Using 3unit townhouse using as 2

I always stick with the basic stuff here, too - Tacos. The salsa that comes on the side is excellent. The corn served with herbs and white cheese found in the appetizer menu was also very good.

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Nice ambient and friendly service. I just wish they had better wine.

I love the creative menu of this place. It is so nice to see a restaurant with good balance of quality and creativity. My personal favorite is the cold skewers; tuna with quail eggs and nori. The soft boiled quail egg blends so well with the flavors of the sea. The mushroom tempura which comes with a good crust is a very satisfying savory dish.

However, compared to the high standards of the small plates, I wish they pay a little more attention to the noodles in the Ramen. I will hop on the 'L' and hit East Village for good noodles.

The lighting fixture in the bar is custom made by a local artist. Well worth checking out.

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This place reminds me of the tiny restaurants tucked inside the pencil buildings in Tokyo. From the outside you will never expect such decor in the inside. The service is also very Japanese ...slow....but the wide selection of sake and the quality of the ingredients makes it worth the wait.

Many small plates here are based on a classic Japanese dive bar menu. I recommend ordering several small plates over beer of sake. My personal favorites are grilled skewers of meat, vegetables, and seafood.

The atmosphere of this place is excellent, beautiful decor! We got there around 7pm on Saturday, just before it got crowded.

I started my dinner with an elegant cocktail of sparkling wine, pear and ginger. The sweetness and spice was well balanced. They also have a wide selection of wine.

I ordered several appetizer plates at the bar with a glass of wine. The roasted quail over cheese grits was one of my favorite plates I had. They also have daily specials made with seasonal ingredients - I had scallops cooked in citrus fruits, basically a ceviche which was a winner.

I highly recommend the spring rolls, both meat and vegetable. They are crunchy outside and juicy inside, excellent match with beer.

The main dish tends to be on the heavier side, so if you're looking for an authentic Vietnamese flavor that's sharp and light, I will stick with ordering several appetizer plates.