by:Hanna Fischer

HASHIGUCHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT

3400 Around Lenox Road NE Ste C520

Atlanta, GA 30326-1408

or

37 Windy Hill Road, Suite A5

Marietta, GA

Equally well equipped for a business luncheon or a family dinner, Hashiguchi is known for its pleasant atmosphere, its reasonable prices and its truly traditional Japanese fare. Native Japanese have been known to venture here for a homesickness cure. Try a few starters for a taste of Tokyo or go straight for their super-fresh sashimi. If you’re feeling adventurous, ask for their special American-influence-free menu.

by Rodney Smiley

GENKI
3188 Roswell Road
Atlanta, GA 30035
Despite its traditionally Japanese fare - including rice and noodle bowls as well as sushi - Genki is best if you usually order your sushi with extra ketchup. Ignore the small, tough nigiri and go for the most Americanized of the maki selections. Items like the super crunch, with cream cheese, avocado, salmon, remoulade and teriyaki sauce come off well, as do the broth-heavy noodle bowls. Don’t come here expecting authentic Japanese; do come here expecting a drum-and-base crowd, friendly service and a few hits in the food department.

by Rodney Smiley

BLUEPOINTE
3455 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 237-9070
Part of the Buckhead Life restaurant group, BluePointe markets flash in every form. The dining room, the skyscraper that contains it and the seen-and-be-seen crowd are all out of an Absolut advertisement. Skip the overdone entrees and go straight for the sushi. The Super Crunch Roll, Shrimp Tempura Roll, Real California Roll, Rainbow Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Eel Avocado Roll, and Spider Roll are all equally tasty. For the very adventurous the Sashimi Tasting Plate is a must. Order a light wine or mixed drink to go with it - the bar here is known for its apple martini. Expect icy service in step with the cold beauty of the interior.