by Tracy Rose

MON JIN LAU RESTAURANT
1515 E. Maple Rd Troy, MI 48083
(248)689-2332

Mon Jin Lau is a fine dining Chinese restaurant. The tables are lined with white linen, but the atmosphere is trendy with modern décor. One reason customers fall in love with Mon Jin Lau is their Nu Asian choices. They are home to many less common Chinese dishes. The food is delicate, yet filling. A few of their specialty sushi rolls include: the rainbow roll, dragon roll, spicy fish roll and special eel roll with seasoned seaweed. Their more traditional sushi choices are salmon, octopus, squid, sweet tofu and tuna rolls.

by Tracy Rose
NOBLE FISH
45 E. 14 Miles Rd. Clawson, MI 48017
(248)585-2314
Hours: T-Sun 10am-2pm and 4:30pm-7pm
Noble Fish is a Japanese market with a small sushi bar in the back. It is the best Sushi in the Detroit area for the money and it is a great place for a beginner to learn about sushi. The menu gives clear ingredient lists so you know exactly what you are ordering (no need to rely on the recommendation of a waitress here.) The sushi is fresh and the portions are generous. The small dining area with only eight tables fills up fast, but it is always a good place for carryout. Or you can take it to the next level and buy your own supplies to create custom made sushi or your own. Noble Fish also sell Japanese beer, such as Sapporo, Asahi and several kinds of Saki, the perfect addition to your sushi meal.

by Tracy Rose

MUSASHI JAPANESE CUISINE & SUSHI BAR
2000 Town Center Suite 98 Southfield, MI 48075
(248)358-1911
Musashi is known for its traditional Japanese food served in a modern, relaxed atmosphere. Musashi has built its reputation for top notch sushi since it opened in 1985. It is family owned and they pride themselves on authentic cuisine. The imported Japanese décor adds to the authenticity. Wall partitions create an added level of intimacy. Private dining rooms are available, as well as private rooms for catered parties. Musashi has a beautiful atrium that can be rented for parties. They serve a multi-course Japanese meal. A popular choice of appetizers is the Sushi Boat for two. It offers a sampler of sushi and includes soup and a house salad. The Japanese lunch box service is a great carryout item for lunch. They also offer sushi classes for groups of six or more.