I could be considered a Sushi connoisseur in a way which I do browse around the web reading reviews relating to sushi location recommendation. Although there many places with 4 out 5 stars or 2 out 3 stars, and 5 out of 5 stars etc..I personally have 3 criteria that I could immediate identify if I should continue or not. 1) The Name of the business 2) 85% taste consistency from all the reviews & services 3) The creativity of style without losing the tradition of the core value of eating Sushi - originated from Japan. Those who wish for an "authentic Japanese sushi" experience should definitely take tour to Japan for a vacation. There are wonderful Sushi locations designed for tourist attractions that you could find by searching on google. I recommend it. Anyway, the topic of "authenticity" is to me isn't of value as there are many great sushi chefs who are striving to create authenticity of eating sushi in the 21st century or 2023 and so on. Sometimes, old flavors don't necessarily be the flavor that the newer generation would prefer and thus, could lead to the art of sushi being forgotten over time.
That's why to me, creativity while maintaining traditional value of the art of making sushi by skilled sushi chef matters. They are helping preserve tradition while attempting to create tastier dishes. This is just my opinion and appreciation of culture, craftsmanship, and simply because I enjoy the flavor within a "simple" dish.
I'm from CA, USA. I Heard about Mika Sushi Bar and I love the name because it's I know and expect it to be a sushi bar meaning 99% of time would have Japanese type of design theme which makes the experience of eating sushi that much better at the location, at least that's what I think. Mika Sushi Bar is located in Québec, Canada... I know right. Pretty far but it met my requirements and I planned it out. I had to be in New York to promote my business and took the opportunity to drive across the border to Quebec Canada which was right next door.
I arrived in even at Mika Sushi Bar and immediately it felt wonderful because it was packed but wasn't full. All tables and bar stools were occupied but it didn't feel cramped or hot. The temperature was perfect the color and theme was spot on. Let just the sushi was great as well. The chef was creative with using various ingredients to prepare his sushi dishes. They used various form of "seaweed wrappings with different colors and textures." It worked out really well with the rest of the ingredients that was carried by the sea food selection as source of flavor.
It was far from CA, USA and most people may not be able to travel that distance to experience Mika Sushi Bar. However, if there is an opportunity then I definitely recommend anybody who enjoy sushi to make Mika Sushi Bar a destination for an amazing sushi dinner with the wife or husband or family or friends or like me, by myself. lol read more