Kiku Sushi Restaurant

 

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Myrtle M.

Baltimore, MD

Kiku Sushi definitely seems like a family run joint. We wandered in on a Sunday for an early dinner when the place was empty and we were immediately doted on. The sushi was made fresh and was STACKED with goodies. I don't actually remember what rolls we got but this place hooked us up so well we felt like VIP. We also had the Yaki udong which was pretty much the best yaki I've ever had in the States. The noodles were so gooey and fresh! Also, the price was pretty reasonable for sushi. For 2 people we paid about $40(including tip) and came out feeling full.

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Angela Z.

Baltimore, MD

From the outside, this small Japanese restaurant doesn't look like much, but what it lacks in appearance it makes up for in taste.  Located on Light St. in Federal Hill, it is within walking distance of the Harbor and downtown Baltimore.  

The inside of the restaurant is cozy - with seating for only about 20-25 people at a time.  The decor is modest, but the atmosphere is still very comfortable.  The sushi chef (who I think is also the owner) works behind the bar in the center of the restaurant.  Though this was my first time there, the friend that I went with was a regular and quickly struck up a conversation with the staff.  

The sushi was amazing and the selection was fantastic.  The miso soup is delicious (and priced well at $1.75 for a good sized portion).  They also make a great Sashimi salad that has fresh raw salmon, tuna, and yellow tail in a soy-based sauce with noodles, avocado, and wasabi.  From the sushi menu, my friend told me that everything is good and recommended the spicy tuna and spicy salmon rolls.  Being afraid of the spicy recommendations, I had the shrimp tempura roll with avocado, the Philly roll, and the Horizon Roll (which had tuna, salmon, red snapper on the outside & masago, avocado, and asparagus inside).  Everything was delicious and the presentation, while modest, was very nice.  

Even though we went at 8 p.m. on a Saturday night, we were seated right away (though I was told that the later in the night it gets the more chance you have of encountering a wait).  The service was excellent and within 5 minutes of getting seated we had already put in our drink orders.  

The prices were reasonable and dinner for two ran about $40 with tip.  I highly recommend this place and cannot wait to go back and bring some other friends along!

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