I am still amazed about going to Wabi Nori last night. Upon arrival, the manager Sunny greeted me with such enthusiasm, I felt welcome immediately. I arrived at 6pm and there were a few customers already dining, by the time it was 7pm, it was almost full. Was in a nice group who, like me, enjoys a place with great food. We started with soft shell crabs, edemame, chicken katsu, gyoza, and lots of drinks. Peter, our bartender, was awesome. As you will see in my photos, he can make some well adorned drinks and he is a nice guy as well. I pretty much stuck to a smooth Nigori Sake they stock. I chose the omakase dinner which was fabulous. The sushi is very fresh and it just keeps on coming. Meanwhile Felicia, our server, was constantly checking in to see if everything is going well. She had a easy going quality about her, and very calm and smooth in bringing our meals. This turned out to be quite a nice night. Wabi Nori is a great date place, or a place to bring a family. I would certainly return for the quality of everything, atmosphere, service and food!!! read more

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This is for Wabi Nori. Really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it was lackluster. We tried Kaizen before and the quality/atmosphere is very similar so they probably have the same suppliers and maybe even same owners just rebranding. We ordered 2 mixed drinks from happy hour and they were fine but very sweet and not much alcohol. We also got the 6 handroll combo that came with spicy tuna, salmon, yellowtail, scallop, crab and lobster. I asked for less rice but the waitress said they don't put a lot of rice so I let it be. It was A LOT of rice. We also couldn't taste the difference between the rolls because all the fish was super chopped up and heavily seasoned so everything was mushy and tasted the same. Although service was good, we won't be back and can't recommend this spot :( read more

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For our last meal in New York, we found ourselves at Kaizen for their Happy Hour. (Monday through Thursday from 5 pm to 7 pm) It's actually a Bottomless Happy Hour - $30 for one hour or $50 for two hours and includes four of their cocktails. Their specialty cocktails include Kyoto Collins, Shiranami Paloma, Shizuku Green Tea, and Yugiri Gin. The descriptions sounded amazing, but we did not partake. There was also other drink options like beers for $6, cocktails for $10, well shots for $7, well drinks for $7, and house wines for $8. We really came for their $5 hand rolls - salmon avocado, tuna avocado, spicy salmon, yellowtail scallion, and fried oyster. They also had appetizers as part of their happy hour - French fries, pan-fried pork gyoza, karaage, fried chicken wings, Japanese honey glazed ribs, and rock shrimp tempura. We got an order of the pork gyoza and about 14 hand rolls. The yellowtail scallion came with a little squirt of yuzu? that you can add on your own. That was a cute little presentation with that. The spicy salmon came with a bit of ikura and the fried oyster had a little aioli on top. The omakase would have been a nice experience, but reservations were required and it was already full. The restaurant itself is very modern with sleek lines and a cherry blossom centered at the sushi bar. Service was great and the staff were personable. There was a slight hiccup with a wrong order, but it was quickly fixed without any fanfare. We never really had a chance to look at their regular menu since we were focused on happy hour. And plus you needed to scan the QR code to see the regular menu, so it got overlooked completely. Overall, Kaizen was a nice way to end our trip to New York. Great hand rolls during their great happy hour! They are temporarily closed until the beginning of March. read more

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We dined here on a Friday evening as a party of 5. We made a reservation. We ordered happy hour appetizers: shishito peppers, squid legs, karage and 2 soft shell crabs, everything was delicious- jsut be warned that the peppers are spicy. We tried 4 handrolls + specialty rolls, as well as a 6 handroll course. Service was friendly and attentive. Our waitress knew what we needed (party w/ 2 kids) and was amazing. Mr. Ng, the GM went above and beyond to help us w/ our kids + dinner. We would glady return. 5 stars for Mr. Ng who made us feel at home. read more

We went to Wabi Nori try 15 course omakase for $128. Sushi chef Sam uses seasonal ingredients and fish to create his own menu which is incomparable to those omakase under $100 in the city. Each course is just an art work, beautiful, fresh and tasty. After renovation, the new restaurant (used to be Kaizen) is truly upgraded to the next level. The decor is very modern, and the sushi bar is longer to host 10 people. 75% of raw fish is directly imported from Japan. I can see Chef Sam put a lot of efforts and details to make each piece nearly perfect. Especially Chef Sam is hilariously funny. Manager Sunny is very attentive and hospitable. Both men can make you laugh for 2 hours. I can't wait to go back to taste Sam's summer omakase menu. read more

