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| - A good a la carte sushi restaurant in this neck of the woods? Who woulda thunk it...
This restaurant is nestled in a plaza that is quite diverse but still a shock to see a japanese restaurant (KFC and Bari Hair Designs).
Nevertheless, I'm glad I found it as it has transported my taste buds back to Japan! Having been to Japan, I was able to experience some of the freshest fish at the Tsukiji fish market and I can attest to this sashimi being on par!
Decor:
It's a really small restaurant, so with that in mind, know this: Reservations are a must unless you plan on going in at 8:30pm
Probably at most, there are 6-7 tables that can accomodate 4 each.
Food:
YES, the sashimi, order it!
I didn't get the chance to order the Omakase because I wasn't really in the mood to spend the big bucks so we opted for the Chef's Choice Sashimi Plate (17pieces) for 25$. Aside from that, we ordered a roll to share as well.
Now my view on rolls is that I prefer the westernized roll where they shove lots of stuff inside. Japan has always been about simplicity and hence their rolls are very simple and less "stuffed" which I dislike. I find that they use too much rice in the rolls. So far, the best place for rolls is YOKO (see my other review).
Service:
Impeccable. The waiter was so polite and smiled the whole time..even while serving. It was borderline weird but hey, this is good service. It's not easy to put on a smile the whole day and I appreciate it.
Overall:
The only reason why I gave it 4 is because of the rolls. I'm just not a fan of simple rolls. If I want simplicity, I will eat the delicious sashimi but for a roll, I want complexity in every bite:P Oh and did I mention the chef and staff are all Japanese? No poserism here.
Final thought: "Japanese people know Japanese food...no exceptions"
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