Sushi Nirvana
by Mary Hay Davis
Spring 2007
Everyone knows that the Gaslamp Quarter is the place to go for great dining. With an array of choices from Persian to Mexican, Indian to Italian, there’s something to please every palate.
But if it’s sushi you’re seeking, the Gaslamp is your destination for sushi nirvana. With no less than seven specialty restaurants offering sushi, you’ll find something for every taste and budget.
Kiyo’s Japanese Restaurant, offers a fine selection of sushi, tempura, and sashimi. And if you don’t see what you’d like, just ask. The chefs are happy to create unique sushi dishes custom-made to order.
RA Sushi, offers several unique sushi dishes, including a Latin-Asian Albacore sushi dish. Seared albacore with avocado, cilantro, pine and cashew nuts are topped with a special mouth-watering soy garlic sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
For a new twist on Japanese cuisine, try Sushi Itto. Located at 409 F St., they offer over 850 specialty dishes, some with surprising Latin influences with unique flavor combinations which makes it the perfect place for a date for two as well as for large groups with many appetites to please.
Sushi Bar Nippon, is a fine dining experience offering a great selection of sushi. Tucked into a small nook on 4th Ave., this location is favored by locals who are Sushi gurus and experts. Taka Sushi, on Fifth Ave. offers a bounty from Neptune’s garden. Choices range from the favorites like of tuna and halibut to more gourmand delicacies like eel, giant clam, sea urchin, and octopus.
For a mini-vacation while you nosh on aquatic delights try Mr. Tiki Mai Tai Lounge at 5th & F St and be whisked away by the Island splendor. Sit at the specialty sushi bar in the lounge and sip exotic cocktails or add choice items to your dinner in the cozy booths or outdoor patio. And for those of you craving a night out on the town, make plans (and reservations!) at the ever-popular Zen Café @ On Broadway. Start the night off with the Surf & Turf, a new twist on an old favorite, executed to perfection by Executive Chef Bill Gnam. King crab, avocado, and cucumber are topped with seared filet mignon, then drizzled with a mouth-watering spicy soy sauce.
So whether you’re a seasoned sushi aficionado, or a sushi novice intent on expanding your epicurean horizons, come to the Gaslamp Quarter. With so many restaurants offering a variety of ambience and price ranges, you may have to work your way through them all, one delectable dish at a time!
HOW TO CONTACT:
Kiyo’s Sushi Bar
531 F St / 619.238.1726
Mr Tiki Mai Tai Lounge
801 5th Ave / 619.233.1183
RA Sushi
474 Broadway / 619.321.0021
Sushi Itto
409 F St / 619.237.1037
Sushi Bar Nippon
532 4th Ave / 619.544.9779
Taka Sushi
555 5th Ave / 619.338.0555
Zen Café @ On Broadway
615 Broadway / 619.231.0011
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