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| - Given the option, I am always down for trying new restaurants. Sometimes this tendency even applies after I have already tried another new restaurant just minutes before. Yeah, I am crazy and possibly have a 2nd stomach compartment, just like the mystically crazy half man half bull, Minotaur. Anyway, that was how I ended up at the door of an almost 3 weeks young Japanese restaurant by the fortuitous name of Lucky Fish Sushi & Grill (aka LF).
LF is located on S. Jones, in the same busy plaza as China Mama, Cravin' Cajun and HK Star, on the spot where Bosa 1 used to be, and across the street from 168 Supermarket. Chef Young (trained in Nagoya, Japan, and worked locally at Sushi Tower, Sushi Fever and Yellowtail) and Chef James, plus one other business partner run this latest Japanese eatery to open in the greater "Chinatown" area of Las Vegas.
Since I was nearly topped off from a rather tasty Taiwanese beef noodle soup from across the street, I was only able to tried their Chirashi Bowl on my initial test drive of LF's unexpectedly diverse menu. LF's menu offerings is like the selection of a Megamart of Japanese cuisine with a healthy sprinkling of Korean BBQ on top. You can order the typical sushi and rolls, the tried and true teriyaki, noodles such as ramen, udon and yakisoba, plus K-BBQ favorites like kalbi and bulgogi.
If you are not sure what to order, simply watch the slide show of scenery from Japan with pictures of menu items shuffled in or simply asks for recommendations.
The food was prepared with expert care, and the best part of my dining experience was the friendly service and the conversations with the sushi chef and staff. Plus the decor of the roomy new restaurant was a significant improvement from the predecessor.
The lunch specials starts at $6 and is served from 11am to 3:30pm, which I am told is popular with those that work in the vicinity.
Verdict: Definitely have to come back on an empty stomach for a full test drive.
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