Meh.
Had such high hopes for this place. I ordered the:
Small mixed sashimi: sashimi was tasty and without gristle. But, it came in a small square paper take out box and felt like the very small pieces of fish were jammed in sitting amongst a bed of daikon. I don't particularly care to have to pick the daikon off every piece of sashimi before eating it. Daikon is an edible garnish, but shouldn't be sticking to the fish - the fish just seemed tossed in the box.
CA Roll: rice is everything in maki-type rolls. It seemed stale. It was tasteless and hard, kinda dry - like it was sitting around in the open air for a couple of hours.
Will I be back? Doubt it.
Sushi is an 'experience dining' and eating it out of paper cartons is not my idea of a pleasant experience - especially when everything is jammed in a small little box. Perhaps a slightly bigger box where you can present the sashimi better? A longer rectangular box perhaps?
*** Update from reply below ***
Ok, discount the small paper container. That seems to be the rebuttal focus. I will say, this is the first time I've had to pick off slivers of daikon from my sashimi before eating it. It was a sloppy presentation. Now, about the food quality.
Sashimi as mentioned was good albeit tiny slivers - like half the size (each cut) of what one would usually get.
Rice. Sorry, it was dry like it was sitting out uncovered for some time (not enough water or vinegar?). It was missing something. And, it was tasteless. As I'm sure you know, it's all about the rice, in rolls. Not being anything but honest to my palette and experience from several maki-type of rolls from SF, LA and all throughout Japan and beyond.
Your response seemed a bit snarky. I don't sense you take constructive critique well. When you hear the silence, it'll be too late - at least I'm taking the time to give a thoughtful review, but you keep doing you. Also, to knock a competitor isn't very professional. But, at least their (Americanized) "sushi" rolls, the rice has a little more 'life' in it, but sadly too, still doesn't stack up to places I've been to before. Perhaps, the local palette (for certain sushi fair) is, well, limited and I get that. My intent in this review wasn't malicious, but rather my honest opinion based on past experience around the world - nothing more.
Lastly, I'm concerned for the kids (and maybe even adults who dine there and just want a simple sushi/maki roll or anything that has rice in it over there - don't they deserve your best? read more