This is the best Japanese sushi restaurant we had by far!!!! A modern omakase with its authentic flavors and not overwhelming fresh sushi. In the U.S., sushis were made in fusion: raw, fried, and other off ingredients like creamcheese and sriracha (even before, I don't order those sushi with those odd ingredients) After having this, our standard for sushi was too high, we can't no longer appreciate the sushi from other restaurants! We ordered 2 Signature Zen, sushi platter (I forgot which), and una soba (grilled unagi with hot soba based on katsuo. They are so good -- smooth in the palate and well seasoned. Thinking about it make me want to fly to VanCity and dine in there! The service was great! They accommodated us well and efficient. The restaurant feels like I am in Japan -- clean with minimal interiors. I will definitely come back here! read more

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We went here to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was great! It's definitely a bit on the higher end but it's worth it! We didn't have omakase but ordered a lot of the sashimi. The sashimi was very fresh and bouncy. We also got the asari (clam) udon and there were plenty of clams, as well the broth was so rich! Their sushi rolls weren't anything special but the sauces were delicious. Only thing was the hamachi kama (grilled yellowtail collar) - it was a bit dry, but it was huge. I also want to note that it seems like they use real wasabi (not the pasty stuff but the actual grated horseradish) so that was pretty cool. Would love to come back!! read more

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The entrance of the restaurant is beautifully tucked inside in the steveston area, inside is spacious with lots of seating. The menu items are innovative and I enjoyed my meal. I hope to come back to try the omakase. The server was polite and attentive. read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Premium unagi don in Hitsumabushi style Love this when I had it in Japan so I was pretty happy to find it here as well! My favourite way of eating it is with the broth. They provide so much unagi! This place is a bit tucked away. When you are walking on the sidewalk, just keep an eye out for the A-frame sandwich board so you don't miss it! read more

Incredibly fresh and delicious sushi. We came here for my dad's birthday and what a treat it was! It wasn't too busy on the Wednesday night in this brightly lit and spacious restaurant. I can't wait to come back when I have another special occasion. read more

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Been here several times and we've always enjoyed the food. The sashimi tastes really fresh and is presented quite elegantly. Their saba is the best I've had in the lower mainland and a must try in my opinion. It's not too fishy and has a very soft texture. Their prices are slightly better than places like Miku for comparable dishes. Service is very attentive and welcoming. Overall, I highly recommend this place. read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Soba peproncino - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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What a great find! Tucked back in of the street, what gem. The food was amazing, the freshness, presentation, and taste were all off the charts. Great value for the price too. Highly recommend Kun's! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Signage - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Small quiet restaurant tucked in a narrow alley is Kun's Omakase Bar. Honestly, I've never heard of this restaurant before until I saw IG posts. This place is 3 years young and am foreseeing it'll be a staple in Steveston as it is a very good restaurant. We arrived at 12:00 on a Sunday and they took us in even without reservations. The server took time to suggest food for us. Needless to say, food was very very fresh and delicious. It definitely aroused my 5 senses (gokan). Every dish was light and delicate in taste and yet bursting with umami. A must visit! read more

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I have lived in for five + years and have always wanted to go to this restaurant. I heard it was really Good! So today when My friend from out of town and I went out for lunch went there and Wow!!! Succulent! Melts in your mouth! Definitely has our approval!!! Thank you for great service as well! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Nummy - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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This is a great little find in Steveston. Normally I would make trek there for Pajo's but Kun's is so much better. There is plenty of free 3 hr street parking but on warm summer days, this can be a challenging. I opted for the Zen lunch special which included 5 pieces of sashimi, oshi, 3 pieces of nigiri and wakame at $28. The presentation and taste of all the dishes was excellent with the exception of the wakame...would have much preferred gomae. The service was great and I really liked the space. It was a very positive food experience and happy to recommend Kun's if in Steveston and looking for sushi. read more

