Restaurants: Azuma Sushi & Teppan

nobody@vox.com(Paxton) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:58:16 -0600

Last night, Strix and I ate at Azuma Sushi & Teppan in Albuquerque. The teppan chef didn't have the flare that chefs I've seen at similar restaurants had, but the food was delicious, and they have an interesting drink menu. I had an unfiltered sake that looked like chalky water and tasted like coconut, bananas, and pineapple. I don't think I'd get it every time, but it was tasty enough to get again sometime.

Noodles

Noodles being expertly cooked on the table in front of us. What I was really taking a picture of was the onion "volcano" on the top left. This is a common trick at these restaurants, so I knew what was coming.

The volcano made of onion rings is filled with alcohol, then let ablaze.

Lava Spewing Volcano

Then he pours teriyaki sauce into it, which boils out looking like lava. No, you're right, it's even more fun than when your mother made a little happy face out of pancakes.

Plum Wine Ice Cream Sunday

Management gave us a free ice cream sunday to share around the table. The ice cream itself was plum wine ice cream, and was very tasty.

Overall, I'd say it was a positive experience, the slightly grumpy chef notwithstanding.

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Restaurants: Azuma Sushi & Teppan