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Had an amazing $39 bottomless sake mimosa brunch at the newly renovated Wabi Nori in Flushing today! Everything was amazing and we especially enjoyed the egg sandos. Staff was so friendly and the restaurant is beautiful. There's also a parking deck right there! read more

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Wabi Nori in Flushing is a new luxury handroll bar in Queens that offers a stunning interior and a contemporary spin on traditional Japanese cuisine. The ambiance is comforting and appealing to the eye with royal navy banquettes, crystal raindrop chandeliers, and a cherry blossom tree in the center of the small inviting space. Their cocktail menu is phenomenal with highlights including the refreshing matcha gimlet featuring aromatic Kaffir lime leaf infused gin and minty matcha which paired well with the appetizers and the heavenly strawberry matcha latte featuring a smooth green tea shochu and coconut rum that paired seamlessly with the dessert. The appetizers were delicious including the chicken Karaage with Yuzu mayo, the rock shrimp with a zesty house made sauce, the flavorful crispy rice tuna, and the light toro toast with caviar that melts in your mouth. The yellowtail jalapeño sashimi is expertly plated in the shape of a delicate rose. Their signature handroll menu features premium fish like miso codfish, bluefin otoro, and delicious lobster with crispy nori. The helpful server kindly showed us how to slide the sushi into the nori to make the handroll. I am not a sushi connoisseur by any means but the memorable experience I had here made me more interested in exploring sushi in the future. read more

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Came back here for the omakase for my husband birthday. There was a slight hiccup with our reservation. I booked for a table but they have reserved the sushi bar. Sunny was very polite as we work through the seating arrangements. One party left so we were able to get a table. We opt for the $100 chefs special 15 course omakase. They did tell us that since we were at the table there will be a long wait time which we are ok with. Appetizers and sushi was good. The best appetizer is the fish and the best sushi is the Wagyu. We were short 1 course as we got 4 appetizers and 10 pieces of sushi which makes 14. We also didn't get uni as advertised on the website. Overall I don't think this omakase is worth the price as there wasn't any "wow" factor except for the Wagyu. However, the staff was nice and they accommodate the request for a "birthday surprise " with a small cake and candle. read more

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A lot smaller than it looks online, the space is beautiful with a giant cherry blossom tree in the middle hanging over the sushi bar. Parking is tough, the restaurant is attached to a hotel that has a parking lot. I walked in on a Monday night and was seated right away. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I sat at the bar and opted for the summer restaurant week menu- 7 courses for $45. It was not 7 courses. It was 3 courses. Miso soup for app, 6 pieces of sushi & a 4pc maki roll. Everything was delicious! The sushi already had the soy sauce and wasabi included which was a nice touch. The matcha margarita was very spicy, similar to a jalapeño marg. Overall a nice spot, good, quality sushi but a little pricey for what you get. read more

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Stopped by here briefly right when they opened and sat at the bar. It is so cute inside and plenty of photo ops. Friendly bartender and super welcoming. We ordered a couple cocktails - the Spicy Matcha Margarita and I believe it was The Kaizen cocktail. Both were very good and then we had ordered a few handrolls, the hotate, botan ebi and the A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. All of them were absolutely delicious and the Happy Hour here is definitely worth it. We plan on coming back to try more of their menu. read more

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Went for happy hour and what a delight. The drinks were inventive, strong and tasty. The rolls were yummy. Mei was such an amazing mixologist. read more

Wabi Nori - Yellowtail with yuzu sauce, Salmon Avocado Hand Roll, Fried Oyster Hand Roll. My favorite was the yellowtail hand roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Excellent, incredible, fantastic-If you were to ask me to describe my experience those three words are how I define my experience. I had the 15 course omakase at the bar, will have this as a core memory for many years to come. The sashimi was fresh, buttery melt in your mouth. I was shocked at how smooth the experience was. I loved that the chef walked us along every new piece of sushi as he prepared them, as this elevated the experience. The cocktails were exceptional, I'm looking forward to returning and sitting at the bar to try more cocktails. Recommend coming here to enjoy a quaint setting with upscale service. read more

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Service is really good and I love the food and love the atmosphere. Will come back next time for sure!!

