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July 10, 2019

SAI: Professional Sushi in Mtayleb

Skipping introductions and going straight to the point, SAI is one of Metn’s favorite Japanese restaurant now open for more…

July 10, 2019 | Recommended | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Sushi Circle: My Second Visit

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 08, 2019

Sushi Circle: My Second Visit

Back to Sushi Circle... after a not-too-pleasant experience exactly one year ago, I was back to check on the updates. Mabrouk for…

May 08, 2019 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Tsunami Antelias: New Decor, New Menu, Good Taste

Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 24, 2019

Tsunami Antelias: New Decor, New Menu, Good Taste

I heard that tsunami has moved to a new location in Antelias, but I never imagined it would be such a marvel. Welcome to Tsunami…

March 24, 2019 | Restaurants | Antelias Japanese & Sushi

UMI Asian Cuisine: A Restaurant in Mtayleb

Asian & Chinese | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 03, 2019

UMI Asian Cuisine: A Restaurant in Mtayleb

Take a trip to Asia! Start by visiting Japan, continue to China and finish in Thailand. UMI is Mtayleb’s latest Asian…

March 03, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Metn Asian & Chinese

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

January 21, 2019

Gio Delicatesse: Sushi and Pizza in Bayada

Gio is the delicatessen market of Rabieh, known by the region’s residents from the day “Black Pepper” used to…

January 21, 2019 | Pizza | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Airports | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 17, 2019

Salt: A Gourmet Japanese Dinner at the Airport in Beirut

Unfortunately Salt is too expensive, that’s why having a meal here every time I travel is close to impossible; paying high…

January 17, 2019 | International Cuisine | Beirut Airports

Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael

Asian & Chinese | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 13, 2019

Ahi Poke: A Quick Healthy Lunch in Mar Mikhael

You know by now that I’m a fan of Poke! I love it how the rice is topped with fresh ingredients, ready to be mixed like a…

January 13, 2019 | Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Asian & Chinese

Where to Eat Good Sushi in Lebanon: 21 Restaurants You Have to Try

Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

January 02, 2019

Where to Eat Good Sushi in Lebanon: 21 Restaurants You Have to Try

Sushi is a global convenience food of choice and Lebanon is by no means an exception to the international trend. But did you…

January 02, 2019 | Popular | Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Saigon: Must Try Vietnamese and Asian Cuisine in Naccache

Asian & Chinese | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Saigon: Must Try Vietnamese and Asian Cuisine in Naccache

Vietnamese and sushi, a new restaurant has opened on the internal Naccach road. A catchy first impression by the white tiles and…

December 25, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Metn Asian & Chinese

Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination

Asian & Chinese | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

December 25, 2018

Don Eatery: Beirut’s Amazing Asian Street Food Destination

Donburi kitchen and sushi bar, “Don Eatery” by Mario Haddad Junior has been open in Restos St. Nicolas since the…

December 25, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Asian & Chinese

Qatch, Sushi in Qoraitem: I Expected Better

Fish & Seafood | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 23, 2018

Qatch, Sushi in Qoraitem: I Expected Better

A new “Sushiry” and “Fishery” is now open in Quoraitem. Other than the wide selection of sushi choices,…

November 23, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Fish & Seafood

Blueberry Maki Bar: Adorable Tasty Rolls, A Must Try in Paris

Asian & Chinese | Paris France Europe

France

October 13, 2018

Blueberry Maki Bar: Adorable Tasty Rolls, A Must Try in Paris

Beautiful colors take you from a room to another, colorful chandeliers coming down from the ceiling, thick wood tables, walls…

October 13, 2018 | Recommended | Paris Asian & Chinese

Morimoto Las Vegas: High Quality Japanese Cuisine

Japanese & Sushi

October 02, 2018

Morimoto Las Vegas: High Quality Japanese Cuisine

There’s a waiting list at Morimoto and this for a reason. Fine-dining Sushi is made of rice cooked al-dente, form and not…

October 02, 2018 | Restaurants Japanese & Sushi

"Mon Maki à Moi", Sushi Delivery: It's Not Good

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

"Mon Maki à Moi", Sushi Delivery: It's Not Good

The good thing is that they don’t use cheap green plastic leaves to separate the sushi... the not-so-good is that the rolls…

September 06, 2018 | Reviews | Metn Japanese & Sushi

A Cote Sushi: A Tasty Delivery in Beirut

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 06, 2018

A Cote Sushi: A Tasty Delivery in Beirut

A Côté delivers good quality sushi, I’ve been enjoying at work for the last week.

