Originally Posted by
basscadet75
The lines at both Daiwa Sushi and Sushi Dai look longer than they are. We were about at the maximum length I've ever seen them in pics on the net, and it was still only about 30 minutes. I don't consider that long for a line to anything in Japan.
Daiwa's 30 min wait sounds about right. The queue is shorter cos 1. there are more chefs and 2. they make and serve the sushi at their own (quick) pace, indirectly pressuring you to eat quicker.
Sushi Dai on the other hand makes sushi at
your pace (you only get one piece at a time). Couple this with the additional time needed for photos, etc, and you end up with a much slower moving line.
Data points: I've visited Sushi Dai once in Summer (1.5hr), Daiwa also in Summer (0.5hr), and Sushi Dai again in Spring (4.0hr).