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Sushi of Gari
New York, NY
402 E. 78TH ST.
212-517-5340
We laughed when we saw that these restaurants sparked an authenticity debate. The controversy arises from Masatoshi "Gari" Sugio having pioneered a post-modern style of sushi in which the fish comes with various toppings, like fresh salmon with sautéed tomato or fluke topped with a green salad and pine nuts. While the style clearly has its fans, one reviewer notes that "Sushi purists should consider eating elsewhere." But those with an open mind should just sit back and let the chef serve an omakase, a tasting menu in which the unusual pieces are served one at a time, or order the Tuna of Gari: eight unique preparations, ranging from minced to seared to diced, along with a small spicy tuna roll. |
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