Kuu, however, didn't come anywhere close to Ta-ke in terms of food, environment or service.
The fairest comparison was to order the deluxe sushi set, which was $340 + 10%. Same price point as Sushi Ta-ke.
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| Kuu's Deluxe Sushi Set - Warning: it looks better than it tastes! |
In the set there's only one salmon roe gunkan and two pieces of egg. My friend traded pieces before the photo was taken.
Disappointment #1: even if you sit at the sushi bar at Kuu, the deluxe sushi set is not made piece by piece like it is at Ta-ke.
Disappointment #2; the maki (rolled sushi) for both the regular and deluxe sushi sets is three pieces of a California roll. No negi-toro roll (minced fatty tuna with chives) for the deluxe set.
Disappointment #3: the seaweeds of the gunkan sushi was already soft when it got to the table. Even Senryo makes their gunkans and handrolls to order!! Ta-ke goes the extra mile by serving the sushi with seaweed separately, after you finish the other pieces.
Disappointment #4: the udon served with the set is not the good quality chewy udon, and was either over-cooked or sat around for too long after it was cooked.
Disappointment #5: I asked for no wasabi in my sushi, but they still set down a plate of sushi with it. Only when I saw the green through a slice of white fish and told them did they realize.
I conclude that at this price point, I'd rather save up the money and go to Ta-ke on the weekends. Look for a mouthwatering post on Sushi Ta-ke soon!
Sushi Kuu
1/F Wellington Place, 2-8 Wellington Street, Central, 2971 0180
