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| - Three words: THAI. TUNA. ROLL.
Get it. You won't be disappointed.
In addition, the California and the Mango Salmon Rolls were quite good as well. While Arizona isn't a place known for stand-out sushi, I'd order it here again. And in fact I did...two nights in a row.
Night #1 - The bartender was a superb professional. He replaced drink napkins when they were damp and even poured my martini into a fresh cold glass when I was half-way done. Class act. He was also the one who recommended the Thai Tuna Roll which adds even more points to his score, if possible.
Night #2 - CRANKY bartender. While she recommended a nice glass of white wine, she poured me a totally different one the second time. While it was St Patrick's Day, it's not like this place was packed out with annoying patrons so I'm not sure what put her in such a bad place. It did leave me with a not-so-happy feeling when I left, despite the fact that the food was just as good as the first go-around.
So, what could be the only gripes aside from the attitude?
* You will pay a chunk of change for your meal here (but it will likely be worth it)
* You will also likely order something that they're out of (mango salmon roll the first night, grilled artichoke the second night, and every night I've ever gone to a Hillstone, for that matter)
* It's a chain
Bottom line is that Hillstone is probably one of the better options in this neck of the woods. Go for a cocktail and a Thai Tuna Roll, if nothing else.
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