Japanese restaurant · Japantown
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A tiny, quietly beloved Japantown fixture where the focus is simple nigiri, clean sashimi, and set plates. Listed by the Japantown Business Association, it’s a locals’ go-to for unfussy, traditional flavors and gracious, family-run service.
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