Not your typical Japanese restaurant.  This is a very authentic joint and you won't find california rolls and caterpiller rolls.  We've been there twice in 3 months and both times were great. \n\nLike most folks I highly recommend home made tofu in hot broth. My personal favorite is sashimi salad.  Other great items include sweet corn with stuffed potato, bacon wrapped asparagus, kobe beef with wasabi, and chicken skewers wrapped in skin.  Custard with fois gras was awesome.  The prices are reasonable and portions are small.  \n\nWe had a couple of special entrees but I was not impressed.  We had grilled eel from Japan cooked two different ways (sweet sauce/salt and pepper). The dish was good but not great.  If it was $15-16 range I'd say it's worth it. It's not worth $30. I didn't like pigs ears either.  Perhaps its an acquired taste.  \n\nOden was good but nothing special. Also try his soy sauce.  It's home made by the chef. It's the bomb!\n\nI also recommend sake samplers but unfortunately they decide which ones.  They tell you ahead of time so you can decide whether to go for it or not.  It usually include one or two from their regular section plus one from their premium section.   If you know what you want, then go with your personal favorite. \n\nFor dessert I had sweet sake and that was great. It's very sweet so be warned. It's not for everyone.