This comment just came in under yesterday's post, Takami's Toro is 40% more expensive than Matsuhisa's:
Everyone uses different levels of quality for Toro. The Toro at Takami has the highest food cost percentage of any menu item. We are in the process of changing vendors and are trying to reduce the pricing. Thanks for your feedback.
And for yours. A restaurant's first week is rough and comments like mine and the LAT's don't make it any easier. And toro is crazy expensive. I have to believe that Takami's view is, too. Still, take heart, Takami: If Sushi Nozawa can sell toro for $12 an order, there's got to be hope for you. (Maybe follow Mr. Nozawa to the market?)
Hello
Just wanted to share: I visited Takami recently for my mother's birthday. Maybe one of the best sushi meals I have ever had! But I noticed the Toro is $20 for an order, printed on the menu, not $28. While I wish it were cheaper, it's definitely not $28.
Cheers!
Sushi Lover
Posted by: Sushi Lover | September 10, 2007 at 02:02 PM
Hello
Just wanted to share: I visited Takami recently for my mother's birthday. Maybe one of the best sushi meals I have ever had! But I noticed the Toro is $20 for an order, printed on the menu, not $28. While I wish it were cheaper, it's definitely not $28.
Cheers!
Sushi Lover
Posted by: Sushi Lover | September 10, 2007 at 02:03 PM