Japanese dishes having spent 15 years in Japan and Southeast Asia...but I know you're not going to find it in Oklahoma City. Simply put, the Japanese community here is somewhere between non-existent to transient so you can't expect to find truly accurate Japanese dishes that you find back in the old country. But try finding a good Mexican place in Bangkok or rib joint in Yokohama. And I agree.....it is somewhat amusing to see so many Viet kieu in kimono here trying to pass off their creations as authentic dishes.

But, with that said, there are positive aspects to this. It's interesting to see what local chefs come up with. I find it interesting to see so many local, first-generation Vietnamese-American chefs creating new takes on trendy dishes. Let's face it, Japanese is the 'in' thing and no one works harder and wants to make a dollar more than our Vietnamese friends.

If you want truly AUTHENTIC, I suggest sticking to the Vietnamese and Korean places....or some of the Mexican joints along 29th. OKC has a fantastic variety of authentic experiences......just not for Japanese.