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Title: Sushi
Post by: HoneySuckle on January 06, 2008, 11:58:55 PM
Where would you recommend for Sushi?

Title: Sushi
Post by: FOTD on January 07, 2008, 12:40:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by HoneySuckle

Where would you recommend for Sushi?





FUJI....been going there for over 25 years. Never had an issue.
Nobo brought it here first.
Title: Sushi
Post by: MH2010 on January 07, 2008, 06:24:49 AM
I forgot the name of the restaurant but it is in the strip center behind the Toys R Us at 71st and Memorial. The restaurant is between the military recruiting offices, Next to a Coney Islander.  It's GOOD.
Title: Sushi
Post by: spoonbill on January 07, 2008, 06:40:44 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MH2010

I forgot the name of the restaurant but it is in the strip center behind the Toys R Us at 71st and Memorial. The restaurant is between the military recruiting offices, Next to a Coney Islander.  It's GOOD.



That would be Ashi (I think that's how it's spelled).  Outstanding sushi at half the price of Fuji!
Title: Sushi
Post by: RecycleMichael on January 07, 2008, 07:06:23 AM
I don't eat raw fish. Even my dog won't eat raw fish, and I have seen him eat dog poop.

Title: Sushi
Post by: brunoflipper on January 07, 2008, 07:57:19 AM
i'm partial to tsunami... mmmmm, frank black....
Title: Sushi
Post by: inteller on January 07, 2008, 07:57:24 AM
Memories of Japan in Broken Arrow.  Asahi is ok, but they lack the variety MOJ provides.
Title: Sushi
Post by: spoonbill on January 07, 2008, 08:36:45 AM
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Originally posted by inteller

Memories of Japan in Broken Arrow.  Asahi is ok, but they lack the variety MOJ provides.



Where is that?  I'd like to try it!

Title: Sushi
Post by: we vs us on January 07, 2008, 08:39:08 AM
Seriously.  Sushi Train's actual sushi wasn't the most sterling, but to get to select your roll from a moving flatbed train car really is something not to be missed.
Title: Sushi
Post by: mspivey on January 07, 2008, 09:10:23 AM
I'm with Terry Bradshaw. "That's what we call BAIT".
Title: Sushi
Post by: inteller on January 07, 2008, 09:21:26 AM
quote:
Originally posted by spoonbill

quote:
Originally posted by inteller

Memories of Japan in Broken Arrow.  Asahi is ok, but they lack the variety MOJ provides.



Where is that?  I'd like to try it!



 71st/145th by Wal-mart.
Title: Sushi
Post by: cannon_fodder on January 07, 2008, 02:12:26 PM
quote:
Originally posted by we vs us

Seriously.  Sushi Train's actual sushi wasn't the most sterling, but to get to select your roll from a moving flatbed train car really is something not to be missed.



Sushi Train all the way!  

I am a wuss, I prefer rolls to sashimi (that's the slab of raw fish, right? Its a texture issue).  I understand to purists this is a waste of good fish, but I'm from Iowa.  Sorry.

HOWEVER, the Sushi at "The Train" is really good.  Should you desire sashimi you can order it as with anywhere else (or rolls, the train is not mandatory). My friends that are connoisseur gave it a passing grade.  There is less wait and cheaper prices.  And of course, a train.

However, there is also less atmosphere - for better or worse.  We can bring our boy there and enjoy sushi without worrying about destroying the pomp of a higher-cost establishment.  BUT... those other Sushi restaurants are kinda neat.

In short:  I've been to them all around here.  For the average Oklahoma sushi eater you will not miss anything in quality at Sushi Train.

Oh, and if you ever want Blackened Salmon, go to Tsunami.
Title: Sushi
Post by: joiei on January 07, 2008, 07:27:40 PM
Memories of Japan by all means.  In the Raw is a bar with food service.
Title: Sushi
Post by: Dana431 on January 07, 2008, 08:47:50 PM
Asahi Japanese Restaurant at 71st & Memorial   mmmmmmm

I like cheap sushi!
Title: Sushi
Post by: Conan71 on January 08, 2008, 12:10:30 AM
In The Raw is actually pretty good, but you are fore-warned that they play annoying techno music louder and louder as the evening wears on at 61st & Sheridan.  Till you finally can't hear yourself.

Is the Fuji's on Brookside still there?  That was not a bad experience.

I have had incredibly inattentive service at Tsunami's downtown the last couple of times I went- the last time we sat at the Sushi bar- go figure.  Friends have been complaining as well.

Sushi Train is pallateable, it's more of a "hoot" factor to take one of my food snob friends there.

So, since I've written off ITR on 61st and Tsuanmi's I need to start looking elsewhere.

Title: Sushi
Post by: Wilbur on January 08, 2008, 06:46:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipper

i'm partial to tsunami... mmmmm, frank black....



Ditto
Title: Sushi
Post by: HoneySuckle on January 08, 2008, 10:29:13 AM
I'm glad I asked!  Thanks for the suggestions.

