Makino Chaya

I USED TO EAT AT TODI CAUSE IT WAS B-DAYS FREE, BUT NOT ANYMORE.. NOW DISCOUNT ON THE NEXT B-DAY??? WAT THE HELL?? SO FOUND ANOTHER PLACE HERE AT HE MAKINO`S AND THERE MORE THAN HAPPY TO TAKE RESERVATIONS AT THE LAST MINUTE... ALLWAYS GOT HOT CRAB GALOR.. ALWAYS GOOD SERVICE, COOL WAITERS.CLEAN NEWELY RENOVATED, CLEAN BATHROOMS.. SO SAFE TO EAT & FRESH FOOD ALL DAY... PHEWW..SO FULL EVERYTIME! more

If you care about your health, stay away from this place. Cons: RODENT INFESTATION more

In December 2008, I purchased a gift card which was lost in a house fire a few days later. I called Makino Chaya in hopes of have the gift card replaced. The person who I spoke to seemed more interested in taking reservations. She claimed she was the on duty manager and the gift card could not be replaced. She did not seem a least bit sympathetic in regards to my situation. Then she had the nerve to ask if I would like to make a dining reservation. Needless to say I hung up. I will NEVER set foot in this establishment! Very poor phone customer service. Pros: You're better off dining somewhere else! Cons: Managerial sensitivity skills are lacking. more

We went to Makino Chaya in the evening of the City Block-out (12/26). more

Maybe this restaurant has so much business they don't need anymore because the person answering the phone is certainly turning people away before they even get in the door. more

Have eaten there quite a few times and it's always good food to eat. There is a good selection on sushi, sashimi, salads, cook to order and hot food items. The buffet is always well stocked with the food especially the crab legs. They are couteous and quick to make you happy. Have never waited more than 10 minutes on my reservation. The music is plesant as is the lighting. Sometimes hard to manuever between the tables, but the customers are friendly. The made to order sushi is right on!! I don't eat dessert too often but what they have to offer is small and light and not too heavy to eat after a good meal. I'm going to keep going until otherwise. A big favorite gfor my husband and I and the guests I have taken there so far. Pros: any seating within 15 mins of my reservation is good, and there's is Cons: parking is difficult more

Ate here for lunch today. For $12.95 all the fine sashimi, sushi, shrimp (many ways) crab legs, kalbi ribs, pepper steak, clams, mussels, noodles, fine rice, desserts....oh my!! Pros: Unbelievable selection of food! Cons: banquet seating more