An absolute joy from start to finish. My friend and I had the most wonderful experience at Aji Kiji, where we both ordered the 6-piece nigiri selection. Every single bite was exceptional, showcasing incredibly flavorful, high-quality fish. The standout for me was the torched red snapper, the delicate cross-hatch scoring not only looked beautiful but added a fantastic dimension to the texture! Beyond the food, the restaurant's interior is captivating. It's a beautifully designed, minimalist space wrapped in high-quality wood, creating a sleek yet warm, modern atmosphere. I savored every bite and can't wait to return read more

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Worth the hype! Affordable omakase sushi that needs to be savored every bite. Aji kiji is a small, minimalist shop serving fresh premium sashimi and sushi at a reasonable price in San Francisco. Since this is the Montgomery area, you won't be able to find a lot of parking, especially unpaid parking so try your best to take public transit when coming here. It's really easy to miss, so keep your eye for St. Mary Square to locate this place easily. The inside is a modern, simplistic interior, and when you come in, there is a singular counter that displays all the selection of the day. It is not a self grab and go, you will need to interact with their staff to request your selection but they are very friendly! :) There is no seating inside itself even though a bit spacious. There are a couple of free community spaces around though where you can eat your meal in peace. I have been here twice and have gotten both a salmon set and an omakase set. My friends have also let me try their hand roll plate as well. All three things I have tried have been absolutely fresh, delicious, and not fishy at all. You can tell this is hand crafted and the rice has been seasoned very well to match the fish. I appreciate the pickled vegetables they give as a palette cleanser too, it made the experience even more enjoyable. Each set ranged between $30-$45, and for the quality they provide, it's super worth it! read more

It was okay.. for the cost and the hype I wanted to like it more. Definitely a beautiful box with a fun variety in offerings. The fish was cut too thin and thus it just felt like too much rice the whole time. Ordered one of their salmon boxes and an assorted set. As a heads up, they recommend you let it sit for about 30 mins after purchasing for optimal taste and texture. Felt on par to good grocery store (like from an actual Japanese market) sushi. Not necessarily a bad thing, just expected more. read more

Aji Kiji - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

My first thought was ヤバ. This might be the best sushi I had in the US. Usually sushi costs around $30-50 and I suck it up but this is worth more than the price. First, sushi rice is not white. That means it's usually fancy. I thought pickles and maki is just a space filler but no. I loved every thing about this box. Beautiful presentation and my hotel (where I ate) felt like Michelin restaurant. It's so good I enjoyed the food/art slowly. Everything was so perfect. If you are visitor of SF, there is no seating there. The store told me I had to wait at least 30 minutes to eat the sushi because it's too cold. This gives you time to get back to hotel or find a place to enjoy. It was pretty filling. read more

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4.5 stars/5--I felt like they gave me too much rice with my hand roll box ($30.) It's an elevated takeout sushi spot (no seating, minimal decor). I like that they're investing in downtown SF (they moved from the Fillmore district near JTown.) Their boxes are very aesthetic. Prices are fairly steep, but fish is good quality and they give a good portion of fish (albeit I felt like too much rice to fill up the box.) They sell out, so get there early or be prepared to leave empty-handed. Will be back. read more

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Tiny little grab-and-go sushi joint with a small variety of cute little boxes. Go early, because they tend to sell out. High quality, but also a tad pricey. 6 piece Sushi & Maki: $30.41 for a not-huge sushi lunch is a bit steep. But at the rate that slop bowl prices are growing, perhaps paying a little more for a much higher quality lunch is better. Each piece was crisp and fresh, not old "fishy" taste. Some of the pieces tasted a little smoky, like the tuna, which added a nice surprise flavor. The maki were rolled super tight, with really dense rich. I especially liked the unagi maki. Bara Chirashi: A few cents shy of $40, this is quite an expensive grab-and-go office lunch! It is impressive to look at the plethora of colorful fish bits entirely covering a layer of seasoned rice. I tried to eat the little fish pieces individually, so it didn't all meld together. But it was hard to truly savor the fish when the piece was really small, unlike sushi where you get a lot of it in your mouth at once. While this looked cool, I think I prefer the Sushi + Maki combo more. read more

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Delicious. 5/5 stars for a takeout sushi box. The inside is very sleek with just the cold case of sushi and a register. I went right at 11am when they opened, and there were already a few people inside ordering. I got a $23 mixed box of roll pieces and nigiri. It was plenty of food for the price I thought. It was so good and tasted fresh! I took it to the nearby park to eat it. read more

