The dishes, priced honestly

Five kinds, one long platter — the full cold case in a single order.

Lean tuna, thick-cut, deep red.

Salmon kissed by flame — the robata touch on raw fish.

Tender octopus, sliced thin.

Vinegared mackerel, lightly grilled — sharp, bright, classic.

Clean, sweet squid — almost translucent.

Hokkaido surf clam, briny and crisp.

Plump Japanese scallops, sweet through the middle.

Salmon roe that pops — over rice or straight.

Five robata skewers, straight off the coals, over rice.

Wok-tossed beef, savory and quick.

Crisp chicken-breast tempura with tartar sauce.

Teriyaki chicken with kimchi — sweet, sour, charred.