Monique Pham
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TINs is best kept secret for sushi lovers and omakase aficionados; I have no idea why this place isn't constantly booked. I won't gate-keep though, and I want them to do well, so I am encouraging everyone I know to try this place. I have been here three times and each experience has been more memorable and enjoyable than the last. TINs isn't flashy from the outside; it's situated in an unassuming and small shopping center off of I10. Venture inside and you're going to find some of the best sushi and omakase experiences you will ever have. Inside you'll find seated sushi bar seating about 9-10 people. Each seating is about 60-90 minutes depending on how busy they are that evening. They usually offer two services each night. The omakase at TINs is approximately 14 courses, a dessert, and unlimited sake. You begin with 3-4 appetizers and the different courses range from small plates to nigiri. Each course is jam packed with so much flavor and creativity, and you'll have a tough time picking your absolute favorites. Personal highlights for me were the madai sashimi in a fresh jalapeno sauce, as well as scallops in a sesame ponzu. What I appreciate about the omakase at TINs is that while creative, it is consistent in taste and execution. With 14 courses, you're going to be entertained, delighted, and leave full. Past 8pm, if you have one too many glasses of sake, you might find yourself belting out to "I want it that way" alongside your omakase companions, as TINs turns into a karaoke bar. Going to an omakase experience might seem intimidating, but rest assured, this place is anything but that. Come, enjoy, eat great sushi, sing or don't sing, but you're going to have a wonderful time.