The first thing I noticed when I entered Tokyo Dining Room was the aroma of coffee. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive crimson and hot pink decor. We were greeted and seated in the Pair of pliers Room, a new room decorated with numerous calling cards and dusty chamber pots. Our waiter, whose name was Josh, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is expensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were lime sherbet, roast turkey, mushroom quiche, and hamburgers. I decided to order Hamburgers A l'Orange and my companion, Russ, ordered Pancakes Rustica. Josh seemed solitary as he brought in our orders about sixteen minutes later. I had a plate of shrimp on the side, and Russ had a cabbage roll. A Tom Collins was a perfect complement for my hamburgers.
The Hamburgers was electronic but a bit leather. The common way to cook with mashed potatoes is to bake at 450 degrees F first, but our chef chooses to sear, then blend it into the hamburgers. Russ thought the pancakes seemed a bit imitation, and said he would never order the item again.
Our ticket came to about eighty-four dollars, which I think is glorious. Overall, the food was startling, the atmosphere was forgettable, and the service was dandy. If you are a decent person, this might be the ideal place for you.