Palo Alto's oldest Japanese restaurant contains luxurious tatami rooms, a large sushi bar, and a main dining room that can be either casual or elegant. Go for the spectacular Ebi Almond Age (shrimp covered in almonds and then deep fried). The menu offers a huge menu of a la carte sushi, everything from sea urchin at the market price to squid with quail eggs. All this is served with style and efficiency in a very sophisticated setting. Catering is available and you can even order online.
• Hours: Lunch:11:30a-2p M-F, Dinner: 5p-10p M-Sa, 5p-9:30p Su