10/21/08
It's exclusive for a reason
by sekiregular
Seki is really a wonderful place, but I admit it's a place for regulars. Even then, getting a table there isn't easy. It's a small unique family business, not a chain restaurant in a strip mall. The "hostess" so often talked about in the reviews here is actually the owner, and she fills her tables each night exactly as she wants. She is very careful not to overbook her husband, the sushi chef-artist (for an artist he truly is) so that he can have the time to create his masterpieces for customers who truly appreciate his art. I know that in this service-obsessed society, people grow very indignant when they don't get the royal treatment. If you need the royal treatment to be happy in a restaurant, stay away from Seki. If you love sushi and want the best in Lexington, then there's a small chance that they may have an open table. Seki is a privilege, not a right.
- Pros: Great sushi!!!! Family-run. Unique.
- Cons: Very exclusive-don't even try to walk in off the street for a quick bite...
11/11/07
Don't be frustarated until you finish your plates
by foodpolice2000
The food was pretty good. They probably have to learn how to serve people outside of their close-knit Japanese business community. When a friend of mine called, they said the wait was more than an hour. We got there ahead of time and asked if we could wait inside. It turned out the place was almost empty except for a few customers. It looked like they were expecting a large group of regulars, which did not arrive 1/2 hour after we got seated. It's just sad when you're from out of town with no idea where to eat, craving for good food, find a seemingly authentic place only to be treated like a second-class customer.
- Pros: Food
- Cons: Service
09/15/07
Rudest Japanese Restaurant in Lexington
by morganinthecity
I would love to say that I've eaten at Seki, we've been planning a large group trip for some time now, but I haven't been able to make a reservation due to the fact that the hostess hangs up on me every time I try to call. I've tried 6 times consecutively, yes, that means I hang up and immediately call back. Tip, if you're calling to make a reservation, don't use any definitive words such as 'ok,' upon which she slams the phone back onto the receiver, or 'can I make a reservation on another night' which she interprets as 'have a good night' and again slams down the phone. I've heard good things about this restaurnat, but if they don't have time to show me a bit of common courtesy, then I don't have the time to give them my business.
- Pros: good reputation
- Cons: rude workers
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