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I used to go to 'the Lobby' for lunch with some customers a lot, and it has always been really good. When Shiro closed, this became our family sushi place, too. Then, one day, (Oct 15, 2013, to be exact), we dropped in and there was Hiro!!! (If you used to get sushi at that place by the Biltmore way back when, that's the Hiro I'm talking about - check my photos - there's a shot from when we found him)
OK, enough fan worship of the Valley's best sushi chef, let's get down to the review.
This is a nice, friendly place on the west side of town. They have sushi and sashimi, along with a full menu of noodles, tempura, etc.
The fish is consistently very good here! And all the guys behind the counter do a great job with it (not just Hiro). The serving staff is also very friendly and attentive.
Why did this become the family sushi place? Because of what my wife calls "Chick Rolls" - things that aren't 'traditional'. If you like some maki, this is a great place to try some really fun, creative and tasty rolls! I like the What the Heck roll - very spicy. The Volcano roll is a crowd pleaser (and comes with lots of healthy veggies mixed in with the scallops and crab). My wife and daughter's favorite, though, is the Sex on the Beach roll. This is Maguro (Ahi) on top of a fried banana (and I'm not sure what all else). The ladies love it! (This is the first non-California type roll to start expanding my daughter's world of sushi, so I'm into their debt for opening up her palate to more kinds of fish! :-))
I can't believe I've never reviewed the Lobby before...I guess I'm a recovering Yelp slacker...
Anyway, run - don't walk, to Tokyo Lobby. If you're not sure what you want, just sit at the bar in front of Hiro and tell him to hook you up - tell him I sent you. My son and I have entrusted many a tasty sushi meal to his talents and recommendations.
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