funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi all, My lovely girlfriend is turning 30 next month. We have been together for a while now and live together, so this isn't a celebration for someone whom I expect to be in my life for the short-term. The night before her birthday, I want to take her out to a nice dinner. Her favorite food is sushi ("I could eat it every night"), but she is quite an adventurous eater as well. Recently, while at Kinship, when I was discussing the impending hoping of Metier and its likely cost (I guessed around $300 a person), she expressed disdain for such expense. Still, she enjoys being pampered on her birthday, and this is a big one, so I want to take her somewhere special. With that in mind, I'm debating between the below options (none of which any of us have previously been to). Each has pros and cons: Komi: Great, cozy atmosphere, supposedly great food. I've never been, but it seems like it is a bit heavier, with a mix of seafood and fish. Definitely befitting of a special occasion. Price tag may make her uncomfortable. Pineapples & Pearls: We both love Rose's, but no one knows what the menu at P&P will be like. Similar pricing to Komi, but she'll never see the bill. Sushi Taro: She loves sushi, omakase counter is befitting of a special occasion. We loved Sushi Capitol and I worry that Sushi Taro just isn't as good, despite the price tag (anyone been recently?) Fiola Mare: No prix fix, so she may be uncomfortable ordering lots a la carte. Beautiful room, heard wonderful things. Lots of raw and cooked fish that she'll love, plus she likely wouldn't leave as overfull as she would with a tasting menu. Any of these jump out to you? I'm leaning toward Fiola Mare as of now. It's not as "cool" as the others, but it may just be up her alley. I wish they'd have a prix fix menu so she would not have to worry about feeling like she is spending too much (despite my efforts to assuage her of those concerns). Any other picks I'm missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dedrick Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I doubt you can go wrong with any of those (with the caveat that obviously I've never eaten at P&P, and it's been a few years on Sushi Taro). I'd throw Kinship into the mix as well. It's absolutely fantastic, and would absolutely work for a special meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I doubt you can go wrong with any of those (with the caveat that obviously I've never eaten at P&P, and it's been a few years on Sushi Taro). I'd throw Kinship into the mix as well. It's absolutely fantastic, and would absolutely work for a special meal. I agree re: Kinship, but we ended eating there on a whim on a Tuesday a few weeks ago, which may tarnish its "specialness". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericandblueboy Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 The sushi counter at Sushi Taro is world class. I've never been to Sushi Capitol so I can't compare. The fact is, I haven't even been motivated to drive across town to eat at Sushi Capitol (because I don't believe the two are even comparable - but I could be way off base). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 The sushi counter at Sushi Taro is world class. I've never been to Sushi Capitol so I can't compare. The fact is, I haven't even been motivated to drive across town to eat at Sushi Capitol (because I don't believe the two are even comparable - but I could be way off base). Interesting. If it really is that great, that may be the best pick. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 How about Izakaya Seki? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simul Parikh Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 What a good boyfriend! The pomp and circumstance of the meal at Komi, with its million courses and overall great service make it sound like a good bet, especially if she likes pampering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 How about Izakaya Seki? We went to Seki on our SEKInd (sorry...) date, so while the nostalgia factor would be high, I'd like to go somewhere we haven't been. That place IS great though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Go for the Sushi Taro omakase. Regular sushi Taro is not as good as Sushi Capitol, but the omakase counter is an awesome experience. Seki and Sushi Capitol are both very good, but the omakase will be an occasion that you will both probably remember for the rest of your lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 I'm leaning toward that option. I emailed them to see if they have availability that night (the dinner would be exactly one month from now)...Thanks for the insights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 They aren't doing the counter on weekends in April (they have a different schedule during the Cherry Blossom Festival), but I booked it for the Tuesday before. Thanks for your help everyone--I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I've done three kaiseki dinners at Sushi Taro, but never the Omakase, and everything I've heard is in line with the comments upstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkyfood Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Went to Sushi Taro last night. Thanks for your recommendation. Recap is here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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