Title: Sushi
Post by: PonderInc on January 08, 2008, 08:31:39 PM
Tsunami! (2nd and Detroit downtown)
Title: Sushi
Post by: Conan71 on January 09, 2008, 10:19:42 PM
Had ITR on Brookside last night.  Sushi is like crack to me.  When I eat it, I get obsessed with it for a few days.  Looks like I'm going to Tsunami w/ friends tomorrow night before a show.  Someone tell me the service is getting better, please!
Title: Sushi
Post by: HoneySuckle on January 09, 2008, 10:45:28 PM
I don't suppose they use brown rice, do they?

We had Sushi in Dallas over Thanksgiving and they made it with brown rice.  Was pretty good.
Title: Sushi
Post by: brunoflipper on January 10, 2008, 11:55:42 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Conan71

Had ITR on Brookside last night.  Sushi is like crack to me.  When I eat it, I get obsessed with it for a few days.  Looks like I'm going to Tsunami w/ friends tomorrow night before a show.  Someone tell me the service is getting better, please!

never had any issues with the service... ever... and we go once a month...
Title: Sushi
Post by: Conan71 on January 10, 2008, 01:57:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipper

quote:
Originally posted by Conan71

Had ITR on Brookside last night.  Sushi is like crack to me.  When I eat it, I get obsessed with it for a few days.  Looks like I'm going to Tsunami w/ friends tomorrow night before a show.  Someone tell me the service is getting better, please!

never had any issues with the service... ever... and we go once a month...



Trust me Bruno...snooty and aloof.
Title: Sushi
Post by: brunoflipper on January 10, 2008, 02:18:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Conan71

quote:
Originally posted by brunoflipper

quote:
Originally posted by Conan71

Had ITR on Brookside last night.  Sushi is like crack to me.  When I eat it, I get obsessed with it for a few days.  Looks like I'm going to Tsunami w/ friends tomorrow night before a show.  Someone tell me the service is getting better, please!

never had any issues with the service... ever... and we go once a month...



Trust me Bruno...snooty and aloof.

trust you? it is your opinion based on your experience... mine is/has been exactly the opposite... i went two weeks ago and the service was excellent... so what? it is still just my opinion...

itr? fekkin posuer central... the sushi is good but its hard to choke down through the gurgling pool of bile that my esophageal sphincter spews forth every time i scan the crowd... on our last trip there- a friday at 6, we were told "we have no idea" in regards to how long the table wait was and not offered to put our name on the list... the hostess then gestured to a bar full of tribal-tattooed insurance salesman and abersons mark-down, housewives of OC wannabes...
Title: Sushi
Post by: PonderInc on January 10, 2008, 02:41:36 PM
I liked the sushi just fine at In the Raw, but was turned off by the hipster scene on a recent Friday evening.  I'm just not cool enough to enjoy people who spend so much energy trying to be seen and pretending to be cool....

Love the atmosphere at Tsunami...and think it has the best sushi, as well as other unique menu items.  I agree that there are times when the service has been a bit slow.  But I'm usually with people I enjoy, and they pour generous drinks, so it doesn't bother me.  Also, you can't beat the sushi happy hour (M-Th) when selected rolls are half-price.  It's a great time to experiment and discover new favorites!

I think that overall, they are getting faster.  I've seen some new faces behind the sushi bar recently, and I think the added staff helps.
Title: Sushi
Post by: Conan71 on January 10, 2008, 11:18:57 PM
Slow again, but worth the wait.  Ten minutes between drink orders and the food is unacceptable when the place is not crowded.  Fortunately, I planned ahead on leaving enough time for the show.  

I really didn't pay any attention to anyone in ITR Tuesday night outside my dining companions with the exception of a couple I caught eyeballing me when I was getting ready to eat some sea urchin.  I don't care if I eat around posers, beats the hell out of slobs.

Title: Sushi
Post by: HoneySuckle on January 10, 2008, 11:54:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by PonderInc

I liked the sushi just fine at In the Raw, but was turned off by the hipster scene on a recent Friday evening.  I'm just not cool enough to enjoy people who spend so much energy trying to be seen and pretending to be cool....

Love the atmosphere at Tsunami...and think it has the best sushi, as well as other unique menu items.  I agree that there are times when the service has been a bit slow.  But I'm usually with people I enjoy, and they pour generous drinks, so it doesn't bother me.  Also, you can't beat the sushi happy hour (M-Th) when selected rolls are half-price.  It's a great time to experiment and discover new favorites!

I think that overall, they are getting faster.  I've seen some new faces behind the sushi bar recently, and I think the added staff helps.





You're kidding!  Didn't know that. We went there once (business dinner) and the food was awesome, though they were a bit slow.  Still liked the atmosphere though.  Half price?  I'm going soon.
Title: Sushi
Post by: sleepyhead on January 11, 2008, 12:49:25 AM
I'm not a fan of raw fish but maybe the service and food at that restaurant can help me change my mind. How about the price?

And do aw foods are the secret of Asians why they have clear skin? he he he..

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