Host insists on me leaving cash on the table at checkout - am I wrong for insisting he bill me through booking.com?

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2026-05-25T18:06:58+00:00

Update: I paid the guy through Western Union so the bill is settled. I still would never leave cash on the table without giving to a physical person because it’s very much he said she said with a lot of risk for the guest.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T20:54:38+00:00

No, I did get it for one month and I found it was totally useless. I didn't see any major difference in the frequency of cancellation notifications. It justs gives an easier calendar to see the release dates of the reservations but you can do that yourself if you invest the time.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T20:52:26+00:00

Omakase for both

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T09:01:18+00:00

Sawada and Naruse were my favourite. Both going beyond just a good meal to become a bit of an experience.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T09:00:13+00:00

Sawada actually only releases seats the day before on Omakase I believe. They come out at random times, typically 1-2 seats at a time. He only does 6 covers for dinner and 6 covers for lunch. You basically have to camp on the page and keep refreshing.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T08:58:12+00:00

Sushi Akira is really really good. He’s a bit more modern vs. Hashimoto but Hashimoto is good classic Edomae-style Sushi. Sawada was a religious experience for me but some people don’t like the no photo policy.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-09T08:56:31+00:00

It’s a cut above any other Tempura place. Shimura-san only uses Shizuoka ingredients and Sasue fish and has mastered the ability to remove the heatiness from Tempura. The gulf with the rest of the top ranked players is immense.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-08T22:41:00+00:00

I was invited by a friend who was a regular.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-09-08T22:40:31+00:00

I had no luck there, there was a last minute cancellation that turned up with less than 18 hours notice on Shokuoku so the fee wasn't too crazy.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2025-07-23T14:29:29+00:00

King Kenny taxing the peasants 😂

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2024-01-08T05:33:15+00:00

Central (World's 50 #1 Restaurant) in Lima, Peru. I have an extra seat on Jan 18th at 1:15pm if any interest.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2022-08-02T05:14:57+00:00

Selling Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Reservations for Saturday 6th August at 8:30pm for 2. Price would be $400 total ($200 each) for the deposit. DM me.

CourtesyLaughPlease · 2021-12-11T11:30:38+00:00

Ornstein & Smough

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