Wako Japanese Restaurant

I’m actually surprised this place has a Michelin star. It was good but definitely not a mind blowing experience. Came here for my cousin’s 23^rd birthday. I hadn’t even heard of this place until she mentioned it. We made reservations for the sushi bar (you have to call for this) at 8:30 on a Thursday and arrived to a packed restaurant. The dinner is long and we were the last ones to leave but never felt pressured to.
You can only do the omakase at the sushi bar and we both opted for the $ 100 option. I also got a bottle of nigori and my cousin got some sochu on ice. We started with some cute tiny appetizers that took me back to Nishiki Market. Then came 12 pieces if nigiri you eat with your fingers. They give you this cute little finger wipe and a big serving of ginger to cleanse your palate between each piece. My favorite was the gold foiled toro that melted in my mouth. Gold foiled seafood is apparently a specialty of the city of Kanazawa, just south of the Noto Peninsula. Fun fact! You also get to pick between yellow or red miso so we got one of each and tried each others. I’m glad my cousin got the red one because I didn’t like it and she loved it. Dinner ended with a piece of tamago (meh) and your choice between two desserts. I got the pan cotta and my cousin got the chestnut cake. Oh and you also have the option to order additional nigiri’s after.
I loved the sushi chefs and they were very nice. They spoke to my cousin about her time in Japan and recommended other sushi restaurants to try. I can’t imagine having as good as an experience if we just sat in the regular table and ordered a la carte. I also added up the pieces of nigiri and it came out to be $ 98 so the $ 100 omakase is a pretty good deal considering.
This has no bearing on my rating but service could have been more attentive from the waitresses. Its a small restaurant and I had to ask for my water to be refilled multiple times. The overhead lights here were also way too bright. Michelin star aside, I think I would still prefer my all time favorite Sushi Ran over Wako.

Great spot. The food was delicious and inventive. We had the 7 course menu which was fantastic. The waitstaff was attentive. Not a huge spot — maybe 8 tables or so and perhaps a dozen spots at the sushi bar. Perhaps the rain kept people away, because at 8 pm, there were spots at the sushi bar and a walk-​in couple was able to get a recently vacated table. Pretty casual — yoga pants and hoodies seemed to dominate the sushi bar.

Easily one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever been to. Authentic and intimate, the food is exquisite and well executed. Go for the prefix, well worth the $$.

Came here for my mother’s birthday with reservations on a weekday. The spot is pretty small, but service is great! Authentic, friendly and knowledgable servers which made our experience good. We all had the omakase and I had the Chef Omakase which is slightly more expensive than the regular omakase. However not all the fish tasted fresh, but there were many other dishes that were tasty.
The regular Omakase:
— appetizer with 4 cute mini dishes: one of my favorites of the night
— amberjack & red snapper sashimi: fresh and got me excited for the rest of the meal.
— fried fish ake and veggies with lotus veggies fried: also yum!
— baked yellowtail apple bottom and egg: unique dish and very rich in flavor
— halibut, salmon, stripe jack, and scallop nigiri: everything on this dish was good, but nothing unique in flavor.
— Tuna belly & bluefin tuna: yum
— crab and salmon roe nigiri: decent
— soups were a little too salty — both kinds
— sweet egg cake: very sweet but too full at this point to finish
The chefs Omakase:
— Barracuda, golden eye snapper, red snapper, stripe jack, giant clam: everything was decent, some had the fishy taste which I wasn’t a fan of, but the snappers were my favorite on this nigiri dish
— abalone, yellowtail, gizzard, and uni nigiri: my favorite was the yellowtail and uni on this dish. Usually I’m not a fan of uni, but it was super fresh that I didn’t taste the fishy/​oceany taste!
— Otoro from Spain: Otoro is always super soft and melt-​in-​your-​mouth :D
— Anago: cooked fish was tasty — mom loved it
— A5 Wagyu: Delicious as well!
They provided my mom a panna cotta dessert for her birthday which they did it pretty cute because they came with a few confetti pieces that dropped all over the dessert before placing the dessert in front of my mom. It was indeed tasty and we all ended our meals with a piece of chocolate.
The meal went from super tasty to decent which it should have kept up the tastiness, but the fish probably wasn’t too good that day. It was around $ 355 including tax & tips for 3.

So I thought I’ll try a new #sushi spot in #sf and it was ok. The food overall wasn’t too bad, but you can definitely get much better with the sane atmosphere. Order: raw squid, a5 wagyu miso stew, fresh assorted crab and seaweed, and some nigiri !

