March 18, 2011

In the Neighborhood: Sushi in Crystal City

I have lived in Crystal City for years and have walked past Sushi Garden more times than I can count, but I have just never gotten around to stopping in until today.  I didn't know what I was missing!  The place is tiny; it's just a counter in the underground with four seats - no door or anything.  At lunch they only serve pre-made sushi, but at dinner the chef makes it right in front of you (I will be definitely be going back for dinner!).  The selection is great and the rolls are HUGE.  The rolls are about the same price you would pay for sushi at the grocery store but infinitely better quality.  We tried a roll with shrimp in the middle and salmon on top, as well as a rainbow roll, and they were both delicious.  Sushi Garden would be great for take-out, since they have plenty of pre-made food, but it was really fun to sit at the counter and watch the world go by - and I bet it would be even better at dinner with the chef working right in front of you!

1 comment:

  1. The only sad part are the limited hours on the weekend. However, if you're ever on your way through the crystal city metro during the day, it's worth stopping by for a quick nigiri ;-)

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