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Always a great experience when I come here. Food is great quality and portion size is just right. The way the food is presented is really nice too :) my fav is their soba peperoncino read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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We almost missed this place entirely, as it is tucked away at the back of a small alley just off Moncton street, easy to overlook. If I hadn't seen its overhead festoon lights after sunset the night before while walking down the street, I'd never have known of its existence. The interior décor is Spartan, understated, but this simplicity belies the wonderful things awaiting you. As an omakase bar, there are certain inalienable truths that will be evident the moment your first plate is served to you: 1) whatever you order will be delicious 2) it will be of the highest quality, hand-crafted by the master chef, in singular or small quantities 3) it will be expensive And really, #3 is the only mark against this place. Don't expect a meal for two to run you less than $100 CA, if you intend to leave full and satisfied. That said, the service, as well as the food, are exquisite. You're not likely to find anything comparable anywhere else in Steveston, despite their being several other sushi restaurants within a couple of blocks. I ordered the wagyu oshi, furthering my trend of ordering anything with the work "wagyu" in it, as well as a miso soup. My wife ordered two pieces of nigiri (magoro and unagi), some edamame, and a miso soup as well. It was a light affair (we weren't particularly hungry, but didn't want to miss an opportunity to dine here), with a pot of tea and a shot of Suntori Toki to wash it all down. The bill still came to over $70. Worth it, though: the wagyu oshi was phenomenal: lightly seared with a blowtorch atop pressed, lightly-vinegared sushi rice, I could eat this all day...and I probably would, if it wasn't $29 for a plate of five! (That $70 bill was mostly my fault, it seems!) My wife was in similar ecstasy over her nigiri, and although I encouraged her to order more, she was too concerned over the price of each individual piece to do so. Never once did we want for anything, as the servers and service were impeccable, a reflection of the Japanese practice of "kaizen": continual improvement through repetition. Masters of their art, all of them, from server to sushi master. I know I have mentioned the price multiple times, and that's not generally something I factor in when rating a place, and neither should you, because Kun's is truly a spectacular establishment that, as far as I'm concerned, does everything right. Not only right, but righteous: they uphold and exemplify a standard of excellence that all others should seek to emulate. A culinary culture like that would be worth paying any price. Japan has it; why can't we? Alas, until we achieve our own restaurant culture nirvana, at least we have places like Kun's as the example to which all should aspire. read more

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Kun is one of my favorite sushi restaurants in Vancouver. It is quiet with a calming vibe. The food is amazing. The sushi and sashimi are always very fresh. I highly recommend Kun, but at the same time, I don't want a lot of people to know of it to make it difficult to secure a seat! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Octopus - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Been here a few times now and I do enjoy coming here. However, I think they can work a bit more on their decor. - SOBA: really yummy - salmon aburi: so creamy and delicious - sashimi: do I need to say more? - I quite like the sushi pyramid they have here Would recommend visiting and giving it a try whenever you're around steveston read more

As a former employee of another Japanese restaurant that you could say is the OG of the oshi concept - I came with high expectations and I was not disappointed at all. Kun's Omakase delivers an intimate experience with excellent quality that smaller scale restaurants can often achieve. For starters, the restaurant is tucked in a cozy spot in Steveston Village and is hard to spot without previous knowledge. Albeit the low key spot, they are booked up very often so be sure to lock in a reservation during a time like this! (Seating is also limited to my current knowledge - max 4 people a table) In addition, they have limited quantities of menu items to maintain freshness so do call to check in if they're OOS on any menu items!! Soba Peperoncino - I love their take on this, rather than a stir fry noodle it's more like a light sweet/sour soba salad with greens, tomatoes topped with generous amounts of assorted seafood. I like when I can visibly see the protein on my dish. The lightness of the dressing also makes this dish highly palatable. Aburi Nigiri Platter/ Otoro Nigiri/Sashimi - Quality of fish is top notch. I wouldn't go as far as comparing it to my time in Japan (some things such as air delivery are beyond a restaurant's control ) but I can taste the distinctive flavours and levels of fattiness of each nigiri I had. The otoro was glorious - an absolute melt in your mouth experience. I normally only enjoy salmon but their otoro was delicious and didn't have an overbearing fishy taste. Likewise - the sashimi offered a similar experience. The maguro red tuna was gorgeously marbled and hotate scallop was smooth and fresh. The platter also featured a clam of some sort, it was very crunchy...interesting to say the least. Salmon Oshi/Wagyu Oshi - I've had my fair share of oshi everywhere and I think this is probably closest to what I've had at said restaurant I used to work at. The only difference I could really pinpoint is the texture and umami taste in the rice. This could be due to the way the rice is prepared. I really liked the wagyu oshi - it's a melt in your mouth experience and my only wish is that there would be a bit more wagyu to pair with the rice. Overall, if you're a sushi/fish connoisseur and pursue quality over quantity (this place is not a cheap filling bite) - then I highly recommend Kun's Omakase! read more

