I go to Chaya when I want awesome sushi. The reason it's the best is that it's affordable and the fish is amazing. The bites are small, the quality is consistent, and the service is good.
This is not the place for flashy dates or inventive ingredient combinations, and it may be lost on sushi beginners who've yet to learn to appreciate sashimi. It is the place for a cozy, special date where you savor the flavors and order the toro.