And one more followup – as I’ve been now several times. This time with Henry, who despite my misgivings, ordered up the tonkatsu ramen. And, a completely different experience. The broth, rich and flavorful, the bowl packed with toppings, and the noodles no longer coiled and clumped in the bottom, but loose and cooked just right. Shows that any restaurant can have an off day (or, I suppose, an on day, but I’m giving them the benefit of the doubt, because everything else I’ve had here has been so good).

Got to try the whole nigiri moriawase this time – and immediately noticed that there were some differences in both what the fish were and how they were presented. That’s a very good sign! I take it that they’re really making sure they’re using whatever’s freshest in the market, and treating each fish differently, to bring out its best. And it really was amazing sushi. I just wish there were more options!

Special of the night, a “Japanese take on bibimbap“, the classic Korean rice bowl. Big pluses for asking how spicy I wanted it, and even bigger ones for making it actually spicy as requested. Really exceptional – with a spicy and only slightly sweet chicken, crispy potatoes, crispy seaweed, and a mix of other vegetables, and just the right amount of rice.

I can already see this is going to be a favorite spot to eat, especially solo at the counter. It’s not really conducive to groups – it’s kind of solo or maybe with one or two friends, as the only seating options are the counter around the kitchen, and a bunch of high tables for two. And one lower table for two. In fact, a group of three came in, wanting to sit together at the lower table, and they couldn’t, because there were only two lower chairs. They left. Ah well – business decisions.