SMB - Himitsu

Last night we ate at Himitsu, the flagship restaurant amongst visitors.  You can visit with table service or make reservations at one of the teppanyaki tables.  We sat at one of the smaller teppanyaki tables that can hold 3 couples, although we were only two.  There is a larger table capable of holding some 10-14 people.  It seemed like a good time if you had a large group.  The food was great and abundant.  First course is sushi or salad followed by the option of three soups (miso, thai coconut, and a mexican variety).  The main course is fried rice, vegetables and the option of salmon, chicken, beef, shrimp -- or any combination.  It's a difficult stretch to get through all four but they were great.  Sake is included although Sapporo beer is extra.  First complaint, $12 USD for a Sapporo?  Sure it' a large can,  but you'd think the price would be somewhat subsidized as part of the all-inclusive.  Regardless, in a week where everything is included, a few dollars on a beer or wine is acceptable.  The chef was great, reminding me of Tom Cruise from Cocktail, throwing everything in the air and catching most of it.  Good times.  Even if you're seated with a less then desirable group of people, Himitsu is a sure bet.  Coupled with some great new friends and it has some great potential to go down as a long night in the bar afterwards.  I'm not sure how authentic a sake-bomb is but they're a dangerous combo.  The next day the weather started off rather mixed with some clouds and very light rain.  A short time later  the skies parted and the sun shone like we haven't seen. Apparently most anticipated a bad day as the pool area was relatively empty.  We enjoyed a great day by the pool chatting up the Brits and mocking the rowdy Yanks who, as the Brits say, "get pissed" so early in the day.