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Japanese Cuisine for Beginners
Japanese cuisine has something to offer to pretty much everyone willing to taste its specialties. Foodies can never get enough of delightful Japanese dishes that can be found worldwide. But, for…
November 05, 2020
| Popular
Ioki: An Excellent Sushi in Istanbul
Asian & Chinese | Istanbul Turkey Middle East
September 21, 2019
Asian & Chinese
Ioki: An Excellent Sushi in Istanbul
It has appeared on the lists, in all my searches, it’s one of the capital’s best Asian restaurants according to many... after a bit so pleasant lunch down at the Bosphorus, we grabbed a…
September 21, 2019
| Japanese & Sushi
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Istanbul
Qatch, Sushi in Qoraitem: I Expected Better
Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 23, 2018
Fish & Seafood
Qatch, Sushi in Qoraitem: I Expected Better
A new “Sushiry” and “Fishery” is now open in Quoraitem. Other than the wide selection of sushi choices, you can walk to the fish display and choose your craving. Smelling…
November 23, 2018
| Japanese & Sushi
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Beirut
Japanese & Sushi
Morimoto Las Vegas: High Quality Japanese Cuisine
There’s a waiting list at Morimoto and this for a reason. Fine-dining Sushi is made of rice cooked al-dente, form and not sticky, the finest quality of seafood, professional service, a great…
October 02, 2018
| Restaurants
Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience
Japanese & Sushi | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East
March 13, 2018
Japanese & Sushi
Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience
Famous for serving Sushi and Teppanyaki for the last 50 years, Benihana has been a favorite for its live cooking islands and fine quality sushi. After visiting the one in Beirut, Passing by the Dubai…
March 13, 2018
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Dubai
Japanese & Sushi
Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home
Tamashii is a Japanese restaurant on Mar Mikhael. There now for a couple of years, it serves a wide selection of innovative rolls. I’ve been there two times, ordered dinner home once and now…
October 08, 2017
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Metn
Asian & Chinese
Poke Green: Genuine Poke Bowls and Sushi Burritos
Poke is the trend, a national craze taking New York City by storm, so I had to try it. Located in the Financial District on Pearl street is Poke Green, a place that has been open for a couple of…
January 21, 2017
| Japanese & Sushi
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New York
Comparative Review
A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!
The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. Feeling like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be ordering the same item from three to four different places for a…
November 09, 2016
| Japanese & Sushi
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Lebanon
Japanese & Sushi
Sugarfish: An Umami Experience
One of California's most talked-about restaurants is located on Sunset Boulevard: Sugarfish. This sushi place, run by a family, is committed to quality and excellence. The place has a touch of style…
October 22, 2016
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California
Asian & Chinese
Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner
It's surely not a place for tourists lost somewhere in a tight street, a restaurant known for taking raw fish and sashimi managed by locals who don't speak English. Seeing us amazed them! I'm sure…
April 25, 2016
| Fish & Seafood
Japanese & Sushi
Japanese Restaurants: 18 Places to Eat a Good Sushi in Lebanon
Sushi is a global convenience food of choice and Lebanon is by no means an exception to the international trend. But did you know that Sushi was originally a street food, a working-class dish that…
October 20, 2015
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Reviews
Japanese Whisky Paired with Sushi
Invited by Shogun and the Lebanese Syndicate of Restaurants in Lebanon, Nikka Japanese Whisky, newly launched in Lebanon, wanted to celebrate Japanese whisky, food and culture.
October 16, 2015
| Tasty Discoveries
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Hamra & Verdun
Le Sushi Bar Updates its Menu
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 15, 2015
Japanese & Sushi
Le Sushi Bar Updates its Menu
It has really been a while since I last visited The Sushi Bar. I'm not sure how to explain it but something weird happens to me every time I come here. I’m always amazed and always overwhelmed.…
October 15, 2015
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Achrafieh
Benihana: Serving Japanese Food for the Last 22 Years in Beirut
Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 14, 2015
Asian & Chinese
Benihana: Serving Japanese Food for the Last 22 Years in Beirut
I honestly thought Benihana was closed. I haven’t heard of it in a while and haven’t heard anyone mention its name in a long time. I happened to be in the area when I spotted it and…
October 14, 2015
| Japanese & Sushi
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Hamra & Verdun
Tasty Discoveries
Sushi from Maison M: Good Quality, Great Price
I was receiving friends over for dinner and had to think of something quick to eat. I remember seeing ready-made sushi packs sold at Maison M in Antelias. Yes, I know that I haven't written a proper…
November 27, 2014
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Antelias
Ichiban: Sushi Rolls with a Lebanese Inspiration
Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 20, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Ichiban: Sushi Rolls with a Lebanese Inspiration
One can’t deny the success story that is Ichiban. Ichiban, which started with a tiny little shop on the Zalka highway more than 10 years ago, has now expanded to 17 different branches around…
October 20, 2014
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Dbayeh
Le Sushi Bar: Enjoyable at a Certain Price
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
October 07, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Le Sushi Bar: Enjoyable at a Certain Price
I’m not sure how to start this review, written while a bizarre series of events takes our country by storm. A situation that is alarming, shaking our culinary heritage and sometimes sending…
October 07, 2014
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Achrafieh
Asian & Chinese
A World Premiere: Sushi a la P.F.Chang's
Walking through the food court of Beirut City Centre, a banner caught my attention. P.F. Chang's is now offering sushi. Yes, for the first time, starting with their franchises in Turkey and Lebanon -…
August 28, 2014
| Japanese & Sushi
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Beirut
Obi's Sushi and Burgers: Enough Said...
Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
August 13, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Obi's Sushi and Burgers: Enough Said...
I Think I Have Had My Dose... A beautifully redesigned space full of colors and wood. Writings and quotes decorate the walls and ceiling, grey chairs fill in the space... Welcome to Obi, a…
August 13, 2014
| Restaurants
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Dbayeh
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 28, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...
Special! Yes Mon Maki A Moi is special like most people say it is… but what I experienced made me realize that it’s definitely special in more than one way… "Mon Maki A Moi"
July 28, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jbeil
Tokyo: Your Window to Where in Japan Exactly?
Japanese & Sushi | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
July 26, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tokyo: Your Window to Where in Japan Exactly?
Tokyo is one of the latest Japanese restaurants to open in town. I have been meaning to try this new place located on the first floor of one of Sahel Alma's commercial centers, but something…
July 26, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
Japanese & Sushi
Kampai Beirut: Tasty but Noisy
The last time I came to Kampai, I left unimpressed. A series of imperfections encountered by my friends and I left us shocked - especially that this is a restaurant loved
July 16, 2014
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Tsunami: Enjoying Sushi on Kaslik's Waterfront
Japanese & Sushi | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East
July 11, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tsunami: Enjoying Sushi on Kaslik's Waterfront
What a beautiful place, down on Kaslik's waterfront. A high glass facade, light relaxing colors, three TVs playing music videos, a bar, and on the upper floor, sofas for more intimate dining and more…
July 11, 2014
| Restaurants
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Jounieh
Osaka, Sushi Lounge: A Step Forward in Oriental Innovation
Japanese & Sushi | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
May 09, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Osaka, Sushi Lounge: A Step Forward in Oriental Innovation
Considered in the top three best Japanese restaurants in Lebanon, Osaka has been on my to do list for a long time now. Last visited in March of 2012, everything has changed for the better... Today's…
May 09, 2014
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Hamra & Verdun
Tasty Discoveries
Meat The Fish: Fresh Salmon Delivered to Your Doorstep
Chances are that if you’ve eaten out in Lebanon, you’ll have tried Meat The Fish’s products without knowing it. Now you can have your favorite salmon cuts as well as premium meat…
April 26, 2014
Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 11, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment
Some say the food experience and taste vary between Tsunami in Antelias and Tsunami in Achrafieh, to those I say, I had the same experience at both locations - same food, same quality, same freshness…
April 11, 2014
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Cozmo, Zaitunay Bay: A Casual Mix of Dining Possibilities
International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East
April 11, 2014
International Cuisine
Cozmo, Zaitunay Bay: A Casual Mix of Dining Possibilities
I've already visited Cozmo before, this trendy cosmopolitan restaurant located in the middle of Zaitunay Bay. On my last visit there, I tried their pizzas and other items on the menu, but this time…
April 11, 2014
| Restaurants
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Beirut
Tsunami: My Latest Coup de Coeur
Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 25, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tsunami: My Latest Coup de Coeur
Two years have passed since I last published my TOP10 Japanese restaurants in Lebanon and Tsunami was not part of it. To tell you the truth, I have avoided Tsunami for some time now; I encountered…
March 25, 2014
| Restaurants
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Antelias
Matsuri... And They Call That Sushi in Paris
Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe
February 22, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Matsuri... And They Call That Sushi in Paris
Over a year ago, a friend of mine living in Paris, invited me to Matsuri. Today, this place has become a very popular Japanese restaurant and is now available on every othe
February 22, 2014
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Paris
Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 28, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt
Planning a sushi night-out with my wife on a calm Sunday night, we headed down to Beirut. We were looking for a nice place to eat, maybe something new to try - but Beirut seemed empty... it was like…
January 28, 2014
| Restaurants
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Achrafieh
Tamashii's New Menu and Wider Choices: Rice...
Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East
January 27, 2014
Japanese & Sushi
Tamashii's New Menu and Wider Choices: Rice...
