Problem: My favorite spa experience by far. My lomi lomi massage wasn't anything super special (it was good, just didn't blow my mind), but the sauna, the steam room, the giant main bath room, the smaller bath room, and the cold room were INCREDIBLE. I will happily go back and pay the facilities fee just to use these fantastic amenities. Seriously. And I loved the robe so much, my bf got me one for Christmas. LOVE this place.
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Problem: Sakana is simply a great place to eat. It's small and is always busy. The waitresses and sushi chefs greet you at the door when you arrive and thank you on your way out, simply friendly. The place is fairly small, though it is not as intimate as one would hope, I am sure it is the way the tables are set up. You may be rubbing elbows with a few locals while you pop a piece of sashimi in your mouth, literally. The food is good, portions are decent, but sometimes lacking presentation and even size. I have eaten at Sakana's many many time, times with folks from out of town, others with family and friends and I am sorry to say, but every time I order the same portion of salmon sashimi, the portions were ALL different sizes. Once my sashimi was served on a bed of crushed ice, AWESOME. The next it was served simply on a room-temperatured plate, at least it should have been cold. I have known the restaurant business long enough to know that of course not ALL dishes will come out the same, I don't want it looking the same I would like to see consistancy. The specials are good, the White Tuna is always a winner, it is a very fatty fish so don't be surprised, it is very good though. The handrolls typically a kid favorite are very good, they are big so order slow. Their beer special comes with a 50 cents appertizer that is usually 4 or 5 bucks. Always a good way to get people to buy the booze! The rolls that are on special are great, if they are in season and fresh, get it. The only thing that I have ever returned at Sakana was a piece of Uni that was not very fresh, so if you know your seafood, and you have had great sashimi before in any form, on a roll or alone, you would have been able to spot it as soon as it was raised to your nostrils. Pungent. The Uni was simply not fresh and did not hold its shape, the sign of sea urchin that should not have been hanging around a restaurant. To sum it up, Don't miss: The specials, the handrolls and the friendly staff Skip: The typical california rolls and cooked rolls. Have some fun, Sakana is a good place to try some good fish, RAW.
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Problem: Incredible! Every dish was unique and delicious. My father and I had heard about Sens through a friend who had stumbled upon it and raved about how good it was. The menu is strictly tapas and each item is the perfect size for two people to share. We ordered five items and they all were amazing. The first item was called the Spicy Saigon. It incorporated lightly fried tofu that melted in your mouth without the rubbery texture that can sometimes leave you guessing. The tofu was accompanied by myriad vegetables, all tossed in a sauce that delivered a mild level of heat. The second dish was more of a pallet cleanser but we couldn't get enough of it. Edamame in truffle butter and sea salt. The butter cut the spice of some dishes and added a delicate yet flavorful element to the edamame. The third item was by far the best and could have been eaten all night. The Ginger, Mint, Duck Salad served with cabbage and topped with chopped peanuts. The ginger came in the form of a tangy dressing that livened up the cabbage. Ginger was also found in the form of small, paper thin, crunchy chips that made me sift through the rest of the salad hoping for more. Every flavor was bold and yet complemented the others nicely. The fourth dish was Red Thai Curry slathered all over chicken wings. The smell made our mouths water and the chicken was tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. They came out piping hot which allowed for more time to enjoy the cucumber infused water and a bottle of sake chosen from an endless list of rice wine. The fifth dish was our least favorite but was still quite tasty. The Ginger Cod. Served with bell peppers and many other vegetables and fried in a light batter crisped to perfection. The bell peppers didn't quite complement the cod. Dessert inspired "yummy" noises and was the perfect end to a nearly faultless meal. Goat cheese won tons with a peach puree sauce that sent delighted chills down my spine. The only complaint was that only two were served at a time when I could have easily eaten four of them by myself. The service was friendly, conversational and very helpful. The restaurant was clean except for grease splatter on the candle holders (but since I rarely eat from candle holders, this was a minor fault). And prices were quite reasonable for the quality and quantity of food that was presented. I will be visiting again soon!
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A: positive

Problem: So my family and I went to this restaurant tonight due to an article that was written in our local paper about it. Raved as one of the top 100 chinese restaurants in the nation. I am not sure what nation they are talking about but I get better food at my neighborhood PF Chang's. Atmosphere is nice but the kitchen is too open, you can hear all the noise. They play constant whistle/flute music, which would be calming, however they play it at too loud of volume so it comes across as more annoying than calming. The soda machine is right by the tables so they were filling the ice while we were eating and it was very loud. We were seated right away but then proceeded to wait about 10 mins before being approached by anyone. Not only were we ready with our drink order by the time the server arrived, we had read the menu and decided on our food as well. The food took quite a while to come out of the kitchen despite only having a few diners there. The appetizer of lettuce wraps was boring and non flavorful, served with only 4, non appetizing almost all white iceberg lettuce leaves, the non green part I usually throw out and the price of $9.99 was ridiculous. We ordered 3 entrees, all tasted the same, which was like nothing. I have never had such bland food which surprised me considering the article we read focused so much on their spices and flavor. I will say a couple of good points were the beef, chicken and seafood they used were of good quality. The scallops were very large, beef tender with no fat or toughness and the chicken was the same. However it was hard to enjoy due to none of it having any flavor. I was hoping the reviews I read about the food being bland on the way to the restaurant were wrong but they were right on point. Dinner was about $65.00 with tip for 3 of us, that was only 3 entrees and 1 sad appetizer...I paid less taking my daughter and a friend to BJ's, got a ton more food and it was much more delicious. One last note, tables are too close together. I enjoy a dining experience without having people right next to me, which is how some of the tables are here. One long bench against one wall but with tables and chairs lined up. I will take a private booth any day! This is the first review I have ever written for a restaurant so for me to take the time, you know I am speaking the truth! Save your money people, I will be spending mine somewhere else.
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