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| - Simplee Sushi is completely underrated and I don't quite know why! The people are ultra friendly (Grace, our server two times is adorable and excellent at recommendations.) and the dishes we've ordered were delicious and left us feeling full and happy.
The location is tucked away and unassuming in a shopping center, but the decor inside is warm and comfortable.
What I really like the the somewhat random GREEN TEA BOOK on each table! A tiny book spelling out the benefits of each kind of green tea...why it fights cancer...etc. It's illustrated with little cartoons and just downright cute. There are many different teas, and descriptions of each. Our server knows which ones are nutty, which ones are more grassy, and was able to suggest teas based on our preferences. Also, once our mugs grew cold, she automatically brought us more.
The couple times we've been in, my husband and I ordered the meal set for 2, which costs $29.99 and includes miso soup, salad, THREE grilled meat dishes, white rice and shumai or gyoza. By far this is the best value. We subbed ramen noodles for the miso, and paid the difference. The noodles were nice and chewy, very simple but satisfying and hit the spot. (Yay, one of two places I've found ramen in CLT!) Overall, the meats were yummy (Kalbi, bulgogi and some kind of grilled chicken) and the set itself, while nothing over the top, was well done and tasty.
What we really enjoyed was the sushi. Definitely fresh and well composed. I hate it when there's too much rice, or the pieces are too large and impossible to chew. The Dream roll, which yes, is fried, was a guilty pleasure! Shrimp and crab and yellowtail and masago and eel sauce and some kind of Kewpie based sauce...ohhhhh this was good!
If you want a solid meal at a reasonable price, casual setting, Simplee is a good option in my book.
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