"Shomon Kappo is the sister restaurant to sushi institution Shiro's. It lives up to that pedigree with a fun and fresh kappo experience—meaning that instead of a classic omakase with almost exclusively sushi, you’ll get an eight-course mix of sushi and other Japanese small plates for around $185 per person (without tax and tip). We're talking buttery Hokkaido scallop nigiri and futomaki topped with rich soy-cured egg yolk, as well as super tender A5 wagyu cooked in fragrant fig leaves and a deep-fried Dungeness crab nugget. And unlike similar spots that are more cramped and stuffy, the 14-seat Shomon counter is buzzing with enjoyable energy while still spacious enough to feel like you’re at your own private table." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo, gabe guarente