Pai, Pheonix - Tokyo Steak House
Round Rock, TX 78681-7981
Phone: (512) 388-7896
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm
Editorial Review for Pai, Pheonix - Tokyo Steak House – by Susan Kirr
The Scene
It's a parade for the senses--chefs performing death-defying acts of knifery in front of hooting and hollering groups at teppanyaki grills. There's a bar scene, a traditional tatami seating area and a sushi bar. The tasteful, minimalist Eastern decor is slightly offset by hard surfaces, which cause a fair bit of noise. Mozuku seaweed salad makes a great starter, with Japanese seaweeds, daikon and avocado. Nabeyaki udon is a classic soup, with shiitake and egg.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoOmakase, a fixed-price menu of Japanese specialties, may be ordered, but needs 24 hours notice.
When to GoThe restaurant gets very busy on the weekends, so come early or come late. If you're arriving with a group, make a reservation.
What to DrinkThe bar offers a decent selection of wines, plus Japanese beers and sake. Try a specialty drink like the refreshing sake martini (sake with Bombay gin).
User Reviews for Pai, Pheonix - Tokyo Steak House
08/27/2008 Posted by Shawlisa
Any one who has ever had the opportunity to meet Phoenix Pai, Owner of Tokyo Steakhouse, knows that you will be forever a friend, treated with the utmost hospitality, and respect. She really roles the red carpet out for patrons who become dear and everlasting friends. The food is always top quality, and cooked with perfection, and interesting details from an array of a menu created by Phoenix herself! You will be happy you visited and ask for Phoenix. You don't want to miss that beautiful smile!!!
05/27/2008 Posted by r6066s
I tried this place over the weekend after stopping in the Firebowl Cafe and deciding to leave because their AC wasn't working. I would have much rather suffered in the heat to have a better meal at a much lower price than I had at the Tokyo Steakhouse. We started with the Kani Rolls, which were not that impressive... I had the Chicken Udon and my girlfriend had a chicken and noddle plate (can't recall the name). Both had little flavor and were of the taste and quailty fo Ramen noodles... The chicken was extremly bland in both dishes. There was the nice little surprise of a free dish of ice cream for each of us after our meals, but that did not compensate for the poor taste and high price (we could have had similar dishes at the Fire Bowl Cafe for around $7-$8 a piece rather than the $12 per dish that we paid). There are much better places to go for a simialr (or better) experince in the Austin area.
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