Wednesday, January 2, 2008

Soho Sushi And Deli

Sushi? AND sandwiches? Did I hear you correctly? I still think it is a bizarre concept, but after living in the Cedar Valley for a few years I realize the sensibility of it all. You may want sushi, but how likely is it that your dining companions do? They are few and far between, my friend. So if you go to Soho, you can have your sushi, and they can have their pansy sandwiches. Okay, okay, they're really good sandwiches. Much more creative than Subway. But you won't get the quantity of it either. No foot longs here. So you have your choice, quantity vs quality and ambiance. And a big plus is you can get gift certificates that are 35% off face value if you call the 96.1 radio station on the first and third Fridays of the month at 9am. (It'll probably take you 20 minutes to get through though.)
I wish I could say the same thing about quality of sushi, but I no longer can. It has rapidly deteriorated since first opening. The last time I got sushi there it was so poor I have not been back since. I think they are hiring college students who may not even know where Japan is on the map. While I have no problem being served by a student per se, you must understand that sushi making is an art. Sushi chefs train in Japan for years. So you're as likely of getting a sushi chef like that in Iowa as I am of winning the lottery, without buying a ticket...but I have my limits. If you want sushi, and can't leave the Cedar Valley, I would recommend Tokyo Japanese Steak house instead, even though the owner lady there scares me.

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