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| - Finally I feel brave enough to write this review. I say this because I wanted to love Ginko. Why? Because 1) sushi has been my favorite meal since I was youngster and 2) Ginko trees are my favorite and 3) everyone else talks to highly of it. Well, I was extremely underwhelmed by what I experienced.
Let me set the scene... I had already been to Fat Cats earlier in the day, and had a horrific meal there (yes, it's been reviewed). So, we arrived at Ginko for a 9:30pm meal. From what I can recall we ended up ordering a two rolls (negi hamachi and spicy tuna) and then otsukuri (hamachi, sake, and shiro maguro). My overall reaction to the meal was that yes, it was fresh and tasty but not mind blowing-ly so. It is just as good as Pacific East. In fact, I would say Pacific East is preferable since it is slightly cheaper, more substantial sizes, and more elbow room. In the end though... EH. I would go again, perhaps at a lunch time, but really I'm not going to rush back.
I will say that the setting was definitely quaint, which appeals to me typically. Most of the seating was at the bar, and then booth tables around the walls. But the bar seating doesn't work well if you're a woman with a large purse. So ladies, make sure you grab a crossbody before going here!
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