This was our second time at Sugo. We were seated in the first dining area. We appreciated the backed chairs at the sushi bar, which allowed us to hang our coats off the backs as well as the hooks under the counter to hang purses. The service was polite, friendly and professional. The food was delicious and the suggested mock-tail was really tasty. We are looking forward to our next visit. read more

One of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had in Seattle. The service was terrible from start to finish. We waited an excessively long time for our food, despite the restaurant not seeming particularly overwhelmed. The staff behind the sushi bar came across as rude and uninterested, which only made the experience more frustrating. The food itself wasn't nearly good enough to justify the wait or attitude. With so many great sushi options in Seattle, there's no reason to spend your time here. Honestly, it feels like this place benefits heavily from the constant foot traffic around Pike Place Market rather than earning repeat customers through service or quality. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was a place I'd strongly recommend skipping. There are far better options nearby. read more

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Sugo is one of those places I still think about years after my first visit. I had it for the first time about two years ago, and it genuinely stuck with me enough that I go back whenever I'm in Seattle (a few times a year). There's something really fun about it that I don't get back home in Santa Barbara since we don't really have hand roll bars. That novelty definitely adds to the appeal for me, and it keeps me coming back. That said, I've had fresher fish at other Japanese spots in Seattle, so it's not necessarily the absolute best quality I've had in that sense. The overall service experience, bar like setup around the chef, and convenience still make it a must-visit for me when I'm in town. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Aesthetic - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ordered the 6 hand roll set (Ora King Salmon® Ebi Nuoc Mam, Spicy Tuna®, Kampachi®, Crispy, Shrimp, Torched Unagi), Otoro signature hand roll, karaage chicken, miso soup, and desserts (cream brûlée and some ice cream with toasted rice. The handrolls tasted fresh. There was a little wait for seating but service was not bad. You eat around the hand roll bar and can watch the chefs make your hand roll. It's date night friendly. read more

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Food: This was a very unique location for us to try. We love sushi and this was the first tine we have tried a hand-roll bar as its not very common in San Diego. Everything we ordered tasted phenomenal. From the spicy tuna to the softshell crab. ALL of it was delicious. If we had time to go back a 2nd time before we left, I would have def gone again. I also had a couple of drinks which were also quite tasty. Only thing I would say is that at it did take time for each of our orders to finish but I believe this was due to inly having 1 sushi chef and a handful of customers Service: I would say this would be that service was good but slow. It did take some time to receive our orders and it also took time to receive the check. Ambiance: Its a nice communal type of ambiance. Its def a louder type of restaurant as you are all seated around the sushi chefs, exactly like a bar (hence the name). We loved the vibe and the folks eating there all seemed to be enjoying the food and ambiance as well. Overall: I would rate this establishment a 4 to 4.5. read more

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I came for the happy hour and the prices were great! The King Salmon was my favorite, and hard to beat at $4/piece. The Chutoro was also good, but the nori to fish ratio makes it hard to fully appreciate the flavor and fattiness of the fish. I also enjoyed the Hamachi. I just felt that each roll could have had a bit more oomph. The drinks were delicious, but this is coming from someone who prefers cocktails on the sweeter side. The Yuzu Spritz and Coconut Koi were incredible. The service was also great and I enjoyed that we ate at the counter and could interact with the chefs. Dannon was especially nice! I think this is one of the best happy hours in Seattle, especially considering its location! read more

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I came to Sugo for happy hour on a Wednesday and was super excited and had a high expectations because my girlfriends from Seattle really hyped it up. We really loved the food and thought the hand rolls and fish were really high-quality, but had a bad experience with the service. From the beginning, we felt like our waiter wasn't super friendly. When my friend asked if the waiter could make one of the drinks into a mocktail, he responded he didn't know how to make it into a mocktail and made her feel weird when she asked for hojicha tea instead. The whole dinner I felt like he wasn't happy with us... he never smiled or gave us a friendly demeanor, and after debriefing with my friends they felt the same way. I felt like the only time I saw him smile was after we signed the check and gave him a 20%+ tip. Despite the fish and food being super good, I can't say I'd go back due to the poor experience with service. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Soft shell crab roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I ordered the 6-piece hand roll set, which turned out to be a great combination overall. The only one I didn't enjoy was the spicy tuna. The location is very easy to find, just near Pike Place. Seating is counter-style only, so you get to watch the chefs prepare each hand roll right in front of you. Any cooked items are made in a separate kitchen near the entrance, but since it's an open concept, you can still see everything happening. Ora King Salmon: I love a good salmon roll, and this one did not disappoint, simple and absolutely delicious. Ebi Nuoc Mam: A shrimp hand roll with great flavor, definitely one of the highlights. Spicy Tuna: This one was a miss for me. I wouldn't recommend it unless you really enjoy a strong, spicy kick.Even after eating the rest of the handrolls, I still had that spicy taste stuck in my mouth. Kampachi (Almaco Jack): Part of the yellowtail family. It had a slightly fishier taste compared to the others, which wasn't my favorite, but my partner enjoyed its chewy texture. Crispy Shrimp: Panko-fried shrimp with sweet chili and mayo, crispy, flavorful, and satisfying. Torched Unagi: A classic favorite, sweet, savory, and always a great choice. Gyoza (6 pcs): Very savory dumplings filled with finely minced pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger. The sauce really elevates the dish and adds an extra punch of flavor. Overall, a fun dining experience with fresh hand rolls and a great view of the preparation process. Not much interaction with the servers since the chef is technically your server and he places the food in front of you. read more

