"Unlike other spots on this list, Choo Sando is a grab-and-go operation. Every day, you’ll find a few daily boxes that come with printed menus of what each fish is, where it’s from, and its favorite TV show (one of those might not be true). All of the fish gets dry-aged for two to three days to bring out rich flavors and excellent texture. And despite being served cold, the rice never feels dry or hard. Grab a box for lunch, but if you want the full experience, you’ll need to place a pre-order online for one of the take-home omakase boxes. They come wrapped up with a bow, which makes it feel like a present—it’s especially fitting since the fish selection is a surprise." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion