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| - It's been awhile since I entered a restaurant which has a traditional Japanese CURTAIN entrance so it's almost assumed from that starting point on that expectations should be held somewhat high.
As I went in 2:00 pm Wed I saw the last 2 patrons head out, so I had the whole restaurant all by myself. At least that's what I thought but it seemed that the FAMILY of this Japanese family-run joint takes the enjoyment of the restaurant too as they walk around doing miscellaneous things such as the owner/man ask the young lady about WIFI and stuff for his smartphone. Chat as a family in full Japanese, that's how I know they're all Japanese.
I was thinking to sit anywhere I wish but the young lady sat me at a spot that hides from the SUSHI counter so I had limited vision. Ordering the Nigiri Special 9-piece ($15.95), even though I couldn't see much of the preparation I was able to hear my food being prepare as I heard a DING. That most likely meant my Unagi Nigiri was ready!
The 9-pieces were fairly nicely prepared and presented however maybe a piece or 2 was over done on the wasabi portion. That was because they do not provide WASABI on the side for you, so that the Chef gives you the taste that they wish you to have.
As the Apprentice or Sous-Chef prepped, that's because the Owner/Chef was lurking in front of me using his smartphone and looking at the receipts for the lunch-period. The fish did not have any FROZEN taste that most other Japanese restaurants will offer. I also like how I was given a ROUND sauce dish rather than those non-traditional rectangular plastic imitators.
I was seated facing the INTERESTING register booth/table that had so much stuff there that it took away some of the beautifully decorated setting of this dining room. Maybe they should consider decluttering it or moving it elsewhere, but where I have no clue because that spot cannot accommodate much else.
I had the Salad which was A-OK as I later on went to Heisei @ J-Town and think I found the Salad Dressing they were using. It probably had Eggs, Soya Sauce, Sesame, Oil, Vinegar, etc...
I didn't rate 4 *Stars* because I felt it wasn't the experience I was looking for, it's actually a bit hard to explain. I mean, the server did all that she was suppose to and even refilled the Tea for me. I gave ZEN 3.5 *Stars* at this point-in-time looking forward to try their Chirashi.
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