September 06, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

OBI Sushi Delivery

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 24, 2018

OBI Sushi Delivery

Nicely filled in colorful boxes, OBI delivers to the Metn area. After several not-too-pleasant experiences more than four years…

August 24, 2018 | Reviews | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

Sushi at The Bar: Experience SO’s Unprofessional Service

After enjoying a unique experience with Jimmy at the bar two years ago, I was back for sushi at SO this time with Roy handling…

July 30, 2018 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Miyagi: Good and Affordable Sushi Delivery in Metn

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 30, 2018

Miyagi: Good and Affordable Sushi Delivery in Metn

Since Miyagi proposes Shisha with sushi, I decided to order some Japanese rolls home. Served in a carton pizza box, the sushi…

July 30, 2018 | Reviews | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 14, 2018

Shinto: Enjoyable Sushi Delivery in Hazmieh

I like it! I like the packaging, the simple and non-complicated flavors, the fresh salad, the crunchy crisps, the seafood quality…

July 14, 2018 | Reviews | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Ginger & Co Sushi Delivery

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

June 15, 2018

Ginger & Co Sushi Delivery

Professionally delivered in a carton box and plastic recipients, I ordered Ginger & Co on Zomato and waited to be delivered…

June 15, 2018 | Reviews | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Sushi Circle Achrafieh, Needs Something...

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2018

Sushi Circle Achrafieh, Needs Something...

Red and black placemats, a conveyor belt for grab and eat sushi plates, fresh vibes, music, and staff looking sharp and clean.…

May 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Oceanus: A Sushi Restaurant in Achrafieh

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 14, 2018

Oceanus: A Sushi Restaurant in Achrafieh

Oceanus, a seafood distributor that has a restaurant in the heart of Achrafieh next to Boubouffe and Sushi Circle. An old…

May 14, 2018 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience

Japanese & Sushi | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 13, 2018

Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience

Famous for serving Sushi and Teppanyaki for the last 50 years, Benihana has been a favorite for its live cooking islands and fine…

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Japanese & Sushi

SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 13, 2018

SAI: Rabieh’s Neighborhood Japanese Eatery is a Favorite

When I noticed that I'd been away from Sai for the last two years, a Japanese diner I used to enjoy at least once a month, it was…

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Osaka Beirut: One of the Best Sushi Places in Lebanon

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 27, 2018

Osaka Beirut: One of the Best Sushi Places in Lebanon

Considered in the top three best Japanese restaurants in Lebanon, Osaka has been on my to-do list for a long time now. Since the…

January 27, 2018 | Recommended | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Pick a Poke: A Journey to Hawaii and Back

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 10, 2018

Pick a Poke: A Journey to Hawaii and Back

“Pick a Poke” and leave with a smile on your face! A new Hawaiian restaurant has newly opened in Beirut, and it comes…

January 10, 2018 | Recommended | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Happy Bowls New York: New, Funky but Not Worth It

Restaurants | New York USA Americas

November 16, 2017

Happy Bowls New York: New, Funky but Not Worth It

Subtle colors, red neon lights, colorful chairs and stools, white tables... one wall with green grass and another with the…

November 16, 2017 | Reviews | New York Restaurants

The Poke Spot: Tasty Bowls Hit New York

Japanese & Sushi | New York USA Americas

November 11, 2017

The Poke Spot: Tasty Bowls Hit New York

Newly opened, the Poke Spot is a trendy destination near union square New York. Choose your base: brown rice, lettuce, white…

November 11, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Japanese & Sushi

Sushirrito New York: I’ve Had Better Sushi Burrito in Lebanon

Japanese & Sushi | New York USA Americas

November 11, 2017

Sushirrito New York: I’ve Had Better Sushi Burrito in Lebanon

Many have copied the name, for its sexiness or since the food concept is so tasty. I went in to Sushirrito for two burritos.

November 11, 2017 | Restaurants | New York Japanese & Sushi

Yo Sushi: Lunch on the Conveyor at Paris Airport

Airports | Paris France Europe

France

October 10, 2017

Yo Sushi: Lunch on the Conveyor at Paris Airport

Launched in 1997, YO! Sushi is a chain of restaurants inspired by traditional Japanese sushi bars and is famous for its conveyor…

October 10, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | Paris Airports

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Tamashii is a Japanese restaurant on Mar Mikhael. There now for a couple of years, it serves a wide selection of innovative…

October 08, 2017 | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Central Bar: Sushi and Draft Beer at Larnaca Airport

Airports | Cyprus Europe

Europe

September 16, 2017

Central Bar: Sushi and Draft Beer at Larnaca Airport

Located in the heart of Larnaca airport's international terminal, Central Bar is known for its sushi and wide selection of draft…

September 16, 2017 | Restaurants | Cyprus Airports

Souk el Akel's "Sushi Burrito": A Personal Favorite!

Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

September 12, 2017

Souk el Akel's "Sushi Burrito": A Personal Favorite!

Souk el Akel's Sushi Burrito is Lebanon's, the Middle East’s and probably the world's best: be proud! I've had many…

September 12, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Seafood Bar Dinner at Four Seasons Limassol

Fish & Seafood | Cyprus Europe

Europe

September 06, 2017

Seafood Bar Dinner at Four Seasons Limassol

The Four Seasons hotel is one of the area's larger establishments hosting a number of restaurants, one of which being a Seafood…

September 06, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | Cyprus Fish & Seafood

Le Sushi Bar: Beirut's Exceptional Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

Fish & Seafood | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

June 29, 2017

Le Sushi Bar: Beirut's Exceptional Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

Beirut has a new name in Japanese fine dining cuisine, Le Sushi Bar, and it’s located in the heart of Achrafieh. I say…

June 29, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Fish & Seafood

Zuma New York: Much More than a Restaurant

Fusion Cuisine | New York USA Americas