Came here for restaurant week dinner. The presentation and the taste was fine. The online ads for restaurant week didn't specify you must sit at a table to do the restaurant week deal and can't sit at the sushi bar. That was fine since that was fixed. But the food was not a lot. The fish was fresh, but I didn't find anything worth dying for. The thing that was upsetting was the undisclosed credit card surcharge. While I would've still paid with card, it would've been nice if that was made clear when the server came to collect payment. read more

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I didn't read any reviews before going, but after my visit, it's interesting to see I had a similar experience as another yelper who commented on how some of the staff only attended to some Chinese speaking customers and gave them freebies. We received satisfactory service from the younger staff members, but of course received no freebies. The dinner omakase set was just okay, but of course we're spoiled by the omakase scene in the city. Here, there's only one omakase option at dinner, $100 for some apps, 9 pieces of nigiri, a hand roll and a dessert. There are quite a few places in Manhattan that offer better value and better quality. read more

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My friend and I ordered the 8 course omakase for $55. It was empty and quiet for a weekend lunch. The decor was gorgeous inside. The only thing I didn't like is the soy sauce dabbed on the sushi pieces. The fish and the rice should've been bonded with wasabi, not soy sauce. Was it the best sushi? No, but it was alright. I would give the food 3.5 stars and the service 5 stars. read more

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had an amazing experience with our server Kwan Z T. everything was delicious and the portion was bigger than i expected. absolutely will be back. read more

Wabi Nori - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

From youtube and shorts I saw this sushi restaurant since it looked really hyped up, I decided to go here as it was also bookmarked. This place is in the same building as a hotel just in case one can't locate it. Once you enter there's a coat rack and you see this nicely decorated dining area. I was very impressed. I was told that lunch is until 2:30pm and they close promptly at 3pm. Reservations aren't necessary on Sundays for lunch. Anyways, I ordered the a la carte menu and not the omakase. From the a la, I ordered a bunch of handrolls where they make the inside part and you need to put it in the seaweed yourself. Also, the red miso soup it looks and tastes exactly like regular miso soup. The black cod and a bowl of white rice which was quite expensive for the rice on the side. Overall, I enjoyed everything but it was expensive for Flushing. read more

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Had an amazing experience with my friend. They were very thorough with explaining the courses. Absolutely love the ambiance and service! read more

Was there at 5pm on a Thursday for their $100 Omakase meal. The restaurant has a nice decor. We sat at the sushi bar and was able to watch the sushi chef prepare the courses. Fresh pickled ginger cubes were provided to clear the palate. He also gave us additional information on some of the dishes. The food was very good, fresh seafood, and good service. My husband also had the $45 saki flight which he enjoyed. We will rtn. read more

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Everything about this experience was absolutely top notch. Flushing is a bit out of my way but I had to check this out and I was not disappointed. I started off with their sweet potato fries and their avocado mayo which was nice they were crispy sweet and delicious, had their Wagyu gyoza next which was great as well. Following that up I took on the 6 handroll set and they were perfect the lobster handroll was my favorite and just so decadently prepared. The tiramisu at the end was so fluffy, light and creamy I was savoring every bite. The manager took care of me during my time and my serves catered to my every need with swiftness and grace I couldn't ask for more. The restaurant is also set up so elegantly and the dim lighting made it a very comfortable and intimate experience, I will absolutely return and implore you to make the journey out here, you won't regret it! read more

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Great first time Omakase experience. We had the 16 courses, great price, seafood is very fresh, drinks are beautiful and tasty! We are very happy with our experience. Great service as well, we will def come back! read more

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I made a reservation for my friend and I for the anniversary special - 12 courses for $65. We were able to also add on an appetizer of rock shrimp with a special code on the reservation, as well as a Han roll of our choice when checking in on Yelp. With those two additions to our meal, I did feel fairly satisfied at the end. We were seated at the bar, which was packed at the 5:00 seating on Friday. I enjoyed the vibe of the restaurant and the decor was nice. We enjoyed some different types of sushi such as scallop, uni, amberjack, tuna, and salmon. Each piece had a different topping that added something special to the flavor profile. The pairings were quite nice and made each bite very enjoyable. I was a bit disappointed that my uni felt right off of the sushi after only waiting about a minute to eat it. The quality between each piece was not consistent, as my friend's piece was neat and intact, while mine was a bit mushy. Although everything was delicious, my biggest disappointment would be the fact that miso soup and mochi ice cream were included in the 12 courses. All of the 12 course sushi places I've had included all sushi/sashimi so it was interesting to see that change. Luckily with the added appetizers that I had, it was enough food. It was a cool experience overall so I think I'd come back. read more

The food was decent and the environment was nice. However, I was a bit put off by the additional 3% charge for paying with a credit card, especially given the already premium pricing. read more

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Can't rave enough about Chef Ben and his omakase! We were hooked after our first time with Ben and we specifically asked for him this time, and it didn't disappoint. We were there the day before Mother's Day, but we asked ahead of time for Mother's Day special. Manager Sunny called us to confirm our request and accommodated us. It was a perfect Mother's Day treat! The food was superb, service was delightful, and that Cherry tree is Instagram worthy read more

