"Verdict: With a menu full of nothing but hits—everything from buttery nigiri, to wagyu katsu sandwiches, to paper-thin slices of octopus crudo—we get why seats at this Upper Kirby classic are hard to come by. And thanks to the canonically cool-tempered staff, the dining experience at this Japanese spot feels smooth and easy. Until it’s time to decide who gets the last piece of grilled hamachi kama." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas