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With strains of traditional Japanese folk music softly playing
in the background, you will feel almost transported. As soon
as you step inside, you'll come upon the restaurant's elegant
sushi bar and a solid oak bar area where you can sit and order
a drink. (The restaurant is fully licensed to serve beer, wine
and cocktails.) Looking past the bar, you'll spy sleek black
granite counters that surround stainless steel hibachis. Go ahead,
count them. There are 16 large hibachi tables occupying two generous
sized rooms.
George Cheung, Manager
Like others waiting to be seated, you too can stand not far
from a table of diners and shamelessly watch one of the Tokyo
Inn's hibachi chefs perform his magic. Judging from the faces
of those for whom these chefs are cooking, you won't be the only
one who feels transported. Watching and eating -- a total dining
experience. Manager George Cheung explains: "Our Asian chefs
are well trained. The hibachi is a delicious and entertaining
way to bring the kitchen to you."
Tokyo Inn is one of the only traditional Japanese restaurants
in the area. Ever since it opended it's doors January 13, 2003,
Friday and Saturdays have been packed with people looking for
a delicious and elegant dining experience. Fresh food (all the
meat, seafood and produce are brought in daily) is the most important
ingredient.
A colorful menu offers a wide selection of sushi, sashimi
and hibachi meals, as well as hot entrees such as tempura and
teriyaki. Most meals come with soup, salad and steamed rice-all
at fixed prices. Side orders and appetizers such as maki sushi
(rolls) and nigiri sushi (fresh seafood) are also available.
During lunchtime, the restaurant offers a 20 percent discount
on all sushi and sashimi orders.
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The artistry of Tokyo Inn's
hibachi chefs is out of this world.
The restaurant's take-out menu is every bit as extensive,
and includes a children's menu and specials. While the Tokyo
Inn does not cater outside events, it will create delicious and
eye-catching party trays of fresh sushi and sashimi. The beautiful
Tokyo Inn also is available for special occasions and will take
a free Polaroid picture of each party to help celebrate memorable
events.
During lunchtime, the restaurant
offers a 20 percent discount on all sushi and sashimi orders.
Tokyo Inn is easy to find. It is located across the street
from Brookfield Plaza and shares its parking lot with the Outback
Steakhouse
Tokyo Inn is open for lunch from 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday
- Friday and from noon - 2:30 p.m. on weekends. Dinner is served
from 4:30 - 10 p.m. Monday - Thursday and from 4:30 - 11 p.m.
Friday and Saturday. The Tokyo Inn is located at 6661 Backlick
Road, Springfield, Va. Most major credit cards accepted. Reservations
suggested.
Call: 703-923-9800
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