sourCULTURE: Sushi-O

Sushi bar and the beautiful dining room.

Marielle here:

This new Asian bistro on Route 1 in Edison, New Jersey serves the best sushi I have ever tasted in my life. Prior to my visit to Sushi-O, I used to HATE sushi. Thanks to my friend Lisa Ho for bringing me here, now she's got me obsessed. After taking ONE bite of the Cancun roll, my mouth was suddenly begging for more.

As you enter the restaurant, your eyes will have an orgasm. The atmosphere is absolutely stunning. The entire place is dominantly dark, but has cool blue lights hanging from the ceiling and sleek, modern furniture. They also play some interesting alternative Asian tunes, which completes the fun, modern, and Asian-inspired theme. The owner definitely wanted to have a hip and trendy feel to the restaurant, but that doesn't mean adults can't come in and enjoy some Japanese cuisine.

But don't be intimidated with the atmosphere because their prices aren't going to make a hole in your pocket. For a classic Spicy Tuna roll, it's only $5.25, and their Signature Rolls (which are basically their specialty sushi rolls) can range from $10.25 to $12.25. If it's your first time trying sushi, I suggest you in buying a signature roll. It may be more expensive, but for your first time you'd want to try something extravagant. Without a doubt, it's worth the extra bucks.

Since they just opened a few weeks ago, they serve you a salad to start with, and the best part is that it's ON THE HOUSE! It was called the "Kengi Salad" because the chef who made it is named Kengi. It was simply scrumptious. It had crunchy fried crab on a bed of shredded lettuce drizzled with a tasty, creamy dressing.


Notice how nicely they present their food.

My friends and I ordered 3 signature rolls -- the Cancun, Orange Dragon, and Samurai roll. My favorite one was the Cancun roll which consisted of eel, egg and crunchy inside, and topped with avocado and shrimp. Their sushi was so fresh and tasty! And for those non-sushi lovers, they also have other delicious Pan-Asian items on the menu such as Udon noodles, hibachi fried rice, or Pad Thai. There's something for everyone here.

Their sushi was so epic that I ordered a Cancun Roll to go. However, when I got home, they gave me the wrong roll. So I called them, and the manager who I talked to on the phone kindly took my name down and told me to enjoy the roll that they accidently gave me, and that the next time I go there, I'll receive the right roll without charge. A few hours later, I headed back to Sushi-O to retrieve the right roll, and they happily made it for me. Their employees definitely go the extra mile to please their customers. I was extremely happy with my experience at Sushi-O that I came back within the next week with a whole different group of friends. This place just goes to show that the right atmosphere, excellent customer service, and fresh sushi make people happy.

My rating:
- Next time you want sushi, go here! It's an A+ sushi restaurant for any occasion.