One of Andrew's sushi favorites in Chicago is Sai Cafe and I must say, after he took me there, it has quickly become a favorite of mine as well. Here's a rundown of our dishes for the evening.
1) (Shown above) Agedashi Tofu: Deep fried tofu served with spicy dykon & scallion in tempura sauce. This warm appetizer was very light and airy, yet full of flavor. The broth was rich and its flavor had a lot of depth that made you know it wasn't imitation or made from preservatives, but the real deal.
2) (Shown Above) The Dynamite: Baked scallops mixed with flying fish egg, avocado, mushroom & mayo.
Yum! I loved this dish despite its unhealthiness for you. The day after A & I had it, we went back and whipped up a version of our own. The mushrooms are a great addition for an earthy flavor- but definitely an addicting dish!
3) Steph & Andrew's customized maki: We came up with this one on our own, with a passion for spicy tuna, avocado, unagi and tempura flakes. The chef also added crab meat for a little signature touch.
4) Volcano Maki: creamy lobster mixed with wasabi & tobiko, topped with maki & spicy tempura crunch
Need I say more? Each individual component is representative of wholesome goodness. So put them all together in a sushi roll and you can pretty much call it heaven on a Japanese styled plate.
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