Good Grief Ginza

I posted these comments under Laura's post, but then she helped me figure out how to do a regular post, so I thought I'd just copy these into a real, grown-up post of my very own.

The company at Ginza was spectacular! Great conversation and fun stories. And the service was terrific. It's hard to separate bills at a sushi restaurant, but our server did it anyway (with a little resistance.)

However, I'm a sushi LOVER! Given a choice between sushi and any other food I'd always choose sushi. In fact, I think even grocery-store sushi is usually better than many other choices. Because of my ongoing sushi craving, I've tried a lot of it. It's one of my major food groups.

My standards for sushi aren't incredibly high, but I do expect certain things. I thought the nigiri sushi at Ginza was good, especially the unagi. But the maki rolls were warm and loose and very sub-par. In fact, although I did help Bonnie eat her shrimp rolls, they were not very tasty at all!

The maki choices were limited and very Americanized. I was a little disappointed. I didn't try the sashimi, but because of the way the maki was served I might be afraid to try it there. I'm not sure I would go back to Ginza without the promise of interesting company because of the many other superior choices for sushi in the valley. I might have to drive farther, but I know the quality will be there at places like Ichiban, Samurai Sushi, and Kyoto.

Can't wait for the next girl's night out! Did we pick our next place?

Wendy