I’ve been to and like Takao. He probably has too. I bugged him about it after going to Sugarfish for the umpteenth time. I’ll check out Asuka too.
I want to try Kiriko myself, so that’s a good one. It will become all about me, though. I’ll want to bang it all up and down Sawtelle afterward. Their website is down. Price-wise can you give me a ballpark or a comparison? He says he won’t, but my husband almost always treats when it comes to the kids. I don’t want to give him a stroke.
Of course, I want to go to Masakazu. Loved your report. Probably won’t work for him. He’s easy going, but one of the peeps who think they like everything, but when you eat with them you find it’s not the case.
We haven’t set a date yet. But I’ll try to sneak in a few pics for the thread.
Are you asking my age? He’s an adult. Technically he’s my husband’s nephew… she says as her vanity kicks in.
I don’t think I’ve heard of The Room. Looks like fun, Americanized rolls. I see those fried potato wrapped shrimp that I at Izakaya by Katsuya on 3rd. Yes, I’m still an occasional, shameless, crazy sushi roll lover.
I’ve been wanting to check out Kazunori. Probably not a suitable sit-down dinner option?
Kiriko is a very good choice. For omakase, it usually runs about $110 -160 for me. Non-omakase, with a mix of sushi and cooked dishes ordered, I typically come in somewhere between $75 - 90 but that includes a few pricier items. Make sure to try one of their housemade ice creams.
Kiriko is my rec, too.
Price can be somewhat high, but not too high if you avoid the omakase. It would be a great place for your nephew to not only dig deeper into sushi, but to develop a friendly relationship with an itamae. Anyone at Kiriko would take good care of your nephew and will remember him.
Plus, anytime you think the bill is getting too large, you can pull the ‘chute and say you all need to save room for ________ down the street.
I enjoyed my meal there. And Hamasaku does serve straight up sushi, not just rolls. But do note that the haiga-mai (half-milled rice) which Yoya-san uses for nigiri is quite unorthodox.
Have to say - based on a meal there this week - that Hamasaku’s non-crazy-roll, traditional sushi and sashimi quality is not what it used to be. I think their clientele is not interested in it and the sushi/sashimi I had as part of their $80 omakase (particularly the ikura) was not very good.
I will say, if I can stereotype a bit, my non-Asian friends that don’t eat much sushi seem to love Hamasaku. I haven’t enjoyed a meal there in 4 visits but my white friends rave about how amazing if an experience it is. Personally, I can’t remember a single dish I enjoyed from their omakase. But they are always super busy and packed inside regardless.
Ahhhh…
We were served by the 3rd tier guy (I guess 4th tier, if you count the absent Toya-san) so perhaps it’s not as bad as I think.
Still, I am not going back unless I read or hear of better experiences from reliable sources.
Are you retracting “quality” and replacing it with “technique”? Because I’ve been leaning toward Hamasaku. It’s an elevated, mid-tier spot (imo). Good for our after work meetup - close to nephew’s gym, has both alc & omakase (and a menu!). I like that they have a seasonal & sustainable menu. If we can get seated with Yoya-san do you guys recommend?
P.S. I’m fourth-ing Tsujita, but we’re not doing lunch and it’s not a baller type evening.
Personally id rather do Bar Hayama. It’s not strictly a sushi spot but what they have is good. And there cooked dishes are good as well. It’s a nice atmosphere and fun drinking spot
He’s an adult. Technically he’s my husband’s nephew… she says as her vanity kicks in.
at Izakaya by Katsuya on 3rd. Yes, I’m still an occasional, shameless, crazy sushi roll lover.
I’m goin’ over there myself! I can bang ‘til my heart’s content.