Wabi Nori - Omakase Experience with Chef Ben Chan - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

I had an amazing experience here tonight. My mom treated me for omakase for my birthday. It was 15 courses and every single item was delicious and fresh. I would definitely come back for this experience and to try other menu items! Thank you Kevin for making this experience memorable. We also did the sake pairing, and I loved every single sake. The hostess was nice and brought me a birthday dessert and birthday shots! What a fun night! 10/10 recommend for a special occasion or date night ! read more

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Delicious 14 course omakase! Favorites were the mackerel appetizer, the scallop nigiri, and chocolate mochi and icecream dessert. I often dislike scallop nigiri but it was so fresh and melt-in-your-mouth here. The space is beautiful, clean, and the servers are very attentive. Such a great find and a place I would depend on if I lived nearby! read more

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Heard about this place for a while but never visit since recently. One of the reason is the location, which is at the not-so-good part of Flushing. Also, it is selling hand rolls, which I wonder what's the diff than usual sushi. I would say, the hand rolls are quite expensive. I ordered a set and it only has 5 pieces. They are bigger than the regular sushi. The ingredients are fresh and nicely seasoned. But I didn't feel filled after a set meal, that's even not enough for my husband. And it already cost us more than $100. I know $100 for 2 is quite normal nowadays but still feeling hungry is not acceptable lol The omakase price is quite good thou. Maybe I would go back for that. This is a nice place to hang out anyway. read more

Wabi Nori - The Kaizen Handroll Set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

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Great food, service and ambiance. Their hand rolls are a must try as well the soft shell crab. It's a little bit off downtown flushing so traffic is an ease. Definitely a hidden gem in flushing. Got there around 4 pm and by 6ish-7 the place was practically packed. Would advise to make rsvp if you can. read more

My husband and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary here, sitting at the sushi bar for the 13 course omakase. We made a reservation for lunch and we were seated right away. The decor was chic and as soon as you walk in you see a beautiful cherry blossom tree inside the restaurant. So much to look at while you dine. Loved the little chopstick holders Each course that was served was explained by the waitress or the sushi chef. The first three courses were served by a waitress. The rest of the courses were explained by the sushi chef. Every piece was melt in your mouth, fresh, and super flavorful. When you check in on Yelp, you get a free handroll, so my husband and I added a roll. The cocktails we ordered were beautiful to look at and delicious. At the end, the waitress surprised us with a free dessert with a beautiful heart candle to help celebrate our wedding anniversary. The dessert that comes with the omakase was so good too! Lots of photo opportunities after our meal too. I highly recommend a visit. read more

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I reserved the Mother's Day omakase experience. The food was good, of course, but I particularly enjoyed the company of the hibachi chef. He noticed my father seemed a bit awkward, and went out of his way to chat with him about the different seafoods, where to catch them, etc. My father always feels a bit out of place in fancy restaurants, but he loves food and cooking so I was glad the chef caught onto that. The Mother's Day omakase was pricey, at $150 per person, but it was a great experience. read more

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Fancy sushi spot, eel avocado unagi hand roll was good, do the 3 roll set! I got the Kaizen Handroll Set, but would probably just order that alone next time, the others didn't stand out. Also you can ask for soy sauce on the side. Drinks are pretty and tasty, pink lily, lycheetini and gin blossom were all good (just a bit sweet so had to add ice and water) It is an expensive spot, could be good for special occasions. Very nice presentation but portions are quite small so I left a bit hungry. Friendly staff. It gets busy at night for dinner time so make a reservation before you go! read more

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Let's start with the positives first- the ambiance is beautiful and has a relaxing, yet trendy vibe. Our server wasn't exactly rude but gave off the snobbish and nonchalant attitude. Also, didn't come to check on us. An order I was waiting ended up being missed, so we ended up waiting over 25 mins longer for, without an apology. The food was not impressive at all for the price they charge. Won't be coming back. read more

I came as a group of 4 to do the 12 course omakase, but sat at a table rather than the omakase bar. Upon following Kaizen on instagram, I was very intrigued by the Taro Boba Tea so I ordered it. However, it was not like how I imagined it to be; the boba itself was hard and did not taste like boba. The drink itself did not taste like Taro and was more on the alcoholic side. The 12-course omakase started off with a fresh oyster followed by deep fried soft shell crabs. Then, it was an assortment of fresh fish, scallop, uni, and a handroll. It all ended with dessert which was a mochi flavor of your choice. The fish was delicious, it melted in my mouth. I wish their lunch menu was offered during dinner as well so there are more selections! Our waitress was very attentive and explained each dish as they came out. The entire experience took under an hour, which was surprisingly fast for me as I expected to be there for about an hour and a half. read more

