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| - Love it, love it, love it! Soho is indeed a hidden gem located beside Chevron gas station along S. Jones cor Warm Springs. My hubby and I are sushi fanatics who continuously search for a good sushi place. Based on reviews from fellow yelpers, we tried Soho Japanese Restaurant for lunch and we were not disappointed. Sometimes, yelp reviewers miss the mark, but this time they were spot on.
We ordered the salmon and tuna tostada for appetizers. The freshness of the fish which was perfectly seasoned (excellent blend of citrus, salt and oil) got me hooked at first bite. The wasabi cream was smeared on the crunchy, flaky tostada, the salmon and tuna were topped with fresh herb that had a similar taste to cilantro/parsley which gave the concoction a refreshing twist.
At this point, the chef/owner, John approached our table to introduce himself. He was a very likeable guy who obviously wanted his customer/guest to be happy with the food selection. He offered us a delicate dish of Hamachi layered on top of a mixture of garlic infused grape seed oil with hint of shoyu and topped with mild sliced jalapeno. Again, perfection! This was only topped by the fact that it was complimentary! John surely knows how to woo his customers, and it definitely worked.
I had the rainbow roll which was equally good. The sushi rice was cooked and seasoned just right and of course, the fish, shrimp and crab eggs were quite fresh. Hubby wanted a chirashi bowl, but it was not on the menu. They had a sashimi item on the lunch special menu but no chirashi. However, because John was so gracious and accommodating, he made it happen for my hubby who was very happy and satisfied with his choice. The service at Soho was fast and friendly, a worthy companion to the exceptional sushi creations.
We will definitely be back for happy hour (4-6pm, Mon-Sat) with friends who would definitely love this place as well. Thank you chef John and Louie, our attentive server. We will see you soon.
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