N/Soto

“One of my favorite places, everything they do is well executed, and the staff are equally kind and personable. My last experience in particular where I ate at the bar was oddly especially warm and welcoming, where I got to chat with a really cool staff member named Reed, who apparently not only makes the drinks, but bakes delicious cookies they currently serve with one of their cocktails (The Hot Toddy, if you're curious). It's also some of the best tongue meet (on the Skewers section) that I've ever had; if you're a fan, I highly recommend getting one of those at minimum!”

“N/Soto was truly a night to remember. This was a RESY booking with the intent of taking advantage of AMEX perks, and while we originally planned on just a few bites, the food was so good that we ended up ordering far more than expected. Our bill came out to over $220 before tip, and honestly, it was easy to see how we got there. We ordered a wide range of dishes, including the house-made tofu, Brussels sprouts and salmon skin salad, snow crab monaka, tori negi, saba kushiyaki, Mt. Fuji nigiri, flounder sashimi, king crab hand roll, and black cod tempura. There were some real standouts. The house-made tofu was silky and delicate, and the salmon skin and Brussels sprout salad was one of our favorites of the night — perfectly balanced with great texture and flavor. The tori negi and saba kushiyaki were cooked beautifully, and the Mt. Fuji nigiri and flounder sashimi showcased excellent fish quality and restraint. That said, not everything landed. The snow crab monaka came on a rice cracker that tasted noticeably stale to us. It may have been intentional, but the texture took away from the dish rather than enhancing it. The biggest disappointment, however, was the king crab hand roll. Our general rule is simple: do not pair mayo with luxurious ingredients. In this case, the mayo completely masked the delicate sweetness of the crab and dulled what should have been a highlight dish. Even with a few missteps, the overall execution, creativity, and depth of the menu made this a memorable experience. N/Soto is a place where it’s very easy to over-order — and mostly worth it. Food: 4.5/5 – High highs, a few misses Service: 5/5 – Attentive, polished, and well-paced Ambiance: 4.5/5 – Stylish, energetic, and perfect for a long dinner”

“Wonderful spot for a date night for real foodies. It's a casual setting with good service and elevated food that is delicious and also a bit surprising. We loved everything we ate and would definitely go back. It's a nice change of scenery from a traditional sushi restaurant.”

“N/Soto has a ton of really experimental sushi which is exactly what I was looking for. Their raw section had some good and some bad, like the scallop which was too intense on overpowering. Their drinks were great and they had a lot of interesting cooked items with some great quality fish. Overall I really enjoyed the food and experience, but there were a few misses for our group. I wouldn't let that deter you. It is definitely worth trying out.”

“I had high hopes for N/Noto, but the food leaned heavily on butter, oil, and sugar in a way that felt more like a Western kitchen's interpretation of Japanese cuisine than the real thing. For an elevated sushi concept, the restraint and precision that define great Japanese cooking were largely absent. The cucumber salad said it all. What should have been crisp and bright with citrus arrived soggy and overdressed in oil. The freshness was gone before it hit the table. There's ambition here, but it prioritizes richness over balance. If you're expecting the clean, ingredient-led experience that defines top-tier Japanese dining, you may leave disappointed.”