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First time trying Kun's Omakase Bar and I was very impressed. Ordered the whiskey highball and was pleasantly surprised by how well made it was. It is slightly sweetened with a good amount of lemon flavor so not a traditional whiskey highball with only whiskey and soda water but it is more of my preference this way. Food wise we got the salmon and wagyu oshi. The salmon oshi is life changing and a must order here in my opinion the wagyu oshi was just alright. The chirashi aburi tart was tasty and worth a try but I prefer nigiri or hand rolls. Aburi nigiri platter was delicious. The mackerel and scallop were my favorites. The scallop was so good I had to order another one with an ikura nigiri. Service was good the waitresses were very friendly and attentive. The food was brought out on time and with a good pace between the dishes. Inside the restaurant was very clean and tidy. The open atmosphere provided a good view of behind the sushi bar for viewing the chefs preparing each dish. Attached in my review is the menu. I think that the dishes are priced very reasonably for the quality of food. Overall I would highly recommend. read more

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Been wanting to try this place out for awhile. In the heart of Steveston, it's a small hidden gem that is probably one of the best Japanese restaurants in Richmond. And you know me, if you have read my previous reviews, you know I love my Japanese food. Due to COVID, they only take reservations with a time limit so make sure you plan ahead as they book up quickly. As Bonnie Henry just announced no dining in as of tomorrow, we wanted to make sure we took full advantage. We decided to go with their assorted sashimi, aburi chirashi tart, salmon oshi, sunset roll and some uni nigiri. Everything was amazing including the ambiance and staff. As it was potentially our last date night until further notice, we took some photos of the mural of koi fish which were beautifully designed. If you want a pleasant dining experience for a date night or family, I would definitely recommend this place. But for now, enjoy their take out menu :) read more

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Food was good japanese cuisine and really fresh. Service was good staff is really nice. ambiance is beautiful good date spot read more

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Kun's Omakase was recommended by a friend. OMG. The food here was amazing. I knew the place is pretty small so we came here first thing when they just opened. We arrived here on a Sunday at noon. We were a table of three. I got the Zen sushi special. It was super delicious. It came with 5 pieces of sashimi, Oshi sushi, 3 pieces Nigiri, Gomae and Miso soup. The ingredients were fresh and you can really taste the difference. Everything cooked / prepared perfectly. We were also served tea. The tea was flavorful. Service was great here. I definitely have to come back and try out other things on their menu. It is definitely one of my favorite sushi restaurants so far. Especially with them operating in Richmond, competition is less stiff compared to Vancouver. I am sure they will do very well. They are a bit hidden. The restaurant front is not very visible. I walked by the restaurant when looking for it. Anyways, this is a must try sushi place. There are some free parking in Steveston. They do not have free parking for customer. We parked about 3 blocks away from the restaurant so it wasn't that bad. Highly recommend this place. Yes we will be back. read more

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Friends told me Kun's is pretty good as fusion Japanese food. Order few plates and their food is really look and tasted good FYI omakase temporary not available ‍ that's the reason only got **** from me! read more

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Kun's Omakase Bar in Steveston Village has only been opened for a few weeks but the locals have been ordering from their special soft opening take-out menu so often that items sometimes sell out before dinner time! While I can't comment on their regular menu nor the omakase menu due to the pandemic, I can assure you that their sashimi and sushi are very fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed the signature zen meal ($18), which included a small sashimi assortment, oshi sushi, nigiri sushi, spinach gomae and miso soup. We found this to be of great value as everything was delicious. Also, the aburi oshi was remarkably similar to Miku's! The aburi poke bowl ($17) and their assortment of typical sushi rolls were quite standard but very fresh and tasty as well. Lastly, we noticed that their take-out items came in environmentally friendly boxes that were made out of cornstarch, which is definitely a plus! read more

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I am in bliss after having the wonderful Signature Zen ($20) for lunch. The entrance at the alley is definitely zen like. The place is spacious and totally social distancing between tables. Hand sanitizer is on the table by the door. Service was good. The chef came over to my table and introduced the different types of fish. That was greatly appreciated. The ambience and food and service reminded me of Japan and of the better Japanese restaurants in Singapore. I thoroughly enjoyed every single morsel of the sashimi (sake, tai and hamachi), oshi and nigiri (sake, hamachi and maguro). The miso had a light taste and not powdery. The gomae was not overly drenched in dressing and was just right. Presentation was simple yet pleasing. I am so glad to find a Japanese restaurant which focuses on quality and not quantity. The menu is simple, not full of sushi rolls which seem to be ubiquitous in vancouver. I will be back to try the chirashi and ikura/uni and chirashi tart. I do not see the omakase menu but this is also something I will want to try in future. read more

