Bishamon

Sweet and petite with prices to match, Bishamon unsurprisingly has developed a loyal following. While far from fancy, the decor is pleasant and functional and always spotlessly clean. Food is authentic Japanese, with a menu offering some familiar standards such as yaki gyoza ($9 for 6) beef tataki ($13) and sushi (from $3.80) but also some more substantial meals such as hot pots and 'eat-'til-you've had enough' shabu-shabu and sukiyaki sets ($32.50).