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taste RA Sushi Late-night and happy hour are the best times to settle in and feast on stunning arrays of both fish and flesh at this downtown den for mingling singles. There’s no denying seafood’s the name of the game at this popular chain, where the focus is on gussying up otherwise ordinary rolls with sexy metropolitan flare. 474 Broadway, Gaslamp, 619.321.0021, rasushi.com The Hills Gone fishing in Hillcrest and Bankers Hill Azuki Sushi This spot packs two distinctly different and equally enjoyable dining experiences into one small, yet lovely space. Whether you’re taking in the clean, crimson-clad indoor environs or kicking back in the garden area out back, delightfully modern offerings like the R U Kidding Me roll with diver scallops, tempura-fried asparagus, seared tuna and white truffle oil go down equally as nice. 2321 Fifth Ave., Banker’s Hill, 619.238.4760, azukisushi.com Ono Sushi Ono? Oh, yes! Get your fill of everyday items like red snapper or albacore, or go for more exotic uncooked delicacies such as sashimi of aji (horse mackerel) or hokki gai (surf clam) nigiri. Or get a taste of the ‘hood Ono calls home with the Double Hillcrest Roll stuffed with scallops, crab, tuna and flying fish roe. 1236 University Ave., Hillcrest, 619.298.0616, onosushi.com Ra Sushi’s special dragon fruit ceviche Hane Sushi A constant stream of patrons flock to Hane for exceptional, authentic sushi. The freshness of the fish is matched only by the skills of the chefs at this admittedly high-priced alcove for top-tier toro, uni and other prized treasures plucked straight from the sea. 2760 Fifth Ave., Banker’s Hill, 619.260.1411 Sushi Deli 1, 2 and 3 There’s a reason this triad of restos regularly feature lines snaking along their exteriors. It’s their unifying thematic—tasty sushi at reasonable prices. There are plenty of low-cost sushi options in SD, but this is one, make that three, where quality doesn’t suffer, and flavor is always at the forefront. 228 W. Washington St., Hillcrest, 619.231.9597, sushideliusa.com 135 Broadway, Downtown, 619.233.3072 7986 Armour St., Kearny Mesa, 858.292.5515 Hook, Line and Sinker: the most expensive plate ever produced—a quintet of crab nigiri wrapped in edible gold leaf and garnished with fifth-of-a-carat African diamonds, retailed for $2,700. Good thing there’s plenty of other fish in the sea! —SPENDY SUSHI MADE BY FILIPINO CHEF ANGELITO ARENETA, JR., OF MANILA, PHILIPPINES 54 pacificsandiego.com { March 2011}
D I N I N G O U T what’s cooking cocktail ABOVE: Assorted fresh selections from Harney Sushi BELOW: Harney Sushi chef Nao Nakamura Coasting Along A wave of oceanic overachievers Harney Sushi Start off with well-stuffed rolls, such as the lobster-laced Rollz Royce with garlic ponzu, eel and “money” sauces, or the tempura-fried Miso Harney with eel, cream cheese and avocado. Next, move on to creative cooked dishes from the back of the house, like “Bagels and Lox”— house-cured salmon with everything spice-coated crisps and yuzuinfused cream cheese “nitro” spaghetti, made using liquid nitrogen. 3964 Harney St., Old Town, 619.295.3272, harneysushi.com 301 Mission Ave., Oceanside, 760.967.1820 Kabuki Sushi Restaurant The term “fresh off the boat” certainly applies to rolls made at Kabuki, where the sushi bar is surrounded by a moat. Circumnavigating the ever-flowing water way are mini, spear-nosed plastic rafts from which patrons snatch the sushi offerings they desire. Caterpillar, Spider and Dragon rolls are all here, along with other delicious numbers, such as the Stingray and King Cobra. 4475 Mission Blvd., Ste. C, <strong>Pacific</strong> Beach, 858.270.1986, pacificbeachkabukisushi.com Shimbashi Izakaya This brand new addition aims to provide coastal denizens with an option for after-work unwinding and indulgence via the installment of an izakaya. Traditional Japanese izakayas are more about adult drinks than the food customers use to sop up the alcohol, but the fare at these joints is flavorful and almost as much a guilty pleasure as the booze. 1555 Camino Del Mar, Ste. 201, Del Mar, 858.523.0479, shimbashi-restaurants.com Sushi Ota One would be hard-pressed to find a sushi restaurant more universally lauded by chefs and diners alike. The space is humble, but no remodel is necessary thanks to pristine sashimi that’s as clean as the expert cuts of the chef the spot is named after. Folks who show up when he makes a cameo are in for the ultimate treat and would do well to let him guide the way. 4529 Mission Bay Dr., Mission Beach, 858.270.5670, sushi-ota.com Zen 5 Sushi Unagi meets irie at this unique sushi lounge where reggae and raw fish rule. Chill to the rhythms of Rastafarian ear candy as you wrap your chopsticks around mellow rolls like the rice-free Tropical with tempura shrimp, tuna and salmon wrapped in cucumber, and the shrimp and avocado-stuffed Timmy roll that comes topped with a loose crust of crunchy tempura flakes. 1130 Garnet Ave., <strong>Pacific</strong> Beach, 858.490.0121, zen5sushi.com pacificsandiego.com 55
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