Best of Metromix Cincinnati 2012Sushi restaurant
Fresh cuts of fish, creative presentation make for a mouth-watering meal.
And the winner is…
Dancing Wasabi
3520 Edwards Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208Neighborhood: Hyde Park
The hot sushi spot in Mount Lookout Square has moved to a new location in the old Beluga space in Hyde Park with a more extensive menu than the original location. In addition to sushi, the menu includes a selection of Japanese and Korean dishes. Of course, the all-day half-price sushi is still the big draw.
Nominees
Fusian
600 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202Neighborhood: Downtown
This sushi spot offers six signature rolls and the option to put together your own combination of wrap, meats, veggies and spices. (Don't worry, their trained professionals will do the actual rolling and cutting.)
Green Papaya
2942 Wasson Road
Cincinnati, OH 45209Neighborhood: Hyde Park
With its green exterior and striped awnings, Green Papaya is hard to miss - and it's not to be missed. From the freshly tiled dining room to a fountain and small sushi bar, the green-hued room has a soothing, distinctly Asian feel. The menu features curries, noodle dishes and other specialty sauces as well as more unusual options, such as Som-Tum, a salad made with freshly sliced papaya. Popular are "lunch boxes," which are traditional Thai cuisine (curries, rice dishes and noodles) or sushi served with miso soup, salad, appetizer, fruit and either vegetable fried rice or vegetable pad Thai. Lunch box meals are dine-in only.
Ichiban
1020 Delta Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208Neighborhood: Mount Lookout
Ichiban serves sushi, traditional Japanese cuisine and Asian fusion dishes in a chic, contemporary and cozy setting. Soft Shell Crab spring roll, Seafood Cream Croquette and Tofu, and Thin Noodle Salad with Nori Seaweed Dressing are an example of menu items. Happy Hour runs 5 p.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. on the weekends.
Mr. Sushi
580 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202Neighborhood: Downtown
Owned by Jin Kim, who also owns Iron Chef Grille in Symmes Township and Kai Sushi Cafe in Dayton. On the menu: sushi, obviously. Mr. Sushi has a big menu of fish entres, noodle dishes and teriyaki. White miso soup and sesame-dressed salad comes with sushi orders over $10.
The Painted Fish
3937 Spring Grove Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223Neighborhood: Northside
The Painted Fish is located in the old Gajah Wong location. They offer sushi, seafood, noodles, chicken and steak dinners. Check out the extra large outdoor patio on warm nights. Stop in Tuesday-Friday from 5-7 p.m. for $5 cocktails and well drinks along with a selection of $5 appetizers.
Sushi Monk
8268 Princenton-Glendale Road
West Chester, OH 45069Neighborhood: West Chester Township
Calvin Tam, who has made sushi at many Japanese restaurants around town, and who teaches popular sushi-making classes at Jungle Jim’s Cooking School, has opened his own restaurant in West Chester called Sushi Monk. It’s small, seating about 48 people, and 20 outside. Sushi Monk serves sushi, ramen and some other Japanese snacks such as potstickers, short ribs and fish balls. He also plans to teach sushi classes several times a month in the restaurant, as well as in people’s homes. Sushi Monk also now has a full bar!
Teak Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
1051 St. Gregory St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202Neighborhood: Mount Adams
When in a heated discussion over who has the best Thai food in Cincinnati, often times the name “Teak” is a top contender. Located atop Mt. Adams, Teak is packed for dinner practically all year long, so you can usually expect a wait, but the restaurant has a relaxing bar area for patient patrons to grab a drink or two before being seated. The restaurant has a comfortable indoor dining area as well as a spacious outdoor patio that has plenty of feng shui. Teak’s huge menu offers a number of traditional Thai noodle, rice and curry dishes made with chicken, beef, pork, tofu or seafood items like shrimp and scallops. Sushi is also a big favorite here.
Wild Ginger
3655 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208Neighborhood: Hyde Park
For a fancy date night or celebration, Wild Ginger's upscale sushi, Thai food and hibachi platters is the ultimate way for Asian-cuisine lovers to treat themselves. While known for its extensive sushi selection and tasty Thai food, you can also order a platter made on the spot on the hibachi grill. You might be best served making a reservation; this place gets crowded fast.
Last year's winner
Cloud Nine
1018 Delta Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208Neighborhood: Mount Lookout
While known for being a great late night spot (open until 4 a.m. on weekends), you’ll have fancy food with no attitude no matter what time you arrive at this two-time winner. For great food at a small price, be sure to check the schedule for the restaurant’s half-priced deals, offered more frequently than you’d expect.
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Factualfoodie - January 19, 2012 at 12:23 PM
I got kicked out of dancing wasabi for calling them out on using imitation crab. How else do you do half price sushi all the time? Yes they admitte...
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Report This Commentsherylldean1693 - January 18, 2012 at 12:08 PM
I vote for Kyoto
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