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| - No reviews prepared me for the sheer beauty of this tiny place. Every detail is carefully designed to harmonize, upon stepping inside you enter an environment that subtly awakens your senses. The dishes are earthy handmade Japanese ceramics, the use of wood, tile, and every element is used in a way that brings out its basic nature. I sat at the sushi bar and met some regulars, who told me that owner designed and built the restaurant himself, from the tables to the tiles. The food is also part of the art, every dish beautifully presented, every flavor clear and bright.
I started with the tofu salad. Although I am not too fond of tofu, this was tofu of another sort. Handmade by the owner/chef, and with a richness and depth of flavor that made it as delicious as the best mozzarella fresco sliced between perfect tomatoes. Every course that followed was stellar. Many were tiny tastes, like a cut skewered asparagus spear wrapped in bacon and grilled. Each was the most perfected use of the ingredients imaginable.
The lovely staff seemed at bit surprised at how popular their little place has become. I found out about it from the NY Times, they had just had a glowing review in the Washington Post. And Yelp has certainly extolled it. They are planning to expand into the space next door. Hope they aren't closed for too long!
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