I also received the email offering $10 for a positive review. I'm really appalled by how many people allowed themselves to be bought by this email and ruined the spirit of this website. I've been to Nakama three times. My honest opinion? It's just ok, and very over priced for food that is just ok. I've been to hibachis in Philadelphia and NYC. The food here doesn't compare to there. The rice is tasteless (and burnt). I love Japanese food for the great flavor; there just isn't any flavor in this food. \r
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Also, the staff is inattentive. I was asked if I wanted another drink, and I responded ""yes"". He completely forgot, and brought our check instead. The chefs aren't even entertaining. I recommend the Japanese place on the Water Front, it's not as noisy and the food is much better. I also haven't seen them trying to buy reviews.\r
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One more point - I thought that the negative review that inspired the restaurant owner to drop 3-4k on $10 gift certificates was quite constructive. Perhaps the owner might want to actually think about some of the suggestions as I found most of them to be valid.\r
Cons: had reservations and still waited an hour for a table.
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