"As one of the most expensive prix fixe menus in the city at $315 per person, this eight-seat omakase counter in the Star Metals building is one of the city’s quintessential “big night out” spots. Their fresh, flavorful plates and elegantly minimalist interior fit the bill of a fancy, buttoned-up restaurant, but this is a fine dining atmosphere that feels homey. Hayakawa offers sizable, memorable mouthfuls of Japanese-imported selections, from bluefin tuna to yellowtail and striped bass, and yet it’s the early courses on the 16-item menu that stand out most. Slivers of tender, raw scallop drenched in a kiwi-miso paste puree and the nutty watercress with a punchy wasabi oil feel like a suspenseful story that keeps you stimulated until the very last bite." - nina reeder, juli horsford