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| - My Japanese Friend and his wife got to choose our once-a-month-dinner-party-location for November, and My Japanese friend's father suggested Shinobu. We were thrilled to go after reading the reviews here, and my SO who lived in Japan for several years was excited to sample some authentic Japanese fares.
To be honest, the menu was fairly Westernized, I was expecting some more things that I hadn't seen before, but the quality was fantastic. We made reservations in advance, as we are a party of 6, and it is a tiny place which seats maybe 20. Our server was very accommodating and super nice, and my tea was refilled often. The Japanese member of our group did the ordering, and we ended up with some Seafood Yakitori, a wide variety of Maki, Gyoza, Incredible tasting and perfectly cooked tempura shrimp with spicy sauce and Supurb Age Dashi Tofu. The Maki were all super fresh, with quality fish and a good rice ratio. There was an incredible brightness in each bite.
The entire restaurant was filled with Japanese people other than us, lending to the authenticity.
I still think that the Sushi Marche Maki are better with the citrus and fresh flowers, but for sit down and "Tapas" and overall selection Shinobu Sushi really shines.
Bonus Points for the white Fresh pickled ginger and the friendly sushi chef.
4.5 Stars. Would be a full five if the atmosphere was a little nicer - the room is nothing spectacular to look at.
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