By:Loretta Chilcoat Jergensen

ASAHI SUSHI

629 S. Broadway, Baltimore, MD

Tucked within the kitchy boutique shops and plethora of bars in the Fells Point neighborhood is intimate Asahi Sushi. Eclectic décor like the huge Hello Kitty figurine and the neon salmon clock dot the interior, and a long, sleek sushi bar dominates the room. Get the Love Boat, loaded with the delicate sushi and sashimi stylings of salmon, yellowtail, tuna, surf clam, red snapper, and sweet shrimp. A sumptuous selection of tender gyoza (dumplings), Pajun (Korean-style pancake with squid, shrimp and chopped oyster), salty edamame, and even crunchy baby octopus (tastes like sesame seeds!) apps fuel a hungry crowd before moving on to late-night activities.