by by Jim Phillips & Caren Calvin
ICHIBAN
10701 Coors Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
(505) 899-0095

The only sushi restaurant on the west side, Ichiban can be found at the portal to Corrales. It’s ideal for a change of pace after an outing in the countryside, and the prices are reasonable too. Ichiban, which means number one, has 7 Japanese fish and shrimp sushi selections and another 7 of the Korean variety, and 4 types of California roll, all served with miso soup and salad. So, forgo another platter of enchiladas and beans, and refresh your palate with a taste of Asian cuisine.

by Jim Phillips
SHOGUN
3310 Central Ave. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Located in the Nob Hill district, Shogun is the perfect place to top off an eclectic shopping expedition. Featuring a complete menu of Japanese cuisine and their exclusive revolving sushi bar, Shogun has received top honors for Best Sushi in the annual Alibi survey. For relaxing surroundings and good food, Shogun’s the place to float your (San Francisco-style) sushi boat.

by Jim Phillips 

SAMURAI GRILL & SUSHI BAR

9500 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

(505) 275-6601

 

Getting four-stars from the Albuquerque Journal was no surprise to any of the satisfied customers who frequent the Samurai Grill. A sparkling display of fresh fish at the sushi bar should allay any latent Southwestern concerns about freshness this far inland. The menu includes inside-out sushi, known as roll sushi. You can enjoy moderately priced dinners, or go exotic with some of the special fish selections. Steak, chicken and vegetarian selections are also available.

Caren Calvin

MR.SUSHI
2400 Juan Tabo NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 298-3081

Mr. Sushi comes highly recommended by local sushi-lovers I queried, featuring such treats as Squid Dynamite to raise your body temperature. A duo of chefs keep diners engaged with their rousing techniques. Other delights include the Shabu Shabu, a sort of Japanese version of Mongolian BBQ, and of course, Tempura dishes. Bento Boxes are available for a fun and economical sampling of the offerings. Mr. Sushi is a must-try experience for sushi fanatics.

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by Jim Phillips

SUSHI KING
118 Central Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 842-5099

Sushi King may be one of the newer sushi bars in Albuquerque, but it’s location in central downtown make it one of the hipper and more convenient as well.  But, in the end, it’s all about the quality of the sushi.  And Sushi King’s raw, cooked and vegetarian dishes are among the freshest and most beautifully prepared in the city.  Along with a wide variety of Japanese soups and noodle dishes as well as teriyaki chicken, everyone will find something to delight them at Sushi King.