The sushi was very good and fresh. My friend and I had a great time. The atmosphere is comfortable and you don't feel like you're crammed together. The staff is super friendly and very attentive read more

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This was a birthday meal for my husband and it absolutely hit the spot. The staff were welcoming and pleasant during the entire experience. We did the 17 course omakase and I swear -- every bite was a work of art, and each bite was my favorite, until the subsequent bite blew the last one out of the water. Fresh, delicious sushi; amazing wagyu bite. Overall outstanding experience. read more

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A nice intimate spot for some omakase. I came here with a friend for dinner one evening and we had a lovely time. The omakase chef was so polite and kind. The place was clean and minimalist. We decided on the 12 course omakase set with sake and had a great time. All of the cuts of fish were so fresh and delicious. The nigiri pieces themselves were fairly straightforward and simple; there wasn't many unique garnishes or pairing. However, it was still delicious. read more

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W0W. Just WOW. Just go and make yourself a happy camper for the rest of the day. This IS a pretty little room and bright. It is very quiet though and you feel like you're in a spa waiting for a massage. We went at noon on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. There was one customer already having lunch, then us...and another person entered shortly after us. Apparently he's a regular customer there and followed them...guess they were at a different location before. We all chose the 12 course meal bc we had dinner at 6PM but then ended up ordering a la carte bc IT WAS SO GOOOOD. My a la carte choices were the truffle lobster, wagyu, and uni. The chef doesn't really interact...and the girl server looked like she just woke up but was sweet in her own way otherwise. I appreciated the heavy pour of wine. I guess the chef had a tiny bit of language barrier maybe...but he did do a funny gesture with the blow torch pretending to shoot me lol. Thanks, Chef. We will def look forward to returning if ever back in NYC. Oh! The man and my son Do Not like Uni but The Chef certainly changed their mind with his selection. It was soOooo fresh and delightful! He said it's almost like ice cream and he wasn't lying! read more

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Had a fantastic omakase experience here, especially for the price. 17 courses - that were extremely fulling - for $135/person. Was it the absolute best, most refined sushi of my life? No. Would I come back? 100% yes. The wagyu bite was very good, as was the king salmon. I loved that the rice wasn't overly vinegared, which many places are doing nowadays. Perhaps, I wish the nigiri wasn't served more simply. Many courses came with lots of toppings, which I found added flavor but took away from the delicious beauty of the fresh fish they were serving. The chefs were too heavy handed with the lemon squeezes though, imho. They should ease up a bit. All in all, a great meal, in a no fuss spot. My colleague and I walked out way too full - a sign of a great meal. read more

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What a delicious experience! Our party of 4 made reservations online and was lucky enough to have to restaurant booked out. We got the 12 course omakase set. And we enjoyed every course. Some of the standout dishes were the king salmon and lobster with truffle butter sauce. They make the sauce in house and it paired perfectly with the fresh lobster, while not overwhelming rhetorical light taste. Another standout dish was the uni, it was so fresh and sweet. Not to mention the amount of uni was piled high. The wagyu was also a hit, maaser char broiled the meat to perfection. Would highly recommend this spot! My family had a great time and maaser was a joy. read more

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What a fabulous experience! We did the 12 course omakase lunch and every bite was truly special. They were unique and the quality and flavors were top notch. Great service too. Highly recommend! read more

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Wonderful Omakase at a reasonable price. We had the 17-course menu for $135 and it was a great experience. The fish was very fresh and pieces were so creative. Service was friendly and attentive in a very comfortable, intimate room. We were there for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon when the restaurant was relatively quiet which gave it a very private atmosphere. read more

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Quiet restaurant with reasonably priced omakase. The fish was fresh, especially the uni and shellfish which can be hit or miss at other restaurants! Service was good but because we were the only ones in the restaurant, it felt awkward to talk. read more

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We had a lovely date night here a few days ago and I can definitely say this omakase is well worth the price! I've become a bit skeptical of cheaper omakase places (this place is definitely on the cheaper side, with a 17-course menu for $135) -- but this one was great! There were several standout pieces, especially towards the end of the meal. I'd say the "golden spoon" pieces (lobster, uni, A5 wagyu, and otoro) were all delicious, and the unagi + avocado (perfect! blend of flavors), yaki king salmon, and mackerel were also amazing! I'd say my favorites were definitely the unagi + avocado and the mackerel -- but all of those pieces made me very happy :))) I do have a few nits: the first piece was chutoro, which I felt was pretty bold to start with given that it's such a flavorful piece. I think this was also the only piece that didn't taste the most fresh. Additionally, the seared otoro and A5 wagyu were both a bit overcooked. That being said, they were still very yummy, so it's not too much of a problem! I also felt that some of the yuzu pieces were a tad too tart but that might just be personal preference. Overall, I'd highly recommend this affordable omakase spot! read more

