What are your thoughts on Level 8?
I thought the concept of fancy Benihana x Steakhouse was great but was overall disappointed
– parking was a pain. Hotel did not park (only for hotel guests) and there was a kings game, so had to pay $35 to park next door
– let the steak rest too long, so it was cool by the time he served me , going around the table. Bernaise sauce was also cold
Steak was undercooked to my preference in the middle, given its thickness and only using the grill top
– price point
– level 8 was a bit too closed off, thought it would be more open but it was just a bunch of dark hallways
– magic show was cool for my nephew
by anomerica
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teppanyaki style cooking is pretty common in asia and varies wildly. You can go find teppanyaki stalls in street markets or go to high-end, ultra expensive A5 wagyu spots.
That said, there really does feel like there’s space in LA for a high end, sans kitsch, teppanyaki spot. We’ve got high end shabu shabu, coursed tempura meals, and, of course, sushi, so why not teppanyaki?
I thought it was gonna be a premium japanese style teppanyaki and it was basically Benihana with lipstick on.
Can’t hold parking against the restaurant.
I love the idea, wish the execution was better.
Not sure who told you otherwise? This has kinda been the case for a long time