If you love fresh fish, one of the best places to get that is at Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge. Executive chef Akira Back’s Asian eatery features a number of signature preparations for you to indulge in, from the bigeye tuna pizza to the Popping Spicy crab roll, which, as the name suggests, has Pop Rocks candy inside.
Enjoy a variety of shared plates and individual entrées, including the jalapeño yellowtail, with a blood orange sauce; toro caviar with kochuchang (a red chili paste); pork gyoza with tomato salsa; grilled eggplant skewers; filet mignon in a toban skillet; and broiled Atlantic black cod. The dishes fold in Japanese flavors, but you’ll also find a lot of Korean influence and ingredients on the menu. In addition to the Popping Spicy crab roll, there’s yellowtail scallion, the Angry Salmon specialty roll and the Krispy Kalbi specialty roll with Korean short ribs, among many others. Sushi/sashimi combos let you experience a range of seafood—including Japanese yellowtail, salmon, uni and unagi—both ways.
To get a little of everything, try the Welcome Back menu, which includes signatures like tuna pizza, Popping Spicy crab or a sushi plate. The omakase tasting is arguably the best way to experience the restaurant, as it includes seven courses and optional sake pairing.
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