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Had the Omakase. Service was great, decor is beautiful but we left hungry. Our party of 8 hit up Wendy's afterwards as the Omakase experience did not fill us up. read more

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Beautifully hidden and cute space that is perfect for a night out or celebration with friends. We had the chef's choice sushi menu, it was 7 hand-picked rolls with flavors that complimented each other well. The staff was welcoming and very friendly. read more

The restaurant vibe is eclectic - it's striving for elegance, but then has a sports bar in one corner and whimsical swing chairs by the sushi bar. My husband and daughter both enjoyed the omakase, which now has 15 courses. I had the short ribs, avocado salad and shrimp tempura. The ribs were very tender and delicious. The avocado salad came with tuna sashimi and was also very good. Unfortunately, I would not get the shrimp tempura again. The waitress was attentive but not very friendly. read more

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The interior decor is really nice. The best place to sit is in the area encasing the fake cherry blossom tree, which is where we reserved seats. I highly recommend reserving seats in advance since it gets really busy & they might not have seats available, esp in the best spot. Service is good , but I wished 1 of the servers spoke a bit slower, cuz it's kinda hard to understand & remember items on the menu when they start rapping. We got the $65 12-course spring omakase. This seasonal menu ends 6/20. We thought the 12 course might not be filling enough for dinner, but if you check in on Yelp, you get a free classic hand roll. My friend also had a coupon for an appetizer & we were satisfied with the whole meal. I don't ever recommend eating up to your neck like I do once in a while, cuz you might not be able to move & might end up with a stomachache for the next 30mins. I don't eat raw seafood much so this was definitely a different experience for me. The sauces &/or seasoning are overbearing at times; you can't taste the seafood much cuz the sauce or seasoning overpowers it. A few of the courses were a bit too salty for me. 1st course was oyster with roe & scallion on top. This was my 1st time having such big roe raw. It feels like popping boba when it pops, but then what hits is a taste similar to fish oil. Since my friend had a coupon for free appetizer, we chose rock shrimp out of that & edamame. The rock shrimp tempura is decent. It comes on a bed of leaves & is doused with a sweet mango? sauce & sesame seeds. The shrimp is piping hot, so be careful unless you want a burnt tongue & mouth. Don't expect the rock shrimp to be anything like P.F. Chang's. The latter has bigger, crispier shrimp with a thicker, creamier, not as sweet sauce. 2nd course was miso soup. I've hated miso soup ever since I tried it some 14 years ago or so. Idk if I'm getting accustomed to the taste, but this miso soup was pretty decent. 3rd course was soft shell crab. This was nice, crispy, not overdone, crunchy exterior. Some places overdo it & burn it a bit. Not here tho. Perfect exterior & soft meat. It wasn't bitter like some places where they don't take out/clean whatever organ makes it bitter. Courses 4 to 8 were some types of fish & seafood including tuna, salmon. Course 6 might've been scallop, but not sure. Course 9 was sea squirt. It has a really strong raw seafood aftertaste. With all of the courses besides the 1st 2, the wasabi hits at the end. Course 10 was some typa fish. Course 11 some typa fish in seaweed. After that, we got the check in perk. I chose yellowtail scallion while my friend got salmon avocado. The cuts of fish were really good. Some were better taste-wise, the fattier, the more buttery & better imo. Course 12 is dessert, which is mochi ice cream: mango, strawberry, matcha, & I think there was another option. I chose matcha & my friend got mango. Each of the mochi ice creams are split in half. Whatever you do, no matter how burnt your tongue or mouth is from before, don't shove half the mochi ice cream in your mouth, unless you want brain freeze. Take a small bite at a time, unless you wanna torture yourself. read more

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Very clean establishment. Service was very attentive and welcoming. You could taste the freshness of seafood used in the rolls. Can't wait to comeback, highly recommended!! read more

Wabi Nori - The Kaizen Set And Trio signature - Sushi Bars Near Me - Queens, New York

Went here for Mother's Day and of course I'm booking the omakase at the bar. 18 course for $150 definitely worth it! The uni pasta, hand roll, oyster, wagyu were my favorite. Make reservations ahead of time. Staff were really nice and friendly. Would definitely go back to go for another omakase and won't be hungry afterwards! read more

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