May Lunch

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on April 17, 2009 at 9:45pm

We (me and 2 others!) decided that May is Sushi. And not just any Sushi. It's the Rae and Brian Sushi Bait Lunch! The challenge will be finding a place which is a hole in the wall, meets health codes (hole in the wall and dead bait - hmmmmm) and, more importantly, can handle a large group.

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on April 17, 2009 at 9:56pm

Andy has alluded to a good point:

Do we want to have raw fish at a place that is a hole in the wall?

I'm all for doing sushi, and I'm all for doing a HITW. I'm a little worried about doing both at the same time.

But if you want something that's a little more hole-ish, I can suggest 8 China Buffet at Allisonville and 82nd. They've got a great Chinese food buffet, AND they serve some pretty good sushi. But it looks like it was last decorated in the late 80s –– post-modern Chinese buffet style. 8 China Buffet costs around $9 for lunch, and is all you can eat, including sushi.

I've been to 45 Degrees (which is VERY nice, not a hole) and runs around $8 for a lunch special, but nowhere else. There's Bando Restaurant, which runs about $9 - $15 in price.

Here's a Google Map search for sushi places around town.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on April 17, 2009 at 10:05pm

What about the bait shop on Fall Creek across from the Fairgrounds? I bet we could work a deal for some yummy minnows.

Sakura was proposed last month but the question is whether they can handle a large group. While 8 China Buffet is not strictly sushi, its varied buffet will satisfy those who do not have an appreciation or pallet for raw fish. Personally I'd prefer a place which is known for its sushi but will defer for the greater good if that's where it takes us.

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Permalink Reply by Becky Pruitt on April 17, 2009 at 10:06pm

You all know me.....I am the anti-buffet girl - if sushi is the theme for May, then let's go to a good sushi place - 45 degrees does have good sushi....but I suspect some of you hard core sushi eaters have a good sushi place up your sleeve - - so let's hear it.....where is THE place to get good sushi..... :) I'm in.....

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on April 17, 2009 at 10:41pm

Why are you anti-buffet? I didn't know that about you.

My only concern about 45 Degrees is that it's not a true hole in the wall. It's a very nice upscale place. Now, if we relax our hole definition, then I'm all for 45 Degrees.

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Permalink Reply by Karen Mangia on April 17, 2009 at 10:16pm

Naked Tchopstix is very tasty.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on April 17, 2009 at 11:14pm

One of our favorites, too.

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Permalink Reply by John Wooton on April 18, 2009 at 1:54am

You know, I've wanted to try this place... This one has my vote!

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Permalink Reply by Brian Huff on April 17, 2009 at 10:40pm

I will consult with my sushi master (my wife) to see which good sushi places can accommodate a large group. I agree with Erik, though, bait and hole in the wall shouldn't mix.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Ball on April 17, 2009 at 11:13pm

No guts no glory! Or is that no fish guts, oh nevermind....

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Permalink Reply by Erik Deckers on April 17, 2009 at 11:26pm

8 China Buffet has a lot of booths, so it may be hard to have huge groups sitting together.

45 Degrees can move tables around for big groups.

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Permalink Reply by Mack Earnhardt on April 18, 2009 at 5:28am

Sakura's already been mentioned, but my other fav is Ocean World at 86th & Ditch. Blu Martini & 45 Degrees both have great sushi (same owner), but Blu isn't open for lunch and I'm not sure 45 is either.

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