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The space in Kaizen is very nice, with bamboo, nicely stained wood communal tables, and just the right amount of light to create a very chilled out ambience. Even though the space is quite nice, there are a few major issues with the experience as a whole.
We sat at the bar around 11:00 on a Saturday night, along with 5 or 6 other people in the restaurant. It was not very busy, and the other diners were enjoying their food when we ordered. Like other reviews have stated, the chefs take a long time to prepare your sushi here. When it did arrive, I was fairly disappointed.
The prices I list are ballpark, as I can't recall exactly what they were. We decided on the following:
A trio salad plate (I can't recall the name) - This appetizer included a seaweed salad, octopus salad, and tuna poke. The octopus was quite good, being flavorful and tender but the poke and the seaweed left much to be desired, both in texture and flavor. ($8.95)
Tuna Sashimi w/ garlic ponzu - Awkward cuts of tuna drowning in a sauce that just didn't taste quite right. The presentation was nothing special, and the flavors were forgettable. ($13.95)
Tuna, whitefish wrapped in Cucumber, no rice (again the name eludes me) - Six pieces a little too big to eat in one bite arrived on the plate. This wasn't too bad, but for $13.95 you must have something exceptional in that roll, and exceptional was no where close.
I don't understand the prices for this place, they are way too high for the product. You can pay these prices at a few other sushi restaurants in town and get a much better meal.
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