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| - After being utterly disappointed with another downtown willoughby sushi spot, I heard that their sushi chef opened up his own restaurant a block away. So, I stopped in and was very impressed with the variety and quality of dishes. It's a small, modest restaurant, but the food is very satisfying. Being from cuyahoga county, I have never been to a restaurant that allows you to bring your own alcohol. Since there is a corner store next door, this was great. Only thing to prepare for is... they cannot store the alcohol, so bring your own mini cooler.
I have tried the octopus salad, tasted like octopus in a teriyaki sauce-fine. Also, ordered the veggie pot stickers (dumplings) which were really good. Just ask for the eel sauce for dipping. I have had the crab roll (wouldn't order it again). Cali roll, added cream cheese, is done with imitation crab and I didn't think it was anything special. I enjoyed the philly roll and liked the salmon. Even though it is not smoked, like some other philly rolls I have had. My favorite roll that I have tried so far is the spicy tuna roll. I order it every time I'm there and I love it.
Out of the specialty rolls I have had the clark roll and spider roll. The spider roll is made with soft shell crab and a special sauce, which was different. I wouldn't say I would order it again. The spider roll was enjoyable, other than the artificial crab salad that is piled on top. I would stick with apps, entrees and sushi rolls versus the maki rolls. The two I have had were fine, but I have had better.
One thing I really enjoyed was the bulgogi. It comes with a soup and salad, which were really yummy and completely devoured. Then the entree is served with nice quality, thinly sliced rib eye beef. Sauteed with mushrooms and carrots, and a nice sauce similar to a teriyaki. White rice and pickled veggies on the side. I didn't touch the pickled veggies, but dumped my rice in my bulgogi and went to town. Def worth the $30 per person price tag. I'll be back.
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