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Specials are handwritten on posters in Japanese; the lighting aims for dim but ends up as weak fluorescent; and the raw fish can be uneven in quality and freshness. So why bother? The same reason you paw through flea markets: those few perfect finds, like a special of superbuttery, flavorful chutoro for cheap, or deliciously smoky, fluffy chawan mushi.{/I} The place is crazy during lunch, but that"s when you get the best deals. Don"t forget to bring a kanji-reading pal along.

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