We recently dined at Kashi a Japanese eatery and bar located in Downtown Stamford along Restaurant Row. Upon entering Kashi Sushi Bar and Japanese Restaurant my impression was of a special and swanky environment. Modern decor, soft muted purple lighting and a club like atmosphere blend to create multi-sensory experience. Introduced to the city’s thriving restaurant scene in January of 2016, Kashi’s has crafted a space and menu that is both innovative and artistic in its approach to sushi and Japanese food.
The Scorpion Bowl cocktail
The bar is creates a hip and modern environment in which to enjoy pre or post dinner cocktails. The list of special cocktails is quite impressive and innovative. Old favorites can be found there such as the fun Scorpion Bowl which is always a fun cocktail to enjoy with others.
Grilled Lobster
While the menu is filled with sushi and sashimi favorites, the new Seasonal Special Menu was the reason for our recent visit. Interesting dishes abound including Grilled Lobster which is prepared with grilled seaweed and a chili sauce. Seared Yellowtail Tuna combines a pleasant presentation in a dark covered bowl and includes seared yellowtail with yuzu, kosho gel and a yuzu dashi sauce. Delicious.
Yellowtail Tuna
The Double Wrap was another new and interesting dish with soy paper wraps filled with spicy lobster salad and topped with a mango salmon chili. This was paired on the same plate with a fantastic cucumber wrap with spicy tuna inside. The seasonal menu is sure to be a hit and help insert new flavors into the offerings at Kashi.
Double Wrap
We also decided to sample some of the classic dishes and enjoyed the Thai Basil Chicken, which is prepared in a wok with mushroom, onion, carrot and a chili paste basil sauce. Though not Japanese, this was a delicious dish.
For sushi fans, the Sushi and Sashimi for 1, is a great dish (and large enough to share). A wonderful presentation over crushed ice with a light underneath the ice which includes sushi, sashimi and a spicy tuna roll.
Sushi and Sashimi for 1
Kashi presents food that is only fresh and tasty, but does so in a visually interesting manner. Add the upscale modern atmosphere that seemingly transports you from your average restaurant to a new exotic dining locale, and you have a winning combination.
Kashi
133 Summer Street, Stamford, CT
www.kashijapanese.com/kashistamford
We have been planning to visit O Mandarin in Hartsdale for since its 2017 opening the restaurant has been receiving very positive reviews. We were very happy to dine here on a recent Saturday evening. Even though our reservation was for 8 pm the restaurant was full with patrons, and more were waiting at the bar.
Hudson Valley Restaurant week, presented by Valley Table Magazine is back again!The event started Monday October 29th, 2018 and it runs through Sunday November 11, 2018. This event involves almost 200 participating restaurants in the Hudson Valley which offer diners special three-course price fixe dinner menus for $32.95 (not including beverage, tax and gratuity). Many of these fine restaurants also offer 3-course price fixe lunches for $22.95 (not including beverage, tax and gratuity). There will be 116 restaurants participating in Westchester County alone.
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