Hachi Ju Hachi

Came here because of the good reviews but was disappointed with the quality of food. The atmosphere was not very inviting. We ordered Set B so we can taste 9 different dishes. The food arrived fairly soon but only 2 dishes stand out and the rest was ok. We added teriyaki chicken and grilled pork belly, they were nothing special as well. So overall the food is totally not worth the price.

All-in-all, authentic subtlety of Japanese flavors, good use of seasonal ingredients, flexible ordering, but wait can be excruciating for some and outside seating for dinner is not ideal at the moment. Looking forward to trying it again for lunch or after pandemic conditions. Came here on a late November night around 6PM. During pandemic operations, they've set up a tent roadside for outdoor dining and heat lamps for tables on the sidewalk. One issue though, the heat lamps couldn't be positioned in an ideal position or set to a proper strength to deal with mid 40's F temp to adequately warm everyone at the tables, so keep that in mind if you're coming for dinner. Now for the food. Temperature wise, set A was perfect for dinner on a cold night. 3 soup dishes with varying umami elements and dashi. The flavors are delicate and subtle. If you're the type to slather your food with BBQ sauce, this is not the cuisine for you. There's a heavy emphasis on complementary flavors between the veggi

I've dined at Hachi Ju Hachi numerous times, and each time the chef and hostess gave us a big welcome. The chef is incredibly friendly, generous, and has provided us with an incredible experience. There are dishes that I've loved, and dishes I didn't really like. But that's just because their dishes are truly traditional Japanese cuisine, and I have enjoyed each experience. I can't praise this place more highly with their friendly, welcoming staff, and the absolutely incredible sashimi that would rival that which you'd order in Japan. The chef is a true artist. I can't wait to go back soon.