Christine Racheal
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Yuji is where amazing sushi meets class and sophistication. Of course, I’m a foodie and love sushi—the cooked options—but Yuji had me taking big risks and I’m glad I did. We started with cocktails, the house’s Forever Summer and Yuji Cobbler. Honestly, the flavors were great, but I couldn’t sense the presence of alcohol. And no, it wasn’t a “sneak up on you” kind of drink, because I walked away completely sober. That said, I liked the freshness of the Forever Summer cocktail. It was slightly sweet and well balanced. The Otoro Carpaccio was my first raw challenge, but I was up for it. The texture was creamy due to the fattiness of the fish, but there were some greens that added a different texture. It was lightly seasoned, but perfect, because it allowed the flavor of the fish to shine. I definitely have no regrets and literally cleaned the plate. The snow crab and calamari karaage was incredible! Crispy and packed with flavor, the sauce at the bottom of the plate elevates it all the more, so please mind your manners and try not to lick it. It was the shishito peppers on top for me. Servers kept trying to take the plate, but not until I consumed every last pepper. Our first sushi roll was the Yuji roll, which has shrimp, salmon, and tuna. Again, this raw sushi dish is the reason I’m now craving it. (Ugh!) It was so delicious. The Kyoto roll was good as well, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the baked sauce on top—personal preference, of course. The miso tamago yaki dessert is a full experience within itself. It has the texture of flan, and not overly sweet. If you don’t order it for the fire show, order it simply because it’s melt-in-your-mouth goodness. In all, Yuji’s location on the belt line is perfect for those who frequent it. There is also an outdoor bar area that I hope they’ll make use of when the weather warms up. The ambiance is perfectly “grown and sexy,” so it has date night vibes, but the music was a bit loud the night we visited. Service is great, suggestions were solid. Parking is convenient in the garage as well. All in all, I’m coming back…now that I’m officially a sushi fiend. Try not to get hooked. #SavoryATL