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| - I've been here twice and had a great time both times. The best part about this restaurant are its specials. If you order Kirin beer you can have an appetizer for one a dollar. This is a great way to stretch your budget especially when dining with friends where a few beer and appetizer orders can take care of appetizers for the table and ultimately pare down the amount and hence cost of the sushi order.
The reason for the three stars is that the sushi is decent not stellar. This is a problem if you are, primarily, a sushi place. However, the ambiance, friendly sushi chefs, and specials help to make up for any deficiency in maki texture. There was, however, one roll that shined and really hit the mark on both texture and flavor profiles: The Pink Panther Roll. Order this, seriously! I believe it is (blame the Kirin/appetizer combo deal for my memory lapses) a spicy tuna roll with lettuce on the inside and tuna sashimi over the top all covered in a light japanese mayo sauce. More than worth it!
If you are alone or eating as a pair I recommend eating at the sushi bar. The sushi chefs are convivial and will enhance your dining experience with banter and much clinking of glasses as they drink beer with the patrons. Also, they are more than willing to make maki off menu. My husband loves the traditional japanese mackerel maki (just mackerel on the inside). This wasn't offered, but he asked and the chef was more than happy to oblige, even complementing him on his traditional tastes. The wait staff is just as friendly and efficient. My hot green tea was always filled and all of our plates were cleared promptly.
There is one more great bonus when you dine here: free sliced oranges for dessert. The orange slices are served inside the orange skin, very elegant and surprisingly satisfying.
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