Q: If only no-star rating existed... :-/. despite the reviews, I was optimistic and STARVING post-work in the middle of the night. We walked in and saw one other couple eating, and no one was there to greet or seat us. Finally a worker came out and still he didn't greet or welcome us in a friendly manner... but usually very authentic Asian restaurants can be that way, so that wasn't a huge deal. After being seated, our waiter stood in front of us watching television... Didn't take our drink order until I asked if they had coconut juice. He said yes and my bf ordered a coke. I was astonished when they brought out a coconut with the wrapping still on it and some kind of sauce smeared on the exterior, and it was only half full... it creeped me out so I didn't drink it, plus they brought out a can of coke, no cup with ice. I was still hopeful that the food would make up for the odd service... so I ordered the Vietnamese udon with pork and shrimp and my bf ordered the fish porridge. I was overwhelmed with disappointment when they brought over my bowl and I smelled a very unappetizing scent .. I have a very keen sense of taste and smell and something was clearly wrong with the dish.. Whether the pork was going bad or the shrimp.. I couldn't figure it out. I tried squeezing some lime into it and adding hot sauce but that scent wouldn't leave the dish no matter what I did. My bf's dish was too sweet for porridge and the fish was undercooked, plus... It seemed as though the fish wasn't fresh. I took a bite and had to spit it out :( I think it's time for this restaurant to do some serious evaluating .. service-0, food-1, pricing-2... for its own survival. Worst part was that no one even checked on us the entire time so they couldn't even tell if we were having a good or miserable experience. They gestured for us to pay at cashier without even coming to the table or looking at us directly.. Rude! Needless to say, we went up, paid the $24, left a tip, and decided never to go there again..

A: negative

Q: My husband and I stayed here for 6 nights for EDC weekend/our wedding trip this year. The rooms were gorgeous, I felt like I had rented a fully stocked apartment complete with washer and dryer. I was more than pleased. The jacuzzi tub was big and the fireplace was a very nice touch. The staff was super friendly and respectable, they were pet friendly which was a main reason we chose to stay there, they gave us a little kit with some doggie waste bags and a treat. When I needed more towels I called the front desk and they were brought to mu door within 5 minutes. The shuttle was also very convienient with a ride down to the strip and back. The day before my wedding I noticed they had a limo service AT the hotel so I inquired as to whether I would be able to possibly use one to go to and from my wedding. She explained to me they usually dont do special events but she went ahead and set something up for me last minute and helped make my wedding day perfect. The prices were exceptional also. I did extensive shopping around before I made the reservation and for the 6 nights this place was ALOT cheaper than anything directly on the strip. And it came with full kitchen, washer dryer, etc. So needless to say, I got my full moneys worth out of my stay here and I wouldnt hesitate to go back.

A: positive

Q: I never understood the hype or the lines out of the door for this place. The food is very mediocre and the place smells. It's small and cramped. Staff is friendly enough though. Your pal, Walter

A: negative

Q: I tried the sukiyaki bowl at this place last year & liked it because it was just like Tokyo Express. I got the sukiyaki bowl a few weeks ago & clearly they changed the recipe. It was awful. I think it might be under new management. I'm not sure if the rest of the food is good, but I will not go back since I would only get the sukiyaki. And a friend of mine went a few weeks ago and said he didn't like the food either (not sure what he got.) I'm pretty sure this is no longer a Japanese owned business.

A:
negative