Desaki Restaurant

We visted on a busy Saturday evening. This is a popular restaurant in the area we stayed for a weekend birthday getaway in the Pocono mountains. The food was very good. The staff friendly and professional. Our chefs were entertaining and the atmosphere was fun.

There is no better family destination for a great meal. The attention to detail is always exceptional. The family Fun atmosphere is always evident. There is a little fire show at the Hibachi Tables, there is a dance floor with a DJ that provides good music, , TVs all around and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday they even have a balloon artist or face painter to ramp up the fun.

While staying at Kalahari, we were craving some Asian food and decided to try Desaki. The restaurant itself looks great, and they had face painting and balloon making for the kids, which was such a nice touch and kept everyone entertained. Kaden was our server and did a fantastic job. He was attentive, friendly, and always smiling — it was refreshing to see that kind of positive energy and service. That said, it was uncomfortable to watch the owner (or manager) correct Kaden on how to serve — especially since it was done in a way that felt embarrassing and demoting rather than constructive. It took away a bit from the otherwise pleasant experience. The portions were generous, but the noodles and fried rice were slightly overcooked. On the bright side, Stevie the cook was hilarious and r

Very disappointing experience. We waited over 45 minutes to be seated, only to watch the hostess, Sarai, seat people who arrived after us in the best seats with a clear view of the hibachi show. When it was finally our turn, we were placed all the way in the back — not the usual side seating like most hibachi tables, but directly in the back, where you literally cannot see anything except people’s backs. What’s the point of paying for a hibachi show if you can’t even see the chef perform? That’s the entire reason people go to a hibachi restaurant. See the picture I attached where I circled the exact area where the hostess wanted to seat us (we were a party of 4). That spot clearly shows how far back it was and why there was absolutely no view of the show. We spoke to the manager, Fred,

First, what a nice place. Very large, well maintained and great atmosphere. The chefs and food was outstanding. Yes, pricey, just the location should remind you, you're going to pay more in the Poconos. Took a bit to get started because they don't reservations, instead fill a grill and then start. Our server was a little inattentive to drink refills and took a bit long to get us the check, but outside this minor hiccup, the place was great!!!!