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Such great quality ingredients and service! I got the 6 roll set and added oysters and a Hokkaido scallops hand roll. On the more expensive side of hand roll meals I've had but it's top 1 or 2 out of multiple hand roll places I've experienced in SF Bay Area, NY and now Seattle! Service was warm and attentive. People help each other out without prompting, so nice. I loved the oysters! So fresh and great pairing of flavors. The salmon was fantastic and buttery. The ebi nuoc nam was roll my eye to the back of my head good...mMm! The kampachi had great texture and I really enjoyed the crisp on the crispy shrimp, great breading! I highly recommend and will definitely come back whenever I'm visiting! read more

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The first time I went to a hand roll bar, it was in Los Angeles. Fun experience. So when I heard about Sugo, I had to try it. So should you. Everyone sits at the bar. Servers take your order (assuming 4 rolls is a minimum) and the chef starts cranking out one roll at a time. You can come solo or with a crew. It's social and delicious. They have veggie rolls such as avocado-truffle and tempura eggplant. They are fantastic and half the price of a special roll. I love kanpachi so I had to try it. It was my favorite. The shrimp with nuoc mam was also excellent and something I had not had in sushi. Happy hour starts at 2pm. Next time.... read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Eggplant Hand Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came here about 2-3 years ago and wasnt very impressed because both the nori and fish were very soggy during that experience. I passed by the other day and decided to give it another try. I was very pleasantly surprised! they have since expanded the fish selections on the menu, the flavor pairings felt much more elevated for each handroll, and my nori was very crisp :) favorites: kampachi (lime zest is great), madai, & ofc king salmon! i did still find the otoro and hamachi to be just a smidge fishy. overall a great casual spot for freshly made handrolls! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - kampachi - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good value hand roll bar out of the main pike place market area, looks like they rotate out their menu seasonally. Fish quality was pretty good but what was most impressive were how balanced all the flavors were - everything worked well together and their choices of seasoning and garnish really elevated the handroll!! Also I love how they don't put too much rice in the handroll - emphasis is on the filling and the seaweed doesn't get too soggy that way The also pay attention to details - rolls that have items that might fall out have an additional seaweed piece tucking it in. Rolls with too much filling are left open to eat like a taco Fav handrolls were the - king salmon : burst of fresh salmon flavor, good amount of fat and oil - shrimp w fish sauce : very refreshing! Felt like a spring roll (successfully) turned into a hand roll - crunchy shrimp : very umami and nice crisp, shrimp remained juicy inside Nigiri was alright - akami nigiri was a bit too fishy and tough to chew for me, chutoro was better read more

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Rare hand roll bar in Seattle - sit at the sushi bar and enjoy freshly made hand rolls. Recommend the soft shell crab (amazing!), wagyu inaruzushi, crispy shrimp. Hand rolls are well made. Service is friendly. Chill vibes in a nice setting. Pricing is fair. read more

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Sugo delivers a great experience for a casual sushi bar dining. All hand rolls and nigiris were so fresh. My favorite was melt-in-your-mouth chutoro nigiri. Would recommend it to anyone who likes fatty tuna. Drinks were also tasty. Make sure to make a reservation ahead of time. read more

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Love this place!! Got to see the chef prepare each roll in front of us which was so nice! Each roll was around $7 which I find to be a good deal. The calamari had to be my favorite but the spicy scallop was also really good. read more

