Omido is a hit

Supercafone Sep 08 07

Omido

Omido, located in a sushi deprived area of Manhattan, has really answered my plea for unique Japanese cuisine. The menu features a course based design, starting with one of the chef's specially designed cold plates. These are mainly sashimi appetizers with a special sauce that enhances the flavors already present in the fish. For example, the newest specialty is shimaaji, which is yellowjack, and it is drizzled with a ginger shoyu sauce. The second course, a hot dish, features the staple items such as miso soup and chicken teriyaki (wich is organic, by the way) and black cod, but also includes highlights such as organic mushroom salad with citrus and soy butter and the snake river Kobe skirt steak with black sesame ginger sauce. Next would be a signature roll, and the Botan really shines here, with steamed lobster, chive, and a soy paper wrap. Last but certainly not least, a selection from the sushi bar, which was fresh and clean. A 10 on decor, and the staff seemed to know their business well. Did I mention a super sake list, with at least 20 available by the glass?

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