Comments and ratings from D.W. Srader

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Comments and ratings from D.W. Srader

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D.W. Srader has contributed information about 2 restaurants: Matsu Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, Mr. Sushi.

About Matsu Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar (Longview, Texas, USA)
Last visited March 2002.

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Somewhat smaller than usual.

Promptness of service: Slow.
Courtesy of service: Courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.

``In east Texas you have two options - Matsu in Longview, and Shogun in Tyler. Matsu is about a notch better than Shogun. The portions are a bit skimpy, but they're fresh, and the staff is reasonably friendly. The sushi bar is crammed into a tiny, claustrophobic room, and the layout of the restaurant is confusing to the point of being discomforting. The restaurant is way out from the city, but easy to reach from I-20: exit on 31, go just about a block or two north, and keep your eyes peeled for it on the left.''

About Mr. Sushi (Dallas, Texas, USA)
Last visited December 2001.

Variety of sushi: Broad range of uncommon items.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Very large portions.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.

``I've never had sushi like this before in my life, and I've had it all over the United States. (Never in Japan, I admit.) It was firm to the tooth, then melted in my mouth in this incredible wave of freshness and flavor. The portions are bountiful and expertly prepared. The eel rolls, which I always have for dessert, were enough to bring tears to my eyes. Do not miss an opportunity to dine here.''

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