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Vilnius / Dining / Japanese


 

Times have changed since Vilnius bragged about the coming of its fi rst sushi restaurant, which quietly disappeared following accusations of ineptitude. Kabuki is more like the real thing, a confi dent, informal and fun eaterie upstairs at the Helios entertainment centre. This is pricy, quality fi sh. You can also ask for a private room with a karaoke machine either for a group, or to practice alone without embarrassment.

 

The Canadian-run Grand Casino is full of surprises, one of them being just how excellent the cuisine is at its expensive, upmarket Tokyo restaurant. The atmosphere here is much more sedate than the loose-limbed Kabuki, while the sushi, tempura and noodle dishes are the best Japanese food you’ll fi nd in the Baltics. Ask for the perch boiled in rice wine or try the excellent maki sushi.