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This is for the Omakase experience. Hands down, this is one of the best Omakase I have been to. To start, there is an oyster appetizer (be early, not late) that was flavorful and started the dinner off right. Each bite was delicious, paced well, and explained well. Each bite built with flavor. The sake pairing went perfect with the meal as well. At the end, there are extra bites available and they were well worth it. Last, there was a small bite for dessert to round out the meal. The space is nice and has about 10 people. For the service, it was spot on and really appreciate the time taken to go over the dishes and the sake pairing. Will be back for sure for this experience. read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Omakase - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My partner and I came for a quick bite after having our main dinner at Half Shell across the street. What a dream come trueee. Food: (4/5) This was our second hand roll experience but our first time at Sugo. None of the sets were really catching my eye, so I decided on the salmon, spicy scallop, and torched unagi hand rolls. The salmon was easilyy the best out of the three, although they were all very good. I was absolutely in love with the fish to rice ratio AND that they use seaweed to close the other end. The last place I went to didn't do that so everything was falling out- great attention to detail. My partner got the 4 piece set with an additional otoro hand roll. The one bite I had of it was truly melt-in-your-mouth. Service: (5/5) There's truly nothing else to say other than that they do a wonderful job here being attentive to all their diners! read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Otoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stopped in for happy hour and was very pleased! Everything was so great, the flavors in the hand rolls were amazing. The different sauces lead to a great experience. Also the freshness of the salmon was spectacular. I was seated at the bar fairly quickly and I loved watching the chef build the rolls. It's a really cute set up as well read more

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@sugohandrollbar came thru with last minute omakase + sake pairing request for their 8pm seating. Rachel their social media manager reached out after I submitted an inquiry for last minute openings. The host was welcoming at check in, and knew exactly what was discussed when making the reservations (us visiting from San Diego, and inquired more to engage with us) The ambiance is intimate and fun. Our experience from beginning to end was definitely elevated & one for the books. The sake pairings complimented the nigiri so well. The chef and team executed the flavor profiles perfectly. Thank you chef @hannoxp for the hospitality and sharing your knowledge and recs. read more

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pros: good quality food cons: interesting service, cramped seating My friend and I had a reservation and people who were seated 15 minutes after us were asked for their order and served first. It was nice of the sushi chef to check in on my dietary restrictions before making my rolls. We had to wait a bit for the waiter to take our order and wait again to flag down a waiter for the check (We're okay with waiting but we tried to get their attention twice and it was awkward with us just trying to leave atp). Also the seating at the bar is wayy too close, you don't even have room to put both your elbows on the table (not that that is how you eat hand rolls). Felt like everyone was on a date together !! read more

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my second time back and i'm already thinking about my next visit here! I love handrolls so I knew I had to try out Sugo during my trip to seattle last year. I LOVED everything I got so I came for a solo dinner today and the quality is still top notch. They were able to squeeze me in for dinner despite not having a reservation. service was fantastic, everyone was friendly, and food was delicious. my favorite is the salmon skin and king salmon hand rolls! the spicy tuna was a little too spicy for me. read more

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Great deals for happy hour! We got miso soup, calamari, and all the kinds of hand rolls except for the tofu and eggplant. Miso soup and calamari were great and the best hand roll is the King Salmon. Hand rolls can just take a while if it's busy since there's only one person making them. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Really like the ambiance of the place. I came in for happy hour and got sat at the bar pretty quick. Service was pretty fast and my orders got through pretty quick. Definitely pop in at happy hour for some solid deals on hand rolls and drinks! I had a good time and it was super tasty for the price. I kept ordering and they kept coming read more

Sugo Hand Roll Bar - Sushi Bars Near Me - Seattle, Washington

WOW! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. In town for work and we went for happy hour. The sushi is FANTASTIC! And the happy hour is so reasonable. Every bite of food was excellent. Super fast service on rolls. Cool vibes by the fish market. Highly recommend read more

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A really lovely dining experience. We came in a group of 5 with a reservation for the counter. We ordered most of the appetizers, and tried a variety of hand rolls. - The only roll I found a bit disappointing is the crispy shrimp roll. The sauce has made the shrimp moist and non crispy. Plus the roll has raw onions in it. Other rolls were all really good. I went with the 6 roll set personally and it was enough for me with other appetizers and a glass of cocktail. - The appetizers were all ok, nothing impressive Suggestion for owner: ask for allergies or any modifications required when ordering. My friend couldn't finish his vegie rolls due to raw onions in them. I spent some time picking them out. read more

