Originally Posted by
PsiFighter37
Interesting. I don't think Shuko has the best sushi out of anywhere, but meal is incredibly well-rounded, I love the ambiance, and they do a very mean apple pie
I have eaten at Nakazawa twice. The first time was in the dining room - okay, not spectacular (the tamago is the most memorable thing, not surprisingly). Last time was at the kitchen counter. Again - good, not the best I ever had. It also gave me food poisoning for a few days, so that colored my opinion a bit as well (never had that at any other sushi restaurant, even the divey non-traditional shops).
Yikes! Food poisoning would surely turn me off any place too.
I went to Cagen last weekend, and had a nice experience. Very good rice, and every piece of fish had great taste and texture. The tamago was particularly interesting; he dusted it with powder sugar and then torched it to create a crispy layer, almost like a creme brulee. I hope they get to retain their 1 star this year.