I used to be a regular at Sassabone back at its old location. When we discovered a place that also did a ""Trust the Chef"" about 30 minutes closer to our home, my family decided to try Nozawa. Over the course of the past 2 years, Nozawa has easily surpassed Sassabone in food quality, service, decor & general vibe.
The fish is always perfect - fresh, melt in your mouth, not the least bit ""fishy"" or tough, as most sushi is when prepared in a mediocre way aka most everywhere else. The fish itself it so fresh and delicious that Nozawa doesn't need to drench it in spicy mayos or add crazy ingredients. If that's what you're looking for, go somewhere else.
Nozawa is about the fish, the homemade wasabi, and the ponsu sauce. Once you go Nozawa, you never go back. I can't eat other sushi now. I've been spoiled!
Pros: Freshest fish, quiet, calm, simple, clean flavor, quick
Cons: expensive (but worth it)
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