DOZO SUSHI & ASIAN CUISINE
dining out
Roll With It
A Jersey strip mall is the setting for some world-class sushi WRITTEN BY JOYCE VENEZIA SUSS PHOTOGRAPHY BY MITSU YASUKAWA
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’ d heard some good buzz about Dozo Sushi & Asian Cuisine, so Iwasn’ tdissuaded by its location inasmall strip mall, or the large overhead TVthat no one was watching. Isettled into abooth and quickly discovered the bench wasn’ t attached tothe wall or floor, causing it to move ifI shifted even abit. But these became minor quibbles once we started eating— and were easily forgivable because of one not-to-miss entrée.
We started with anappetizer of Rock Shrimp Tempura, agenerous serving of crisp shrimp drizzled with“ creamy spicy sauce”( diners who don’ tlike zesty heat should ask for the sauce on the side). Shrimp tails were removed, making it easy to eat. Dozo offers a large selection of classic and hand rolls, ala carte sushi and sashimi, and sushi bar entrees. The Dozo Supreme Omakase— a special tasting menu using fresh Japanese seafood air-shipped from Tokyo— isfairly priced compared to many New York City restaurants.
The culinary creativity of Dozo’ s
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DOZO SUSHI & ASIAN CUISINE
163 S. LIVINGSTON AVE.,( 973) 992-8881, DOZONJ. COM
sushi chefs shines in the list of special rolls. We ordered two: the deepfried Rock N Roll( salmon, white fish, kani and asparagus, drizzled with eel sauce, miso sauce and spicy mayo), and the gorgeous Dozo Roll( a stack of tuna, salmon and yellowtail, topped with spicy, crunchy king crab, avocado, caviar and bits of gold leaf.) Both were beautifully presented on the platter. Dozo’ s entrees include teriyaki, tempura, noodle and rice specialties, and several Asian classics. Myhusband ordered Fire Wok Delight, a colorful dish with slices of chicken and beef, jumbo shrimp, and fresh vegetables in a zesty garlic sauce. It’ s a basic stir-fry, well executed, but it couldn’ t compete with my main dish.
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