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Those looking for innovative Japanese cuisine served in a lively atmosphere shall look no further than Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Queens’ MarketPlace at Waikoloa Beach Resort. Restaurant staff can boast a long list of awards and accolades. Travel & Leisure called Sansei, “One of America’s eight best sushi restaurants.” Bon Appetite praised founder D.K. Kodama’s, “inventive handiwork,” and the list continues. <strong>The</strong> restaurant is often packed with local Best Japanese Food / Karaoke Sansei Seafood, Steak & Sushi Bar residents who have named Sansei the best Japanese restaurant in the annual North <strong>Hawaii</strong> News readers’ poll. Sansei also serves discriminating diners on Maui and Oahu. <strong>The</strong> first Sansei restaurant opened in 1996 on Maui, and the name Sansei, which means “third generation” in Japanese was chosen. Kodama found this a fitting name for his restaurant that is inspired by Japanese tradition, but incorporates contemporary interpretations of sushi and Asian cuisine. <strong>The</strong> name also refers to Kodama’s background as a third generation Japanese American. Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar found immediate success. <strong>The</strong> Big Island location premiered on February 25, 2008. Sansei serves contemporary sushi and new wave Asian inspired dishes that are unlike any others. Signature dishes include the panko crusted ahi sashimi roll served with soy wasabi butter sauce, the mango crab salad hand roll with sweet Thai chili vinaigrette and Best Real Estate Company Lava Rock Realty Supporting the community and working hard to be your best. “Mahalo!” roasted peanuts, and DK’s crab ramen with Asian truffle broth and sweet Thai basil and red jalapenos. A diverse menu also includes selections of fresh catch, chicken, filet of beef, pork chops, pasta, shrimp and lobster. Executive Chef Eric Rouelle selects only the best available ingredients, such has organic and locally grown greens, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, sprouts, Daikon, ginger, eggplant, onions and local seafood. “We have a huge selection that offers so many different varieties of foods,” said Rouelle. Many first time Sansei diners come to try daily early bird specials. Those who are 21 and older come after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays to experience one of the hottest spots on the Kohala Coast. Free karaoke is offered from 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Half priced appetizers and sushi bar menus, draft beer and sake specials contribute to a memorable evening. Even in the day time hours, Sansei provides an exciting and fun Best Carpet Cleaning Stanley Steemer atmosphere with casual, family style dining and a private dining room available for large groups. Rouelle is pleased to be named the best Japanese restaurant in North <strong>Hawaii</strong>, but perhaps his best reward comes from each customer who appreciates his culinary craftmanship. “I love to cook,” he said. “I enjoy working with my culinary team on creating new menu dishes for our guests and sometimes I’m blown away on what they create and I’ll say, ‘Wow, that’s a great dish.’” Mahalo North <strong>Hawaii</strong> for voting us as “Best Carpet Cleaning” for 2 years in the row! NORTH HAWAII NEWS JUNE 23, 2011