Bring a knowledgable friend to maximize the experience
Sunday, August 05, 2007
My brother and I dined on a Sunday night. We had reservations for 7:30 but it was nearly empty when we arrived so we opted to eat at the bar. When we left at 9:30 there wasn't an open table. Fortunaltely, bro had eaten here several times before and had a few favorites dishes to suggest from the menu. I am not initiated to Japanese food beyond the average sushi bar, so I was a litlle overwhelmed by the food and sake menus. Our waitress/bartender was very knowledgable and offered several choices of sake in prices ranging from $6 to $23 a glass. We eached tried several of the less expensive suggestions. We had several different dishes including chicken meatballs, steak, root vegetables, sushi, and our favorite, beef tongue (doubled-up on this one!) If you don't go crazy on expensive sake, the tariff is quite reasonable. I'll definitely return with my wife!
Pros: Attentive service, professional, authentic ambience.
Cons: Menu can be a little overpowering to the un-initiated.