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YUMMM another take out sushi spot in fidi? Super happy Aji Kiji moved to Kearny - Fillmore was WAY too far! I did take out from their fillmore location about a year ago and had a great experience with ordering ahead. This time i walked into the store at around 12:20pm on a Thursday and there was only a line of 2 people. By the time i paid there was a line out the door! So definitely come early or order ahead! Note: when i got there they were not sold out of anything - but i saw other reviews saying they sell out fast. Decor was super basic (in a nice way) and there is no seating.. definitely a take out kind of place! Taste and quality wise i really enjoyed the sake don! The fish was fresh and the little sides were a perfect compliment to the entree. I love salmon and thought it was a decent amount for the price. Total was $30 ($28 + tax/tip)... overall pretty standard for SF. Although my wallet hurts my belly is very happy! :) They did have more expensive options.... maybe one day ill splurge but ill leave those for the tech bros for now! read more

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Really nicely packaged take out omakase and chirashi! Beautifully presented and very fresh and yummy. read more

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If you've seen this hype place on the internet but don't know how to get this, here's what I recommend: - preorder on their website for pickup (orders open about a week out, but we had no issue ordering 2 days in advance) - there's no line at the shop if you go at open, and then you're just in n out to grab your preorder - super easy sitch for a weekday, not sure about the weekends, but the entire process took less than 15m Price was reasonable: - 6 piece nigiri $28 - salmon don $28 - hand roll box $30 (this was our fave) Def recommend for high quality takeout sushi! read more

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Same quality new location! When cortisol levels were high from work chaos, Aji Kiji was there for us to save the day. So glad it's still accessible right in the heart of fi di. Order ahead to be safe and ensure you have access to to the full selection. I got a tuna and salmon box since I had done an 6 mile run in the morning (don't judge) both were so fresh and had lean/fatty cuts. The cute little fish soy sauce gets me every time. Keep taking my money Aji Kiji read more

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I believe the omakase box is supposed to mimic a real Omakase course which can be eaten at your own convenience. The nigiri pieces were excellent; I really enjoyed both of the salmon and sea bream pieces as well as the scallop. The rolls were ok, I only really enjoyed the eel roll. For $60 (after tax), this is on the more affordable side for higher quality sushi in SF. Another nice plus is (I'm pretty sure) the wasabi is real, so I could actually enjoy it without it being extremely spicy. The staff just hand you a box and the entire store is take out only. I would recommend ordering a box the day before so you don't have to wait in line and can ensure you get whatever box you want. All of boxes are usually fully sold out by 1pm (opens at 11am). 4.8/5 read more

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Aji Kiji is truly amazing! The food was absolutely delicious and fresh, every bite was a delight. The service was impeccable, very friendly and attentive. I got there around 11:30 am and they already have a few options sold out. Their order ahead ends at 930 am for the day of pick up. I can't wait to get this for lunch again. read more

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this salmon was so super fresh! very good fish quality even in the bay. i was not a big fan of their rice texture though, and the boxes can feel a bit pricey. the line gets long but it moves fast, they sold out before 2pm on a saturday so i recommend going early. it's take out only so no seats inside, just grab and go ambiance. we found a nice spot outdoors nearby to eat it on filmore. read more

Aji Kiji - sake don - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

So delicious that I could CRY! There are no words for this; everyone has to try it. Obviously, the sushi was all amazing. Melt-in-your-mouth, harmonious, chef's kiss. However, I found the pickled radish and cucumber to go beautifully with the fish! I would literally buy a tub of those pickles if I could, and I'm not usually a big fan of pickles. My boyfriend reserved two boxes for Valentine's Day. When we got there, the line went down the block. Make sure to pre-order, especially on holidays! read more

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High quality sushi takeout place in SF! Heard that there could be a line on weekends and so I preordered the night before for pickup just in case. I arrived at 11:30am on a Saturday and the store was empty so I got my order in no time. The interior looked similar to the old Fillmore location - minimal with no seating. The sushi looked as good and tasted as delicious as I remembered. They weren't cheap but they were fresh and yummy. I do think it's worth a splurge once in a while :) read more

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Hands down, the BEST takeout sushi I've ever had. It's specifically take out only and you cannot dine in. They recommend waiting about 45 minutes to get the sushi to room temperature before eating. As you can see from the photos, they have a wide selection of bento boxes to choose from and each is made with care and quality. Highly recommend. Since it is take out only, we walked a few blocks to japan town and found a seat to eat there, helped get to the 45 minute waiting period which felt like forever haha. read more

