rev:text
| - Great "neighborhood" restaurants are a scarcity in our area of Durango and Mountain's Edge, so Fish N Bowl is a godsend. Visited for the first time a few days ago and was thrilled with the results. This is a simple, unpretentious Japanese/Sushi joint. The emphasis is on ingredients and execution, with a refreshing absence of trendiness. Favorite dishes included the Salmon Kama (collar; full of succulent meat), Noodle Cucumber Salad (though a splash or two of acid was needed), and the Touchdown Roll. The latter was suggested by our waitress, and thankfully so. I don't usually get excited about rolls, but the Touchdown is an awesome combination of spices, textures, and colors--creamy, spicy, soft, crunchy, dark, bright. There are whole sections of the menu we didn't get a chance to explore, so a return visit will be happening soon.
It's worth mentioning that this place closes at 9pm even on a Saturday. They also don't serve alcohol, and my sweetie complained about the lack of chairs with backs; just a few tables and benches (hence three stars instead of four). This is not an all-night or late night hangout, it's a pop in for a killer meal before a night out, or order-ahead and take-home kind of deal (several pick-up customers came and went during our meal). Easy, casual, friendly, with an emphasis on quality preparations, and dinner for two clocking in around fifty bucks: We'll be back.
|