Was it the best I've had? No. Do I crave their food? Not particularly,but it really isn't bad at all. My favorite part was the katsu set. $20 is pricey but it reminded me of a 2000 yen set in Japan. Blame it on nostalgia, but their sesame grinder really hit the spot. The katsu pork was juicy and not heavily breaded. The sashimi slices made me crave more with each bite.
Udon I could've done without. They left the tempura on top instead of in a separate dish and that was disappointing. The tempura became a soft and soggy clump despite the pumpkin and zucchini bring tasty and well seasoned.
Skewers were neat because it was how I remembered long nights drinking at my local izakaya. But the taste and portion were anything but. Scallops and octopus were a hit. Pork and lotus were a miss.
On a total side note, I loved the waitresses. They did everything in their power to make sure I had a great meal and for that, I am thankful.
P. S. Yuzu ice cream. You won't be disappointed.