"Everybody looks good in the glow of the chandeliers that dot this urbane Japanese eatery and its adjacent bar, so it’s a sure bet for making a positive impression on a promising date. And the food and drinks are just as comely: In addition to fabulous sushi like the spicy scallop-tempura asparagus roll, split the toro tartare with miso mustard and the chicken katsu sando while sipping sophisticated cocktails accented with the colorful likes of cherry blossom and pandan leaf." - Ruth Tobias