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Umi

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Umi, Buckhead

There is sushi and then there is Japanese cuisine. Some might confuse them but they really shouldn’t. Many can grab a few ingredients, buy decent tuna, and get rolling. I’m not going to say this is bad but just on a few levels lower than what I ate at Umi.

To start we enjoyed Jizake Tenzan Sake (in non bomb form), tuna carpaccio, and avocado salad, which was truly a piece of art. I almost didn’t want to eat it but have no fear I did. The salad had a citrus vinaigrette which I may or may not still be having blissful dreams about.

Then we turned to an assortment of sashimi: Uni, Oroto, & Unagi; nigiri: Tako, Tamago, & Sake; and a lobster roll. If that wasn’t enough we order the best dessert on the planet (might be an over statement BUT you get to smash it with a small wooden hammer) the chocolate kyu and Lamill coffee.

If you’re willing to put in the time and lay down a pretty penny you will have a great night at Umi.

Kaze

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Kaze, Cincinnati (Over-the-Rhine)

Another meal another friend! While it has been rather cold I’m not minding since I get to see so many good friends while in town for work. It was hump day and Andrea had just taken an exam so we thought it would be good to celebrate! We decided on Kaze, a Japanese restaurant she had been wanting to try.

Due to the arctic like temperatures outside I started with the Udon Soup. Soup always fools me… I often think I will be hungry after but the broth was hearty and the vegetables plentiful. This still didn’t stop me though from ordering half a Crunchy Scallop Roll and a few sashimi pieces: Toro (fatty tuna), Tako (octopus) and Tamago (egg). It had been a while since I have enjoyed raw dead fish and this was a good place to splurge. The sashimi was absolutely fresh and the roll executed well.

Not that I ever want a good restaurant to be empty but I was almost glad since I came in dressed pretty casual. The restaurant itself is rather swanky and the prices definitely cater to a more affluent crowd. Although, I did see a few happy hour specials that looked tempting if you want rolls or a cocktail!