Editorial Reviews
Kits residents who lamented the closure of Yuji Otsuka’s spot on West Fourth are flocking to his new Alma Street restaurant for their Japanese-small-plates fix. After a two-year absence, he has transformed the old La Ghianda digs into a friendly neighbourhood space for expertly crafted sushi and creative izakaya-style dishes.<br/><br/>Sushi or sashimi omakase ($25 for, respectively, one or two people)...
by vanmag
on April 30, 2014 from vanmag
Chef-owner Yuji Otsuka takes a playful approach to Japanese cuisine, mixing Japanese sensibilities with western ingredients and techniques. Corn flake-crusted prawn karaage, served with spicy sesame mayo for dipping, is a crunchy delight. Blowtorch-seared at your table, aburi negi miso kobe beef is thinly sliced and topped with a green onion/miso sauce. Original house rolls include the B.L.T.,...
by vanmag
on October 07, 2009 from vanmag