Staff was accommodating and welcoming. Despite a huge walk in crowd they did a great job seating us and juggling the waiting crowd.
We ordered the tasting menu, being the first time there. It included 3 courses; sashimi, "Christmas tree" tartar and 2 rolls per person for $22. The tempura on one of the rolls was incredibly light and airy. They had very unique, fusion style dipping sauces.
They managed to sit ~35 and fit 5-6 staffers with an open kitchen into a space that isn't much larger than most living rooms. But they did it with a cheerful and welcoming air. The cheerful ambiance manages to meld the eclectic decor of bull fights, Chinese tigers and Indian gods into a warm and welcoming space where the cooks and wait staff are dancing to the music and did't hesitate to interact with the patrons. The bustles and hustles of the space always felt sincere and not contrived and despite the crowding somehow managed to feel very private.