Made reservations to sit at the sushi bar expecting a mind-​blowing experience.
Nope.
Sighduck… was so excited to try this place because I’ve heard nothing but GREAT things, but sad to say the meal was only mediocre. Presentation was appealing and the effort they put into each nigiri was up there, but the flavors were just MIA. Chefs really do focus more on technique rather than taste.
Opted for the $ 100/​pp omakase which came with a few small plates (more like tiny), 12 pc nigiri, miso soup, and dessert. Nothing at all stood out for me the entire meal. I couldn’t even get myself to finish the miso soup OR dessert as it was just not that appetizing enough. Don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t a bad meal, but was expecting so much for a michelin star restaurant. Everything was just OK. Was it worth the price? Yes, I think so. Would I come back again? Nope.
Service on the other hand, was top notch.
Tip: Wear nothing… because it’s HOT A F up in this joint! I was lightheaded the entire meal.

I’m glad to see the number of legitimate sushi and Japanese food restaurants in SF increasing a little by little. In this town full of sushi lovers whose favorite sushi joints take pride in their mayo and sriracha coated rolls, I’m glad to see that the largely non-​Japanese clientele at Wako seem to appreciate the art that is sushi making.
We had the seven-​course kaiseki menu, which includes not only some nigiri, but an assortment of other dishes including a starter, sashimi, a fried dish, and a steamed dish. All dishes were excellent. The quality of the sashimi fish was extremely fresh, the tempura was light and not greasy like all of the crappy Japanese-​wannabe restaurants around here, and the butter-​wasabi broth of the steamed fish was so good that we wanted to drink the leftover broth. We also added an order of the shirako tempura to our dish. To those who don’t know what it is, just don’t google for what it is, and just try it with an open mind. Trust me, it’s delicious.
The sushi, as you might expect, is top notch. The sourcing of the fish, the quality, and the way the rice is formed all were representative of a legit sushi restaurant. I really enjoyed the Scottish king salmon, sumi ika, and aji here. We added an order of their uni (straight from Hokkaido!), and the tamago (for which you could taste the seafood-​y dashi flavor that they cooked it in). everything was delicious, and I wish I could eat more!
Service was wonderful, and the owner/​chef is super nice and seems to really appreciate each and every one of his customers. Japanese hospitality at its best.

No joke here.
This is the real deal. After tailgating Cherylyn N’s (
) tour of Japanese, specifically omakase, meals, she named this as a must try destination. With an upcoming birthday for my pescatarian friend, I made an early weeknight dinner reservation in early December. A tad late due to the horrendous City traffic from downtown, we were seated at the rear table near the kitchen. The dining room, comprising of around six tables, was ²⁄₃^rd full while the sushi bar was fully occupied. The menu is pretty simple with an extensive selection of sushi, sashimi, and small plate choices. There are three omakase menus: a nigiri sushi and sashimi exclusive one, nigiri only, and a seven course mix of these with cooked and raw small plates; we chose the latter.
Being exhausted from the hectic journey here, I wasn’t fully focused on itemizing our courses, given the wide variety of fish in various sashimi and nigiri form.
Here is a summary of the various offerings in our meal:
The two specials on the menu were the striped jack (sashimi) and the golden eye snapper.
Yellow tail baked apple and scallop bites were delicious as well as the fish cake tempura, as a different take. The nigiri offerings included salmon, scallop, and yellow tail as one course and saba, king crab, and otoro as another course.
Wanting to explore a bit more, I added yellowtail dumplings as a supplement.
We were offered the option of red or white miso soup (I had the red).
The dessert was not memorable except that it was topped with a chestnut.
The restaurant is not very large and the tables are pretty close together so hope you aren’t shy about sharing conversations. I tried to add the abalone as another supplement, but they had another party waiting for our table so will save it for next time.
The consensus from my other Unilocal friends who’ve reviewed this place is a rousing five stars (4.5 by Cherylynn, but rounded up).
Just don’t walk in here expecting a budget dinner or, as Ken K. dubs, «jive ass rolls» (
) or bento boxes. Prepared to be transported to Japan. Sorry, still have yet to go, but, from what I’ve read…

This is an upscale sushi restaurant. We had omakase, or chef selection which was served from the daily nigiri selection. Each bite is a gastronomical adventure, differing textures and just the right amount of rice. The nigiri selection was surprisingly broad from barracuda that was flash flamed to abalone that had the most amazing texture. I may have also had the best mackerel yet, which is always my favorite anyway.
The setting is intimate with only 10 seats at the bar, but it gives one a front row seat to the artistry that is perhaps the culinary peak of a chef’s skill.

