August 2, 2010

• dinner @ sebo

  went to Sebo out at Hayes Valley with my former co-worker friend who saw this place featured on Anthony Bourdain’s show. the place has a very hip feel to it.  it’s dim without being too dark.  it reminds me of some of the izakaya joints i’ve been to in Tokyo.  the menu is pretty simple.  about 20 types of nigiri sushi, half a dozen rolls, and a few miscellaneous items.  the miso soup was very nice, and you can tell the bonito broth is made from fresh stock (as opposed to using a season mix, which i suspect a lot of restaurants use).  the sushi was very fresh, and was quite good.  the staff was very friendly and attentive.  sushi is sold per piece, which I’ve been told is a no-no in sushi etiquette. nigiri sushi is supposed to be served in pairs. i forget if it’s because pairs are viewed as lucky, or if it was because sushi was meant to be shared.  my only gripe is that this place is quite expensive.  each piece was around $5, with a few items at $4 and some as high as $12.  the cured mackerel was very good and the mirugai was excellent.  there was a cockle that i enjoyed a lot as well as the hokkaido uni. we drank two bottles of sake, and as an accompanying snack, they served us deep fried fish bones, which was EXCELLENT.  it was almost like eating crispy bacon. the price however will probably keep me away, as i feel zushi puzzle is better and cheaper, albeit without the “hip” ambiance.  most of the time though, for me, it’s all about the food.
   
  

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