Comments and ratings from Anne Somervell

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Comments and ratings from Anne Somervell

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Anne Somervell has contributed information about 2 restaurants: Sushi Taro, Kiku Japanese House.

About Sushi Taro (D.C., USA, North America)
Last visited April 2004.

Variety of sushi: Usual selection.
Freshness of sushi: Fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Average.
Generosity of sushi portions: Average.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Courteous.
Accuracy of service: Accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Clean.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.
Quality of nonsushi food: Adequate.

``I was actually underwhelmed when I ate here in December 2003. It was not bad, but for the DC area, it wasn't that great either. The gyoza were deep fried instead of seared and steamed, the filling was so-so, and the quantity of sauce was pretty skimpy. Tempura was kind of soggy. Sushi was okay, but nothing to write home about. Ditto service and ambiance.''

About Kiku Japanese House (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA)
Last visited April 2004.

Variety of sushi: Broad range of uncommon items.
Freshness of sushi: Very fresh.
Presentation of sushi: Exceptional attention to presentation.
Generosity of sushi portions: Average.

Promptness of service: Prompt.
Courtesy of service: Exceptionally courteous.
Accuracy of service: Always accurate.
Cleanliness - dining and visible kitchen areas: Cleaner than usual.
Cleanliness - restrooms: Clean.
Quality of nonsushi food: Exceptional.

``Kiku has the best sushi (and indeed the best Japanese food generally) in the Pittsburgh area according to me and to the Japanese folks I know. This is where Pittsburgh's Japanese community seems most likely to eat when they want authentic Japanese cuisine. It is really excellent, and the abundant parking at Station Square makes it more easily accessible than some other places where parking is a pain. It is also readily accessible from downtown hotels by foot or using the T (Pittsburgh's cute little mini-subway). Pricey for Pittsburgh but not for sushi restaurants in the bicoastal megopoli, to which it compares very favorably. ''

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