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| - When it comes to sushi and ramen, Japanese Noodle House is certainly not the pick of the litter. However, I've had occasion to stop and spend some time as this quaint little restaurant several times and have always enjoyed my experience. I read that, because of it's size, it gets quite congested and perhaps slow during the lunch rush. I've never been to Japanese Noodle House during lunch -- only on the occasional evening, but mostly late weekend afternoons -- and have found the atmosphere peaceful and inviting.
The decor, as mentioned, is very "mom-and-pop", which has it's own appeal to be sure. It hearkens back to something inside us that longs to sit at grandma's table and just enjoy the ambiance, the simplicity. The staff -- owners? -- are always polite and welcoming, and unlike most restaurants, really leave you to yourself. This might be to their detriment, but every now and then, when you simply want to sip your tea in silence, it's a pleasure not to be constantly pestered as to your level of enjoyment.
The food is tasty and prepared fresh, and while I've had better sushi at a few other places in the city, I've certainly had worse elsewhere as well. The quality of the fish is good, and every now and then the daily special is a true treat. When I was last in, I sampled the East Coast oysters, prepared fresh with a wedge of lemon and a homemade hot sauce - absolutely delicious!
The owners, as mentioned, are very hands off. If you ask for your bill, don't expect it to be delivered to your table. When you're ready, it will be waiting for you at the till. My favorite nail salon is right next door -- Fortune Nails -- and I know that there will be many future occasions when, following a relaxing manicure, I'll find myself drawn to Japanese Noodle House for a pot of tea and some sashimi.
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