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Friendly staff, great atmosphere, amazing value for price, and even better quality food! Will definitely return!
Wow! So glad my first time was on a holiday! No line, no wait, and still excellent service! Got there late-ish around 8:15PM and parked in the lot in the back. $5 parking/hr during business hours. Max $15.
*Pro tip: For parking you can download the mobile app (Parkmobile) ahead of time in case you don't want to pay on site or if there's a crowd.*
First thing I remember smelling as I walked in was the tempura batter. Also, I was surprised there was no conventional sushi bar. However the chefs were very friendly and still greeted every customer who came in, ordered, and left. I felt very welcome and appreciated for my patronage.
*Pro tip: Place is small, so preferable for a small group (6 or less) or dinner date possibly pre/post orpheus*
Was feeling indecisive but very hungry. Opted for the Omakase (chef's choice) and hot green tea (which wasn't as strong as I was expecting since I didn't let the tea steep very long). Multiple staff members offered to refill my tea with more hot water throughout the course of my meal, which I found charming, but ultimately unnecessary since I don't tolerate really hot beverages well.
The personalized order took about 15 minutes to prepare, but it was truly worth the wait. Not only was it picture worthy, but it was of impecable quality. Had a large variety of fish, preparation styles, textures, and flavors. However each order had one thing in common. They were all exceptionally delicious.
*Pro tip: If you have dietary restrictions or are food texturally challenged, you can still order Omakase, just tell them ahead of time!*
While eating I took notice of the decor and entertainment. The walls were lined with photographs and decorations that had probably seen better days. There was a korean variety show on the television but the sound was off and subtitles were scarse...so unless you read Korean, don't expect to understand/follow much of what you see.
At the end of my meal the chef asked what I thought, if I was satisfied, and then politely thanked me again. Payment was seemless and without error despite not being itemized. I would have liked to have gotten dessert, but they were closing...and this way gives me one more excuse to come back soon!
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