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A pretty good Japanese food place! I live in Coquitlam so not sure I would drive all the way to Steveston for it, but if I'm in the area I wouldn't mind going back. The soba is the best dish we had there. The tart was alright, a bit of a let down other than it's presentation. The sashimis are pretty good but I would say it's pricey. read more

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My first visit to this restaurant was for lunch on Saturday. The space is small but clean and bright. Service is prompt, very welcoming and considerate. The food was INCREDIBLE. Extremely fresh seafood, beautiful presentation, and each dish is carefully crafted before serving. Shout out to Emily, who served us. She's was so patient and explained all the dishes to our elderly parents in both English and Cantonese! Our large party of 10 was very pleased with the experience. Hope to return in the future! read more

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As an American born and raised in the landlocked Midwest, access to fresh sushi and fish was scarce and growing up, I was that guy who default ordered California Rolls and had an aversion to any sashimi/raw fish. Fast forward after having moved to the West Coast, I'm on my own sushi journey and slowly starting to broaden my palate to enjoy real sushi. Kun's Omakase Bar single-handedly restored my faith in raw fish and restored my faith in humanity. Bless Canada. Everything about this experience was sublime, from the appetizers to the service to the main courses. Tip: To make a reservation, you have order a few dishes in advance. Seating is limited and multiple customers were turned away due to lack of availability. A few highlights from what was ordered: Soba Peperoncino (5/5 stars) $24 CAD: A combination of prawns, mussels, scallops and noodles- what's not to love? Aburi Chirashi Tart (5/5 stars) $22 CAD: I still dream about this dish. A tower of rice, spicy maguro, salmon and avo flame seared topped with aburi sushi. One single full bite of this, and it'll make you wonder where this has been all your life. read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Aburi Chirashi Tart- Must Get - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Ha-KUN-a Matata!!! This is definitely a little hidden gem that I would recommend in the heart of Steveston. Absolutely gorgeous and cute place for date night. My only advice is steer away from the dishes that look amazing on instagram (they put more effort in how it looks than tastes). However, with that said, the food was enjoyable and not pricey at all (which was super surprising). Their Bafun Otoro roll set was absolutely bomb (solid 4.5 stars) and the Whelk nigiri (solid 4.5 stars). Highly recommend those two. Would skip everything else and get more nigiris next time. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - a sushi dish and a glass of wine - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

Absolute gem of a Japanese restaurant ! Fabulous service from Emily ! ! You know where it reminds me of ? Stem in Burnaby . Yep it's THAT good . Absolutely zero miss and all hits . From their Aburi to sashimi , poke to soba , everything just executed to the point of perfection . Highly recommended . read more

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Came here for a date night with my girlfriend. We made a reservation at 8, we got there a little early arouns 7:45 but they didn't seat us because our reservation was at 8. We didn't mind that because it is still covid times and they wanted to make sure everyone was spaced out. We both ordered the 9pc premium nigiri but was told that they were out of uni so they substituded with another type of nigiri. The food was pretty decent but for the price it may have been cheaper to order the nigiri's separately rather than the premium nigiri platter. If I lived closer or if I were in the area I'd probably come here again but I would go out of my way to eat here again. read more

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Hidden gem in Richmond, BC If you are looking for great quality Japanese food in Richmond, Kim's Omakase Bar is the place for you! They offer fresh and delicious sashimi options, as well as great lunch menu! Ordered the Chirashi Don and Uni Ikura Don from their lunch menu, and they were soooo good!! The portions of Uni and Ikura were pretty generous Don't forget to make reservations as the restaurant is packed even during weekdays! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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A great spot for sushi in Steveston! Made a reservation on the day of for dinner and they were very accommodating. The tables are nicely spaced out and the ambiance is excellent. The meal was very enjoyable - was too busy eating to even take pictures of everything we ordered! The nigiri sushi was very fresh, the salmon oshi was delicious, and their special rolls are fantastic. Definitely also recommend their aburi nigiri platter! read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Otoro; ikura; uni - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

