Call it the high price of uncooked food, but sushi is still one of the world’s most favorite exotic cuisines, ranging from simple rolls to lavish presentations. Gourmet food lovers delight in unique combinations of sushi rice, seaweed, and raw fish with special sauces, while simpler tastes may prefer a simple serving of sashimi. Whatever the case may be, prices for these plates can reach into the hundreds when rare fish and quality ingredients are rolled into the mix. Here’s where you can find some to the world’s most expensive sushi dishes:
Tojo’s Restaurant in Vancouver has been hailed by many as the best place for sushi in Canada. The Japanese restaurant offers an extensive menu with a traditional feature of ‘omakase.’ Omakase is the Japanese version of a tasting menu, and is the best way to sample and enjoy the latest chef creations. In some areas of Japan, omasake is the only way to order; menus are banned, and it’s up to the chef to create your dsitinct combination. The most expensive item here is the Dungeness crab dinner at a hearty price of $220 per dish.
Masa in New York is led by Masa Takayma, presenting a distinct and refined collection of premium sushi; it’s a place to find foie gras, lobster sashimi, truffles, and Japanese Ginko nuts. From preparation to presentation, the sushi plates are taken very seriously; restaurant reviewers have exclaimed how one bite is all that’s needed to justify the $500 per person pricetag.
Armani/Nobu in Milan serves sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine to a high-profile clientele. It’s luxury dining at its finest with a diverse menu that offers ‘new style sashimi’ specialties including Squid Maccheroncini, and choice items of Kusiyaki. The most expensive dishes are priced at $250 a plate.
Kyubei, Tokyo is a swanky sushi spot in the Ginza district, with prices ranging from $200 per dish. The simple menu offers a sushi assortment; the restuarnat is located in the main building of the Hotel Okura, and you would never guess the prices from first glance. Understated and simple in design, this restaurant is considered to be one of the best places for authentic sushi and sashimi.
Urasawa in Beverly Hills is one of L.A.’s prime spots for sushi, and the omakase feast here is priced at $250 per person. The restaurant has become famous for its quality ingredients and organic menu, but also for its creative touch in the restaurant’s design. The chefs here promise artful sushi plates and unique ingredients, and the head chef was taught by sushi master Masa Takayma.
From the sushi-obsessed to the gourmet foodie traveler, enjoying the world’s best sushi is sure to leave a hole in your wallet. Don’t let the simplicity of traditional sushi fool you; with premium ingredients such as caviar and truffles, you could be paying much more than the average price for your uncooked platter.
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- Gayot L.A.