I recently heard that Tamashii has introduced a new menu...Tamashii, nestled in the middle between Mar Mikhael and Gemmayze is a small place that offers fine Japanese creations in a cozy well…
January 27, 2014
| Restaurants
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Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael
Restaurants
2013: Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants in Lebanon
Guys, have you counted how many sushi restaurants there are in Lebanon. The Japanese cuisine has honestly overtaken the number of local ones... Ever since the trend started five years ago, a sushi…
December 31, 2013
| Top 10 List
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Lebanon
Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh
International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 05, 2013
International Cuisine
Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh
Who doesn't know SO, Downtown or DT... three restaurants which have been around for years, maintaining the same quality - and I was going to say "and service" but I changed my mind... at least at SO.…
November 05, 2013
| Italian Food
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Achrafieh
Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 15, 2013
Japanese & Sushi
Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb
A few months ago I had a bad run in with the sushi place in the area where I live, Sai. It was a place I actually liked and the best part was that it's located near my house... On a more positive…
October 15, 2013
| Restaurants
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Metn
News
8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi
Sushi is delicious, and at the end of the day there are few ways to really get it wrong, but this graphic from I Love Coffee can help you up your sushi game and enjoy the experience a bit more.
October 14, 2013
| Popular
Spotted Stories
Weekend Snack? Lego Sushi
Friday night snack? These sushi pieces made of Lego pieces look absolutely
October 13, 2013
Food Gadgets
Perfect Sushi Made Easy at Home
Professional, round sushi can now be created in your own kitchen with your own choice of fillings. With just three easy steps, you can make roll after roll, and will have your guests coming back for…
September 20, 2013
Grill & BBQ
A Fine Lunch at The Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman
Elegantly curved Omani arches make a dramatic first impression in this vaulted, crystal chandelier lit dining room with contemporary cool dark grey terrazzo floors, expansive bay windows on the…
September 10, 2013
| International Cuisine
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Oman
SAI: Third Visit, First Disappointment
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
September 10, 2013
Japanese & Sushi
SAI: Third Visit, First Disappointment
For the first time, I'm not going to write a detailed review about a restaurant I've visited, but rather I would like to talk about my disappointment regarding a popular issue on the rise around town…
September 10, 2013
| Restaurants
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Metn
Kim Seoul, Paris 9e: A Sushi Place I Simply Enjoyed
Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe
July 27, 2013
Japanese & Sushi
Kim Seoul, Paris 9e: A Sushi Place I Simply Enjoyed
Kim Seoul is one of those restaurants you pass by often without any intentions of actually trying it one day... But you never know what actually drives you to a place. I was walking through Faubourg…
July 27, 2013
| Restaurants
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Paris
Japanese & Sushi
Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste
I was quite surprised with the positive experience encountered at Ginger&Co a while back. I visited a small restaurant in Hazmieh that boasts a tasty and casual Japanese menu. I recently heard…
July 20, 2013
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Beirut
Open Sushi Express Lunch at Le Mall
Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
March 25, 2013
Japanese & Sushi
Open Sushi Express Lunch at Le Mall
If you're looking for a quick and fulfilling Japanese experience during your short lunch break, Ichiban Express is the place to visit. Located inside one of Lebanon's finest malls, Ichiban Express…
March 25, 2013
| Restaurants
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Dbayeh
Contributors
SushiPlus, A Japanese in Montreal
It was a great day for an open sushi. We headed towards "Sushi Plus" at Acadie to discover there was a waiting list until we got seated.
March 09, 2013
| Contributors
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Canada
Sushi Ko: Very Expensive for What It Is
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
December 21, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Sushi Ko: Very Expensive for What It Is
Sushi Ko, located on the Zalka Highway, is one of the first restaurants to launch the concept of "Fast Food Sushi" or "Affordable Japanese Food" if we may call the concept this way. When Sushi Ko…
Matsuri: The Sushi Conveyor Belt of the 16th District in Paris
Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe
December 08, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Matsuri: The Sushi Conveyor Belt of the 16th District in Paris
Matsuri seems to be one of France's famous Japanese restaurants with more than 16 branches including different parts of Paris, Lyon, Reims and Saint-Etienne. In its Passy branch, Matsuri has a long…
December 08, 2012
| Restaurants
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Paris
Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East
November 13, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Every time I visit Le Sushi Bar, my amazement towards this Japanese restaurant grows. The first and best Japanese restaurant in Lebanon, in my opinion, that takes care of every single detail, simply…
November 13, 2012
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Achrafieh
Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway
Japanese & Sushi | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
October 22, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway
Ichiban has been around for many years now and I always showed my appreciation for this place. They really have one of the best Japanese cuisine in town with a taste that is always getting better…
October 22, 2012
| Restaurants
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Mount Lebanon
Shogun Asian Cuisine is now in Verdun
Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East
September 15, 2012
Asian & Chinese
Shogun Asian Cuisine is now in Verdun
Shogun has a new location now. It has relocated to Dunes Center in Verdun. I was so excited to discover what this place has become. I still had the old location in mind. Do you remember Shogun? The…
September 15, 2012
| Japanese & Sushi
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Hamra & Verdun
SAI, Japanese Cuisine, Mtayleb
Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East
July 25, 2012
Japanese & Sushi
SAI, Japanese Cuisine, Mtayleb
The best thing at Sai is its first impression: A smiley waiter welcomes you warmly into a nice and cozy trendy restaurant.
July 25, 2012
| Restaurants
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Metn
