"A top pick for solo dining, the nine-course omakase centers on the ritual of slicing just-flown-in-from-Japan fish, pressing it onto a formed ball of rice, and brushing it with a wash of soy while chefs work across the counter with precise timing. The cooked courses were exquisite — including a yellowtail collar with a spiced and citrusy glaze — while the nigiri progression was mesmerizing: a salmon belly that was fatty and buttery with a subtle cut of vinegar; a torch imparting light smokiness and almost caramelization to an impossibly fresh skipback; and a richly pink snapper that was sweet and almost nutty in its lightness. When at its best, omakase here is a poignant reminder that food is art, made intimate because you put it in your body." - Janna Karel