Mikado Ryotei

I haven't been to Mikado since 2021.
We decided to go recently and I wasn't disappointed but I also wasn't thrilled.
First of all, the Sunday happy hour doesn't exist anymore.
Also, the menu has gotten much shorter and cleaner - I guess that's a good thing but I must say, the previous menu was very elegant and had some great choices. MUST HAVE --> Spicy garlic edamame and hamachi chili/crudo.
Both were really excellent.
The edamame was enough to almost fill me up without paying a bunch of money.
The crudo was really fresh and light -- I like the pop of slight spiciness from the small peppers. EH (don't worry if you miss these) --> 16 piece sashimi platter and Kanpachi sashimi.
I've recently had sashimi at Tatsumi, TenTen, and Uchiko -- this doesn't compare at all.
The sashimi is clean and fresh, which is great but there's no creativity.
It's straight fish.
So if you're looking for straight-up fish, this will suit you well.
The Kanpachi sashimi was a special for the day.
The texture was weird.
The fish didn't have the "bite" of fresh fish.
It was gummy and even stuck to the roof of my mouth.
I'm not sure if this is the typical texture but I wouldn't order this again. I hope Mikado gets a makeover or gets more customers.
I think they have potential but the space is starting to look more like a storage facility.
When you first walk in, it's a bunch of plants in the corner and knickknacks around the hostess stand.
It's not a good first impression.

Absolutely amazing!!! I’d give them six stars if I could.
I stopped to eat with my daughter who is just learning about sushi and what a treat! Josh, our server was attentive, understanding , and suggested exactly what we were wanting.
Not to mention, he was just a great guy period.
Sashimi was off the hook! I definitely recommend this restaurant to any sushi lovers!

My family and I recently visited Mikado for dinner, and we were greeted by two friendly gentlemen who showed us to our seats.
As the only customers at that moment, we had their undivided attention. After we received our menus and glasses of water, we were ready to order.
However, the waiters were also busy attending to takeout and phone orders, which slowed down the service.
We had our kids with us who needed to be entertained, so we asked for the wifi password, which the staff kindly provided. Despite the wait, the food at Mikado was definitely worth it.
We ordered the shrimp tempura and vegetable tempura, and they were both delicious! The tempura batter was light and crispy, and the shrimps and vegetables were cooked to perfection. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Mikado, and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Japanese cuisine in the area.
The only downside was the slight delay in service, but the food was definitely worth it.
We will definitely be back!