Well, this morning was one of those "Bill, you need to get this stuff done" morning, which I did without hesitation. Hence, I treated myself to someplace close that I've not been to before....Caviar Japanese on MHB by 4th Street Live.
It one of those places that I have passed on my jonts down that way, and have been meaning to try. So today, I did. And was very pleasently suprised.
Tucked in an unobtrusive spot between the Seelbach and the Kentucky Towers Apt. Building, it has a very unique feel when you walk in. Atmosphere is very relaxed, unhurried, and incredabally friendly.
Now, as my fashion when I go to a new Japanese place, I make a beeline for the Bento Box. I figure, and usually rightfully so, that it will give me a good selection of what the power's that be have to offer. Today was no exception.
Sitting at the Sushi bar, I very much enjoyed the lunch rush show behind the counter. The skill, and obvious love of the art shown in everything thing I saw go out to the floor.
My Bento Box was basic fair....2 lovely tempora fried shrimp, a small slab of grilled salmon with a fab glaze that I couldn't quiet put my tongue on the flavors, fried zuchinni, yam slice, two fried stickers, a huge helping of some of the most delecious fried rice that I've had in ages and a nice fresh salad as a starter .... all and all, a delightful lunch.
Now, I must say, it's not in the under $10 range, but I don't know of a Sushi place in town that is. The Bento Box was $12.95, and with drink and tip, lunch was $15.
I'm looking forward to going back and trying some of the other things I spied on the menu.
As I said, it was a treat.....
On the Garr Scale, I'd give it a good, solid 3.