WASABI ON BROADWAY Neighbourhood . West Broadway
Address . 588 Broadway Avenue Phone ........ 204-779-8183 Entrées .............$ 12-35
The first face that greets you upon entering the heritage home of Wasabi on Broadway , is that of master Cho Venevongsa , or one of his disciples , working fastidiously behind the sushi bar . This firsthand friendly sets up every visit and has undoubtedly contributed to Wasabi ' s wild success .
Competition is stiff for Japanese restaurants in the city , with new opens vying for the attention of your chopsticks . Each Wasabi location delivers in a different setting . The original location , on Broadway , has hit on a clever cache of serving new-style sashimi in a historic setting . Though sizeable , the two-level
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dining room feels intimate . The first floor features a wood-burning fireplace and segmented alcove for intimate tête-à-têtes , with cool modern accents and textured walls . Upstairs , find traditional tataki seating away from the din below .
For the last 14 years , Venevongsa has been wowing locals and visiting VIP ' s with his artful presentations and array of the most exotic seafood in the city . For years , whispers of Hollywood heavyweights have followed this celebrity hot-spot , which is no small feat in a city of this size . Even now , returning patrons go in hopes of rubbing elbows with the best and brightest .
The menu at all three locations features signature dishes , like mounds of prawn and mango slathered in a tangy chili cream sauce , served over greens and delicately carved ribbons of carrots in a wonton bowl . It evokes a Pavlovian
response .
Japanese food emerged as a result of a waterborne lifestyle , is essential to its excellence . Despite geography , Wasabi ingredients are stellar . Fresh fish is flown in regularly , making raw options , including silky tuna carpaccio , stunning ceviche or shiso yuzu butterfish , stand outs . Superior products are best showcased with bursting flavour profiles , which Wasabi understands . Many touch upon the delicate balance of both sweet and heat , like the chili lime sauce on the Mahalo Roll , or the citrus yuzu served with a mound of oysters over crushed ice .
With its longevity , Wasabi has proven it is more than a flash in the pan . Instead , it thrives in an industry that demands no less than best , and delivers authentic Asian buzz .
Wasabi on Broadway is open Mon- Fri 11:30-2 ; dinner Mon , Wed , Thurs 4-10 ; Tues , Fri , Sat 4-11 ; Sun 4-9:30
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