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For a landlocked city such as Atlanta, MF Sushi is a godsend, or at least like something straight from Los Angeles. The energetic environment is injected with a maximised minimalism design sensibility, as well as some ambient beat-based music. The sushi and sashimi is indeed best described, forgive the pun, as a cut above. Daily shipments include the finest yellowtail, horse mackerel, eel and the city’s only otoro tuna belly. Freshly grated wasabi root costs $4 extra, but it’s money well spent. Fruit-infused sake cocktails work as aperitives or digestives.
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Advertised as a sake and sushi bar, Miyako is perhaps not doing itself justice. While the main draw of this unassuming storefront nestles on the ground level of a condo high-rise remains a carefully handpicked selection of both infused and non-processed sakes – replete with thoughtful, vivid [description]s – the food is worth more than a second thought. Sushi, tempura and a selection of Chinese dishes is available. Those on a budget or in a rush can benefit from the constantly replenished $6.99 lunch buffet, or $1 sushi 'happy hour’ 5-7pm Mon-Fri. Those looking to unwind can indulge in refined rice wine till 2 am. Fridays and Saturdays DJs sometimes spin.
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The food is the show and the show is the star at Nakato Japanese steakhouse. Amid the blond wood and sliding rice-paper doors the 'samurai chefs’ manning the Hibachi-grill cooking offer a sizzling spectacle and excellent conversation piece for large groups of carnivores. There may be a script but this isn’t science, so meat can range in tenderness. Sushi is limited but fresh, not showy but solid. For those wanting to be delivered more pre-cooked fare, tempura and teriyaka is available in a dining room redecorated according to season.
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At the crossroads of Midtown, known for its gay pride, lively Nickiemoto’s is as flamboyant as the passersby. Brushed metal, bamboo and pulsing primary colours combine in a kinetic fusion complementing the California-style vibrantly presented rolls. More than sushi is offered – a wide range of Pan-Asian tempura, stir-fry, peppercorn catfish, etc. is also available. Tuesdays and Sundays offer $1 sushi all day, and Monday nights feature hugely popular Geisha drag performances from 9 pm, so if you plan to roll in for more than food make a reservation. During summer the patio is popular for cocktails.
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