Our friends who are sushi connoisseurs recommended this place so we all went together on Saturday night.
We sat at the sushi bar in the L corner, perfect for 4 people and I think the best seat in the house as we can see how the chef prepares each piece of sushi in the omakase.
I debated whether to give it 4 or 5 stars as I rarely give 5 stars on the first visit. But I have to. Everything was the just perfect. First the food. We ordered the nigiri omakase which our friends recommended over the other one. It was a work of culinary art and precision. My mouth was in heaven. I asked my friend where the soy sauce was and he told me the wasabi, soy sauce and all the other flavors are already combined in the sushi piece so all I had to do was pick it up and eat it. He was right. Each sushi piece was an adventure with distinct taste. I love each one. I especially love
— starter course of monkfish liver, salad with Apple, even the fish cakes with lotus roots.
— the scallop which was lightly seared. It is a perfect balance to its natural sweetness
— the fresh water eel was the most moist eel I have ever had.
— the Hokkaido uni was amazing in taste and texture. We ordered another round after the omakase.
— the ink squid had a great crunch texture. Never like squid before but loved it here.
— snapper, halibut, toro, yellowtail all had its unique flavor. We savored it all
— the wagyu beef nigiri was even tasty.
We also ordered the following extras
— monkfish liver Loved it.
— steamed egg dish– I forget the Japanese name. This was divine with uni, fish and mushroom.
— fried clams. Yummy
— grilled glazed cod. Tender and tasty
We finished with red and white miso soup. I loved the white one. Hubby loved the red. Then finished with two desserts mix — I liked the lighter fruity one.
We drank sake and hot tea throughout. The sake I would recommend are the one that is gently fruity and the otter festival.
Lastly I loved the setting, it is bright but not too bright, very homey and comfortable. It was like eating culinary art without any pretense.
We had 17 courses in all. It was just over $ 800 for four people and worth every penny. I look forward to coming back again soon ;-)

Service: A+ (they even opened the bathroom door for me)
Food: A– ((good and fresh, though everything was good… nothing really stood out as amazing… best of the night for me was the negi-​toro, kanpachi & kinmedai)…some others were chu-​toro, miyazaki beef, hokkaido uni & the tamago was delicious) also the smoked yellowtail belly was interesting.
Décor: A (clean and simple… always love the wood look)
Price: B (between fair to high… not too bad unless you eat and drink like me :) + a la carte nigiri prices are for 1 piece only)
Atmosphere: A (small, lively and engaging. Chefs are down to earth cool guys and fun to conversate with… huge +)
Notes: If you sit at sushi bar… You’re required to order omakase. Omakase comes with small bites, a soup, 12 pc nigiri, tamago + desert. Option of $ 82 (less food) or $ 100 (which I went with). Nigiri a la carte prices are sold by 1 piece. Basic 300ml nigori sake $ 12, hot sake $ 17.
Recommended. Wako dishes out some tasty stuff here but I personally dont know if I’ll come back soon. While everything was pretty good… nothing really stood out and wow’d my taste buds (Don’t mind me… I’m just being a sushi snob :) I just need to feel that umami type of way if I’m spending $ 300 – 400 (for 2) on a seating!

