Despite the intricacies, Citizen's food tastes so wonderful that intellectualizing isn't required. But it's tempting, especially after a glass or two from the vibrant sake list. Warm sake is available as well, but knowledgeable sake-lovers prefer theirs cold, so as not to mute the flavors. A short, but well-designed, wine list is undergoing revision and expansion. Service is key to a good experience at Citizen.
Servers hold the keys to the menu, particularly the sushi and sashimi specials.
Expect to be asked whether you like sushi and, if so, how daring you wish to be. If you sit at the sushi bar, don't resist conversation with Mr. Man, who can improvise a sushi or sashimi dish at the drop of his headband. Sound insulation improvements are planned. You may long to retreat to the rock garden outside, as many diners do. Others choose sake and sushi outdoors from the start.