"I experienced a tasting-menu led by chef Hajime Sato where the level of care was obvious: the team walked each diner through pristinely executed dishes and explained the chef’s sustainability philosophy, which deepened my appreciation for every beautifully plated ingredient; they even transformed a sweet potato into a vegan “barbecue eel” that tasted better than the real thing, and the Chiso omakase included surprises like barnacles — all thoughtfully and meticulously sourced despite the suburban strip-mall setting." - Serena Maria Daniels