Mako

I love lamb. These lamb chops were perfectly grilled. Very tender, very juicy. The basil sauce was a nice compliment, and I liked it a lot better than the mint chutney that is more commonly served with lamb chops.

Neither shaken, nor stirred, but still damn good. The presentation is nice, the rolls excellent.

This dish has a very subtle and light flavor. It balances out the heavier flavors of the meat dishes quite nicely.

Not much you can say. It’s not overly wet and soggy, nor is it too dry that it doesn’t clump. If you’re the one paying, a few bowls of rice might be a good investment. If you’re not paying, refuse the rice.

These vegetables are often marinated in sweet vinegar. They’re pretty good and useful for cleansing the palate of the oils and sauces of other dishes.

I know that some version of this is found on almost everyone’s menu nowadays, but the onion soy dressing combined with tuna of perfect texture, shows just how far the others have yet to come.

It’s hard to beat apple pie. Very standard, but also, very well done.

I love chocolate. I love chocolate cake. This cake is moist, rich, and decadent.

I like the idea of creme brulee, but for some reason I always fill unsatisfied when I eat it. As far as creme brulees go, this is one of the best I’ve had. It is extremely creamy and rich. The vanilla bean flavor makes it refreshing.

Ribs are usually a bad idea on a date, but these are worth it. The sauce is rich and has an asian twist to an otherwise American classic.

The tart is good, but I actually liked the banana ice cream even more.

I love this thinly sliced sashimi. It really shows off the knife skills of the chef and the wonderful sheen and iridescence of the fish. The jalapenos add a nice, subtle kick.

The fish is cut perfectly, with a nice shimmer to the flesh. The yuzu sesame dressing is great.

The yuzu is a nice twist on the otherwise American Lemon Meringue. I’m not a big meringue fan, but I do like yuzu.

This dish has some intense flavor, but is a little too rich for my tastes. It tastes best with some rice, to soak up the fat and sauce dripping from this tender cut of meat.

The crispiness really makes this dish a winner. Also, the tangerine sauce is great. It’s not overly sweet and sticky, like you find at so many places.

A good starter. Tofu and perfectly ripe tomatoes make a good combination. The dressing is unique and also delicious.

The noodles are good, but the wasabi creme fraiche sauce is what sold me on this dish.

Delicious, but you really have to like pickled beets.