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Service: 4/5
I came on a Wednesday night in a party of 4 and we were seated after a five minute wait, even though the place was packed. I thought this was not only a good sign of the food, but also of the quick service.
Interior: 3/5
I thought the interior was really cute but there was an evident coat of dust on the ceiling ornaments.
I ended up trying the ika-yaki (whole grilled squid), sakana pinchos (sushi roll), shrimp tempura bowl, and the honey toast.
Ika-yaki: 4/5
Cooked to perfection. Not chewy at all, but tender. I thought the flavor was too subtle for my taste since I like my food to pack a punch, but it was still really good.
Sakana pinchos: 3/5
Presentation was on point, but all of the flavors didn't necessarily go well together. The tamago was really good, but everything else was just okay.
Shrimp tempura bowl: 3/5
The shrimp tempura bowl comes with four pieces of shrimp on a bed of white rice and drizzled with tempura sauce. Although it was good immediately served, it became soggy really quickly from the rice and the sauce.
Honey toast: 4/5
Super huge brick toast with two scoops of ice cream and a generous amount of honey. I shared this with three other people and it was enough for all of us! I made my boyfriend eat my portion of the crust, while I enjoyed the nice and gooey inside ~
Price: 5/5
I thought it was really, really reasonably priced for the quality of the food and especially for Japanese tapas. For 8 items, the bill came out to $75.
Overall: 4/5
The selection of items is overwhelming. You have the main menu, today's specials, and the numerous items posted on the walls. Usually, a large menu may indicate that they value quantity over quality, but this place does both. I'd definitely come back to try all this place has to offer.
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