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Japanese small plates & a deep sake list in a blond-wood izakaya hidden beneath an office building.
What to order: wasabi garlic edamame · age dashi tofu · buta kakuni · ginger crème brûléeFrom Google Maps reviews.
Came with a coworker since i'm leaving out of the city. Service Service was spectacular. Everyone was kind and welcoming from the get go. They took care of holding on to our work backpacks at the front of the restaurant. I noticed they also hung suits/jackets on the racks before walking in, which is nice to know if I ever come back :) Atmosphere Atmosphere was a bit dark, but also very Japan themed and pretty. Menu Menu felt limited for dinner, and everything seemed a tad expensive for portio
Excellent dining experience from start to finish. The sashimi was outstanding—fresh, clean, and well executed. The kimidai and aji were particularly impressive in both texture and flavor. The eel with rice was done perfectly: fresh, no muddy smell at all, and paired with a well-balanced sauce that complemented the dish beautifully. The soba with uni was a highlight. The dashi was rich and deeply flavorful, enhanced by fresh wasabi, and when mixed together with the soba, it was simply exceptiona
My partner and I had dinner here on 11/25 to celebrate our anniversary, and we had an amazing experience sitting at the bar. Since my partner isn’t super familiar with sake, our waiter walked him through a few different types and let him try a couple to see which he preferred. All the food was delicious and the dishes were paced very well - our favorites were the wasabi garlic edamame, age dashi tofu, buta kakuni, and ginger crème brûlée. The pork belly was melt-in-your-mouth tender and so flavo
From the Jan 31, 2023 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Wiping cloths weren't kept clean, dry, or in sanitizer between uses.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Food surfaces are too worn or badly built to be properly cleaned.