Kusha Sushi

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    Kusha Sushi, an authentic Japanese restaurant has just opened up at 964 middle country road in St James. Unlike the going standard of Asian Fusion eateries that are popping up everywhere, Kusha Sushi has remained true to what Japanese food is all about, with a twist. The restaurant boasts three levels, all of which deliver a different experience for its patrons. The main floor and general dining area is upbeat with a sense of sophistication, with a relaxed attitude. Adjacent is the sushi bar with four wide screen televisions to entertain you, while you enjoy the creativity and tastes from their master sushi chefs that are eager to please. The upper level is cool and comfortable with a lounge themed ambience with circular booths and bar. Intimate enough for a private party that can accommodate up to forty people. Perfect for any special occasion. The lower level of Kusha Sushi is designed for corporate functions. A horse shoe table and chairs with available projection screen is perfect for company workshops or corporate strategies. 
    Yes, the ambience is new and exciting, but the real deal here is the food. The menu at Kusha is extensive, without being overwhelming. For starters, this writer highly recommends the “Blue Crab Fajita”. More like a quesadilla, made with fresh crab meat mixed with cream cheese and onion, folded inside a soft tortilla. Lightly pan fried, accompanied by a spicy aioli dipping sauce, topped with micro-sized fried crab sticks. The “Kusha Style Sashimi Pizza” also works well as something to share with a friend. A thin crust style pizza topped with tuna, salmon, white fish, avocado, cilantro, caviar, then drizzled with a spicy mayo and eel sauce. Chef specialty rolls are plentiful, including one of their most creative ones like the “Sweet 21 Roll”. A pink soy wrap, tempura shrimp, mango, lobster salad, topped with mango sauce, yuzu mayo and eel sauce. So much flavor and texture, it’s sure to be a popular favorite at Kusha Sushi.
    Kitchen entrees are all served with miso soup, house salad and rice, all reasonably priced at around $21. Other select meats and seafood are offered Tempura and Teriyaki style with an abundance of other ala carte and complete sushi/sashimi entrees that round out the abundance of authentic Japanese dishes at Kusha Sushi. For more information, go to their website at www.kushasushi.com. Kusha Sushi is conveniently located at the corner of route 347 and middle country road in St James. For more information call 631-366-3000.