Thanks again, Yelp, for the great suggestion!
I came here to eat by myself (on business) and was seated in the corner by the window, facing a couple directly across a couple who loved making out. Super.
Service: The waitresses and "director of operations" as he put it were very helpful and very accommodating and hospitable. Service was great - I was immediately served [delicious] hot tea after arriving, probably because I looked like I was freezing in the crazy cold outside.
Atmosphere: Love it! I didn't feel weird eating by myself (other than the lovey dovey couple in front of me). There were only 3 parties including myself in the restaurant on a Monday night - I feel like I could have been sat somewhere else lol. Plentiful seats and a nice bar area.
Food:
Asari sakamushi - manila clams steamed in sake + mushrooms. SO DELICIOUS. I would definitely recommend this dish if you are a shellfish lover. Watch out for the couple of pieces of runaway sand/rock. Favorite of my 3 dishes.
Spicy salmon roll - yum! Fresh salmon. Wasn't a fan of the cucumber, though. Never had spicy salmon roll with cucumber. They use spicy chili oil instead of the nasty crunchy spicy sriracha mix that some sushi restaurants sometimes use.
Nabeyaki udon - needed this after trekking the cold. Udon was good texture and the broth was flavorful and perfect for the cold weather. Lots of different seafood in it as well. Not a fan of the chinese celery.
Paid for my meal and was given a card to call if I ever went back - was told I'd be taken care of - whatever that means!