Wako 和香
Reservation
I called in a week before and managed a seat for 2 on a Friday night @ 7pm. Online reservations are available for tables only so I called in for sushi bar, reserved for omakase diners.
Ambiance
The restaurant is small but nice and cozy. There’s only 10 seating at the sushi bar but it was a very worthwhile experience. I wouldn’t do omakase any other way. Atsushi-​san was our main chef and he was very kind. He told us interesting facts about each fish he chose for us and even showed us the certification for the wagyu beef (sorry calf!). Tomo-​san was also very friendly and made the effort to say hello to make us feel very welcome though we were seated to the side.
Omakase
For omakase, there is the option between a 7 course meal (~$ 80) or the nigiri ($ 100) and we opted for the latter. The nigiri omakase starts off with 4 piece appetizer, one of which was the oyster over monkfish liver, which was a very refreshing start to the meal. Then there was 12 piece nigiri with miso soup (choice between white or red miso) to finish. Some standout nigiri were the wild yellowtail toro, ink squid, otoro, wagyu, and uni.
1. Wild yellowtail toro
2. Barracuda
3. Rosy sea bass
4. Striped jack
5. Ink squid
6. Spanish blue fin otoro
7. Wagyu beef
8. Uni
9. Golden eye snapper
10. Mirugai
11. Unagi
12. Tamago
Sake — «Gold Blossom»
We picked up the Kinka (aka Tedorigawa Arabashiri Kinka Daiginjo Nama) to accentuate our dining experience and it was a solid choice. The Kinka is clean, smooth, fruity, and flavorful.
Dessert
There were two flavors for dessert: (1) panna cotta and (2) chestnut mousse. The panna cotta tasted like creamy ice cream and the chestnut mousse was flavorful. Slight preference for the chestnut mousse since it’s quite a unique item.
Price
For nigiri omakase with sake, our two person bill came out to $ 250.
Thoughts?
Wako focuses more on the flavor from the fish and rice combined. Simply aromatic.

As a horrible procrastinator, I don’t show up to ANYTHING on time. Except for Sushi. We arrived 15 mins in advance of opening for our 5:30 old-​people-​time reservation to make sure we got to eat as soon as humanly possible. The parking Gods made it possible by giving us a space right across the street in this ordinarily parking-​cluster-​F area, where stalking is usually your best bet for success.
Atmosphere:
Minimalist, quiet, but not sterile. There is a scent infuser and mood lighting in the bathroom.
I usually like to sit at the bar but you have to call to reserve that, online is for tables only.
Service:
Minimalist, quiet, but not sterile. Perfect pacing. Incredibly solid.
Food:
I’m an Omakase girl — $ 100 pre-​tax & tip gets you
All the hot green tea you want
4 tasty amuse-​bouche sized starters
12 pieces of high quality nigiri (no soy sauce or wasabi here people, this is legit — the Uni and Barracuda were the standouts of the night, the waygu was a little chewy and the the eel was a bit mealy)
Miso soup (red or white)
Tomago (theirs is different — if you like it spongy, you may find this pretty tasty)
2 solid little desserts (smooth basic panna cotta and tastier chestnut mousse)
Bomb-​ass tiny chocolate truffle bites
Fullness-​meter:
Full but not-​thanksgiving-​turkey-​stuffed
Overall this is no Sushi-​Ran in terms of how amazing the nigiri are, but it is truly legit, deserving of its Michelin star, and definitely worth showing up on time, heck — even early for.

Wako is the best sushi restaurant in San Francisco. Period. We had the $ 100 omakase and it was fantastic. It started out with a an appetizer plate and then came the chef’s choice of nigiri. They were essentially all the best options on the menu – things that I hadn’t tried before and the classics including salmon, tuna belly (which had gold flakes), yellowtail belly, and the most amazing uni I’ve ever had. Then came red miso soup, dessert and we also had tamago complimentary from the chef. I savored every bite.
The servers were all very attentive and my overall experience was great. This is truly a place for a very special night filled with amazing food. My advice would be to make sure to call in to get a reservation in advance. Clement St parking is insane, but we always find one if you are willing to a venture a few blocks.

