Uni lovers...this one's for you! Find your bliss in this cozy (and often busy) Japanese restaurant. Checkered table cloths, tightly packed tables, wood panels and adorable cartoon drawings decorating the chalk-board menu complete the homey, lived-in vibe: zero pretense here, folks.
Being the uni and ikura addict I am, I ordered the uni sushi, the ikura sushi as well as the (very satisfying) ikura and salmon sashimi rice bowl: everything was absolutely fresh, absolutely delicious. Uni lovers: the portion of uni was generous, which was a definite treat. I've been 3 more times since my first visit in the summer and each time, the quality of the service and the freshness of the fish was excellent.
Miso soup arrived steaming hot (read as perfect) and my waitress delivered prompt service.
Big group? Special date? I'd either call ahead or go early: the space is smallish and it gets busy, especially for dinner--though I've gone by in the summer time for lunch and found the patio packed too. Popular is as popular does, so don't swing in expecting that you'll be seated. If you come at peak times, it'll be tricky.
I'll definitely be visiting Konnichiwa again for that delicious ikura and sashimi rice bowl and the fresh, generous portions of uni sushi.
About the bill: it was worth it. But, as any uni lover will tell you: eat a lot of uni, expect to fork out a lot of cash. Which I did. And I have no regrets.