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| - Jayde Fuzion, of course, is the result of M Resort's longstanding partnership with the Food Network and its reality series "Restaurant Express." Chef Seonkyoung Longest, also of course, won the TV competition and the privilege of opening a restaurant at the M. Be careful what you wish for, as Jayde Fuzion faces stiff competition inside the resort, notably from the M Buffet.
The sushi was excellent, the equal of any in town. We had a spider (soft shell crab) roll and a rainbow roll to complement our meal.
Next up were appetizers, lettuce wraps and chicken satay. Both were delicious, a little vinegary like you would expect of Korean food, not too overwhelming.
Our entrees were honey walnut prawns (6 extra large); and pepper filet medallions.
The honey walnut prawns ($19) were about the same as at other Asian restaurants such as PF Chang's.
The three pepper medallions ($29) weren't too peppery, but they were small, and the dish came with maybe a tablespoon of excellent stir-fried veggies. We would have liked to have had more.
Although we ordered two sushi rolls, two appetizers, and two entrees, we didn't get enough to eat.
There's no rice on the menu except what comes with your sushi, and specialty fried rices ($12-19). Unlike PF Chang's that serves plain white or brown rice with entrees -- you can't get plain rice here at any price. This is a cheap stunt to up your bill by forcing you to buy specialty fried rice if you want rice.
There are only a few vegetables, I think Chinese broccoli, bok choy, and green beans.
The three pepper medallions ($29) weren't too peppery, but they were small, and the dish came with maybe two tablespoons of excellent stir-fried veggies. We would have liked to have had more.
The bill came to $115 for two with one dessert and two iced teas. BTW we loved the fresh iced tea.
As of June 1, Jayde Fuzion will compete with AYCE sushi restaurants such as Oyshi and Goyemon by offering AYCE sushi plus free sake for $25, assuming you're 21 and are willing to eat at the sushi bar. This may be a recognition that other AYCE sushi restaurants are Jayde Fuzion's rivals in the marketplace.
What's really missing from Jayde Fuzion's business model is a reason for anyone to go back a second time. If one is visiting the M, why not their excellent buffet, for half the price? Why not a nearby AYCE sushi restaurant for $30 all in? The market for Jayde Fuzion may be limited to people who want to check out the Restaurant Express winner, and people who are staying at the hotel and who don't have a car (and who can afford the relatively high price).
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