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| - Like most people with a healthy desire for self-preservation, I am pretty wary about the idea of so-called cheap sushi. Keeping raw fish fresh enough to eat without dire results is expensive, and that is one corner I really don't like to see cut. Given this I was hesitant to try Four Seasons after taking a look at their incredibly low menu prices. But fortunately for Four Seasons and their diners, low-quality fish is not the path they take to keeping prices disconcertingly low.
Their secret? Well, there's a few. There is, as the wait staff will inform you upon seating, a minimum amount you have to spend. I forget exactly what the number is because I have never been in danger of falling short of it. But it might be a concern if you're stopping by for a solo lunch. Also, the rolls are fairly small and not exactly bursting with fish. They try to make up for that with a bunch of sauces and innovative chef creations. Some of these are delicious, like the Las Vegas, Saguaro, and Cardinals rolls. Others are too busy, like the Banzai roll. Some are just weird, like the Albacore and Sweet Onion roll. Nothing's terrible, but some are going to seem like more of a deal than others. The good news is that with these prices you can afford to experiment. Kitchen items like appetizers and yakisoba are worth getting here, though again, they won't knock your socks off.
The interior is well-appointed, the staff is friendly and competent, and there are plenty of great shops nearby to walk to after eating. While Four Seasons is probably not going to top anyone's list of best sushi places, it's combination of very good sushi and low prices might make it a favorite. It's certainly one of my favorites.
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