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| - I didn't believe my GPS when it said 'Arriving at Aoyama' but as I drove by I did see the white sign. I guess it's not a place you would normally look for a Japanese restaurant as there is nothing else Asian related in this plaza or the one beside it. GPS got lucky this time!
A small place that has enough decorative aspects to make the stay pleasing, but watch out for that PLANT thing at the corner of the counter as you walk towards the washroom. It might look friendly until you whack it and hoping nothing falls from it.
Given 1 menu which has the Omakase and A La Carte menu items while the other laminated piece of paper shows 2 selection of Meal Sets for this Lunch which we made sure it was reserved as I've learned my lesson at Zen before.
Wakame Set(Sushi, Sashimi and Tempura $21) was presented to us in 2 separate bowls and 2 separate timing as well. The Sushi would come in the latter part as it was very nice with good size and shape as well as temperature and texture with each piece being a mouthful even for my BIG mouth. It even came with an UNI Sushi as my friend would say, WIN!
The Sashimi were GREAT as well with the Tuna piece being a bit thicker for a good bite. The Tempura(Shrimp, Squash, Eggplant) however is standard fare which I wished it was lefted out to lower the cost of this Meal Set. It came with Edamame which is a nice touch.
I've been on a HUNT for Grilled Unagi($15) which is common in Tokyo, also where they charge you a mortgage for as it is a specialty item. The menu stated it was grilled as I was able to pick out that character which is Chinese as well. Better than most too soft pre-cooked Unagi out there. Even had the charred piece, YUMMY!
I asked Jen K what that Leaf was under the Salmon Sashimi but she didn't know and started chewing on it. I guess we found out it wasn't poisonous as she was able to write the review. Jen K will eat anything if you keep telling her you don't know. That common Leaf offered at Japanese Restaurants is SHISO Leaf or Perilla which I found at H-Mart before.
In a packed lunch hour of roughly 30 seats, mostly of Japanese decent. 1 group of Japanese Businessmen, another group of Japanese women, it kind of gives me a reason to believe this place is the REAL deal. Not for the low budget crowd but it definitely holds value, therefore I do not regret for once I paid $30 for this lunch.
Shiso Leaf: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perilla
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