While I’m very much into NYC’s food scene, I’ll be the first to admit when I don’t know a ton about something. There’s nothing better than having the pleasure of dining with someone who can enlighten you a little bit about something new. A prime example – sushi. Sure, I’ve had a fair amount of sushi. And I’m pretty adventurous, one of my favorites actually being eel. However, I wouldn’t say I know where the great sushi spots are in the city. I’ve had some decent sushi (prior best in the area being Amber), but when a date wanted to take me to their favorite, Koi, I was all for it. Note, only one picture of these two is mine. I hope you guys will understand in light of the circumstances.
Crispy Rice - Koi
Tucked inside the Bryant Park Hotel, the restaurant was impressive in its décor. Simply elegant. Not over the top with a giant Buddha (Tao, I’m looking at you). They seated us up by the sushi bar, giving us a perfect spot to see the workers in action. Having once miserably tried to make sushi at home, I was enthralled by their speed and degree of perfection. We started with their signature dish – crispy rice. It was a small almost-rectangular mound of rice, topped with spicy tuna and a jalapeno slice. I’d read this was a must try, and after having done so myself, I can say it’s definitely not just all hype. Continue reading
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