The call
Start with omakase, and check the restaurant’s current menu before you go.
What to order
- Omakase
Best for
- A special occasion
- Letting the chef choose
Japanese · Sushi
Soichi Sushi
Roger's University Heights omakase recommendation from 2022, paired with Tadokoro as his two go-to sushi counters.
“Don’t forget to get a round of drinks for the sushi chefs behind the counter.”
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 1 time on Yelp, most recently Jul 18, 2021. See the check-in log
2021year precision · inferred
Rated 5 out of 5 on Roger’s Google Maps profile, without a written review.
Stay in the neighborhood
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Roger’s pick$$
University Heights
Plumeria
ThaiVegetarian
A vegetarian Thai favorite where the panang curry is Roger's personal starting point and the menu gives mixed groups plenty of room.
- From the order notes
- Panang curry
- Go for
- Vegetarian Thai food · A flexible group dinner
Latest recordRecommended 2022
RecommendedPrice varies
University Heights
Swan Bar
CocktailsBurgers
Roger's backup for well-made cocktails when Polite Provisions is packed, plus a smash burger he said rivals The Friendly's.
- From the order notes
- Cocktails · Smash burger
- Go for
- Well-made cocktails · A smash burger with drinks
Latest recorded visit2023
MixedPrice varies
University Heights
Pop Pie Co.
American
A University Heights pot pie shop where Roger found a five-spice pork pie underwhelming despite the promising flavor concept.
- From the order notes
- Five Spice Pork Pot Pie
- Go for
- Quick Bite
Latest recorded visit2017-04-16
Keep exploring
More like this.
Browse the Japanese page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
Roger’s pick$$$$
Old Town
Sushi Tadokoro
JapaneseSushi
One of the two omakase counters Roger named when asked where to take a visiting friend for sushi in 2022.
- From the order notes
- Omakase
- Go for
- A special sushi dinner · Letting the chef choose
Latest recordRecommended 2022
Roger’s pick$$$
Convoy
Robataya Oton
Japanese
A longtime Convoy-area Japanese favorite for robata, small plates, and an intimate dinner that rewards ordering across the menu.
- From the order notes
- Robata selections · Seasonal small plates
- Go for
- A relaxed dinner · Sharing plates
Latest recorded visit2025