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Aji Kiji has been in my bookmarks for a long time and I'm happy I got to finally try it. The prepared boxes tastes as good as it looks! We got the sushi 6pc + maki and the hand roll set. All the items were perfection and there wasn't a single hint of fish smell. The scallop is usually one of my favorites but everything else stood out more in comparison. This was also my first time seeing a fish-shaped soy sauce bottle in person and it was adorable! The store itself is so empty except for the counter, which reminds me of typical stores in Japan & Korea. It really is a grab-and-go sushi place. We ended up walking to Union Square to enjoy our food since they recommended us to wait 1/2 an hour to an hour anyways. read more

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Sushi takeout on the other side of Geary from Japantown. Basically across the street from State Bird and The Progress. Take out only. Order online ahead of time and select the bentos you want as well as a pickup time. Upon arriving, check in with staffm first name + last name, and they'll provide you with your order as well as chopsticks and napkins. Be sure to wait about 30-45 min before consuming so that the sushi can come to proper temp. Boxes are presented beautifully. - omakase ($54) - 10 unique pieces of nigiri, 6 maki rolls, and some pickled veggies. Every piece of fish was well curated and very fresh. Came with a card listing each fish and the best order to enjoy. - sake don ($28) - 5 slices of salmon and 4 slices or torched salmon over a bed of rice + some pickled veggies. Really good quality salmon and while both were good, I really enjoyed the fresh salmon over the torched salmon. Rice was very well made and I could taste and identify each grain as I was eating read more

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Wish this spot was closer to the South Bay, I've been looking for a spot like this around San Jose. Fish quality is solid for the price. Everything was yummy and tastes fresh. I placed an online order for pickup the night before. There are no seats inside, the sushi is takeout only. I love the omakase style boxes with higher quality fish. I ordered 1x Sushi 6 Piece & Maki 1x Sake 6 Piece & Maki 1 x Sushi 10 Piece & Maki The maki were surprisingly good, the sushi 10 piece + a sake 6 piece was perfect to share between 2 people. The sake 6 piece was a yummy treat for $28. If I wanted more variety, I would splurge and get the 10 piece omakase box for $54 I would definitely recommend this place, and place your order online because they tend to sell out. read more

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Really delicious, good quality takeout sushi. I love that it's take out only and the convenience of ordering ahead to pick up. They recommend waiting half an hour to get the sushi to room temperature a bit before eating. We picked up our food and walked to Japantown. Multiple people stopped by to ask where we got our sushi. Definitely worth visiting if in Japantown. Would love to pick up sushi to go again! read more

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Really good quality sushi, and I generally don't even like sushi very much. This is a takeout only spot in Japantown with limited quantities of sushis in cute little boxes. They always run out, so either come early or order ahead of time. I swung by on a weekend around 12:30 and got a box of half sashimi, half unagi/salmon rolls. It was $35 but the quality of fish was high -- very buttery and flavorful but not overly fishy. read more

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This is a MUST-TRY for anyone in SF that is a true sushi enthusiast. The quality of every piece is unbelievable. I'm not talking about just for a grab and go place but just generally speaking for any sushi spot. It is priced quite affordably in my opinion as well. $54 for the Omakase, which will fill anyone up well. The store front is simple with a huge class case of their daily creations and a minimalist interior design. I placed the order online about a week in advance. Because of scheduling changes, I had to change my pickup time which they accommodated through me messaging them on Instagram. read more

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Wow- discovered from Fellow Yelpers! And squeezed it in before new years! Got 2 small boxes of sushi just to try - for lunch share w/ my daughter and The Bara Zushi for dinner. Wow SO delicious- the sushi rice was seasoned to PERFECTION! And looked like brown rice too! Arrived 10-15 after my 12:30 pick up slot -trouble finding parking- probably best near to the Fillmore. No sushi to see and no one inside. I saw people pop in and out as I approached- a plain sign outside said sold out. I waited a bit inside and a girl came out and helped me. She had my order held down below. Very friendly and kind. Chopsticks were top quality too! Loved the clean spare space of wood. Very serene. It is at the level of highest marks no doubt, literally took me back to my hometown sushi spot in Japan. (Like that scene in a Ratatouille where the critic is transported in that one bite back to his childhood!) If you "like" sushi you should try this place- THIS is what real sushi is supposed to taste like. And if you "love" sushi, you need to know about this place! Happy New Year Everyone! read more

