The sushi at Bistro is excellent - far superior to Kotobuki (sp?) and Fujirama - and since it's opening has continued to create delicious lunches and dinners that are not only sushi, but include yummy bites from the kitchen as well. We don't find them expensive. They have a sushi bar, a lounge and a restaurant.
Here's a tip - ask for The Fire Roll (it's not on the menu - $22). It is a huge amazing roll with crab, avocado, cucumber, shrimp and eel on the inside and the wrapped with salmon on the outside. John (the sushi chef) broils it briefly and then tops it with a fabulous sauce. But it doesn't stop there! The presentation always gets noticed and we are always asked "What did you order?". Another really good one (also not on the menu) is the White Tiger - white tuna based and not cooked like the Fire Roll. Other yummies are the Lucky Star, their mashed potatos (I'm not kidding) and their Teriyaki Chicken. Bistro gets pretty busy, so call ahead.
Levis Commons has added another very good restaurant though which will give Bistro a run for their money in the Family category...Nagoya Japanese Steakhouse. It's a cool place with almost 4 hot spots in 1 - Habachi, Sushi Bar, Lounge and Bar. It's big, it's well decorated and it's really good. The kids love hibachi while we love the rest. At Nagoya we've tried needlefish, horse mackerel, urchin, sweet shrimp and an awesome oyster, saki and urchin martini (YUM!). If you're lucky, you'll get Annie who will give you all the dish on all that's good. I will say that their standard rolls and sushi combos are boring though, and I hate to say it! Make a reservation here - you'll need it.
As always, whenever you go for sushi, ask for what's NOT on the menu!
Liz
Pros: The Fire Roll, The White Tiger - The whole sushi staff
Cons: Call ahead!
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