I just went back to Aoki last week cos I have a Korean friend in town. We went in a group of 3. I was the one who recommended the place to them. I remembered my first visit to Aoki, the item which blew me away was the exceptional grade sashimi with rice in a bento box. I love it, the choice of sashimi and the rice fits perfectly. And cos of this, I have been going to Aoki many times bringing different group of friends.

we ordered mainly the fresh and uncooked items. We had the abalone with their home cooked sauce. That is nice. We had the white fish with truffles. The sashimi with rice in bento. And other items introduced by the staff. We did not order any carbo items (rice or noodles). The food is fresh but definitely not worth the price. The bill was $640 for 3 of us. My Sporean friend and Korean friend felt that they could get same or better quality for lesser price in Korea.
The white fish with truffles cost us $90. We had 3 plates. Considering the size of the serving, it is expensive.

Service is excellent. Initially they put us in a private room with a weird sitting arrangement. We did not want that and they then changed us to a normal table. The service staff are attentive and regularly refill our table.

My friends were disappointed and definitely shocked by the bill considering the quantity we had. It will take me much courage to introduce this person to any friends again. Nevertheless, I will still come back whenever I feel like splurging and haver craving for the sashimi with bento rice. (-___________-)