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Had a great experience here despite how slow the wait service felt to me. Sushi chef brought out the hand rolls fairly quickly and getting a table seemed quite easy despite making a reservation before hand. Maybe it's the fact that I went in on a Monday night which may have helped. This isn't my first handroll restaurant, so I know basically the idea of how this is set up. The layout of the restaurant consist of a waiting area and a dining area where the dining table surrounds the chef and the food prep area. Menu has the option to choose from 3 set courses or pick and choose the handrolls and appetizers. The sets are pretty much divided by how much you want to eat/pay. Less rolls, means cheaper set. More rolls means a more expensive set. I went with the expensive set because I was hungry and I also added a bunch more after that because it did not satisfy me enough. The handrolls were pretty good and I got to try a variety of them. The sake selection was pretty good too, but I wish the whole bottle options could've been ordered by the glass. Strange to see different sake options for glass vs bottle. Anyways, I had a good experience here and am down to eat here again in the future. read more

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We recently went back after the business kindly invited us to give it another try. We went during happy hour, which definitely made the hand rolls feel more worth it. The spicy tuna was our favorite out of the rolls included in the happy hour deal, and the miso soup at that price is a great value. The soft shell crab roll still stands as our top choice and is a definite must try. One thing that could still use improvement is attentiveness from the servers. We were not done with our miso soups and still had a small but very consumable portion left when the server took them away without asking. Small moments like that can affect the overall experience. read more

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We got seated pretty fast despite there being a line. The interior was very sleek and felt pretty luxurious. The handrolls came out fast as well. I ordered a few but my favorite was the Unagi. I enjoyed the sauce they drizzled and the amount that came in the handroll. read more

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My solo dining experience was a success. I made reservation for 6pm and were warmly welcomed. Note that there is limited seating and it's a split between to sections of the restaurant. The place is literally located so close to Pike Place Market (like the end of it). Omg the food here was actually so good, I was impressed with the quality of each fish. Ambiance is chill and relaxing. Love their music choice here. I was vibing while eating my food. Michael was my sushi chef for the night. He crafted each hand roll so nicely. Presentation was great. The pace of the hand rolls were on point because once I finished a hand roll, he was already presenting a new one for me. Lol keep em coming or should I say rolling?? Thanks for restocking up on my ginger per request every time. I ordered the 6 hand roll set $40: ranking based on fave #1 to least fave #6. - ora king salmon (#3) - spicy scallop (#1) - spicy tuna (#2) - kampachi (#6) - crispy shrimp (#4) - torched unagi (#5) As if I wasn't full already, I just had to order more of the other premium hand rolls. I got the Wagyu + uni + ikura $26 -- so big it kinda fell apart after a few bites but oh so flavorful! Soft shell crab $11 -- very yummy and crispy. Otoro $14 -- amazing! Love fatty tuna. Bees knees drink $16 -- I'm a sucker for these drinks. Well prepared. Overall, I ended up chatting up with a couple next to me and they were great company. Such a lovely dinner. I will be back for happy hour someday! read more

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Made a reservation for this place so we just arrived at the time of the booking. I really like the ambiance of the place and everything is really clean and I love being able to see the chefs make my hand roll fresh. I really enjoyed the king salmon temaki and the spicy bay scallop temaki! read more

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This place was so good. The rolls are made right in your face so you can see how fresh they are! Everything was amazing! I will be going back for sure read more

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Okay follow up to my first review: I found myself in the Seattle area with some company again, so obviously, I had to make us a reservation at my favorite hand roll bar! Food was good, but something about Sugo felt different. It previously felt like a more personalized/high-end dining experience from what I remembered! Quality of the rolls were still great, but the miso soup was watered down. A little let down by this visit, but also probably because I used to be SO in LOVE with sugo? read more

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Staff: Nice and Friendly! Food: ikura is still my favourite, followed by spicy scallop and softshell crab! However, SUPER DISAPPOINTED that the spicy scallop was removed from the menu apparently last week, and replaced with "Hokkaido Scallop." I love scallops from Hokkaido! However, this one ended up being just served as torched..... Cooking Hokkaido scallop (1) ruins the texture, (2) ruins the natural sweetness, and (3) it makes it way too dry. Had I known, I would never have ordered it. This was 100% the biggest disappointment of the night, and I will never order this "Hokkaido Scallop" here again. 14 hours later and I'm still upset about it! Request: Please bring back the spicy scallop, or at the very least, bring it back as creamy scallop if people do not like the spicy. Until then, I'll get my scallop fix elsewhere. read more

