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This place is a high end japanese restaurant so don't expect to order the way you might at AYCE. For example, the miso soup alone is $6 and a small bottle of sake is about $50. But it's definitely quality over quantity. To start off, the fish is super fresh here (obviously or it wouldn't be so expensive). I give them points for creativity and as some dishes were delightfully surprising, some were plain out wrong (to me, of course).
For starter plates, definitely try the miso cod (don't be shocked by the size, I was told it's considerably large). It was cooked perfectly! Melts in your mouth like butter. The seared tuna on top of crispy rice is good too. I wasn't a fan of the crispy rice part but the tuna was yummy.
Their rolls are really the stars there. Rolls you should order for sure: hot mess, fireball (hot!), pork belly and toro with scallions. Do not order the pop rock roll! It was recommended to us, and although I understand the concept is to have the watermelon pop rocks compliment the sushi, it did nothing but remind me that I was eating candy with sushi! I never liked pop rocks as a kid and I didn't like it in my dinner.
Atmosphere was nice and elegant. Service was impeccable. The hostess was really sweet about helping us with a high chair for my nephew and putting us at a good table. The server was helpful and recommended as best as she could. Even the food runners are really polite in presenting your dish.
Tip: They said it's a kid friendly place when we called ahead but to be honest it's not. It's great for a girls night out or a date.
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