by Barrett Brown
Kampai Sushi & Grill
4995 Addison Circle
Addison, Texas 75248
972-490-8888
Catering mostly to hip North Dallas professionals, Kampai seems to stake its success on the sheer improbability of its signature dishes, as well as the more subtle variances on everything else. Moderately unusual items like the paisley roll and crab meat-based volcano roll are made more exotic by virtue of being served not only with wasabi, but also jicama slaw, and the grand slam of gastronomic surprises comes in the form of the “Crawfish Dynamite,” a jambalaya-type dish that melds the culinary contributions of the Japanese and Cajuns. Meanwhile, a retinue of daily specials ensure further levels of intrigue.
OISHII SUSHI BAR
612 Hammond St. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 277-7888
All your sushi dreams can come true at cozy Oishii Sushi. You’ll say “oishii” (delicious) at this friendly and clean mall stop, located off busy Route 9. Oisshii is known for it’s exotic combinations, such as oyster sushi wrapped in seaweed or shiitake mushroom tempura roll. This is a clam lover’s paradise, with buttery baby Hamachi, red chewy Hokigai and cherry-stone like Mirugai. Oishi is also one of the few sushi bars that torches sushi to add a different texture and flavor. Our favorite part of the menu is “Customer’s Creations:” If you tell ‘em Barry sent you, you’ll end up with Barry’s Passion Shooter, a combo of sea urchin, quail egg, Tabasco and light soy sauce. Even the appetizers are innovative—where else can you try Oishii Tuna Chip, homemade potato chip with seasoned minced tuna, pickled radish?
