I WOULD GIVE THIS PLACE 10 STARS IF I COULD!
I honestly can not say enough AWESOME things about this restaurant and their impeccable service.
My very first visit and the second they seat me for lunch, the owner of my company calls me. Can't not answer it....so as to not disturb the other diners, I snuck outside. One of the employees, not sure if it was a manger/owner/etc, (think it was the manger or owner) came outside (in the freezing cold) and got me and directed to a table in the back of the one dining area, not occupied by anyone at the time, where I could sit, talk on the phone, and not be interrupted or interupt anyone else. He brought my water, menu, and had me all situated. SOOO nice! AND he brought me over hot tea almost instantly cause I was still shivering from my 10 minute convo al fresco in the 20 degree weather. Still on the phone, I thanked him a million times, and he whispered, "no worries, relax, you're totally fine". We'll get your order when you are done kind of thing.
This was seriously so kind an understanding!! When I finally finished up my 35minute phone call, my server came right over, got my order, and my soup was out immediately. EVERYTHING I ordered was delicious. I'm not just saying that because of the service. It was delicious! My miso soup was flavorful with lots of tofu and nice and hot, my salmon sashimi was SO fresh and perfect temp, and my steamed veggies with brown sauce on the side where perfectly cooked and it might've been the best brown sauce I ever had. I'm leaving here extremely impressed by this place and will definitely be back! I can't wait to try everything on the menu cause everything looks delish!