Pretty stellar Japanese Izakaya restaurant (kind of like a wine/sake bar, but with food). Menu was exquisite, modern, creative Japanese tapas....try the grilled Shishito Pepper with bonito flakes....really nice starter with a bit of a kick. Tako and Tomato dish (grilled octopus with house-made mozz and tomator water) was really special. It's not a huge serving but man, each bite is perfect, served in a little spoon. I found the pork belly buns to be good, but the belly was a bit too chewy and the sauce overpowered the subtle flavors of the pork. The buns were so well made though that I still rate this place a 5. Finished with chocolate tofu mousse with green tea ice cream and some nice green tea....
Ambiance is Japanese modern chique in what looks to be a big spacious house from the 30s. Good ambient music, good service, and phenomenal saki/wine list.
Altogether a great find in one of my least favorite cities in the country (sorry Phoneix....come visit Austin!). I'll be back.