Cloak and Petal Little Italy

Set to an old-school hip-hop soundtrack against hand-painted wall art, the Little Italy space functions more like an elevated small-plates lounge than a traditional sushi bar. The kitchen blends Japanese discipline with California influences, turning out shareable dishes such as A5 Miyazaki wagyu on a hot rock, pork belly kakuni, and Godzilla wings alongside fresh sashimi and rolls like the Abuelitas. Pours lean toward Japanese whiskey, sake, and shochu, though while the tapas and upbeat energy earn consistent praise, traditional sushi execution can draw mixed reactions.