Although quiet on a Wednesday evening, Sakura is still the most pleasant Japanese dining in town. There were a few tableside grills with clever chefs entertaining hungry guests with their flaming tricks. In the new autumn coolness, the bursts of heat felt inviting.
I didn't have time for the works at the grill tonight, so I was meeting a friend at the sushi bar. I arrived first and was promptly greeted by a friendly bartender who disappointed me with my first request for saki. How can a Japanese restaurant be out of saki? I made a quick recovery with a Cosmopolitan, perhaps not too adventurous, but delicious despite it's popularity.
I am still a relative novice at sushi. I know a few rolls that I like. My tendency is to stick to what I know is good. The problem with that is that you never get anything new. The first time a friend ordered seaweed salad for me, I was skeptical. Now I love it and want to get it every time, which I did tonight. It did not disappoint. Although I had never ordered the Spring Roll in this restaurant, its ingredients were all familiar. It was quite tasty. Then I ordered something more random: Una Don. The English hint was eel on rice. I expected more rolls, but this came in a bowl. It was hot and savory. The sushi chef was very artistic.
One plus about sushi is that it is easier not to over eat. I hate that stuffed to the gills unpleasantness.
Nice job. I'll definitely be back. There is still so much to explore on that menu.
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