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| - I walked in between lunch and dinner and the place was completely empty. I wasn't shocked as I knew they just started serving lunch again. I have driven past the restaurant during evening hours and the place is usually packed. I was greeted by Barry (not sure if he is the owner or manager). He was kind and personable; spending time explaining the menu at length. I told him my love of sashimi, tako salad, and especially gindara nitsuke. He sat me at the sushi bar and introduced me to Ahn the sushi chef. Thus began a wonderful lunch experience peppered by a great conversation with Ahn.
I ordered the tuna sashimi first. I can usually tell how good the place is by the quality of the fish. It was very fresh, the color beautiful and the taste rivaling some of the best places I have been in California. Barry had encouraged to try their Wahoo. It was sweet and buttery. I looked at their menu and noticed the absence of a poke salad. Ahn made one on the spot for me with octopus, tuna, a bit of wahoo, sliced cucumbers, seaweed, carrots, and lettuce. The dressing was delicious and light. It was all topped off with tiny bit of roe. The sashimi was $12 for 5 pieces. I've had just as good for cheaper. The lunch was more expensive than expected. However, I have walked into high end placed and felt I was eating bait. Given, I was not there during a rush to experience their service in a crunch, but it was a good start. I will be returning, especially to try their gindara.
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