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"Simple but delicious" With the proliferation of Omakase in the city, unfortunately you have to be more precise and exact in which one you choose because many of them are not up to traditional Japanese sushi standards. Have a two different size menus and some a la carte options. The chef was engaging, solicited our opinions, and made some top-notch sushi. What's to cheer * Fantastic, fresh sushi * High use of truffle * Value for money. It's not the least expensive place for the quality it is fairly priced. * Decent sake selection * Paced well What's to jeer * Sake was a little pricey for the quality *Decor is a bit spartan read more

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My husband & I came here last night for an omakase dinner and had such a wonderful experience! When booking our dinner date, I thought it was an omakase only type place and it is for the most part. But they have an a la carte menu as well. It reminded us both of traditional sushi restaurants in Japan. We decided to order the 12 piece omakase instead of the 17 piece because we wanted to be able to add in some favorites from the a la carte menu after our omakase. And we figured the 17 would fill us up too much for that. Our plan played out spectacularly! All the fish that the chef served us was magnificent and ultra fresh. And each piece seemed to be a perfect follow up to the previous one. Then when we were done with the omakase, we each ordered 2 more pieces. I remember when I was researching this restaurant, I was a little worried that the ambiance inside wouldn't be nice. But it is very typical of a traditional sushi restaurant ambiance that you would find in Japan. So, that was in a way better because for about 2 hours, I got to feel like I was back in Tokyo, at the little sushi place we used to go to in Akasaka. And really, the focus should always be on the food and the quality of the the food. The sushi chefs are A+++, we were seated directly in front of the one making most of our nagiri. He was very talented and enthusiastic with his presentation, which I loved. It makes me so happy when someone takes pride and joy in their work and you can see/feel it. I can't wait to go back!!! read more

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Easily the best sushi I have ever had in my life, by far. And I eat sushi all the time. I found this restaurant by chance, just strolling down the street and was hungry - it was mind blowing, I actually came back the following day and the next. Seriously amazing. read more

Came here for my quick day trip to New York and was blown away by some of their courses. We all opted for the 12-piece omakase which was actually really filling compared to other omakase places! The price point is very justifiable to the experience and quality of the sushi. A lot of the pieces have yuzu in it which I LOVE yuzu! It complimented the fish very well. However, if you're not a fan of citrus and yuzu I would note this. I also do wish the last piece was a bit stronger, it was an avocado eel nigiri but I would've loved if it ended with something more memorable. I really just wanted to emphasize the torched chutoro piece on the golden spoon because I cannot stop thinking about it. I LOVE chotoro and its the only part of tuna that I really enjoy. But this place has exceeded my expectations because the chutoro piece was perfectly torched and seasoned to melt into your mouth. It literally bursted and perfectly absorbed into the rice, I wouldn't even know there was rice in the piece because of how perfect the chutoro complimented everything. I am very sad because I dont think I can find something as good around where I live but that will give me an excuse to come visit more. read more

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Love my omakase here, simply tasty and perfect. The service is welcoming and super friendly. The sushi courses are just perfect. read more

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LOVED our experience here. Valentine's Day meals can always be sort of a bust given the higher price points for no reason, but omakase room was incredibly good and special for our evening. We did the 17 course tasting ($135pp) and each bite was better than the next. The restaurant is very small, adding to the special feel, and all parties eat at the same time and everyone sits at the sushi bar to watch the chef prepare each round. Given COVID I've had a harder time finding an omakase place where you actually get to sit with the sushi chef and watch the food be prepared, but getting to do it really is a treat. Compared to other omakase places, each piece of sushi here was bigger than average (I had trouble eating each one in just a bite) which made the meal very filling in a good way. I also loved the touch of giving each couple a rose on our way out. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Always solid omakase spot with attentive service. A few unique pieces that made the experience better. I came in the afternoon so there was not a huge crowd. read more

