Sushi lovers will revel in the artful whimsy and delectable fresh offerings at Sushidelic, located downtown at 177 Lafayette Street, near Broome Street in Soho. The entire restaurant is an eye-popping work of art, bathed in a lavender glow, with enormous floating kitten heads hanging from the ceiling, an automated conveyer-belt serving line that features sushi towers, glittery platform shoes, the cocktail you ordered, and other entrancing offerings. The friendly hostess, adorned in fairyland clothing reminiscent of a medieval princess in a manga comic, will provide you with a Polaroid picture of yourself at the end of your meal.
Sushidelic is far more than a sushi place; it’s an immersive, colorful Kawaii experience that blends Hawaiian and Japanese cultures to create something completely unique.
Just a year old last month, Sushidelic is the enthralling brainchild of Japanese multi-discipline artist Sebastian Masuda, also noted for his his 2015 nine-foot tall Hello Kitty time capsule installed at Dag Hammerskjold Plaza. His creative vision is paired with those of chefs Hiroki Abe (EN Japanese Brasserie, Eleven Madison Park), Kyle G. Puchir (Eleven Madison Park, Restaurant Daniel, Reina Tange).
I was reminded of High Tea upon viewing Sushidelic’s Sushi Tower for two. Presented on a three-tier stacked tower, the Sushi Tower contains: Tier one – Chirashi Parfait, Tier 2 – fresh seasonal Sashimi assortment, Tier 3 – Delic roll assortment. (California, Vegetable, Wagyu Uni, Special Salmon, Wasabi Avocado, Eel). It is definitely sufficient for two people.
Recommended: The Omakase PURE IMAGINATION Five-Course Tasting Menu
This Sushidelic Five-Course tasting menu will leave you thoroughly sated after sampling five thoughtfully curated courses that showcase the artistry and devotion of their culinary team. At $70 per person, it’s well worth the choice. It opens with the Caviar Scallop Macaron (Caviar, Hokkaido Scallop, Salmon Roe, Fior di Latte, Wasabi Cream):
Course Two is OBANZAI, a Chef’s Selection of Small Bites, followed by SURF & TURF (Ebi Fry, Wagyu Tataki), then a SUSHI-GO-ROUND (Rolls: California, Wagyu Uni, Eel Avocado l Omakase Nigiri – 3 pcs) – OR – the CHIRASHI PARFAIT (Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi Sashimi, Ikura Seasonal Vegetables over Chirashi Sushi Rice).
Save room, because dessert as the last course is just as spectacular: MANGO PARFAIT (Mango Sorbet, berry whipped cream, and Fresh Fruits or granola).
Since the restaurant is intimate and not large, be sure to make a reservation. It features several tables and the convivial conveyor belt bar area.
For drinks, you can order creative cocktails at the bar festooned with lychee and other distinctive twists, beer, or a non-alcoholic Yuzu Soda, which is a tart treat.
Delicious Sushidelic fare to whet your appetite:
Sushidelic provides a variety of dipping sauces that range from spicy to savory to sweet, so you can play with flavors and food with your own dipping sauce palette:
Check out the inspired MENU offerings here, and definitely consider Sushidelic for your next party, date night, or after-work wind-down.
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