Every once in a while â€" and far too infrequently â€" a restaurant comes along that I can get really excited about.

Samaurai's Japanese Steakhouse in Spanaway.

Jerry and Debbie Halsey will open the 10,000 square-foot Samaurai's Japanese Steakhouse at 19321 Mountain Hwy. E. in Spanaway on Thursday, Jan. 17.  According to their press release it’s so not Spanaway.  Designed to be old world Japan, the bar is a red-glowing temple that sits in the center of the restaurant with the illusion that it’s floating on water.

There will be 14 teppanyaki grills including a private section if needed for parties.

Jerry and Debbie, please, please, please hire chefs with personalities! â€" Jake de Paul