Comments and ratings from David Bacon

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David Bacon has contributed information about 4 restaurants: Akira Japanese Resturant, Kai Sushi Cafe, Tokyo Sushi & Seoul, Mikasa.

About Akira Japanese Resturant (Cincinnati, Ohio, USA)
Last visited March 2000.

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Exceptional attention to presentation.
Generosity of sushi portions: Very large portions.

Promptness of service: Notably attentive.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Cleaner than usual.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.

``Owner Osamu Mukudo is the sushi chef, and makes very good conversation. His smoked salmon is the best. I will always remember the (rare) bluefin tuna, which is sweet and tasty. Mariko and Alex are the nicest waitresses you will ever meet. You owe it to yourself to visit, and ask for the Dragon Roll [...].''

About Kai Sushi Cafe (Dayton, Ohio, USA)
Last visited March 2001.

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Exceptional attention to presentation.
Generosity of sushi portions: Large portions.

Promptness of service: Exceptionally attentive.
Courtesy of service: Very courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Cleaner than usual.
Quality of nonsushi food: Very good.

``Easily the best sushi resturant I have been to in my 14 years since I was introduced to the art in Tokyo. Owner Jim is very gracious, and the waitresses, Young Me, Momoko, and Gina, always remember you on your return. Sometimes the owner personally gets his sushi by driving to Dayton, Chicago or Detroit! There is a mix of excellent Korean dishes, so be sure to ask for sashimi with Korean hot paste, or the Kimche roll.''

About Tokyo Sushi & Seoul (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
Last visited February 2001.

Variety of sushi: Somewhat broader than average.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Exceptional attention to presentation.
Generosity of sushi portions: Large portions.

Promptness of service: Notably attentive.
Courtesy of service: Exceptionally courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Cleaner than usual.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Cleaner than usual.
Quality of nonsushi food: Very good.

``This newly opened resturant is excellent. The sushi and the Korean dishes are the best. I always enjoy the dishes of Korean pickles, kimche, and other items that are brought before the main course. The personnel are always gracious, and it is a great pleasure to dine here. I am luckier than most, as my home is only two miles away.''

About Mikasa (Wilmington, Delaware, USA)
Last visited March 2000.

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.

``Kacuo Takahashi is the owner and main sushi chef. His food is not only excellent, but the lunch specials are the best bargain in the world!''

Disclaimer. Make sure you have read the full disclaimer located in the overview to this restaurant guide. Basically: I cannot vouch for the accuracy of any information on this page; remember that the comments are no more than the opinions of strangers; before you venture out to explore the places listed here, it would be a good idea to make sure they are still open, and to verify their exact locations.