RIDICULOUS! Not the food but the parking! I guess it comes with the territory! Parking on Clement can be insane especially during peak dinner hours. Be prepared to circle the block multiple times as even an illegal space was hard to come by!
Décor is typically Japanese with judicious usage of modern plank-​wood on the walls, wooden furnishings and a pretty sushi bar. The vibe was chic and contemporary and more importantly, giving the restaurant a clean look.
As we wanted to try a good cross section of the menu, we opted for a table.
SUSHI: Wako is high-​end. I savored each piece of fish in one mouthful with slow, deliberate bites, as there would be no reruns. Breathe in the pristine freshness, relish how each piece was delicately seasoned and sauced by the chef and notice the textural difference between each fish. Close your eyes if you must lest you might be distracted! Ala Carte nigiri prices are steep. The menu prices are per piece, not a pair and you can spend a pretty penny in a hurry!
Here’s a low down of today’s nigiri specials and every fish was divine!
1. Hirame (Halibut $ 6): a very popular white fish with light and delicate flavor.
2. Shima Aji (Striped Jack $ 6): delicious, like a cross between kanpachi (amber jack) and hamachi.
3. Kamasu (Japanese Baracuda $ 6): like hirame, it was soft, juicy and light.
4. Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper $ 8): its texture was not too soft or too crunchy, with a slight sweetness and not fishy.
5. Akamutsu (Rosy Sea Bass $ 8): a rare find, not to be missed! A white fish that tasted like toro! (fatty tuna).
The kitchen entrees were equally glorious with some minor hiccups. Even the soy on the table was doctored for better taste. Presentation was the essence.
1. King Crab and Baby Scallop Tempura ($ 12), light batter and the King Crab were beyond delicious! One piece was given the «isobe» treatment using roasted seaweed (nori) for added flavor. (⁵⁄₅)
2. Kaisen Chawanmushi ($ 9 Savory Egg Custard) made with jidori eggs (from specially raised chickens but who cares?). I appreciated the über smoothness of the custard and the snow crab. But a dollop of uni? Didn’t blend so well to my liking with egg custard! (⁴⁄₅)
3. Blue Fin Tuna cheek on Hotplate (14) was just so so as I preferred my tuna raw. But this was just me! (³⁄₅)
4. Grilled Ink Squid Legs ($ 8) was nicely salted and crunchy (⁴⁄₅)
5. Simmered Golden Eye Snapper Head (9) was a delicacy although your cat would love it too! I would have preferred it to be served warmer (temp-​wise) and was too sweet for my liking. (²⁄₅)
6. Grilled Sanma (pike mackerel) with Matsutake mushroom was definitely a work of art! The fish was completely deboned and the mushroom and sweet ginger complemented the umami flavors. Well done! (⁵⁄₅)
This is the place to come if you are a purist seeking out authenticity and traditionality. I can see careful attention was given to every detail. The server was young, very pleasant although not quite as professional as I would have expected at a high-​end place like this. All in all, we had an enjoyable evening!
Gochisosama deshita! (Thank you for the meal!)

Michelin Star? Come on, the waitresses didn’t even know what they were serving me in the omakase and this place hasn’t even been here long enough to set such a precedence. It’s funny, I had mixed feelings when I read they got the coveted star, and then I read that Nobu, whose opinion I am usually aligned with, gave them a 2-​star– he knows his stuff, especially when it comes to Japanese. With Ino Sushi gone, and the original chefs at Maruya gone too, the SF sushi scene is going down the drains being replaced with expensive mediocracy. I’d say save your $$$$ and instead go to Japan where it’s 120 yen to the dollar right now, 40% off from 2 years back, and try the real deal!

Wako was such an amazing choice for a special birthday dinner for my mister. :) I came here at the end of last September and this place has ruined other sushi bars for me ever since. Happy to say that I was able to try this before Wako got the Michelin Star ;)
I made reservations about a month in advance so that I could assure bar seating — a MUST when you are here! Not sure how much you typically would have to book in advance. Omakase is required when you sit in the bar, but what else could you possibly want? We ordered the seven course Omakase and enjoyed every bit of it. My favorites had to be the uni and the blue fin tuna belly. We loved it so much we asked for seconds on our favorite dishes! We also ordered some chawanmushi on the side — so good!
The experience here is so intimate and personal that we definitely felt spoiled. Our sushi chef walked us through each course, each piece carefully crafted. At the end of our meal we were given an extra dessert and our waitress threw some confetti on our table.
Highly highly recommended :) so worth it

