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Sushi Rock is open for business on the Cap
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Rick Carraway
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Posted 2 years ago # -
michaelcoyote
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I tried this place up in Cleveland years ago.. I wasn't really impressed then, and I doubt my opinion will change much, but I'm guessing that they will do well enough to take a chunk out of Haiku's business.. Do they have a patio?
Posted 2 years ago # -
byJody
Rural NW Columbus
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I popped in today to see the decor - which is amazing. I loved the stylized Columbus Skyline backdrop for the bar. I don't know about the food, because I just walked thru, but I loved the colors and the furniture, so I would at least go for drinks and edamame and enjoy the environment. And yes - they do have patio furniture off to the side - really cool red patio chairs.
Posted 2 years ago # -
JonMyers
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I hope their business is successful for the sake of business and the sake of the neighborhood.
However, I'm not a fan of the decor at all. Way too Vegas. I'll give it a shot, but the decor is a big turn off for me. I could never see myself being a regular there like I am at Rigsbys.
I continue to be amazed the disproportionate amount of money and human productivity dedicated to building out restaurant interiors by the restaurant purveyors that try their hand in urban Columbus. Imagine if it were spent on the staff and quality food.
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michaelcoyote
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JonMyers wrote >>
I hope their business is successful for the sake of business and the sake of the neighborhood.
However, I'm not a fan of the decor at all. Way too Vegas. I'll give it a shot, but the decor is a big turn off for me. I could never see myself being a regular there like I am at Rigsbys.As I recall the place in Cleveland was like that too.. all dark wood and glass.. Not my taste at all.. the food was kinda "eh" for me, but should go over well with the Haiku crowd as well as the Park Street crowd..
Like Jon, I wish them well..
Posted 2 years ago # -
jpizzow
580 N. Park St.
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JonMyers wrote >>
I hope their business is successful for the sake of business and the sake of the neighborhood.
However, I'm not a fan of the decor at all. Way too Vegas. I'll give it a shot, but the decor is a big turn off for me. I could never see myself being a regular there like I am at Rigsbys.
I continue to be amazed the disproportionate amount of money and human productivity dedicated to building out restaurant interiors by the restaurant purveyors that try their hand in urban Columbus. Imagine if it were spent on the staff and quality food.I feel the overall appeal, aesthetics and atmosphere are just as important. It's what initially draws people in. I've been to a few restaurants where the food is not that stellar however it is a cool place to hang out, so I keep going back. The place looks awesome and has that big city feel to it. Besides, the food can't be that bad. How does one manage to screw up sushi.
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ohiojimmie
Westgate
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JonMyers
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@ohiojimmie - I didn't say that, but to answer the question.
Good sushi is fresh.
We're in the mid-west in a landlocked city and thus, there is probably a ton of room error around how a restaurant buys fish and anticipates demand or the lack of it.
I agree with Michael. The place will probably go over well with the Park Street crowd and will maybe be more of a club destination than dining.
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@jpizzow - funny, I think exactly the opposite regarding regarding aesthetics when I think big city restaurant. Of course, everyone has an opinion.Posted 2 years ago # -
lisathewaitress
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jpizzow wrote >> Besides, the food can't be that bad. How does one manage to screw up sushi.
i hope that last line is a joke.
Most sushi fish (not including Hawaii) comes through Japan regardless of where it was sourced, so the MidWest thing, although it is brought up frequently, is a pretty moot point. Furthermore, most sushi fish is required to be flash frozen at very low temps regardless of where it is served. A good sushi chef will source from good, reliable sources no matter where they are in the country, or even fly their fish in directly from Japan.
I'm broke, so you'll have to rely on someone else for the review. Hopefully it isn't from someone who thinks sushi isn't hard to screw up.
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mikeenriquez
Columbus
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I was at the Sushi Rock in Cleveland about a month ago and had a good experience. Glad to see another alternative for Sushi in the area. Getting tired of the hour long waits at Tyfoon.
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trx0x
Columbus
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have gone to the Sushi Rock in Cleveland. sushi was good, drinks were strong, atmosphere was "rock": loud music, beautiful people, LED light overload. what do you expect with a name like Sushi Rock? i think it will do just as well as other restaurants/bars in the area that lure out the rich young folk who want to be "in the scene"/have their photos taken for 614/CMH/Auto Trader :P
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lisathewaitress
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trx0x wrote >>
have gone to the Sushi Rock in Cleveland. sushi was good, drinks were strong, atmosphere was "rock": loud music, beautiful people, LED light overload. what do you expect with a name like Sushi Rock? i think it will do just as well as other restaurants/bars in the area that lure out the rich young folk who want to be "in the scene"/have their photos taken for 614/CMH/Auto Trader :PWell, there you go! a ringing endorsement!
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Musubi
Victorian Village
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trx0x wrote >>
have gone to the Sushi Rock in Cleveland. sushi was good, drinks were strong, atmosphere was "rock": loud music, beautiful people, LED light overload. what do you expect with a name like Sushi Rock? i think it will do just as well as other restaurants/bars in the area that lure out the rich young folk who want to be "in the scene"/have their photos taken for 614/CMH/Auto Trader :PI am young and rich, but never want to be photographed for 614 magazine. Matter of fact my scene is the Press Grill with all of my other rich young friends. I think being in my 30s and owning parkside on Buttles qualifies us as in the scene.
On another note, I have been to Sushi Rock many times in Cleveland and it is not a bad restaurant, but will be seen as a "place" to be right before you head over to the "Social Club" of Park Street. (Sarcasm...)
Posted 2 years ago # -
meghannecleary
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Hopefully something will survive on that corner... Have or have not the last 3 places been some sort of Asian and/or fish themed inspirations?Parking for that corner is horrendous but I live up the street so it should effect me. Last time I got carryout from Haiku it took 45 minutes so I'm up for something new.
The patio in minimal at best but it is a good spot for people watching like Hyde Park.
Sunday Monday Tuesday in the SN are always quiet! I love it, no waits and relaxing!
Posted 2 years ago # -
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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meghannecleary wrote >>
Have or have not the last 3 places been some sort of Asian and/or fish themed inspirations?Sort of. It was originally home to Liu Pon Xi, a Paul Liu (Haiku, Bento Go Go, the late SuLan) concept. Liu Pon Xi was around for two years from early 2005 to early 2007. Paul closed it, and split the space into two restaurants in mid-2007 and reopened with Bluefish and Paul Liu's Chinese. Those both closed sometime around mid-to-late 2008.
So yeah, 3 restaurants, 2 running simultaneously during that time, and all from the same owner.
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