New Taste Tuesday: RA Sushi
Hot temperatures call for cold food, but there’s only so
many salads you can eat in one season. Enter my second favorite food group of
all time: Sushi! And a great place to get sushi in Atlanta is RA Sushi in
midtown.
RA Sushi
WHY GO: Because
you’re bored with the standard California/spicy tuna rolls. RA Sushi is known
for putting a fun twist on traditional sushi by using ingredients such as
lotus flower, garlic chips or kiwi wasabi sauce.
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| Courtesy RA Sushi |
THE VIBE: The
opposite of stuffy. Bright red lanterns adorn the bar area, giant bamboo sticks
separate it from the main dining room, and the indoor/outdoor patio is perfect in
any weather.
DRINK THIS: It’s
summer, so try a fruit-inspired cocktail, like ones made with peach, pear or mango. The peach basil sour (pictured, left) is my favorite. Oh, and
here, fruity ≠ sugar coma.
EAT THIS: Tasty, tasty seafood. It’s a must at RA,
especially in the summer, when more varieties of fresh seafood are available.
All fish and shellfish here is super fresh and expertly paired with the perfect
accoutrements, from sashimi to nigiri to maki.
When I came here earlier this seasons, my favorite was the seabream:
It is super light but has an excellent texture and a sweet taste.
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| Seabream sashimi and nigiri |
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| RA Sushi's take on the tuna roll -- so delicious! |
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| Summer salad with kiwi wasabi dressing |
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| Viva Las Vegas roll: A must-try from the signature sushi menu |