The only Japanese restaurant in my immediate vicinity. I am thankful for it's existence. The chef increases the value of his prepared rolls by putting extra effort into presentation and preparation (even blow-torched sushi and rolls). The sauces accompanying the rolls were also flavourful and a major plus. These features separated it from base level Japanese restaurants. The owner also prepared complimentary age dashi tofu with generous amounts of bonito flakes and seaweed. Thank you.
The bad are that the quality of the fish itself was middling, lacking in flavor. I had the white, tuna, and red tuna as part of my platter. I would hope the chef would work with a better supplier. I recognise the value he added with his preparation of the fish, but the base ingredient was lacking. Maybe it was just the fish selections in my plate? He can do better, though I'm sure this would come at a cost to customers. Regardless, still better than the fish you'd find at main street sushi nearby (if it's not closed by now). Sorry!
Service was exemplary.
I note: the cooked foods served at other tables looked really good! Especially the tempura dinner! I actually wish I had ordered that instead, but when you crave sushi....
TL;DR chef makes good effort in preparing. Works with ingredients to bring value to the customer, but the base ingredients lacking in quality (-1 star happens here). Would hope owner works with a better fish supplier. Did not try the cooked food, but wish I did! Check out the tempura dinner. It looks... Right. Good service. Complimentary appetiser was appreciated. Convenient location.