Iron Chef Of Central Valley

Wow! What an incredible place! I didn't want to let Chef Ron down. We enjoyed some fantastic dishes, including sharp cocktails and delicious hibachi. The homemade sauce was a highlight, and even the salad came with a delightful fruit dressing. Everything was amazing! This is a great spot for custom hibachi and much more.

The food was quite good, though the chef could have used a bit more seasoning. Nonetheless, I would definitely be willing to give it another try.

Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 1/5 Service: 1/5 Atmosphere: 1/5

I just want to say that the experience here was not as welcoming as I had hoped, especially given its Japanese roots. The building itself is 500 years old and was taken apart and reconstructed to become a restaurant. It featured beautiful Japanese gardens for leisurely strolls, along with various terraces and koi ponds. The food and atmosphere were enjoyable, but unfortunately, the gardens have fallen into disrepair, which feels disrespectful. The koi fish are gone, and now the restaurant seems to focus on decent food—though not as exceptional as it once was—and the chefs put some effort into creating a hibachi display, but it’s just not the same as before. The atmosphere is quite odd, with R&B music blaring from the speakers, which feels completely out of place. The modern decor has replaced the original wooden floors, and I can't help but wonder why that change was necessary. I wouldn’t categorize the experience as strictly good or bad; it's just different and a bit awkward. In my opinion, many people may lean toward the negative side of things.

I ordered from this restaurant through Uber Eats. I got the sweet bread, which had eggs in it, even though I usually don’t eat eggs. This wasn’t mentioned in the description. They used purple wild rice instead of brown rice, which was unexpected. The dish tasted okay, but it was a bit oily and heavy. The sauce for the tempura had a strong smell and an unusual texture. However, I did enjoy the vegetable tempura, which included broccoli, sweet potatoes, regular potatoes, and squash. I wasn't a fan of the fungus, as it was a bit slippery. Overall, my experience wasn’t great, so I don’t think I’ll be ordering from here again.