"First of all, if you're planning to make a reservation—especially for weekend dinner—definitely **CALL** ahead to secure your table. We tried using Google to make a reservation, but when we arrived, they couldn’t find our name. They should consider disabling the reservation feature on Google or Yelp, as we aren't the only ones who’ve faced this issue. This left a less-than-welcoming first impression. Thankfully, we managed to get a table before the restaurant filled up later that evening.
To kick off our night, we quickly ordered hot sake, but the hostess brought us a jar of sake chilling in ice. I was taken aback by this mistake, which almost made me cringe, although the hostess promptly apologized and fixed it.
We went for the 16-course omakase set for $138, a sushi set for $42, and a sashimi set for $42. The appetizers that came with the omakase were both creative and visually appealing, and the fish was incredibly fresh. We were treated to two dishes featuring Hokkaido uni—one as a starter and another in the sushi—which justified the price. I’d rate the omakase experience five stars.
Both the sushi and sashimi sets were also fresh and well-prepared, but they served a rather subpar wasabi that resembled mashed green food coloring.
The restaurant’s ambiance is casual and inviting. The manager personally interacted with each table, offering complimentary beer and even crafting gin and tonics with Roku gin, which is my favorite and one of the best gins out there in my opinion. It was a lovely touch.
Everything went smoothly until it was time to pay the bill. They added an extra 4% credit card service charge on top of the regular 18% service tax. We were unaware that cash was preferred here, and unfortunately, we only had $100 in our wallets.
For those planning to visit, here are some tips:
1. Call to make a reservation.
2. Opt for the omakase to enjoy authentic wasabi.
3. Bring enough cash."
