Bright, florescent lighting and spotless, pristine deli cases highlight many fresh and healthy options for the Ferry Building lunch crowd. And the well-scrubbed and attentive counter staff are knowledgeable and as fashionable as the modern blonde paneled décor. They will be happy to let you taste their pricey and elegant Hijiki and Soybean Salad, a subtle and refreshing mix of Japanese seaweed, vegetables, and microgreens. Or the Broccoli and Cauliflower salad, a seasonal specialty of crisp rapini and cauliflower tossed with a hearty ground sesame dressing- which is amazing. - Excerpt from High-Style Japanese Deli Cuisine by Karen Solomon Using fresh, seasonal ingredients and rice bran oil (light on bad cholesterol), this sleek deli is an offshoot of its big sister in Japan. Owner Kozo Iwata brought his bento style deli concept here, merging authentic Japanese dishes with seasonal, local Californian ingredients... - Excerpt from a roundup by Gloria Tai