I fell in love with sushi a few years ago when I tried some at a Chinese buffet of all places. I am neither the ultimate connoisseur in the cuisine, nor even the one who can eat any piece from the menu. I'm still getting my feet wet, but I'm slowly trying out different types. I figured if I'm going to embark on this adventure, I may as well find a place that can serve the food right.
Coming to Osaka (the restaurant off of Airport Thruway behind The Landings, next to Outback) was an event in itself to me. I've never been to a sushi bar, and the only knowledge I had of that style of eatery was from TV. Needless to say, I was out of my element.
The decor of the place is very nice, made easier to do because the dining area is incredibly small. It's filled with your traditional Japanese art and bric-a-brac, and the actual bar is lined with pagoda tiles at the ceiling.
The staff there - just two it would seem - is very courteous, although the sushi
I am going to go ahead and spill my real opinion of the place, I love, love, LOVE the food at Osaka. When your entree arrives, it is indeed a work of art. You can tell the chef is experienced and talented with the blade, and in my opinion, the sushi pieces are almost flawless. So far, every new flavor of sushi I try, such as the eel, tamago (egg), jaguar (eel and crab), and -believe it or not- chicken tempura roll, has been delectable. If I need to experiment on something, I go here, simply because I have confidence that it will prepared in the best way possible. Add the inclusion of a nice after dinner orange hemisphere, also prepared with a bit of flair, and the meal becomes one of the best I've had in the area.
Price wise, I think it comes in as average for sushi. Because of the many options they provide, you can really go all out, or stick to a budget, and still feel like you've had your money's worth. I'll mention again, that since this is a small dining space, you'll need to look outside of normal eating hours to get a good experience.
If you like sushi, or if you are wanting to try it out, you owe it to yourself to come here first. You will get the best that Columbus has to offer, and with all of the choices for easing yourself in, or tackling the most advanced pieces, you will find something you like. If you happen to be finding yourself here and you dislike sushi or sashimi, there are plenty of other Japanese options on the menu for your tastes as well (tip: chicken tempura and rice is the safest bet).
If you believe you've got a better place for sushi and you think that I'm out of my mind, let me know in the comments below!
Posts
