RA is a sushi place for rookies. Not that thats a bad thing, my first sushi experience, like so many other midwest transplants, was here, with the oh-so-daring California roll. Now, I'd like to think of myself as a much more knowledgeable sushi fan, graduated long ago from the ranks of RA.
Thats not to say that I dont still like to pop in for happy hour from time to time (although their happy hour menu isnt too impressive...the only rolls being spicy tuna and the cali roll) or better yet, reverse happy hour on Sunday nights. The greater Old Town population has been to RHH at RA at least a handful of times and will continue to go back regardless of how skinny the rolls are.
Why? Because everyones doing it. And because of the cheap saki bombs. And because of the hot wait staff. Hey, I call a spade a spade.
Ge there early to avoid a hellacious wait or to grab a seat at the bar and watch the rookies roll in. No pun intended.