Comments and ratings from Stephanie Lamphere

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Comments and ratings from Stephanie Lamphere

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Stephanie Lamphere has contributed information about 2 restaurants: Sakura, Shogun.

About Sakura (Birmingham, Alabama, USA)
Last visited January 2001.

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

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Always accurate.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.
Quality of nonsushi food: Good.

``This is my primary sushi restaurant. The best things about Sakura are the location and the hip, southside atmosphere. Of course, the sushi is good - about what you'd expect, but be aware that pieces come as singles, not pairs. I like that, though - for variety and price. The (young American) waitstaff is always very helpful and gives good recommendations. If you can swing it, check out the midnight sushi on, I think, Thursday and Friday nights (you should call to verify). They have great deals for midnight sushi, and the waitstaff picks the tunes!''

About Shogun (Birmingham, Alabama, USA)
Last visited January 2001.

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Somewhat nicer than average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Somewhat larger than usual.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Courteous.
Accuracy of service: Always accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.
Quality of nonsushi food: Very good.

``I have only eaten at Shogun for lunch, but I've always been pleased with the service and quality of the food. The portons of non-sushi items are larger than usual, too - particularly the seaweed salad. The chefs are always friendly, but usually only speak a little English (to be expected, I suppose), so sometimes you can't get recommendations directly from the chef. All in all, a good restaurant, I think (and they also offer teppanyaki.)''

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