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| - When I get the itch for some maki, it's one that I have to scratch. With Sushi Rock just around the corner from me right now, I decided to check the joint out.
The restaurant has a very sophisticated, lounge-y atmosphere, with tall ceilings, dark but simple decorating and furniture, and soft, unobtrusive music playing. I was seated in the restaurant side of the space, which also houses the sushi bar. The other side seemed to be a bar with alcoholic drinks served. It was a good fit for my mood today; sometimes I like to eat in a local, bento-box sized restaurant with faux fusuma, but today I needed some elbow room, and this fit the bill.
I started out my meal with my appetizer staple, Miso soup. It was pricier than most places at $4 (I usually pay $2, even at restaurants where the rolls are more expensive than they were here). It was a good sized portion and tasted fresh. The tofu was also just the right consistency - not too soggy, and not crunchy in the middle like it came from some box like a crouton.
I ordered a very American roll this time, Philadelphia. I was pretty impressed! Everything tasted extremely fresh, and the entire roll stayed together when I soaked it in soy sauce before taking a bite. The pickled ginger that accompanied was also very crisp and fresh tasting, not slimy and over-pickled like it can become at some places.
The service was prompt, and my server was very friendly, helpful, and attentive (but not too much). I tipped him generously, as I had appreciated both the service and the break it had provided me in the day when I needed it.
Definitely a place I will be returning to, and one I would recommend going to if you're craving sushi in the Beachwood area!
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