Aji Kiji - Small Sushi & A Bara Zushi! - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is so minimal and cute. It's on the corner. Walked past by it and didn't even realize. They sell prepared sushi boxes at different price ranges. I got the omakase box. I think it's the most expensive. Nigiri and cut rolls. The quality of the fish was fresh. It came with a tiny fish shaped bottle for soy sauce. So cute. It's a to go spot so there are no tables. Street parking can be hard to find. Came on a weekday right when they opened so no line. read more

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A small shop with a few workers that has a display of fresh omakase style sushi. Service was quick, and the cashier kept the online orders in the fridge with instructions on how to eat each order with utensils. For the price and the quality, you cannot ask for more. Takeout omakase so do not expect a table or any seats inside. If you want a taste of what's omakase is like this is the spot to put your foot on the door with a take home experience. Off to the food review!! 4.5/5 - Bara Chirashi - Fresh tasting fish with each bit with a variety of bursting flavor. The bento box is neat and a little flimsy, but overall minimalistic look is quite eye catching and quality cannot be beat. A beautiful mess of flavor with a fish bottle soy sauce. 4.7/5 - Omakase (L) - A menu came with this set of sushi including the order to eat the sushi. Very similar to omakase style sushi in the comfort of your own home. Each nigiri tasted unique and doesn't really need the soysauce. Comes with some ginger and wasabi to help reset your palate. Really good and fresh fish. Maki rolls were alright but the nigiri are the star of the show. read more

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I ordered to pick up early afternoon and by the time I got there the "sold out" sign was up. So glad I ordered ahead. I got the large omakase and was melt in your mouth, high quality, and worth the hype. My order was ready when I arrived. The space is clean and open and convenient to get to from downtown. It's packaged nicely and added a card with what is in the box. I would definitely get this again and come back to try other menu items. read more

Aji Kiji - Omakase (L) - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tried their takeout sushi. Ordered day before (online it said stuff ran out but they had in store when we arrived to pick up). Tried omakase + tuna platter. The person letting us pick it up said its ok to eat right away but it definitely was still cold and needed to warm up. Fish quality was very good for the price. It's not the best fish I ever had but like I mentioned it's excellent for take out and for omakase US prices. I honestly enjoyed the tuna platter more since I love tuna. Nice seasoning on the rice, good portion. Only annoying thing is they didn't have a container for the soy sauce. Wasabi is fresh which is excellent as well. Would get again. No seating inside but can eat at nearby park which everyone does. read more

Aji Kiji - Omakase and tuna platter don - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Good sushi takeaway spot in the Fidi area! Def order ahead if you can or otherwise, they might run out of boxes. I got the 10 piece and maki and it was a good variety to try everything. Sushi is really fresh! I'm not sure I like the maki rows but would def like to try the salmon box next time! read more

We arrived at 10:50am and there was already a line. We managed to order at 11:18, and by then they only had five boxes of omakase left so I highly recommend pre-ordering if you can. We got two omakase boxes and a tekka don. Service was friendly, and I appreciated that they offered hot tea while we were waiting outside in line. Everything was fresh and the presentation was beautiful. My favorites were the seared salmon, black sea bream, and scallop. I think it's worth trying once, but I wasn't blown away and wouldn't go out of my way to try it again. read more

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One of the best sushi in a box I ever have. We arrived when the store just opened and the were people in line. We lined up and it moved pretty fast. Inside is nice and clean. All the sushi boxes are behind the glass display. It is togo only. The sushi boxes are organized nicely by types. You can just choose what appealing to you or the one you want. The price various depend on the items. The nigiri and the roll are so fresh and yummy. You should give it a try if you like sushi. read more

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My favorite take out for omakase nigiri thus far. It's easy to reserve online. I was maybe 10-15 minutes late for my window but they have it stored anyways in their display area. We got lucky to be able to park right in front and my husband ran in anyways to get it, so no need to circle or wait. The fish quality is so good. It's been a while since I've actually been able to really taste the fish freshness right away. The pickled items they provide is a nice crunch and palette cleanser. The omakase nigiri was enough for me to eat but my husband and I also shared the Tekka Don which was also fresh and satisfying. I've raved about it to my friends already and will definitely come again! Service - 5 / Food - 5 / Price - 5 read more