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So my friends hyped this place up as one of the best sushi spots so I needed to try it for myself. We were a group of 4 and were seated at the bar. Staff was very friendly and nice so that was a pleasant start and we ordered Dassai 45 to go with our meal. We were giving a oyster starter with ikura which was a great way to start. Unfortunately as we went through the pieces there were some issues that I found to be problematic for my palate. The majority of the pieces that we were served were pretty cold which is not how sushi is typically supposed to be served and for my palate takes away from some of the flavor you are supposed to get. My scallop and shrimp both were good flavor but over powered by a heaping amount of Wasabi that went straight up my nose which was very unpleasant. Two pieces had yuzu on it that was so strong I couldn't even taste the fish at all. And the yuzu flavor was very concentrated making it very sour. The unagi was overly sweet and had crunchy which definitely was not the way I like to eat it. All the fish here was definitely very fresh just the execution today was lacking unfortunately. We ordered the 17piece 135$ omakase. read more

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One of the best omakase that I've had and such a good value for the price too! It's a very small sushi bar with only a few seatings so the atmosphere is very intimate. The sushi was so innovative and fresh and it's hard to pick which one was my favorite. We chose to came here just for a random dinner but it's def nice enough to come for a date or special event night. The service was very traditional but you really get what you pay for read more

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4.5/5 but rounding up to 5 because the chef was so nice and service was great! We both ordered the 12 course menu for $95. There were some very unique pieces with cool flavors that I thought were very good. But my favorites were the uni and toro. The uni completely melted in my mouth, I could eat that all day.We were still a little hungry at the end so we ordered another toro handroll which was simple but good. I definitely want to come back to see what their 17 course menu offers next time! read more

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This was my second omakase experience and I loved it. Experienced the largest course option. Delicious! The staff were attentive and the chef was entertaining and so precise. It was lovely to watch. Each course is an experience. Highly recommend for an intimate evening. read more

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Really fantastic experience! They have omakase sets at 12-course or 17-course. We chose 17 for $125 because it's a pretty good deal. Ambiance: 5 The restaurant itself is very small and quaint. About 10 seats at the bar indoor and a few more outside. Was able to get a seated inside luckily on a rainy day. Food: 5 The fish was very fresh and great quality! Loved the unique flavor profile that came with each one. Service: 5 Unparalleled. I never felt so taken care of eating out! Maybe it's because there are only 10 seated people indoors, but the server made sure all of our glasses were full at all times. Water, tea, sake, hot sake. ALL the glasses. The chefs were also very quick and informative. 10 star experience!! read more

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Hands-down, one of the top omakase places in the city and my #1 favorite that I've tried so far! It's somewhat expensive, but so worth it for the food and the experience. We had a fantastic time with the chef and conversed while he was making everything in front of us. He also made sure we never ran out of ginger cubes, yes cubes, not thin slices - ya'll this is where it's at. Excellent waitstaff as well. Our glasses were never empty. Everything was spot-on, from taste and garnishes on each piece, presentation, fish-to-rice ratio, etc. I don't even have words to describe how mind-blowing this place is, except that I'll be back. I highly recommend you try omakase room by maaser! read more

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Came here with my friend on a weekday night after hearing good reviews and was not disappointed. I usually prefer the more traditional, higher end omakase experience (amane, nakazawa, noz) but for the value this place was great. Fish quality was not bad, and personally didn't prefer the pieces that came on a spoon but definitely not a dealbreaker. Would've loved to have a dessert at the end as well. Service was not bad - super attentive! The downside was the pace - it felt a bit rushed, but honestly it didn't surprise me. Left feeling not hungry but not full either. Would definitely recommend this if you're looking for an omakase on the cheaper end of the spectrum! read more

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I think Omakase is such a fun experience so I was excited to try this place. It's pretty small and unassuming but I feel like that's perfect for sushi. We got the 12 round Omakase with no Uni. I do not like Uni. Please do not shame me. It's just not for me. Anyway everything was fire. The hit a couple of them with the torch and man, they were good. I do not normally like tuna cooked, but they nailed it. Almost all of them had intense explosions of flavor unlike a simple nigiri. One thing I did not get a photo of was the first oyster. I know some people are nuts for oysters - I just kinda like em. This one was SO GOOD. The only one I was less crazy about was the shrimp and caviar. I'm not saying you wont love it either. For me it was a very odd texture (kinda scallopy) and it kinda melted in your mouth. But the flavor did not really compliment. Excited to try it again! read more

