We lived in Japan and like Japanese food. For a restaurant with such a broad Asian menu, Pacific East does okay. If it was a dedicated Japanese restaurant our expectations would be higher and it would only score 2 or 3 stars. Being inexpensive and close to our home are pluses.
Sake was good and hot, miso soup was not. Tempura was too heavily battered and greasy for the real thing. Tempura dipping sauce was thin and watery. Sushi was fresh and well made; I cannot fault it, Mochi ice cream came topped with whipped cream and a cherry, gilt this lily did not need.