5 Cleveland Sushi Spots To Get Hooked On
From Ginko to Shinto, these colorful and inventive takes on sushi are eye-catching and delicious.
Why we love it: Dante Boccuzzi, chef and owner of Ginko, brings a vibrant underground Tokyo sushi hot spot to Tremont with a five-course tasting menu, shabu shabu, nigiri, specialty rolls and more. “Our products are flown in from Japan twice a week from the Tsukiji market,” says Boccuzzi. “We have a lot of unique and special fish that no else sees.” Try this: Eye of the Tiger ($10) is stuffed with scallops, shiitake and burdock root. 2247 Professor Ave., Cleveland, 216-274-1202, danteboccuzzi.com
Ninja Sushi and Hibachi
Why we love it: Chef and owner Ken Chen strives to create a relaxed and intimate setting with a selection of more than 100 sushi and maki rolls. “After 20 years in this industry, we want to create the best dishes and experience for our customers,” says Chen. Try this: Angry Tuna ($18.95) sports spicy tuna with tempura shrimp, seared pepper tuna and avocado. 7873 Munson Road, Mentor-on-the-Lake, 440-701-8293, ninjainmentor.com
Sasa
Why we love it: This Shaker Square spot offers 16 inventive specialty rolls such as the White Spider Web Roll with fried soft shell crab, cucumber, kale, masago and Japanese mayo. “I want Sasa to be a home away from home,” says chef and owner Scott Kim. Try this: The Sasa Fire Roll ($17), with lobster, crawfish, asparagus, shrimp, spicy mayo, unagi sauce and furikake, is wrapped in foil and set on fire. 13120 Shaker Square, Cleveland, 216-767-1111, sasacleveland.com
Shinto
Why we love it: Home to a monster of a sushi eating challenge, Shinto creates a fun, eclectic experience. “Seasonally, we come up with a different twist, whether its infusing fish with different seasonings or adding gluten-free and vegan options,” says chef and owner Andy Qian. Try this: The Jimmy Roll ($20) is flash-fried with shrimp tempura, crab meat, avocado, cream cheese, spicy scallop motoyaki, spicy mayo, wasabi mayo and eel sauce. 17070 Pearl Road, Strongsville, 440-878-3868, shintoexperience.com
Voodoo Tuna
Why we love it: This sushi joint specializes in an Asian-fusion lineup with American influences. “You can dine at the sushi bar, watch the chefs making the food and experience a modern take on traditional Japanese cuisine,” says executive chef and operating partner Joe Koskovics. Try this: Two-Timing Tuna ($16) uses seven-spice seared tuna, white tuna, avocado, a crab stick, jalapeno and a ponzu reduction drizzled on top. 15326 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, 216-302-8862, voodootuna.com
