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| - This place has consistently good food, but it can get expensive and the service isn't nearly as consistent. I've been here a few times (like 4-5?) and the food has been delicious every time. The service is really variable, though. It can be rushed and impersonal, although I'll say they are pretty good at filling drinks and bringing you things when you ask for them. The owner is really cool and personable, but they're not always there, obviously. The servers aren't talkative (don't care) but aren't always the sharpest when it comes to clearing plates and dropping the bill at the end (do care).
The food, though, is terrific. I adore the tapas. The short ribs are tender and bursting with flavor, the scallops and garlic shrimp are sumptuous and perfectly cooked, and the miso black cod is a frequent daydream of mine (seriously, GET THIS - umami as anything and more meaty than fishy). The Nagoya style wings have a really interesting spice blend - a tiny bit sweet, a little prickly on the tongue, pairs well with the crisp fried chicken.
The teriyaki chicken breast and nankotsu (cartilage) are good, but there are better things to get. The shrimp tempura is lighter than I've come to expect, particularly compared to other places in the area, but there are better things to get. The onigiri are really cool and non-traditional, but I think they might be onigiri in a technical sense only. The Donburi signature onigiri has cream cheese and (I believe) nori bits on the rice. I wasn't a huge fan - thought it was peppery. Would love to try the BBQ miso, which I have heard is not actually spicy.
As for mains, the omurice is really tasty - I liked the sauces a lot, and the eggs are pleasant-tasting and cooked well. The filling is pretty homogeneous but tastes good. The udon (I've stuck to the katsu udon, but they're all a similar base from what I can tell) is really flavorful - hearty umami goodness that's not overly salty. The noodles are thick and springy. God, I'm hungry writing this.
You may have noticed that I haven't mentioned the actual donburi dishes. Wellllll ... I don't think they're the star here. I tried the beef short rib don during my first visit and found it to be good, but like half vegetable (not enough rice, honestly) with about 60% of THAT being onion. Not my thing at all.
Why 4 stars and not 5? Well, you can definitely wait a while for the food, the service is a little patchy, and the donburi itself isn't actually great - unfortunate because of the name. As I mentioned, it can also get expensive. It's quite possible to pay $20 for dinner for one person, but I think that can be avoided with fewer tapas items.
One more bit: you should ask your server about any specials. There are a few placards and such advertising items like gyu fries and desserts that aren't on the physical menu.
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