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Show WWW.WESTMINSTERFORUM.NET Oh Sushi Strip mall dining Continued from page 12 The restaurant sits between a check cashing business that looks as if its long been abandoned and a ramshackle coffee shop. The interior The music varies depending on what chef is rolling and whose iPod happens to be plugged in. On any given isnt your and Phish, reggae from Bob Marley or hip hop from groups like Jurassic 5 or Del the Funkee Homosapien. The service can be a little hit and miss, the furniture is all clearly from Ikea and its hard to say if everyone at This Oh Sushi 2015 East 3300 South 55 If there was ever a time to learn not to judge a restaurant by its storefront, its Oh Sushi. Believe me, you wont regret giving this place a chance. is a dive. night you might hear jam bands like The Grateful Dead typical sushi restaurant fare either. has an layout with only seven tables and eight stools against the bar. A few big parties are enough to overwhelm the place. At most, there are only two servers working so if the restaurant is busy it can feel like your fighting for attenhole-in-the-w- L-sha- all tion. Thats one reason I typically prefer to sit at the bar on the busiest nights. your table will end up with matching dishes. However, the rolls are always incredibly fresh and inventive. Oh Sushi changes their specials daily to keep the options interesting. They also have a huge selection of veggie rolls that extend beyond your standard cucumber roll. Another thing that makes Oh Sushi so outside the norm is their pricing. Eating sushi at this place doesnt i i I 4 I mean youll be living off top ramen until your next paycheck. Rolls range from about $4.25 to $12.95, with the majority coming in at about $7. I visited the restaurant with two friends on a Thursday night at about 8 p.m. Although the restaurant was fairly busy, all the parties were small and our order was taken within a few minutes of arriving. My friends and I ordered an Agedashi Tofu ($3.95) and some Miso soup ($2) for appetizers. Two of the I 1 three people in our party dont eat fish so our roll order was heavy on the vegetarian options. This isnt to say the restaurant doesnt offer great fish rolls though. Ive taken many sushi-snoto Oh Sushi and they have been blown away by the freshness and presentation of I t I bs s i their rolls. My friends and I ordered two Sirachasaurus rolls Westminster's 12 graduate programs span the career and educational hands-o- n spectrum. Each program blends theory with learning. Discover how our personalized philosophy, tailored approach, and flexible options can help you realize your career goals. real-worl- Business (MBA, MBATM, d, Leadership (MACL) Nursing (MSN, MSNED, MAccIS) Communication (MPC) Counseling (MSPC) Public Health (MPH) Graduate Program Info Session March 14, 2009 Emma Ecdes Jones Conservatory All am-1:- 00 20 green onions. Although the half hour wait was frustrating, MSNA) Education (MAT, MEd) 10:00 ($5.95), a Creamy Asparagus ($5.95), a Hula ($4.25) and a Sake roll ($4.75). Although our order was taken minutes for the Agedashi swiftly we waited about 15-Tofu and nearly a half hour for the rolls. The Agedashi Tofu had tempura fried tofu pieces over rice that was seasoned with lemon soy sauce and pm Bring in your completed application form and resume, and we will waive the $40 application fee. Call 801.832.2200 or 800.748.4753 or email our sushi was well worth it. The Sirachasaurus rolls (tempura tofu, avocado, mango, cilantro and siracha) were the perfect mix of sweet and spicy. The Creamy Asparagus (tempura asparagus, spicy mayo, mango) tempura crunch mixed well with the creaminess of the spicy mayo. The Hula was the sweetest of the rolls with its mixture of Inari (marinated tofu) mango and green onion. Although I didnt taste any of the Sake roll, my roommate said that it was very fresh and the lemon slice gready enhanced the salmons taste. Although the service at Oh Sushi can be hit or miss the rolls are always exceptional. And if dining in at this dive doesnt seem to fit your style you can always order your rolls to go. ' gradadmissionswestminstercollege.edu to RSVP. A, . A V r v if f 15 APRIL 28, oj 4 I V 2009 |