It's hidden behind the Holy Family Cathedral between Fifth and Sixth Avenues downtown. The front door faces west onto the parking lot and it's easy to overlook from 6th. (It's 825 W between H and I.)
We try to stop in here when we're looking to eat downtown and we remember it's here. Saturday, when my clothes were wet from biking in the rain, the hot tea was great.
I had the broiled eel dinner. That's a taste I acquired in Hong Kong. I'd challenge anyone to order it when they're at a place that prepares it well. The idea might stretch your boundaries, but I suspect most will appreciate its rich flavors.
While it's not exactly like being in Japan, it isn't like being in Anchorage either.
The owner told us how she came to Alaska 30 years ago and it took a year to fix up this building so they could open the restaurant. One of her granddaughters served us and a grandson was working there too.
Thank you for the post -- we tried to go there once or twice but they were not open. We began to think it was a front or something.....
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