Wako is one of the best sushi places I have ever been to and was an absolutely delightful dining experience. I came here with my friend on a Tuesday night and we had reservations at the bar. We both got the omakase nigiri sets.
FOOD: The omakase nigiri set comes with small plates, 12 pieces of nigiri, soup, and dessert. The small plates were exceptional and varied. There was a fresh persimmon salad that was inside a hollowed out persimmon, fresh tuna, croquette and other bite size appetizers. All of them were great but the main attraction was of course the nigiri.
This sushi was the best I have ever had. I was sick with the FLU and super meh feeling and this STILL tasted amazing. First, the sushi rice was actually sushi rice which is already a huge plus compared to most places. It was soft and pillowy. What was even better was that the rice wasn’t just sweet but also had a bit of saltiness with it.
All of the fish was exceptionally fresh and melt in your mouth. The fish came from all over the world and were definitely higher quality. Since the chef chooses and makes each piece individually when you are ready, I ended up eating many uncommon fishes such as abalone and clam. Surprisingly, they were amazing! My favorites were the otoro and yellow tail belly but I even loved the Uni which is normally dislike!
The miso soup and dessert were fine. A great end to the meal but nothing super amazing.
EXPERIENCE/​ATMOSPHERE: Sitting at the counter is great because you get to see the chefs work and they are very attentive in carefully spacing out your meal. They are happy to answer any questions to have about the fish. There is plenty of time to leisurely chat with your dining partner so make sure you like each other’s company!
The restaurant itself is very intimate and small which I think allows you to really get the whole experience of enjoying the preparation. However, it would not be suitable for a big party.
There were two chefs who both were Japanese. They seemed like they were trained in Japan and very passionate about making their food taste great but also look beautiful. Furthermore, the chefs were very kind and engaging!
LOCATION: This place is located on clement in the Richmond. There didn’t seem to be any parking issues when we went.
PRICE: The particular omakase I got was $ 100 per person which is quite pricy. An individual piece of sushi ranged from $ 6 – 8 per piece. Therefore, this place isn’t cheap. However is it worth the price? If you are just looking to stuff your face with sushi then maybe not. However, if you are looking for a complete experience with sushi quality above most restaurants, even those on Japan, then I would really recommend checking Wako out. Again I was sick and this place was still enjoyable and was the best sushi I have ever had!!! I definitely would go back again!
FINAL THOUGHTS: I see some complaints about the size of this sushi compared to other places in japantown or Irving. Personally, I do not think this is comparable to those places. Although the pieces are smaller and more expensive, the quality is much better (and I say this as someone who loves sushi from Irving and jtown.) This sushi melts in your mouth and taste so fresh, the quality is definitely a few grades above. Also, it is authentic compared to the places I have been in Japan. Yes there are some places in Japan that have cheaper and bigger sushi like the quality in your run in the mill sushi places in sunset but there is also higher end sushi like that found in Wako. If you are willing to spend more for amazing sushi then I would really recommend trying out Wako. Its Michelin star was well deserved!

OH-​MY-​GOSH-​YEAH!!!
This is what I like to exclaim every time I have delicious OMAKASE. Wako’s Omakase is no exception. This place is slowly becoming my location for my sushi fix in SF and celebration destination. My wife surprised me with birthday reservations for a Sunday at 6pm and I was excited when the GPS led me in front of Wako. We came here about 4 months ago closer to the time Wako opened up and the experience was equally excellent.
Wako offers one of the best Omakase offerings in SF and at $ 76, I think they provide a fairly good value for what you get. Their food is a fusion of fresh Californian ingredients in the Japanese tradition. So what do you get exactly?! You get a delicious 7 course omakase meal in the following order:
A starter, sashimi course, grilled course, warm course, tempura course, 8-​piece nigiri, miso soup and dessert.
With Sade playing in the background, all the couples dining last night were in for a nice romantic setting… and probably some love-​making afterwards.
Of the nigiri I thought that the weakest ones were the barracuda, striped jack and the snow crab with crab butter. Try to eat those first to get them out of the way.
Chinook salmon was just ok that day… not as buttery as the last time.
The yellowtail was orgasmic
The Spanish mackerel was delish
The O-Toro…o…ooooo…ooooo my gosh yeah!
Lessons learned this time around:
1. Make reservations!
2. EAT AT THE SUSHI BAR
3. Don’t forget to order the hamachi if you don’t get some with the omakase…
Overall, I appreciate all the attention to detail from the handmade menus, the wood paneled walls, the homemade sesame seed tofu and post-​meal chocolates, the cool tea cups, the serene and clean bathroom, and of course… the delicious food. I can’t wait till our next celebration to return here!

Praise the lawwwwd for the titillating Omakase Nigiri I had at Wako last night. Every single piece of fish was exceptional. Although I normally consider anago to be very mediocre, this version was bomb diggity. The uni, o-​toro and wagyu were so decadent that we had to get seconds of each. Heavenly on the lips, diabolical on the hips.
The meal, which included an appetizer trio, 18 pieces of nigiri (10 pieces minimum), tamago and soup, plus a bottle of sake split between three people came out to about $ 170 per person pre-​tip.
Here’s a list of all the fish I sampled last night, in case you give a shit:
Rosy sea bass
Halibut
Cuttle fish
Giant clam
Abalone
Striped jack
Chinook king salmon
Barracuda
Spanish mackerel
Gizzard shad
Seared scallop
Uni
O-​toro
Anago
Wagyu