My second visit at Kuns, and each for a different occasion. Their staff is courteous and with the pandemic going on, they've taken extra precautions (temperature check). That being said I highly recommend contacting them to reserve a table. Both times, their food has exceeded my expectations. Their sashimi is fresh and their aburi and rolls are amazing. I highly recommend their uni sobe, sweet and creamy. Honestly, this is one of my favorite sushi restaurants now. A big bonus is, it's within reasonable driving distance for me (I live in Richmond) If you plan a trip out to steveston/Richmond, and you're looking for top notch sushi, I highly recommend Kun's. read more

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Kun's omaske is a hidden gem in Stevenson. I enjoyed the ambience of the of the restaurant it was modern with lots of wood tones and service was excellent as well! It might be one of our new favorite sushi places in Richmond. You definitely get good quality sushi for a reasonable price. I really enjoyed the Zen signature set it was delicious and it was great you get a bit of everything: aburi, nigri and sashimi. I do recommend getting reservations because the restaurant does not have that much seating. read more

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No one told me the tart is so big!!!! I'm so sad now they have no local uni and the Japan uni is especially expensive today. All the dish are so much bigger than I thought and I'm not even near to finish them. They didn't warn me about the amount they serve! I planned to go to another restaurant tonight but now my stomach is too overloaded. They still recommended the sunset roll to me because I wanted uni, after I have already ordered too much. They said the sunset roll has a little bit of uni inside but I couldn't taste the uni at all. I'm really sad right now because I'm too full to try another restaurant, and it's the last day of my break so I would have no time to try it later. The overall experience is ok. Dishes are fresh but are not stunningly good, they taste regular. I went for the uni but they ran out of it. I should have just order the $65 uni!!!! I'm so stupid!! I'm really sad right now. read more

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excellent food all round, you can tell these people love what they do. owned and operated by Japanese people and it shows in the quality of their food! i would skip the octopus carpaccio it was good, but i think the other dishes out shined it read more

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Ordered some takeout off of their Instagram menu. They're still closed of dine in because Covid19. Very high quality but definitely a bit more pricey. Omakase quality ginger and wasabi as well. I liked that the packaging was corn starch based as well, rather than styrofoam. read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Salmon and Saba oishi - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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Had been there a few times, attracted by its fresh and variety! Sashimi was so so good and u will love it for sure! It taste perfect with saki read more

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Kun's Omakase Bar is one of the best Japanese restaurants with fresh sashimi, great food quality, service and presentation. A hidden gem for all. Suggest reservation ahead. read more

Simple decoration, but excellent decent food with affordable price. Highly recommended for tourists or local residents. read more

Kun's Omakase Bar - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, British Columbia

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HIDDEN GEM ALERT. * This is probably one of my favourite nee japanese restaurant in Richmond! It's such a hidden gem! Tucked away in the heart of Steveston village. * Dm or email them on instagram to make reservations . * UNI sobe ($35) ~ this was super delicious, it was ultra creamy, and fresh, not to mention the egg yolk on top really helps combines the flavours in the dish. I really like the seaweed pieces on the side which really helps elevate the dish. Best part is it's not fishy so it's perfect * Salmon oshi ($16) ~ this was very nice, the salmon was on the thinner sliced side, but very soft, and creamy. The jalapeño on top added a very nice kick to the dish, and it had more flavour than most aburi I've had. * Aburi chirashi tart ($18) ~ THIS ONE was mind blowing. Presentation was spotless and taste wise was phenomenal. It had a kick to it, but so many different layers of textures and flavours to really give the dish that extra step up from the rest to make it stand out. I really liked how perfectly prepared the scallops and muscles are. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and had a nice spice to it. * Miso soup ~ this was given on the house, the soup was rich, and had a nice amount of green onions and tofu in it. I love green onions so it really helped distinguish more of the miso flavour. * 9.5/10 ~ I really like this place, and I'm for sure coming back ASAP! (I need to try the entire menu!). The food is very fresh! 100% recommend coming here for their raw selection because it's all so fresh. * 9/10 ~ aburi is more on the expensive side; I recommend getting the special dishes as it's much more worth it price and experience. The other dishes was absolutely delicious! Total bill before tip: $72.45. * 10/10 ~ very good social distancing, dm them for reservation, mask required and sanitizers provided. Also temperature check upon entry. Separate entrance and exit. read more

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Excellent service, this is a new neighborhood gem. If you like higher end sushi, this place is a must go!