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best japanese eastside. we have eaten here now three times, and each time is better than the last. our experience here is no fluke. arguably the best overall japanese cuisine in the eastside area. restaurant is exceptionally clean, and the aromas are enticing. the wait staff are all prompt and courteous. if you arrive with a group and no reservation, you may be in for a wait, as the seating is modest. they do have a number of private rooms, but we've not tried to reserve one.
the menu is broad and varied and you'll find all the typical japanese fare. our several first hand experiences with many different items from the sushi/sashimi menu underscore the absolute freshness of their offerings. the presentation is excellent and portion sizes are ample if not large. the deep fried oysters are in a word, superb---lightly coated w/ panko and fried in fresh hot oil; not greasy; the briny oyster flavor is incredibly fresh.
i could go on and on with positive comments about other menu items, but the one item that deserves special note is their pumpkin fried rice. this is their specialty. it is a deliciously seasoned fried rice w/ bacon bits, served in a beautifully cooked kabocha squash (japanese pumpkin). one of these will serve 4 persons as a side, easily. the kabocha is tender and has absorbed the flavors of the fried rice while they cook together...absolutely yummy! be sure toplaceyour order for this as soon as you can, as it takes awhile to prepare.

they have amazing private rooms but apparently if you try to make a reservation for one they won't let you. i wanted to make a reservation for 6 people in a private room to celebrate a birthday and was told that if a group larger than mine comes first that they won't seat us in the private room, the other group would take priority. this is not ok and horrible customer service. if a party wants a reservation you honor it if you are not booked. i loved thisplacebut will probably never go back because of this.

thisplaceis legit! every part of the meal was phenomenal and priced well. couldn't be happier to have finally found a suitableplaceon the east side.

love it!. my husband and i come here once a week. this definitely our regular sushi place. the sushi is fresh and creative and delicious! it always comes with a cucumber starter and chilled fruit for dessert. it's a great meal and very enjoyable place. the regular hot food menu is also delicious. don't expect a quick meal out thisplacethough, the food often takes a quite a while to come out. regardless the staff is attentive and polite. would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for good food!