Favorites at Kanoyama?
What do you like to order at Kanoyama? There's been a lot of discussion about the quality of the sushi here, but I'm curious to know what people order.
hungrycomposer
Nov 11, 2008 10:18AM
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On a recent trip, we ordered sushi for two, and actually enjoyed the rolls even more than the nigiri. Both were good, but the rolls were just perfect.
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Kanoyama is pretty good about keeping their website 'fresh". Here are their latest specials http://www.kanoyama.com/specials.php. On the printed menu, these appear, I believe, on the first page left side. As a general rule when ordering at Japanese restaurants, these are the way to go. They should have some kind of omakase or set based on the 'fish of the day' section. This is where the restaurant is getting its' reputation for quality.
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Agreed. I go right for the specials.
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Ditto. I usually do some oysters or a sashimi appetizer, and one of the omakase of the day sets (nigiri or more sashimi). Maybe add on 2-3 more pieces from the daily specials.
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I agree with Silverjay. Don't bother to order the regular "omakase sashimi" or "omakase sushi" on the menu. Sit at the bar and tell the chef you want omakase from him with your budget. That's the way to go to really enjoy Kanoyama. Order a few more "specials" of the day. The regular omakase printed on the menu (about $35-ish) isn't that special. It is good for the price, but it doesn't represent what Kanoyama has to offer.
Besides sushi and sashimi, their cooked food is much better than a lot of the restaurants at the same price. Again, look for the specials and focus on those.
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