"lazrowp" > writes:

> - Having to ask for low-sodium soy sauce

Why would asking for a specialty item be a peeve?
I can see you being unhappy if they didn't provide
it when asked, but is there a reason it should be
out on the table by default?

> - When the server does not know the brand name of the house "hot
> sake"

It's cheap house sake. If you care about brand, you're
going to order by brand anyway. But, yeah, the server
should at least be able to go and find out and tell you.

> - Ordering any sashimi and not having the shiso leaf come w/the
> order (instead maybe some regular lettuce.

I wasn't aware that shiso was a requirement for sashimi.
It's nice, but is it necessary? Doesn't it also depend
on the fish as well?

> - Not being given a spoon for agedashi tofu

That'd just be weird.

> - Ordering a roll and it automatically comes in the "inside-out
> roll" style. Why, and since when, has inside-out roll style
> replaced the more traditional seaweed-on-the-outside style?

Often it says on the menu whether or not it comes
inside-out. I don't normally care, since I very very
rarely order a roll anyway.

> - Female workers dressed in kimonos. Isn't that cruel and unusual

Nothing wrong with it. It's no different than any other
restaurant requiring an appropriate work uniform. The
more casual places don't seem to do the kimono thing,
just as they are less likely to have a maitre'd wearing
a tux or suit. No big deal.

> "add flavor to the eating experience." Just serving delicious food in
> a nice environment should be enough. Kimonos should be left in the
> closet.

It's supposed to be part of the 'nice environment'.

My peeves?

Ordering an assortment and the server not being able to
tell me what's what.

Server not speaking English adequately to communicate well.

Server not knowing specials.

Specials board still listing things that are sold out.

Lack of a specials board or any seasonal items.

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