Handrolls were delicious and very filling. Great ratio of fish to rice. Speedy service too and super accommodating. Shout out to our server Asia - she was very helpful and attentive. And the chef making our rolls Michael was great too. One of the best dinners i've had in awhile. A+ service!! read more

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Checked in at 2:25 pm and sat at the bar. It's crowded and it's hot outside so it's nice to sit down. The hand roll chef is working solo and definitely needs back up help. I like the ginger and I'm noshing on it. I ordered a king salmon hand roll and they have gluten free tamari and a gluten free menu! It's happy hour so come here. $4 limited hand rolls and an assortment of other sushi items. The seaweed is crispy and the fish is fresh!! read more

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This place is a decent date spot with pretty good food. Food wise, we both got the 6 rolls set ($40). It is slightly on the higher end, but it is sushi and it is in Seattle. It comes with a decent amount of seafood and it tasted great! Each roll is served and made individually by the chef in front of you. It's pretty cool to see. Also got a side of oysters ($6), which is was sweet and good! Service wise, it seems like they were understaffed. Besides just taking our orders, they never really checked in on us and filled our water. Waited a while for the check. This was the big reason that it did not get a 5 star. Ambiance wise, it was chill. Good place for a date. Cool set up overall. It was decently clean. But due to low staffing, dishes did not get picked up right away. Overall, I'll be back for the food for sure! It's a good place to give it a shot but definitely book in advance since it is a relatively smaller restaurant. read more

Came here during happy hour, and I have to say this is one of the best Hand Roll spots in Seattle for happy hour. Each roll was only four dollars. And I got 3; I got the scallops, 2 ikura rolls, and a plate of calamari to share. They also generously give you Ginger so if you're a ginger girl like me you'll love this place. The rolls were fully loaded and well made. The service here are also really nice and check in regularly to see if you need anything else. I also love how the restaurant is set up in a circle where you see the chefs making your hand rolls. read more

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I used to love this place when it first opened and was only operating on one side of the restaurant. Ever since they expanded to both sides, the overall experience has gone downhill. The seating is now very cramped, with tables placed too close together, making it uncomfortable and lacking any sense of privacy. Despite the restaurant not being full, guests were seated close together on one side, which made the experience even more crowded than necessary. Service has also taken a hit. The waitstaff seems spread too thin between both sides of the restaurant. We constantly had to wait for someone to come back over just to place additional orders, get refills, or request the bill. Having a dedicated server for each side would make a big difference. Another issue was the lack of basic table items. There were only a few soy sauce bottles shared across multiple tables, which meant having to reach across other guests or ask around, which was inconvenient and awkward. For the price point, the experience should feel much more comfortable and seamless. read more

Perfect place for date night! You have to sit at the bar for the best experience, as you can see them making the rolls right in front of you, which is a part of the meal. I prefer my hand rolls to be very simple and no excess ingredients -- which is exactly what Sugo is. Their hand rolls are just the fish and the rice, so the quality of the fish can't hide behind anything. The fish is incredibly fresh and was great quality. The rice to fish ratio was perfect in my opinion. I had a hard time picking which hand roll I liked best, all of them were so delicious! The set was reasonably priced as well and was filling. They also have some cute and creative cocktails. I got the melona cocktail which included the ice cream bar. So sweet and enjoyable. I also saw a lot of people get the lychee martini which comes with a smoke bubble - so cool! The sushi chef was very friendly, often checking in on how every thing was tasting. They made sure that every person had their rolls out in a timely manner. The servers were also very kind when we interacted with them. I like how ambient and chill the atmosphere was. Will definitely be back! read more

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We stopped in for lunch and there was only one server working the entire front of the house. He was seating guests, taking orders, serving drinks, and even handling the cashier -- understandably, that made service a bit slow. Honestly, I can't fault him; he was doing the work of three people with a great attitude. The seafood was extremely fresh, and the wasabi stood out for being both fresh and grainy in texture -- a detail I really appreciated. What impressed me the most, though, was the sushi master. Even with a steady flow of orders, he kept everything under control and ensured that everyone at the bar was well-fed throughout the meal. The ambience was simple but pleasant. The restaurant has two bar areas separated from each other, which gave a sense of privacy for diners in each section. Seating was a little cramped, and with coats and bags hung on the rack along the wall, it could feel tight. A little more space between customers would have made the experience more comfortable. If you're looking for fresh, high-quality sushi and don't mind a more relaxed pace during the lunch rush, this spot is definitely worth a visit. read more

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