Smoof Blog: Kototbuki again

Kotobuki is tiny. It's a converted townhouse that maybe seats 25 people. There's a stairway from the entrance up to the restaurant. This stairway is filled with people waiting to get in. If you don't want to wait, or if you have a big group, don't go here; but believe me the food there is worth waiting for. Once you get in the service is quick. There were four sushi chefs behind the counter and they were constantly busy, because there's also a constant stream of people picking up takeout orders. Except for a few appetizers (which are great), all kotobuki serves is sushi and sashimi. You can order a combo plate with some pre-chosen selection of sushi, but I really suggest you just get everything a la carte. They give you a little menu and you just mark down what you want on that. Most nigiri here are only one dollar. The uni and toro are $2.50. It's all super-fresh and delicious. The only thing I really didn't like was the crab, which was "krab". My favorites were the eel, the toro, the scallop and the monkfish liver. But really it was all great (except the krab). Like I said, the best sushi I've had. Also the cheapest; which is kinda strange.