Abstract Art

One of my favorite places to visit is Atlantic Station because it offers shopping, movies, and restaurants. In April 2012, Atlantic Station had its grand opening for a new restaurant called Yard House. The new location includes an island bar, over 130 menu items, abstract artwork, and much more. When I ventured to Yard House, I ordered the seared Ahi Sashimi. Plated freshly is lightly blackened ahi sashimi with soy vinaigrette, wasabi, and pickled ginger. The seared ahi sashimi is actually a sushi selection with a visual twist. The customer can build their own sushi with the elements presented on the plate, and enjoy their favorite sushi at the same time. If you’re looking for a great happy hour menu, large draft beer selections, or late night specials, then Yard House needs to be your next stop. I definitely will be visiting again.

FYI: Yard House

FOOD TIP: Ginger is used for many medicinal purposes.

A Deck of Cards

Fried lobster tail, asparagus, avocado, mango, spicy mayo, red Tobiko, teriyaki, and soybean wrap make up the Langosta roll at Prime Restaurant. The sushi roll is cut and scattered like a deck of cards, then it’s drizzled with spicy mayo and masago. These vibrant rolls are one of my favorites. I am a big lover of lobster, so its special appearance was a treat for me. Prime Restaurant is known for their beautiful scenery, sushi, and prime steak. Their dimmed lighting and the table setting are sexy touches in the restaurant as well. I held my graduation dinner there and my guests enjoyed the atmosphere and the cuisine the most. It's the perfect place for a romantic outing, a business lunch, or for any foodie adventure. I can’t wait to visit again.

FYI: Prime Restaurant

FOOD TIP: Lobsters shed their shells to grow.

First Timers

Sometimes I want sushi for lunch, so I like to keep it simple by ordering California rolls. This roll consists of avocado, crab meat, cucumber, seaweed, rice, and sesame seeds. On the side is wasabi and fresh ginger, and the brown colored sauce is called eel sauce. I love eel sauce; I can’t eat sushi without it. California rolls are very common for first timers in the sushi department. It’s a roll that does not contain raw fish and it takes common foods and blends them together nicely. If you have not tried sushi before, then I recommend taking the light route before going on an adventure with raw fish. I hope you decide to try something new. Enjoy!

FYI: Haru

FOOD TIP: Wasabi helps prevent tooth decay.

Round 2

I made my second trip to Sushi Bites. Plated are three different kinds of sushi, which include the spider roll, the Atlantic roll, and the four season roll. The spider rolls have tempura soft shell crab, cucumber, masago, and crabstick. Then the Atlantic roll consists of red tuna, white tuna, wrapped in noir; tempura fried, then rolled with rice and seaweed with masago and tobiko (fish eggs larger than masago). On the side, aioli is served, which is a sauce with garlic, egg, and olive oil. Last, the four season roll contains shrimp tempura, cream cheese, aioli, and it’s topped with tuna, salmon, white tuna, avocado, and unagi sauce.  The unagi sauce is a reduction of eel bone broth, soy sauce, rice wine, and sugar. Overall, this taste of heaven is filled with diversity and flavor. 

FYI: Sushi Bites

FOOD TIP: Avocado will not turn grey/black if you put lemon juice on it.

A Work of Art

Tuna, cream cheese, avocado, sesame seeds, and masago are combined to create these fresh sushi rolls. The bright red masago is the highlight of this dish. It adds a nice light crunch to each bite and a spicy kick as well. Some people are not big fans of fish eggs; however, the masago ties everything together. This taste of heaven is a bold and an adventurous dish that everyone should try. Please do not be discouraged by the title “Sushi” because not all sushi is raw. If you want the full experience, then I recommend eating these rolls with eel sauce. Enjoy!

FYI: Atlanta Fish Market

FOOD TIP: Fish should NEVER smell fishy.