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| - Disclaimer: I'm a sushi snob.
Okada is very underwhelming. Hoping for a "go to" sushi place other than Bar Masa, which is all the way in City Center, we embarked upon Okada, only to be sorely disappointed.
For a 9:30 reservation, they had us wait at the bar until 10 when we clearly saw open tables all around us. I think it's one of those ploys to get you to order a cocktail to (1) increase profits and (2) sedate your taste buds so you'll think their food is better than it is.
Don't get me wrong- if you're a regular Joe Schmoe looking for some tempura, a california roll, beef on a rock, and some seaweed salad (ohhh, how adventurous of you), then this will do the trick, but if you're looking for spectacular fresh sushi and innovative appetizers, don't go to Okada.
The cocktails are made with shochu, which is weaker than vodka, so you can request a substitution, but they'll upcharge you an additional $5. Also, they sat us by the back waterfall, which is pretty to look at, but had a bit of a draft. When I mentioned how cold it was (I was in a dress and shivering), the waitress kindly offered me a pashmina, only to disappear for 20 minutes. By the time she came around and I could kindly remind her, we were over it and just wanted to check.
For people wanting FRESH sushi with better cocktails and better service, I suggest you truck it on over to Nobu (an oldie, but a goodie), or the new Bar Masa.
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