I would like to instroduce to you a relatively new sushi joint... It sounds like the sequel to Jet Li's movie, The One, but Jason Statham's supporting role has been replaced by Sushi. Is that a real Plus? Because he's hot and dreamy when he's steamy... And topless.
Shochu has been instroduced here... Fascinating.
Taiwanese S&P Chicken, Five spiced Taiwanese rice wine marinade, Thai basil. It ain't as fancy or flavorful as the description but it was tasty overall with flash fried green beans and basil. Quickly still kicks ass in the nugget department.
Yellowtail Jalapeno Shots, Cilantro, sriracha, radish, balsamic, honey yuzu. Gimmick central, I'm kinda disappointed that the fish wasn't branded with their logo... But I still had to order it. You can't shoot it, you kinda wiggle it out with the steel chopsticks. Not bad at all. One try is all I need to see what the fuss was about... But chicks really dig this, it's soooo cute, OMG!
Spider Maki Roll. Looked boring, tasted OK but the rice was overcooked and mushy. This was made in the back by the prep cook not one of the sushi dudes up front. That's why it's so ugly and sloppy looking. Gracias, amigo.
Sashimi. So, the server says the sushi & sashimi combo thinger will come out separately because they are in the weeds. Whatever, it will trick the pouch in thinking I ordered more food. It's all good. Speaking of good, this display was not too shabby. Relatively fresh fish, standard issue assortment but the sushi dude did include a little fatty salmon from the belly region...Which was nice.
Nigiri... And the tuna roll. Ah, the other half of the order... Simple, standard selection, pretty decent. The pedestrian tuna roll is what it is, nothing special just belly filler. The rice from the sushi dude area was a tad bit undercooked vs. the rice in the back kitchen which was mushy and overcooked. The sushi dude's rice was still a little warm which was nice but it badly needed a big shot of rice wine vinegar. They need someone who specializes in only making sushi rice because that's the true test of a real sushi joint... Not saying that this was a fake sushi joint.
Overall, a decent sooshee spot in little Buckhead aka Brookhaven... The menu and talent isn't gonna make the more authentic raw fish joints around town jiggle in their underpants but it's a cuisine that this area needed and it fills the spot nicely. I don't hate it... For now.
2523 Caldwell Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30319
404-869-6988
http://theonesushiplus.com/
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