Aila C.
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Went here for a birthday omakase and left feeling quite deflated. The sushi itself was good - fresh, decent cuts, no complaints there - but everything around it just didn’t live up to what you’d expect from a supposedly “special” experience.
First off, the atmosphere was nonexistent. We were seated at the back of what felt like a half-abandoned mall food court, with cardboard boxes lying around and zero ambience. Definitely not what you picture when booking a nice dinner, let alone a celebratory meal.
The service was also massively lacklustre. When we arrived, they asked if we had a reservation (we did), but instead of actually reviewing it, they just jumped straight to asking about allergies. It always feels awkward to announce it’s your birthday out loud, so the only thing we said was that my husband has an egg allergy - and even then, that info was already noted in the reservation, along with the fact that it was a birthday meal. No acknowledgement of either. No effort, no welcome, nothing to make it feel remotely special. It felt generic and forgettable from the moment we walked in.
I’d also say pacing of the meal was a real issue. The sushi was served rapid-fire - I was still chewing one piece when the next one was plonked in front of me. In my mind, while omakase should have a steady pace, it is meant to be savoured, not inhaled.
Also worth noting: there was only one non-Japanese staff member, and naturally he was the one serving us. It took away from the immersion a bit, especially as we were looking forward to hearing the names of each dish in Japanese as part of the experience.
To top it off, they started cleaning the kitchen while we were still eating and there’s nothing like the sound of clattering kitchenware and shuffling about to make things feel relaxing.
All in all, it’s decent sushi for the price, but that’s about it. If you’re looking for a memorable omakase or a special occasion spot, there are genuinely thousands of better options in Tokyo that treat the whole experience - not just the food - with the care and finesse it deserves. Don’t waste your time here, the locals certainly weren’t!