"If you can steer clear of those busy hours, your experience will be much more enjoyable. Please note that they only accept cash, and don’t forget to check out the daily specials in the back area — they often have five unique items available. However, I would suggest avoiding the Poke Mackerel, as it’s quite tricky to eat and can have bones and occasional bitter bits.
The restaurant is closed on Sundays, so plan accordingly. If you do visit when it’s closed, you might find yourself at Sushi Maru, only to discover that everyone else had the same idea, leading to long waits.
Not sure what to order? Go for the Beef Tonkatsu combo. For the beef, I recommend having it cooked medium rare. The atmosphere is very welcoming, even if you're dining solo; sitting at the counter allows you to watch the chefs in action while you wait.
As for the staff, they are generally friendly, though the oldest waitress can be a bit brusque. Still, everyone does their job well, and the cooks in the back work quickly to get your food ready. They excel at beef, chicken, pork, and anything fried. The rice is perfectly cooked, the miso soup is great, and the fried katsu has the perfect crunch!
Just a tip about the salad: it usually comes heavily dressed, so be sure to ask for the dressing on the side. Also, I'd recommend skipping the udon, yakiniku, or tofu soups (available only during dinner) as they are not particularly good — the udon noodles are too soft for my liking."
