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That all said, I would and have returned but I know what to expect each time.The Sunset Strip’s next great see-and-be-seen dinner destination is here. Somehow they feel justified in charging - most likely because of the ambiance. Their sushi and sashimi are overpriced as well and their drinks average $17-20 each. You can get a larger portion, healthier and better-tasting piece at a popular and exclusive steak restaurant for the same price. The fish arrives as ~6 or 7 oz piece smothered in miso sauce. I highly recommend the Miso Cod and Crispy Rice although both are honestly ridiculously priced. The food is good - not over the top great as other restaurants in the area, however tasty. That's what I mean about questionable service as I've had other experiences. It literally came another 15 minutes later which was obviously too late - with no apologies or discount. I reminded him what I had mentioned originally and said that he could bring a replacement for each if it was quick since we were more than half done with our entrees. Some 20 minutes later he showed up to explain that the vegetable side plates indeed had chicken stock (vegetarians - heed the call here) and that he could bring this or that instead. I gave pretty clear instructions on what to do in the event it contained meat, however, the server went missing for some time while our other food items arrived. The last example was this week when I ordered a few of the smaller side plates to be served with my entree and I had food restrictions (in that I don't eat meat or chicken) and when I inquired if some have a meat base, the server wasn't sure and said he would ask the chef. The wait staff service tries hard but doesn't always get it - by that I mean that you can tell they strive for being attentive, however, they often quickly get tripped up for some reason as its happened every time I've dined here - guessing by either totally random requests, constantly pushing their costly cocktails or just complete loss within the chaotic setting of patrons. That said, on the weekends, the bar scene can be pretty chaotic there - once you navigate through that element, you'll find yourself in a very open and airy main dining room flanked with lights, colors and statues. It's a different crowd than most restaurants in the LA and Hollywood area. It's a beautiful setting deep in Hollywood on the basement level of the Dream Hotel that attracts a very interesting crowd - a mix of tourists, young social butterflies from the Inland Empire, couples/friends starting their long night out on the town and large group.

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