EATS // fork on THE Road Tasty insights and observations
JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR Dinner and a show is always a good time! STORY: LEIGH NEELY PHOTOS: FRED LOPEZ
I freely admit that VKI Japanese Steakhouse in Lake Sumter Landing is one of my favorite places to eat. Normally we go out with children and grandchildren, which means we have a private table, but this time, it was just my husband and me and we were seated with other guests at the table. We introduced ourselves and learned the couple who lived in The Villages and their daughter’s family were from Tennessee, our home state. This set the tone for a perfect evening. The selections on the hibachi menu include steak or filet mignon, chicken, shrimp, scallops, lobster tail, and red snapper. I don’t think you can make a bad selection. I had the filet and scallops while my husband enjoyed the filet and shrimp. These meals include fried rice and grilled vegetables. It’s always a treat to watch these talented chefs work, from the masterful way they handle their utensils to the clever exchanges they have with guests. Our chef wasn’t quite as accurate with
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