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| - Probably the best kept secret in Henderson. Sumo's is well hidden from the street and most people who are not looking for it, next to Blueberry Hill coffee shop off of Sunset and GreenValley Pkwy. The atmosphere is very casual with a long sushi bar as well as table seating. Whats different about Sumo's is that 90% of the customers are locals from the area, and most know the staff and sushi chefs. This makes a huge difference imho.
The quality of the fish and seafood is as good as it gets. They receive daily shipments of fresh fish and ingredients. You can order traditional sushi (fish on little rice balls), or what makes them special are their interpretations of sashimi and specialty sushi rolls. Some of their favorites and more popular dishes are: Live Uni served fresh in the shell, Kampachi (fresh yellowtail, served with a citric dressing and thinly sliced jalapeno peppers), tuna kara (tuna cubes, marianated in a soy, oil vinagerette, seasoned with chili sauce and dried seaweed flakes) and my favorite WO7 roll (tempura shrimp, served in an outside in roll, covered with sliced avocado, and WO7 sauce). The sushi rolls are described as an asian, american/european fusion type of combination. No doubt the innovative sauces combined with the fresh ingredients make a huge difference.
Its seems everyone has a favorite sushi chef that they like to be served by and share the sake tasting experience with. Personally, if you are going there for the first time, ask to be seated by Jay or Betto. It can be loud and super busy on Friday and Saturday nights. Probably what I like the most is the other customers who patronize Sumo's, everyone is very friendly and their is alot of sharing of sushi rolls and sake at the bar.
Finally, make sure you ask for a Sumo's Card, which lets you accrue credits of 5% towards future meals there.
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