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Some of the best sushi I've had in SF so far, and certainly the best "takeaway" sushi I've ever had. I reserved two omakase boxes for my friend for 12pm. Got there around 11:45 and they had our boxes ready to go. The person was super friendly as she walked us through what we'd be eating. She let us know to wait about 30-40 for the best experience (which is perfect timing for a takeaway spot in my opinion) and offered to answer any questions. The other boxes on display looked amazing as well and I can't say I wasn't tempted to get a second. But glad I didn't because the omakase box was filling They really think of everything for the box. The ginger, wasabi, and pickled radish. The cute soy sauce fish dropper. And great presentation in general. All the maki was great. In order of preference, I l'd go eel, tuna, salmon. But all were tasty. Then onto the omakase. The Flounder, scallop, and medium fatty tuna were easily my favorites. The flounder especially was such a unique, unexpected, and perfectly prepared nigiri. However, all the nigiri were enjoyable and well presented/prepared. I'll absolutely come again. read more

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I pre- ordered the omakase box the day before. It was such a satisfying meal. The fish was very fresh and tasty. It comes in such a cute box with the print out of what is in the box. read more

Aji Kiji - Omakase box - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super cute, unassuming sushi takeout spot! Went at noon and the reviews are true -- they were almost sold out only 1 hr after opening. Fish was very fresh and tasty. The little fish soy sauce dispenser was a fun touch. Also the staff was super friendly. Would highly recommend! read more

Aji Kiji - Sushi 6 pc combo - Sushi Bars Near Me - San Francisco, California

I made it to the new location on Kearney and though farther from my house it is still possible LOL. ONCE AGAIN the taste and texture feels like Japan and since I am resisting going back this year it is a pleasure to splurge now and again on their fare. A change in economics makes it harder but it is too difficult to resist and I find myself making excuses just the same. I was finally able to try the KAISEN DON as when I arrived there were only two things left: Kaisen Don or Kaisen Done- meant to be!! Shoganai ne? Absolutely delicious especially the Uni which melted in the mouth and begged me to have more!! Honestly it was all sublime and I tried to make an order but the app wasn't taking any. I will to enjoy the week and Cherryblossom Season! read more

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Spontaneous SF day trip and immediately thought of this place for lunch bc I had this place saved in my tik tok collections. Forgot this place is a "first come, first serve" type and came around 1 pm on Saturday, which is REALLY late. No line, but I was so lucky to snag the last 2 Bara Chirashi boxes ($36 ea)! The chirashi box was so yummy! Has a variety of fresh fish with a good amount of rice. Even with a box this small, it's still filling. The owner recommended eating 30 min to an hour to wait until the fish reaches room temp for best flavor. Will be back to try other boxes. This is your sign to come earlier so that you can have more choices LOL read more

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Takeout sushi almost always comes with lowered expectations--this is one of the rare places that proves it doesn't have to be a letdown. The fish here is genuinely pristine: clean, fresh, and never remotely fishy. You can taste the care in the sourcing and the confidence in keeping things simple. Order the hand rolls. They're smartly packaged with the fish laid over seasoned rice and the nori kept separate, so you assemble them yourself. That small detail makes a huge difference--crisp seaweed, proper texture, and a hand roll that actually eats the way it should. The salmon is especially good: silky, well-cut, and rich without being heavy. The salmon (sake) bento is a solid choice, and the 10-piece nigiri holds up far better than you'd expect for takeout. Everything feels deliberate, not rushed. Even the little touches stand out--the soy sauce comes in the cutest fish-shaped packet, which is honestly kind of adorable. One personal tip: I don't usually love sushi straight from the fridge. Let the rice sit out for a bit before eating--once it relaxes, the balance really comes together. Is it better than sitting at the counter? Of course not. But for takeout, this is about as good as it gets--and one of the few places that actually makes me crave sushi to go. read more

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Aji Kiji is a take-out sushi restaurant that we had seen being hyped up online, as they were offering great bento boxes to go from Japantown. We made a reservation beforehand for pick-up, so thankfully we were able to get the food without too much delay. The inside is quite sparse since it's just for pickup, with no tables or chairs to sit inside. We decided to get the salmon sashimi bento box to-go, which had slices of different types of fish in it. While the fish was good and fresh overall, I don't know if I would compare it to traditional Omakase in terms of quality. However, for a take-out spot it's definitely above average compared to most places. Overall, if you want sushi that can be convenient and is still pretty high quality then this is a place to try out. read more

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possibly the most beautifully curated sushi bento i've had. my pick was the 10pc nigiri and maki which had a pair of different kinds of fish. all well seasoned and sauce appropriately. the maki was cute and tasty as well. i had a lot of sushi in my lifetime and i think the thoughtfulness was what made me really enjoy my meal. the pick up place is small and had displayed so many other different choices. even 10 min before opening there was a line, so srsly anticipate when u want to come. the prices are steep, for sure, but it's nice to splurge occasionally. it was a treat to enjoy once! will be happy to try the other bento arrangements next time :D read more