AWESOME FOOD!!! Expect a lineup. I got there 10 minutes before opening on a Tuesday and was 4th in line. There were 11 of us by the time it opened. Loved the decor. Food came quickly. Bigger portions than I expected.
Being only one, I sat at the bar. I had an icy cold breeze on me the whole time. Not good in February.
Miso soup was unlike any other I've tried...more "tomato-y" as it were. But very good. The slightly seared salmon in soy sauce with wasabe mayo and garlic chips was DEADLY GOOD!!! So was the salmon sashimi marinated in sweet soy sauce. The deep-fried oysters were fabulous and didn't really need any sauce (they came with a weird version of tartar sauce, which was really just mayo). The puffed octopus balls (who knew?) were nice...but too sweet for my taste. It's loud, yes, but the staff really seem to enjoy yelling whatever it is they're yelling! And the chief cook was totally sexy! I'd been to the Vancouer Guu with Garlic once before, so knew what to expect. I loved that place, and this wasn't much different. Wish it had been a little warmer. Total bill without drinks was $30.