Cuisine:

• Japanese
• Sushi bar

Kabuki Description:
This mini-chain has responded to the growing sophistication of the sushi-consuming public by stepping up its game considerably. Kabuki has a décor that combines the traditional (ornate fans and screens) with the contemporary (neon lighting over the sushi bar). Executive corporate chef Masa Kurihara, who oversees the dozen or so Kabuki locations, has developed a more sophisticated menu and instituted more elegant plating in recent years. The quality now clearly exceeds that of the typical neighborhood sushi bar, despite its corporate vibe. Standards like salmon, hamachi and albacore reflect reasonably high standards, and even pricier options like uni and toro are quite respectable. Some of the rolls are worth looking into, and we have enjoyed the seared tuna sushi, a version of the now-ubiquitous spicy tuna on crispy rice cakes (topped with jalapeño and tobiko caviar), and refreshing cured salmon with kiwi and orange. Entrées include teriyaki, sukiyaki and miso-marinated black cod, while aesthetically presented Western-style sweets (e.g. cheesecake, chocolate pyramid with crème anglaise) are offered for dessert. In addition to cocktails and beer, you'll also find a respectable saké selection at Kabuki. Other locations.


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