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Hashigo Sushi
By Larry UrishPublished: June 01, 2009
Two types of foodies are heartily encouraged to pay a visit to Hashigo Sushi: those who love sushi and, well, everyone else.
To put it simply, the food at Hashigo – including every item my friend and I tried during a recent visit – will blow you away.
According to owner Jimmy Suh, it all starts with a meticulous attention to detail.
“I’m very selective about my staff,” says Suh. “Executive Sushi Chef Koji Hirano has been doing this for 43 years, and Executive Chef Tony Kim (the man behind Hashigo’s “hot food”) has worked at Spago and Grand Lux, among other prestigious eateries.
“We make sure the raw materials here are top-notch,” Suh says. “For example, our sauces – teriyaki, ponzu, yuzu and others – are all made on-site. And all of our fish is cut here; it isn’t shipped pre-packaged.”
My friend and I enjoyed a tasty variety of Hashigo Sushi’s offerings. Our appetizers included Sesame “Takeout” Chicken, marinated pieces of chicken breast prepared with ginger sauce; Rib-Eye Asparagus Roll, asparagus wrapped in rib-eye, grilled and sautéed in ginger sauce; and Caramelized Butterfish, marinated and broiled Atlantic black cod with sweet soy sauce and a fresh herb salad.
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Two types of foodies are heartily encouraged to pay a visit to Hashigo Sushi: those who love sushi and, well, everyone else. To put it simply, the food at Hashigo – including every item my friend and I tried during a recent visit – will blow you away. According to owner Jimmy Suh, it all starts with a meticulous attention to detail. “I’m very selective about my staff,” says Suh. “Executive Sushi Chef Koji Hirano has been doing this for 43 years, and Executive Chef Tony Kim (the man behind Hashigo’s “hot food”) has worked at Spago and Grand Lux, among other prestigious eateries. “We make sure the raw materials here are top-notch,” Suh says. “For example, our sauces – teriyaki, ponzu, yuzu and others – are all made on-site. And all of our fish is cut here; it isn’t shipped pre-packaged.”My friend and I enjoyed a tasty variety of Hashigo Sushi’s offerings. Our appetizers included Sesame “Takeout” Chicken, marinated pieces of chicken breast prepared with ginger sauce; Rib-Eye Asparagus Roll, asparagus wrapped in rib-eye, grilled and sautéed in ginger sauce; and Caramelized Butterfish, marinated and broiled Atlantic black cod with sweet soy sauce and a fresh herb salad. NEXT PAGE >>> |
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