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We had a reservation for four on a Friday evening indoors. The parties were separated by plexi glass. We each did the 17 course omakase and shared a bottle of yuzu soju. The omakase was prepared in front of us and at quite an astonishingly rapid speed. The waitress was very quick at helping us refill the yuzu. They don't provide water unless you ask. Overall, it was a great experience. Some of the options were very inventive and unique like the addition of a baby tomato on top of the fish. I liked the interplay of tastes but the others couldn't quite appreciate the tomato as it is not often paired with raw fish. I also really appreciated how thick the fish pieces were. There was definitely a good ratio of fish to rice. We also liked that the rice was warm and fresh. read more

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Incredible omakase in a cozy, unassuming location. The attention to detail and the swift, efficient and artful presentations are all top notch. We did the 17 course set, which is priced at $135pp. Ended up being a fine deal as we got caviar, artic char, wagyu, o-toro, chu-toro, Hokkaido uni and other Japan-sourced delicacies included. Service is super attentive. Will return. read more

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Great omakase experience! The seafoods are fresh and they have some cool variations of traditional omakase. I've tried both the $95 and $135 and they both serve great stuffs! Cozy atmosphere and pretty quiet and intimate. The chefs are friendly and thoughtful when it comes to dietary restrictions - my friend doesn't eat oysters and they were able to replace that with other options. read more

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Deliciously fresh food, friendly staff, and quiet atmosphere--can't ask for more! FOOD: Went with the 15 item option for omakase, and had a wonderful time with the chef. Highlights for me were the kumamoto oyster to start, ocean trout (hints of yuzu and saffron), king salmon, Hokkaido scallops, and seared otoro. VIBE: I went on a weekday evening, and the place was empty. Had a nice time chatting with the chef, and he was quite friendly in teaching us about each piece served. Restaurant was clean and quiet. read more

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Excellent! I've been around the omakase block ha and this one nailed it. Highly recommend. Loved the baby yellowtail, medium tuna, and lobster (sauce was fantastic)! read more

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Good but uneven. Still a go-to choice for good value omakase. It's not cheap but there's reliable quality. I will say there are some uneven bites where garnishes overpower the fish or the garnishes are completely lost and unnecessary but they also pull off some sublime bites too, some with restraint and some with strong but delicious flavors. $25 corkage fee. Not a bad play if you want to save some coin. read more

This is the best Omakase in the entire country, period. I have been to every omakase spot you could think of and even the michelin star ones dont compare to Maaser. Omakase room by Maaser deserves a michelin star. The two head chefs Peter and Alan are true masters in their craft. The chefs abilities to manipulate the flavors of the fish are immaculate. I had the 17 course ($135) as well as the 13 (95$) previously. Both are worth every penny, the 17 course has a special lobster piece that was in my opinion the star of the 17 course. I would get the 17 course just for that lobster piece. Of course all the toro pieces are exceptional as well. The chefs do a great job at explaining what each piece consists of. I definitely recommend everyone to come try this place if you want to understand what true omakase is supposed to be. I will be coming here at least once every season to see what these masterminds come up with next. 10/10 would recommend to all my friends and family read more

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Came here during COVID and dined outside. Ordered the 17-piece omakase ($125) and a 300 ml bottle of sake ($23). I would give it a solid 4 stars. The sushi was good but maybe wait until they reopen for indoor dining. PROS - large pieces of fish, all of which tasted very good and fresh (especially loved the salmon, shrimp, and scallop) CONS - ambiance of the outdoor dining wasn't great for the price you pay. Unlike other places, they don't try to decorate the outside in any way or put walls between each table. It's just a few high top round tables along the sidewalk right up against the metal scaffolding - limited sake menu. You can't order by the glass and there's only a couple of bottles to choose from - the dessert was a tiny cheesecake split between two of us - usually you get your own dessert, even if small, so I'm surprised we didn't each get our own (the other option was mochi) - I applaud the creativity with the toppings on the sushi but some of the flavors didn't quite work for me (like some weird green sauce on top of the toro - why would you ruin such a good piece of fish?! Maybe I'm just a purist when it comes to sushi) read more

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Overpriced for the quality! I love omakase so I was excited to give this one a try. The fishes were not fresh and I had a hard time differentiating the difference between each piece. Each fish tastes the same, bland and not fresh. $135 for 17 low quality pieces is not worth it at all. There are so many better and more affordable omakase places in the city. Can skip this one. read more

