Really wanted to like this place, so much so we went back the next weekend to give them another chance. You know I love good sushi and seafood in general!!
Space: The atmosphere is inviting. About 9 or 10 seats that mostly sit 4 at the most and 1 table for 6-7 near the front door. The first Saturday we were sat at the front, don't recommend the A/C blows downward right on your face. The following Saturday we were sat at the back side. The kitchen window is located here, so if you're sitting on the two seaters expect interruptions due to staff taking the plated orders from this window and moving the dish cart around here.
Service: The ladies are nice. However, on both occasions they forgot items that came with the bento and the Omakase, and our beers. That's that, nothing too big or small on service.
F O O D: They have all the general rolls, and they do have their own special called Onotoro (I think), a tuna roll, it was good and would fit into a "general rolls" category. They also have a special menu, features premium tuna cuts and house specials, see pics. Apps we had spicy edamame (sweet side), combo tempura, fried calamari (came with sweet and sour sauce instead of spicy mayo) - straight forward on taste for these.
Mains: See pics!
-Uni Hand Roll (Special menu) - They paired it w/ mint leaf I believe and it was off putting. This leaf was not listed on the menu but we're open to trying new styles and it did not hit!
-Omakase - It doesn't come out tiered like the photo lol.. Seems like it would be a show stopper and good advertising if I had posted it. They also didn't explain the fish, I had to ask what it all was - Typically the chef or server explains Omakase. If you don't mind the chef choosing the nigiri, then this is a good starter compared to their individual nigiri pricing.
-Chicken Katsu Bento - Chicken was crispy and juicy. Came with salad, gyoza, tempura, Cali roll, the forgotten miso soup
-Poke Bowl (Special menu) - We didn't ask what type of fish since it was chef choice - It was red tuna and maybe white tuna (not premium), however this bowl was on the sweeter side of the palate. It wasn't our preference, it was a no for us. If you like sweet raw fish, this might be for you.
-Uni Nigiri - For it being out of season, this was my favorite dish. Straight forward buttery goodness.
-Yellow Tail Roll - At new sushi joints I always order basic rolls just incase
**I really wanted to try the Tuna Tataki, it only comes with 3pcs for $18 but pictured on their menu is 6!?!?! Let me know about this one fellow eaters.
I missed getting a pick of the Bento/Ramen menu
Overall, it's A-OK for us. For two people on both occasions, we paid around $160. I anticipated paying more, even if we got less food because we understand premium sushi - This was not that place for us. read more