Kiku

I love how Asian restos on Buford Hwy keep their grand opening signs up for months on end. This joint is no exemption... the "Grand Open" sign has been up for at least 2 months.

I was here on opening night awhile back and it was fwee grub all night with an assortment of raw and hot vittles. I wasn't too impressed to say the least but it was "buffet" style after all. The sooshee was ok and the hot items were bordering Piccadilly's.

I came back here this weekend to try the real stuff... and I must admit, it was pretty tasty. Somehow, eating at the sushi bar is a pre-requisite for me. Bottom line: you just get better service and product.

Tako Su- broiled octopus and cucumber, 4 small slices of Doc OcK and a huge pitcher's mound of sliced cucumbers atop a bit of wakame with a squirt of rice wine vinegar. Eh.

Softshell Crabs- lightly battered and fwied... delish. The good thing about these crabs... no itchy side effects or medication needed afterwards. Yum.

Live Scallop- sliced thinly and delicate, melted in your mouth like buttah. Good stuff when available. The chef makes the "Dynamite" with remaining innards... broiled scallops and veggies in shell with greezy butter/oil sauce which was so Ru San.

Sushi/Sashimi Combo- standard assortment of the regulars cuts with a couple surprises of Halibut skin nigiri. Funny to see a slice of white tuna since it was deemed to be high in toxin levels recently... I guess he's not on Taka's newsletter. Also, came with the ubiquitous California or spicy tuna roll... the spicy tuna was the better choice with a little kick of spiciness. Not too shabby overall.

The side Miso soup and salad was as expected... tiresome. I have had a better side salad at Wendy's and miso soup in a mix packet. Just extra filler for yee marsupial pouch.

Is this sushi joint in the top ranks? No, but for the price and sometimes decent selection they get... it ain't bad. And the hip hop music gave it that traditional Japanese atmosphere.

Let's see how long they can keep that "Grand Open" scam going on... I will spy it from time to time to see how long it stays up... and giggle to myself like a little school girl.

Moshi moshi... I luv sooshi.

2770 Lenox Rd
Atlanta, GA 30324

(404) 467-4544

www.kikujapanese.com