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Really awesome sushi delivery! My boyfriend's birthday was last weekend, and we wanted to do something special for dinner. Given the whole COVID situation, our options were pretty limited. I found this place on Yelp and saw that they were offering outdoor dining, but the scaffolding was kind of offputting, not to mention the tropical storm that was taking place that weekend. We decided to order via UberEats instead. But if you don't have UberEats promos you should order directly from the restaurant! Gold omakase ($55): 7 pieces of nigiri, a roll, and seaweed salad. Premium omakase ($70): 10 pieces of nigiri, a roll, and seaweed salad. The premium is a better deal if you can finish the extra food, because you get three extra pieces and they are all pretty premium: wagyu+truffle+gold flakes, scallop, and I believe octopus. The rolls do not contain rice! Mine (gold) was bound with cucumber, and my boyfriend's (premium) was bound with daikon. Not the best sushi I've had in my life, but very good and very reasonably priced. We will definitely get delivery again or eat in in the future! read more

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It was relatively easy to get a reservation here surprisingly as the quality of food was much higher than I expected! We came as a group of 6 on a Tuesday night and took up almost the entire omakase table. We ordered the 12 piece ($95), a bottle of plum sake, and cheesecake at the end. Some highlights from the meal: - The Uni was SO creamy. I usually am not a fan of uni for its briny taste and texture, but this was probably one of the only uni that blew me out of the water - The Sea Trout was incredible. The flavor of the fish contrasted perfectly with the slight acidity of the marinade on top. It was the perfect bite through the end - The Truffle Lobster had such a fantastic truffle sauce complementing the meatiness of the lobster All the fish were super fresh and it was clear to see the quality that went into each piece. One thing to note- the 12 piece was not enough to fill us up. We did end up going to a second dinner afterwards, so if you're going in starving, may want to temper expectations. I also did think it was interesting compared to other omakases that there were less variety of types of food. The experience was relatively quick, with one after another in rapid fire. A slightly slower pacing may have made for a slightly more upscale experience. read more

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This place serves a great Omakase. I ordered the 17 piece option for $125 and I was quite satisfied with it. There was unfortunately one piece of fish (I do not recall which one) that left a literal bitter taste in my mouth. The cuts of fish were pretty generous for an omakase dinner. Most places serve the tiniest slivers of fish, leaving you wanting more. While I was very satisfied, I feel that I have had better pieces of sushi that provided much more flavor. This rating would be a 4.5 star only due to the surprising a la carte item "Wagyu Trip" - a beautiful concoction of Wagyu beef, scallop, and uni. This place is great, but not amazing. I will definitely come back to try the other Wagyu options, which they claim is their specialty. read more

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Solid sushi all around. 17 pieces for 135 seems like a bargain in the post covid times. Many of my favorite omakase spots have risen from their 150 price points and even crossed the 200 barrier. This experience is one of the best in recent memory for the price. Every piece was solid and delicious. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice omakase that won't break the bank. read more

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Amazing omakase experience with high quality food and great atmosphere! We had the $95 omakase with 12 courses. Each piece was a treat to the taste bud with Ann emphasis on the ingredient itself. This was exactly what I expected from a traditional omakase. The chef and the server were all super friendly. They didn't have time limit like some of the other omakase places in NYC, partially because the location made it less busy and less noisy. Highly recommend! read more

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Basic omakase spot for a good price. They send you a friendly BYOB text. My own personal experience, made a reservation and they didn't have us seated until 25 minutes later. Yes it's NYC, and waiting 25 minutes for a reservation is nothing. True, but it's the way they wanted me to take note of ..... "... 17 COURSE OMAKASE $125 dollars. If a party doesn't show for their reservation or is cancelled within 24 hours of reservation time, a charge of $50 per person will apply. Please note ALL reservations are for a duration of 75 minutes only. If a party arrives 30 minutes late, you will not receive the full course. For a better quality experience please arrive on time to avert the rushed service... ." If they limit a duration to your meal, why do I have to wait? Other parties that had the same reservation and parties that arrived fully after me got seated 10 minutes before me when I had to keep waiting. The staff kept apologizing and tried their best to make it up but the whole beginning threw me off and ruined the entire experience for me. I tried to let it go but it was very frustrating not to be able to sit near my reservation time while others arrived after me sat, people pushing you as you are forced to stand there and wait for the restaurant to get their timing right. I did not have a back up place to go but all in all, I already lost my appetite. I've never experience such a timing issue at omakase spots. read more