Looking for an upscale-ish yet comfortable experience with delicious, reasonably priced Japanese food? Yuzu.
AMBIANCE
+Rather non-descript from the outside - simple black overhang with the resto's logo in red. Open the doors to be greeted by a short staircase leading you into contemporary Japanese interior of casual elegance. Dimly-lit and intimate... unless you sit at the bar! :)
FOOD [Dinner for 2: $45 (incl tax + tip)]
+ Complimentary ocha - green tea on the house w/ refills
+ Miso - on-point!
+ Nabeyaki Udon - UMAMI! Broth was very lovely, udon noodles were cooked to just the right density, and generous amounts of seafood. I'd definitely get this again
+ Yuzu Maki (shrimp tempura, spicy scallop, avocado, tobiko, seared at table) - OKay, we ordered this partially to see the blow torch in action... but the roll itself was delicious! Shrimp tempura added
SERVICE
- Despite making a reservation, my friend and I still had to wait to be seated. Even upon arrival, servers avoided making eye contact to recognize newcomers to the restaurant. Evidently everyone seemed very busy but acknowledge
+/- Must wave down servers because they're so busy taking care of existing patrons and outbound orders but very responsive
+ Still provided tea refills even though my friend and I long finished our meal
+ Very courteous in thanking customers and greeting goodbye