Yes, the food is good, it's true. But being made to feel as if I'm in the way of all the take-out money pouring thru the door? No food is THAT good. There are just too many very competent joints in town to put up with attitude.
Notes:
1. Was reseated twice to accommodate larger parties.
2. My order was incorrect. The solution, to sarcastically pinch uni in chopsticks and offer it over the bar. Ever been offered sea urchin on a stick? If there's one food that requires presentation, this is it. (I offered an empty plate as a middle ground, btw. Didn't help.)
3. My sake order was effed up. Re-delivered, it burned my tongue. *sigh*
4. Miso soup was nowhere to be seen despite the reviews. I can live with that.
5. The kicker was the $30 price tag for the thumbnail-sized portions. Thumb. Nail.
So, sadly, this diner will decidedly not be back which is too bad because there were some tasty items to be had. I won't be the one to encourage greedy indifference though so sorry folks, find another sucker.