Anh P.
Yelp
Yes, there will always be lines here, but the real question is, is it all worth it?
In my humble opinion, it is definitely worth it if you can get into the line within an hour's wait. Come here for breakfast, and you will not be disappointed. From what I remembered 2 years ago, I only waited ~30 minutes during a lunchtime on a weekday in January, and it was very organized too. There were tickets for our spots, and the line went by smoothly. Now, for dinner time, I'd expect the lines to be longer and more stagnant due to the leisurely pace that dinner involves. My words of advice? To come here right when it opens and don't be mad when there are lines formed already. That simply means that many locals love it, so just be respectful of the ambiance and diligent servers. They work really hard and as tourists, we should set a good standard of patience and empathy.
Anyway, my order consisted of the California roll and the chef's set of assorted sushi pieces. I don't think it was omakase, but it was just an 1800 yen (at the time) sushi plate. It was so good! I loved every piece as well as the authentic Japanese California roll. No fake fish there, only raw and fresh standards. Ofc, the dishes came with some miso soup, and we ordered some hot green tea, which was delectable.
The layout of the restaurant is quite small, so I suggest to either break apart your big party or go in with just 2 people, in order to be seated quickly. My mom and I got a full-sized table to ourselves, which was nice. The establishment is very clean and bright, so you can have many opportunities to see what others are eating. But do learn how to hail your waitstaff anywhere in Japan. They were SO SLOW here for some reason, perhaps because they serve many tables at once, so maybe learn to call them over in a polite way. I picked up "sumimasen" (soo-me-mah-sen) early on, and this will be a good way to attract attention without being snobby.
Overall, my experience here was pretty good, and the sushi quality was fantastic for that relatively inexpensive price. It was enticing to come back the day after, but alas, my trip came to an abrupt end. In my next Japanese journey, I will definitely stop by for more pieces, and perhaps try the other location in Shinjuku too.