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| - I was really anxious to try a sushi place in Shady Side, so when I walked passed this place, I decided to try it! The ambiance just wasn't there- the inside was small, cramped and you could hear other people's conversations around you as though they were sitting right next to you. It was distracting how busy and loud it was, especially because our booth was confined to such a small area. It did not seem very clean and almost smelled like floor cleaner. The bathrooms were tiny, cramped and you had to wait in the hall/through way for servers if someone was already in there. So, basically if you like the mood/setting of a restaurant, this isn't going to be your first choice. They did have a large shark figure on the wall, which is fun if you like sharks like me! That was the only part of the restaurant's interior that I liked. The miso soup was absolutely wonderful, as well as the ginger salad. It was one of the best ginger salads I have had in a long time. I ordered a California roll, which seemed to be a bit dry and nothing spectacular, mediocre at best. I also decided to be adventurous and order the Christmas roll I think it was called. There were giant salmon eggs on top of it, which gave it a really fishy taste. The server was very sweet and suggested I get this roll, though, I had no clue what I would be getting myself into by ordering this! If you are adventurous and like to try different rolls, this would be perfect for you. If it did not have the fish eggs, I think this roll would have been perfect for me. My thoughts on the roll is not a reflection of the restaurant as much as just my personal taste. I ordered the chicken satay appetizer, which was pretty good- tempura like battered chicken with a dipping sauce. Was the food decent? Yes. Would I go back? Probably not. The food is worth a try but don't go in there with the same expectations I did, you will be unpleasantly surprised!
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