"Aa raises the bar for casual sushi so high, it smashes through the ceiling and bonks an unsuspecting seagull. For the same cost as a typical one-person omakase, it’s feasible to fill the table with over a dozen luxury-level nigiri, rolls galore, and practically a gallon of miso soup. But a meal here is not just a good value—the sushi is downright excellent. Rice is kept at a temperature that softens slightly upon contact with buttery yellowtail belly. Rolls are tight and tasty. And if you wanted to tack on some tamago Spam musubi or lemon-squeezed chicken karaage, spontaneity pays off." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley