I had high expectations when I was told that my bf had made reservations here. I had read so many positive reviews so couldn't wait to check it out.
We arrive and were seated promptly. The location was skeptical as it is in a strip mall two doors down from a strip joint.
So we proceeded on ordering Omakase at $52. We ordered both the sushi and sashimi Omakase. So we were told upfront that the Sashimi Omakase does not come with Miso soup. We also ordered a spider roll ....which I can safely say was one of the best I've ever had. The Omakase Sashimi on the other hand was ok. The pieces were thinly sliced. The presentation was ok. The fish was fresh. But there was not much wow factor or anything to rave about. The Uni was very fresh and had a good texture. The rest of the fish was flavorful and fresh. There was simply a lack of wow factor in the presentation and the taste. For $52, I expected something more. I also asked why there was no ginger. Apparently it only comes with the Sushi Omakase as per the tradition. Also, the Sushi Omakase came with a crispy seaweed hand wrap which did not come with the Sashimi Omakase. No miso and no ginger and no seaweed wrap?? By the looks of it, the sashimi Omakase slices were so thin that I don't think I got more fish than the Sushi Omakase....All in all, it was an ok experience. I don't think I would go back there unless it was for lunch for the Chirachi with the side of Udon noodle as the others have been raving about. I was still hungry after spending $52 + $13.50 (spider roll) + tax and tip.
The inside was pretty crammed. You could hear the conversations at the other tables and it felt as though we could have been a fly on the wall while you witnessed couples on dates. The place feels very traditional but could most likely use a bit of reno. The service was good. Overall the experience was underwhelming.