I missed the beginning of this thread, so I do't know if you are
speaking of Hatsuhana in New York or Chicago. I live in NYC, and as
wonderful as Hatsuhana is, Chicago's is even better (hard as that may
be to believe). Everything is exceptional. DOn't skip the spicy
octopus salad.

I concur with Ken's point: always at the sushi bar; a menu is only
needed for the Saki.

On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 14:25:02 GMT, "Michael"
wrote:


"Ken Meyer" wrote in message
.. .
Well, I took everyone's advice and went to Hatsuhanna with a vendor
Tuesday night. I had to wait awhile for the rest of my group, so I
chatted with the Maitre D' for a bit.
snip


I only wish I had been able to sit at the Sushi Bar and chat with the
itamae, but that could not be. I am sure he would have had fun feeding
me, most of them do.

I haven't sat at a table in Hatsuhana in ten years. Haven't seen a menu in
longer than that (except for the sake one).



All in all it was a most wonderful evening. I had a few new tastes,
the beer was good, and my companions were amazed at what I would put
in my mouth. I have no idea what the bill was, and I really don't want
to know.

I was taken there last month and the bill for two was around $300.

Thanks for all the recommendations from you folks. I always
do a Google search on he word sushi, and city name, in the groups area
when I travel, and I have not been disappointed with the choices yet.

This restaurant is on my wall of fame!

IMHO it is the best in the US.