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| - Sushi Koma is a terrible place, and you should never go there...because then it might get even busier and harder for ME to get a table.
Because this place is tiny and wonderful. I am white, and midwestern, and pretty broke, so I realize Sushi Koma is probably not "world class sushi" but it's probably the best a plebe like me will ever be able to enjoy and afford. So Five Stars.
SK has supplanted Goyemon as our favorite Go-To Friday Night Sushi joint, for a variety of reasons. The AYCE Koma is a great deal; $25 for dinner, and the beer is cold and comes in a frosted glass.
The sushi itself is always amazing, and comes quickly enough you don't start to lament your hunger, but slowly enough you know it's actually being made with time and care. The staff are always friendly, have good recommendations, and actually remember your whole order...even when it's completely ridiculous. (We go with a big group, and have the first half of our order down pretty pat;
"6 salmon, 8 spicy tuna, 8 cajun albacore, 6 tuna, 8 yellowtail, 6 mackerel, 6 red snapper, 2 tiger rolls, 1 big b roll, 4 sweet shrimp (with heads), 2 tuna roe, 2 unagi, 2 brie and grape quesadillas, 4 orders of the tuna Carpaccio....we'll decide on a few more rolls after that...")
We're all nigiri people, and generally only get a few rolls, and the nigiri here is just...over the top. So wonderful. (If you're still reading this, ask for Sam's Special midway through your dinner. Yay.) It's a great, casual sushi place. Its a neighborhood place, and now I really want sushi.
Pros;
- Great food, great prices, great people, great atmosphere.
- Accidental Omakase possible if you sit at the bar, late at night, and are friendly with the staff.
- Open late for that midnight sushi crave!
Cons;
- This place is SMALL, and it's wonderful, so it gets crowded fast. Be prepared to wait. Have some conversation, hang out at Cafe Darak next door.
- This place is SMALL, so in order to not have every conversation overheard by everyone else, they end up playing music pretty loud. When it's at the busiest it gets shouty in there.
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