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| - Wow! This is a great little Japanese hole-in-the-wall that seems to specialize in quality take-out.
When Brak and I walked in, the place was empty and I was ready to be disappointed, despite of the other reviews. The menu had a ton of cooked food (teriyaki, yakisoba, donburi, etc.), and as a sushi eater, I wasn't quite sure what to pick. When I asked what one item meant, the man at the counter (the owner?) said the book would help...and handed me a small photo album with photos of quite a few of the menu items. It was funny and effective.
I was surprised how busy the place is. While I was deciding what to order (3-4 minutes), the phone rang at least three times for take-out. In the half-hour I was in the dining area, at least 15 people picked up orders or sat down for a meal. It appears that they have a strong following, well-earned if the food I had was typical.
I ordered a small shrimp yakisoba and a soda. The taste was good, and even the small order was a huge amount of food. Our orders were really pretty quickly, but it didn't seem like the food was pre-made and sitting on warmers. The service was also really good; I got a kick out of the owner. He was genuinely interested in how we liked our meals.
I suggest this place for a simple, cheap dinner and would definitely visit again.
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