This place was a great find! It reminds me of the little Japanese places that litter LA, and for which I constantly long.
Being our first time at this place, we stuck to the basics and ordered several types of Nigiri and hot sake. The Nigiri was excellent. Although we tried some of the more exotic choices, we found that the basic salmon and albacore were our favorites. Their house hot sake is also not your typical cheap and bitter California-brewed variety you get at most places. Their's is both sweet and smooth and perfectly drinkable! I love that they let you pick your own sake glass too.
We will definitely be back to Shimogamo!