Elevated omakase sushi w/ fresh fish & subtle enhancements. Great value for high-quality Japanese cuisine.
Sushi Saikou offers a fantastic Japanese dining experience, particularly excelling in its omakase offerings. Customers consistently praise the high quality of the sushi, noting the fresh fish and subtle enhancements that highlight natural flavors. It's a spot frequently recommended for its excellent value and the overall deliciousness of its dishes.
The Japanese cuisine at Sushi Saikou is highly regarded, with a strong emphasis on sushi and omakase. Many patrons laud the freshness of the fish and the skillful way in which subtle additions like smoked salt or lime zest enhance the natural flavors. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, a minority found the flavor profiles to be underwhelming.
"Omakase is highly recommended, with particular praise for the sushi and the way the chefs enhance natural fish flavors. The matcha custard dessert was also noted as interesting by one diner."
Customers overwhelmingly praise Sushi Saikou for its high-quality sushi and excellent price-to-quality ratio, especially for omakase. A few diners found the flavors lacking, but most lauded the freshness and the way enhancements complemented the fish.
Important Note
While most diners highly praise Sushi Saikou, one reviewer found the flavors generally lacking, though they did enjoy the dessert and appetizers. Another commenter felt it was overpriced for the ingredients used.
"The commenter felt that while the new place is not bad, it is somewhat overpriced for the ingredients used and not in the same league as Kazuo-san's previous ventures. They also noted that Juku was phenomenal."
Negative"This commenter did not enjoy the restaurant, finding it neither great nor bad, and noted a lack of flavor in most pieces, although the dessert was interesting. They also disliked that wine was only available by the bottle, but did enjoy the three appetizers."
Negative"The author also highly recommends the restaurant, stating they absolutely loved their experience there."
Positive"The commenter expresses that the price for the number of pieces offered is a great value and thanks the original poster for the review, indicating they will try it out. They also mention Cagen as a former favorite mid-tier spot and their limited experience with Juku."
Positive"The author agrees with the original poster about the restaurant's excellent price-to-quality ratio compared to other similarly priced establishments. They also noted that any additions to the fish, such as smoked salt or lime zest, enhanced the natural flavors."
Positive"The author highly recommends the restaurant, praising its quality and focus on fish flavors without excessive additions. They also mentioned that the sake bottles are well-priced and that the restaurant executes its offerings at a high level."
Positive"The author agrees with the original poster, stating that the restaurant offers an excellent price-to-quality ratio, which is better than many other spots in a similar price range."
Positive"Sushi Saikou is one of the author's favorites."
Positive"Recommends Sushi Saikou as reliably good for around $120 per person, having been multiple times."
Positive"For just straight Omakase, I really liked Sushi Saikou. Everything was so good."
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