Sushi: Yokohama

North Dallas/19009 Preston Rd., #115, Dallas TX 75252/Ph: 972-733-0223/ Fax: 972-733-0503

These folks do sushi right. With only 20 minutes to spare before my next appointment I wasn’t sure that I could be served during the bustle of lunchtime. The fabulously authentic sushi chef didn’t disappoint and worked his medium of fresh fish wonders to perfection like an artist uses paint, or clay. My first question upon entering any sushi establishment is always, “Do you have uni?” For those who don’t know, uni [oo-nee] better known as sea urchin is a delectable velvety treat, mousse-like in texture with a taste that is sometimes referred to as nutty. Uni is sold at market price and is usually a must have item for die-hard sushiologists. Before you start salivating, fair warning that not all sushi bars stock uni. Yokohama does and it was bliss. They also have many of your favorite sushi and sashimi regulars. Why be normal? Burst out of your comfort zone and try the Yokohama specialty roll for a pretty in pink version of spicy tuna roll wrapped in soybean paper instead of nori (seaweed). Traditional décor, hardwood floors, soft lighting and cloth napkins all add nice touches that make me want to go back. The prices were reasonable too. Yankees Eat Rating Scale: 4 = Very Good