Time is of the essence at Angel Fish Restaurant. Every season, its chefs change up their selection of small plates. Fresh fish arrive daily. And for one hour during the week, Angel Fish treats its visitors to a combination of early-bird specials and happy hour sake.

On any given day, though, there are some things you can count on. The kitchen produces sushi, sashimi, and complex but comforting entrees such as nabeyaki-udon noodles with clams, chicken, vegetables, and a poached egg beneath a shrimp tempura topping. For each bite, diners can thank Chef Takao Minatoya, who has been experimenting with traditional and contemporary flavors since man started eating fish way back in 1998.