Close to perfection. Outdoor dining in a private, open-air booth felt relaxed and intimate. We ordered the tuna tataki appetizer at the waiter's gentle recommendation, and it was both delicious and gorgeously prepared. I ordered the shirashi bowl and ikura and my husband had the sasaki poke bowl with some nigiri tuna and eel.
I have never tasted fresher fish, particularly the most beautiful salmon I have ever seen--and that's saying a lot because I'm Alaskan. The combination of taste, quality, plating, ambience, and friendly, skilled service would be enough to earn five stars...the fact that the check was only $73 ensured we could leave a generous tip.
Check out the map of the location if you are unfamiliar with the Old Town mall area. It's by The Clayton near the Center for the Performing Arts, so plan for a leisurely post-meal stroll. Most highly recommend!