The food we had was great, I really enjoyed everything we ordered. But we had a few issues. We were seated by the hostess at what looked like a bar table, people at the bar kept bumping into us. \n\nThe service was energetic, but too much. I may not have eaten at a Japanese Robata before but I have eaten at a restaurant before and I understand the concept of small plates and getting lighter dishes first and then moving on to heavier dishes. All of these concepts (and many more) were explained to us in great detail by our waiter, It was just too much.  He even told me I was eating one dish incorrectly.  He also told us in Japan its considered rude to use the wet cloths they bring out before the food for anything other than cleaning your hands.  Apparently, he was concerned we would take sponge baths in the dining room. So that was special.\n\n I really enjoyed the food itself but the waiter was way too much a part of our dinner, the noise was bad, drinks were slow, and we had no room.  I will go back for the food and that is the only reason I gave it 3 stars, but if we have the same waiter I will run for the door.