Japanese Steakhouse In Florida Closes After Meth Poisoning

Imagine going to a Japanese steakhouse wanting to eat some nice Wagu steak or Japanese cuisine. Instead you end up leaving the restaurant strung out of your mind. This is what happened in Florida.

USA Today reports how, Nikko Japanese steakhouse in Florida had decided to close it's doors because seven people who dined at their restaurant were poisoned. The food wasn't old or spoiled, it was because the food was laced with methamphetamines. The people affected were just simply dining at their hibachi tables.

Those affected had tested and all came up positive for meth and wanted to know why they were lacing their food with meth. The steakhouse has been in business for over a decade. In all their years, they've never had any issues like this.

According to USA Today, the company posted on their Facebook page announcing that they would be closing. In part of the post that they made, they said the media has "Brutally harassed" them. The steakhouse said because of all of the negative media and word spread through social media, they had to close. This means 20 employees are left without jobs.

According the report, The Sheriffs office decided to close the case. No arrests were made. Furthermore, lots of locals were upset because the food didn't lace itself with meth. Someone in the restaurant had to have done it. The lack of evidence is what cause them to the close the case. Because of the backlash and negative comments on social media, the steakhouse decided to close, because they couldn't sustain staying open.

Although there were a lot of upset locals, there were many who voiced their sadness that the restaurant had decided to close down.

We have more on this story and other weird and wacky stories in today's edition of the Other News!

Japanese cuisine has established itself as a prominent and thriving presence in the Las Vegas valley. It's captivated locals and tourists alike with its amazing flavors, artful presentations, and diverse culinary offerings. In fact, our city boasts a variety of Japanese restaurants, ranging from homey Japanese curry locations to intimate sushi bars to lavish teppanyaki establishments. This top eight Japanese restaurants list compiles some of the cities best establishments that won't break the bank.

Sushi holds a special place within the Japanese restaurant scene in Vegas. Sushi bars have a great environment where guests can savor meticulously crafted dishes. They're fantastic for having a meal with friends, bringing a date, lunch meetings, or even solo meals. They also provide the ability to share an intimate setting where patrons can witness the chef's skills firsthand. Even being able to converse with them if you so well please.

Sin City's known for our lively teppanyaki restaurants, where skilled chefs entertain guests with dazzling culinary performances. Patrons gather around a shared grill table and are treated to a spectacle of expert knife skills. For instance, there's flaming onion volcanoes, sizzling dishes, and if you're lucky, you might've even catch a shrimp or two flung your way. They can be a bit on the pricier side, but the unique experience is well worth it.

The Japanese restaurant scene in Vegas is diverse, vibrant, and constantly evolving. It also offers a wealth of options to satisfy every palate and dining preference. Each location has their own distinctive atmosphere. The décor, the music, and the different scents can give you an memorable feeling that can turn any foodie into a fan.

The cost of meals are around $10 to $40 per person at these locations.
Call ahead if you're planning to visit any location during busy hours.

Check out our content writer Jordan's favorite menu items:

Address: 3410 S Jones Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Hours: Opens Daily 5:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

Jordan's Order: I tend to get the unagi bowl, a side order of gyoza and a seaweed salad. Afterward, I'll order a couple of duck with balsamic vinegar skewers from the yakitori menu.

Address: 5808 Spring Mountain Rd #103, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Hours: Open Sun-Thurs from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Fri-Sat from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Jordan's Order: A Hamburger Steak Bento Box is a very nice comfort meal. It's perfect for ordering for your lunch break or to bring home and eat while watching a show.

Address: 4500 Sunset Rd #36, Henderson, NV 89014
9830 S Las Vegas Blvd #100, Las Vegas, NV 89183

Hours: Open Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Jordan's Order: There are two All You Can Eat (AYCE) courses, so decide if you want to spend extra for premium items. I start my AYCE orders with all my favorite nigiri: Garlic Tuna, Garlic Salmon, Fresh Water Eel, and Tamago. An order of Gyoza from the appetizers. A Towing Sashimi Poki from the no rice rolls. A full Lemon Salmon Roll, a full Dancing Eel Roll, and half of a Spicy Tataki Roll.

Address: Zen Curry House - 5020 Spring Mountain Rd #1, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Zen Curry House Express - 7835 S Rainbow Blvd #9, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Zen Curry Dining - 225 W Centennial Pkwy, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Hours: Open Sun-Thurs from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Fri-Sat from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Jordan's Order: I tend to order one of two things. Either, a Large Curry Plate with White Rice and Pork Tenders at Spice Lv.7-8 or a Katsu-Don bowl. Both are filling and pleasant flavor experiences.

Address: Zen Curry House - 5020 Spring Mountain Rd #1, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Zen Curry House Express - 7835 S Rainbow Blvd #9, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Zen Curry Dining - 225 W Centennial Pkwy, North Las Vegas, NV 89084

Hours: Open Sun-Thurs from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Fri-Sat from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Jordan's Order: I tend to order one of two things. Either, a Large Curry Plate with White Rice and Pork Tenders at Spice Lv.7-8 or a Katsu-Don bowl. Both are filling and pleasant flavor experiences.

Address: 10470 W Cheyenne Ave # 125, Las Vegas, NV 89129

Hours: Open Mon-Sat from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Sun 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Jordan's Order: Garlic Tuna, Blue Fin Tuna, Fresh Water Eel and Tamago nigiri, two orders each. An order of Pork Belly and Pork Gyoza from the appetizers. A full Orange Blossom Roll, a full Love Affair Roll, and half a Sushi Bomb Roll.

Address: Monta Noodle House - 5030 Spring Mountain Rd #6, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Monta Chaya - 9500 S Eastern Ave #150, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Open Hours: Monta Noodle House - Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Monta Chaya - Daily from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. then 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Jordan's Order: A Miso Ramen Bowl with added Pork Chashu, Nitamago, Spicy Paste and Crushed Garlic for my toppings. You want to ask for the Spicy Paste and Crushed Garlic on the side so you can control how spicy or garlicy you'd like your bowl. A little hack I like to do is only eat half of my toppings, but all of the noodles. Then request 'Kaedama' for more noodles and have yourself a second bowl to eat immediately or take it to go.

You really can't go wrong with any of their special dish options. The ramen is pretty filling, so I tend to only get one, with the Creamy Crab Croquettes being my favorite. They're crispy, soft, and delicious, but be careful not to burn your tongue as they're made piping hot fresh.

Finally, for my drink I always order a Calpico. It's a Japanese uncarbonated soft drink that's somewhat milky and acidic with a flavor similar to vanilla yogurt.

Sakana is Downtown near UNLV, Sushi Neko is in Chinatown, and Umami Restaurant is in the Northwest. Sakana is the original location, with the other two being sister locations.

Addresses: Sakana - 3949 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Sushi Neko - 5115 W Spring Mountain Rd. # 117, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Umami Restaurant - 6640 N Durango Dr. #180, Las Vegas, NV 89149

Hours: Sakana and Sushi Neko, Open Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Umami Restaurant, Open Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Jordan's Order: Garlic Tuna, Super White Tuna, Fresh Water Eel, and Tamago, two orders of each. Two orders of Pork Belly from the appetizers. I'll have a full Lemon Salmon Roll, half a Lisa Lisa Roll, try some new things, and then finish with a Wet Dream, which is a baked roll. When I'm with company I'll also get a bottle of Strawberry Sake to share.

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