Basis for my starred ratings (which skews heavily to the food or drink):
1 star: Never again.
2 stars: Poor food, poor experience, extraordinary measures in order for me to come back.
3 stars: Average, nothing really special, nothing particularly bad.
4 stars: Very good, would definitely return.
5 stars: A favorite, one of the best.
Ever since the first time we came, we now make it a point to come here whenever we're in Vegas. And I'm talking the omakase.
This review is more like 4.5 stars. There are dishes that amaze but always one or two that disappoint a little. It's not the absolute best or refined Japanese or high-end izakaya style restaurant, but I am comparing to this to other high-end and Michelin-starred fine dining joints, so 4.5 is pretty darn respectable.
The following is a listing of the dishes we've gotten over the times we've been there, as comprehensive as I can get it:
House-made tofu - excellent
Sashimi course - excellent
Oysters with caviar - excellent
Grilled cherry tomatoes - fairly weak
Chicken wing - nice, but nothing special
Grilled toro - very good
Asparagus "tempura" - fine
Grilled king crab leg - excellent
Foie gras with black garlic don - heavy, but awesome
Grilled pork - very good
Grilled beef - weaker dish
Whole fish, fried - weaker dish
Toro don - very good
Cheesecake - super light, one of the best
Strawberry sorbet - fine
Green tea creme brulee - very good
That's a lot of excellent and very good dishes. It's worth the money and trip off-strip to come here.