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> "lazrowp" > writes:
>
>>- Ordering any sashimi and not having the shiso leaf come w/the
>>order (instead maybe some regular lettuce.
>
>
> I wasn't aware that shiso was a requirement for sashimi.
> It's nice, but is it necessary? Doesn't it also depend
> on the fish as well?

I think its necessary. I enjoy eating the shiso leaf sometimes
with a piece a maguro.

> Ordering an assortment and the server not being able to
> tell me what's what.

If you are sitting at the bar, the chef should be able to tell
you everything you need to know. Otherwise, yes.. server should know
these things.

> Server not speaking English adequately to communicate well.

I have a hard time communicating with the sushi chefs at the bar
when not at my usual haunts.

> Specials board still listing things that are sold out.

Only happened to me a few times at Sakura Bana.

> Lack of a specials board or any seasonal items.

This is a big one! One place I go doesn't have the specials board,
but often has special items.. so I have to ask if they have them every
time.

Being given a spoon with miso soup (small one, since I just don't use it)

Itamae doesn't squeeze out the liquid from gari before putting on the serving dish.

Not being asked if I want more sushi, cuz I always do.

Asking what is fresh today and being told everything.

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Dan