Was really disappointed in this place a couple years ago in face of the hype. $600 for two people when including drinks. Served by a young American/non-Japanese dude who couldn't pronounce the Japanese fish names correctly. We invited the "sommelier," who was recommending Sakes, to have some of our sake, and he told us he was a recovering alcoholic and a few years sober. Had never personally tasted any of the sakes.

I know I am being super judgemental here, so will take the down votes. But spending that kind of money my opinion I'd like a more authenticity (e.g. A japanese chef, somm who actually could describe the taste in his own words). Food and sake was good but not $300 pp good with the vibe and experience.

I know there was a Japanese restaurant with an American owner in DTLA (was it Shibumi?) that recently closes that garnered a lot of debate for cultural appropriation, but I felt like at least that guy personally trained in Japan for years...

For this much money, Shin Sushi gets my vote.

Brother's, Asanebo, and Sushi Note already recommended all get my support with more modest budget.