by Lottie Tapaugu

TODAI
1910 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu , HI 96815
Telephone: 808-947-1000

This wildly popular restaurant first appeared on the Honolulu dining scene in 2001 and word of mouth momentum has pushed this eatery to be one of the most popular sushi places on the island. Busy and lively this restaurant is large by Waikiki standards and features a wonderful variety of sushi. The selection seems endless and everything is always fresh, colorful and flavorful. Also exciting is the huge variety of buffet selections at adjacent counters that include fresh fish, tempura and a very smart dessert bar of crepes, cheesecakes and more. No reservations are accepted here so arrive early for dinner and be prepared to wait for a table especially on holidays and weekends.

By Barret Brown

LITTLE KATANA SUSHI BAR
13350 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, Texas 75240
972-991-1122

Among the many treasures to be found at the Galleria is Little Katana, where weary shoppers may refresh themselves with an orthodox array of sushi and sashimi dishes as well as a fine view of the mall’s celebrated skating rink. The menu is limited in scope and revolves around various preparations of salmon, tuna, squid, snapper and yellow tail; those new to the genre (as well as those who have trouble making up their mind) will be best-served by the sashimi sampler. Dessert offerings include such similarly light offerings as chopped strawberries served with shaved ice and flavored with condensed milk.

by Cynthia Atoji

SAKURABANA,
57 Broad St., Boston, Mass. 02109
(617) 542-4311

Busy financial district workers already know about Sakurabana, tucked into the heart of downtown Boston. Sushi-to-go is the theme here, with an online ordering service offering “fast and fresh sushi, delivered to your door.” You can also dine in the tiny restaurant, where the lunchtime crowd shows up as early as 11 a.m. For a quick and hardy meal with co-workers, start with a bowl of steaming miso soup (what else?), then dip into the sushi lunch ($11, tuna, salmon, shrimp, white fish, tekka and daily roll), or sashimi lunch ($12, tuna (salmon, mackerel, octopus, and white fish). Non-sushi eaters can choose from teriyaki and tempura box lunches and udon. For a less hectic, relaxing meal, go for a late dinner when the business suit crowd has thinned out.