Comments and ratings from Dave K. (full name not provided)

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Dave K. (full name not provided) has contributed information about 2 restaurants: Nagano, Sakura.

About Nagano (Essex/Morris County Area, New Jersey, USA)
Last visited February 2002.

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.
Quality of nonsushi food: Good.

``My metric for a sushi restaurant is the quality of the sushi/sashimi combo. On this scale, Nagano fares fairly well. The chefs clearly have an eye for presentation, and the selection includes such exotica as tako (in my experience, rarely seen in such collected dishes).

``Beyond the basics, the selection is fairly good. While the noodle dishes leave a bit to be desired, the sushi choices include a wide range of vegetarian options and even natto, hardly common in restaurants catering to U.S. tastes.

``Morris County is legendary for its draconian liquor laws; bring beer if you want it, as Nagano is not among the few local restaurants with a liquour license.

``One other comment: if you are, alas, stuck in Morris County and seeking sushi, Nagano is far and away the best option.''

About Sakura (Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA)
Last visited February 2002.

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Average.

``Generally servicable sushi, and nothing remarkable here. Fresher than might be expected from a restaurant in the middle of the country.

``Be sure to try the wasabi shumai. When they're good, they're mindblowing.''

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