our taste: RESTAURANT REVIEW
Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse
Entertainment Dining At Its Most Enterataining
BY THE WEATHERFORD FOODIE
There’s Just Something About Dinner
Prepared By a Knife-Juggling, Flame-
Throwing Chef. Right?
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The Tokyo Seafood and Steakhouse is located at
126 I-20 Suite 100 (in the Target shopping center),
Weatherford 76086. They serve lunch 11a.m. to 2:30
p.m. and dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., until 10:30 p.m. on
Friday and Saturday. Call them at 817-596-2871 or find
them at www.tokyoweatherford.com or on Facebook at
Tokyo Japanese Steak House.
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t’s always interesting to see what restaurant features
impress us. For me, as we approached the door of
Tokyo Seafood & Steakhouse in Weatherford, it’s the sign
posted in the window noting, “No MSG Added,” which
indicates fresh food with no preservatives. That’s always a
good start.
We entered the glass doors, stepped onto carpeted
floors and saw a multitude of lovely Japanese watercolor
paintings scattered around the restaurant. The space has a
variety of seating options including a sushi bar, 10 hiba-
chi seating areas (dinner and a show — Benihana style)
and several tables for a quiet meal.
I was impressed by the atmosphere, seating options
and the overall cleanliness of the restaurant. The staff
was welcoming and well-trained to provide for our every
need. We were led to our choice of a table for two,
provided a full menu and we placed our drink order.
Once at the table, the first thing I noticed was chop-
sticks instead of a fork, knife and spoon, and then I
realized what type of restaurant I was in. Looking over
the many types of dishes available, we started with the
Weatherford roll — soft shell crab, shrimp tempura,
crunchy snow crab, avocado, massago, seaweed and
chef’s sauce. Being Weatherford Foodie, I felt honor-
bound to try it and I’m glad I did. I am not big on sushi,
but it was wonderful and very tasty.
The combination of flavors worked very well together,
the portion size was enough to share but not to fill you
up, and each slice was the perfect size for one bite.
When the server brought out the Weatherford roll,
he took our entrée order. I ordered the New York Steak
and Shrimp and my companion had the New York Steak
and Scallops, both dishes cooked medium rare. Each was
served with a cup of the soup of the day (onion), house
salad, vegetables and steamed rice. When the entrees
came out the first thing I checked was how the steak was
cooked, which was very easy because it was already
sliced and it was cooked perfectly to order.
Next I tasted the shrimp and the scallops, since they
are so difficult to cook correctly, and they were also
perfect.
When our entrees came I was very happy to see they
came with a fork. I exhaled dramatically, picked up the
fork and began to eat my meal. My companion shamed
me by eating her entire meal with chopsticks, even rice;
I was impressed and chagrined. Every portion was well-
cooked, tasty and plentiful, leading to an enjoyable meal
experience.
For two steak entrees, hot tea and a Weatherford roll,
total with tax and tip was $69.
This was my first visit, but it will not be my last, as I
am adding Tokyo Steakhouse to my dining-out rotation.
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