"2011-02-06T00:00:00"^^ . "3"^^ . "4"^^ . . "0"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "We almost passed right bu it because it's another restaurant in a nondescript building, at the bottom of a condo tower. It was raining outside, and the valet was around the corner from the front door. I am not sure why this was, and they did not offer to walk us to the front door under an umbrella, just said, \"The front door is around that way\". \n\nUpon entering the bored hostess looked up and gave us a friendly greeting. (Note to manager: tell your hostess to hide her Bojangles soda). We did not have reservations and she tried to seat us in the bar/lounge area. We asked to be seated in the main dining room and she promptly did. \n\nThe place is beautiful, and it is evident that the owners sunk a lot of money into the decor. Very LA. All the servers wore tight black t-shirts and black jeans. Ours has small gages in his ears, all attempting to be very hip. \n\nOur server was VERY knowable about the menu and the sake list. He pointed out his favorites and suggested sakes. We don't know much about sake, so he even brought us each a taste of what we were thinking o of ordering. \n\nWe were informed of the tapas style, and knew that going in so had no problem with it. We took the waiters suggestions and ordered sake. Stolitz glasses, very nice. \n\nWe started with the edemame which was tasty, but at $9.00 a little steep for what it was. Then we had the Kobe meatballs and chicken wings. Presentation was stylish and appealing and the flavors were SPOT ON!! \n\nWe then had pork belly skewers with wasabi, and although this was our least favorite, the wasabi was fresh grated and the plat up was beautiful. After that we had lamb dumplings which had an interesting flavor of middle east meets eats that worked well. \n\nWe only went for a couple of snacks and a glass of sake, and out bill was $80.00. Not cheap by any stretch, but you pay for all the beautiful small-wares and the decor. \n\nI would definitely return for a special occasion. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and timely. Presentations of food were beautiful, flavors was amazing, decor was appealing and they spared no expense on the small-wares."^^ .