Imanas TEI Restaurant

*update due to charged additional tip without authorization We left a $1 tip due to extremely poor service and wrote it clearly on the receipt. Later, the restaurant charged an additional 20% tip without authorization. This is not a service issue but a serious billing integrity concern. Please check your statements carefully if you dine here. *previous comment The service here was shockingly dismissive and reached a level of "cold treatment" I’ve never experienced before. Even after we patiently waited for a table, the staff treated us as if we were invisible: we were never offered water throughout the entire meal, and the server acted visibly annoyed while taking our order, leaving the menus piled on our table as if we weren’t even there. The most insulting moment occurred when we tried to calmly address these issues with a staff member; they literally turned their back and walked away while I was mid-sentence, showing zero interest in even hearing our feedback. This complete lack of basic human respect and hospitality is unacceptable, regardless of how busy a restaurant might be. It’s a real shame to see such an arrogant attitude in a place that supposedly represents Japanese culture. Save your money and go somewhere where the staff actually treats their guests with dignity.

Really good and such a solid sushi spot 🍣 I’ve always seen this place popping off with a line out the door so it peaked my interest. This was my first time and I got the wagyu nigiri which was good, but not the star. But the seafood?! Hello?! Delicious. I tried the 5-piece chef’s choice + sake which consisted of amberjack, mackerel, scallop, hamachi, uni nigiri and some of the fish literally melted in my mouth. Also got salmon, roe, and hamachi nigiri and all of them were delicious (imo hamachi was outstanding)! The karaage was hot and juicy on the inside, and crispy on outside. What I liked about this place is that they had great promos, a good sake selection, and super kind staff. Definitely try this place if you get a chance!

Ther servers were amazing! Very friends and welcoming! The fish melted in your mouth. I felt like they could have provided larger slices of the ahi. I had a lot of salmon, large slices of hamachi, and decent portions of mackerel, but the ahi sashimi slices were rather small in comparison. The oyster mushroom and scallop dynamite is a must try!

The food was average overall. The karaage was crispy and tasty, but the grilled fish had a noticeable fishy smell, which was disappointing. However, the service was below expectations. Out of five staff members, including the sushi chef, only one greeted us with a smile. The others remained expressionless throughout our visit and did not even offer basic greetings, which negatively affected the overall dining experience.

Excellent local japanese restaurant with a happy hour. $4 high balls? Yes please! Excellent quality fish. Especially loved the fried squid and chicken. Portions were filling. Sushi tasted fresh and got to try their spicy tuna. It’s a hidden gem with a terrible parking lot. Would come back