In my humble opinion there are two types of sushi joints. Ones that push the envelope on Japanese cuisine and those that leave the diner feeling comfortable. You know what I am talking about. That neighbourhood sushi bar around the corner that hits the spot after a long day at work. It doesn't ask too much of you and you just ask that the fish is fresh and doesn't kill you.
Edo-ko is my neighbour sushi place. I have been eating at Edo-ko since it opened in 1997 (I think it was 1997....I have killed a lot of brain cells between then and now) and has been consistently solid in both freshness and quality.
Over the years I have tried everything on the menu....except for the eggplant.....I hate eggplant. Here are some of my favs.
- Miso soup...simple but delicious
- Chicken teriyaki...ask for all white meat
- Udon noodle soups...I usually get the chicken or veggie
- Spicy tuna roll
- Shrimp tempura roll
- Spicy crab roll
Oh yeah...my cousin goes to this place so often that they actually named a roll after her. Just ask for the "Sylvia" roll. I am not going to tell you what's in it....but I think you are going to like it.
Also, try asking for your rolls to be cut into eight pieces. It cuts down on sushi related choking deaths and Edo-ko's sushi chef will be more than happy to oblige.
As you can probably see from my list of favourites, Edo-ko is more about consistently good sushi than broadening your palette for Japanese food. But on a Wednesday night after being abused at work, who really wants to eat raw sea urchins when a California roll is all you really want.