"Prior to opening in its new, bolder location, Yakuza House specialized primarily in handrolls, or temaki, and dressed nigiri, as well as a few sandos, and offered an omakase experience. At the new location not far away on Severn Avenue, chef Huy Pham’s menu expands on those offerings significantly, but the omakase option remains the star. Pham’s tasting menu, available in the dining room or the private omakase room (but not at the izakaya bar, of not when reserving) is likely to heavily feature Pham’s specialty, intricately-dressed nigiri like shima aji with yuzu zest; kanpachi with honey miso, shiso pesto, and fried shallots; or Otoro with Murasaki uni, Kaluga caviar, truffle pate, and gold flakes. It will also likely include chef’s sashimi, like yellowtail with yuzu ponzu ad pink peppercorn, and temaki utilizing rare fish like akami. Yakuza House is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday; ask your server about the omakase option." - Clair Lorell
