Last night my friend and former coworker from my previous job, Phillip, and I grabbed dinner and caught up at Shari Sushi in Thornton Park. I had never been there before, but I had always heard good things about the food; however, I was warned that sometimes the wait staff can be a little snooty.
Shari was hopping for a Wednesday night! The space looks like it could have been a night club at one point. We were seated in the upstairs balcony section, which overlooks the rest of the restaurant. Despite what I had heard about the snoot snoot level, out waitress was really sweet and attentive.
It is definitely a hipper and trendier atmosphere and menu than the other sushi places I’ve been to. Just look at their funky water glasses.
Yes, I did almost spill it a few times.
Their menu is very unique with nontraditional sushi rolls. I didn’t see any plain California rolls or spicy tuna rolls here. Everything had some sort of twist. Phillip ordered a Rainbow roll and their Chiquita roll, which has bananas on top. I’m definitely going to try this one my next trip. He said the Chiquita roll was awesome and really liked the banana flavor.
I ordered the Mt. Chau roll, which is a California roll with real crab (as opposed to krab) with a seafood medley baked on top. I also ordered the dragon roll, which had shrimp tempura, asparagus and avocado.
This may look like a lot, and you’re probably right. But, of course, I cleaned my plate. Everything tasted really fresh and went well together.
I really enjoyed the uniqueness of their menu, but it was a little pricier than most sushi places I’ve been to. All of the rolls were at least $10 and some were more than $20 per piece. It’s good, but be prepared to spend a little more. Also, if you’re in the mood for simpler or more traditional rolls, you may want to look elsewhere.
I think it’s a great post-work place, and I had a wonderful time catching up with Phillip.
Are you a fan of sushi? What is your favorite roll or sushi ingredient? My favorite is raw salmon. I could eat it for days!
Love sushi. The cheapest place I discovered here has some really great lunch specials and stuff so that makes it more affordable. I like spicy crab and salmon and shrimp, as well as avocado and all the other veg!
I would seriously love to give one of those glasses to a drunk person. Am I mean? A little…but heck, entertainment is entertainment
As far as sushi, I’m an avocado/sweet potato girl all the way. It can’t be beat!
That sushi looks awesome! Sushi is my absolute favourite food….could eat it every day but I don’t.
If you think that’s a lot you should see my husband eat sushi. He likens them to potato chips and it is not uncommon for him to eat an entire party platter himself. Oh and he is very fit too – jealous!
One day I hope to be able to consume that much sushi!
Shari has a pretty decent happy hour menu. You should try that next time! And sweet potato is my fav also
Ooo great tip! We’ll have to hit up their happy hour!
I’m 100% a sushi lover! I’ve always wanted to like nigiri (is that how you spell it?) but raw fish is still too hardcore for me to handle.
Regardless, these rolls look delicious
I used to go to Shari Sushi a lot for happy hour on Wednesdays (I think). And they have a menu of like, 10 rolls for $2 each. Awesome! It was a great girls evening out. Plus, their sakitinis are yum!
I never had a problem with their wait staff and I’ve been there a lot, but not recently. I did think the place was very “Desperate Housewives.” Like…a lot of older ladies dressed like they are trying to look younger. So, fun people watching.
Not sure about the banana thing, but everything else looks beyond fab! My fave ingredients in sushi rolls are eel & shrimp. Mmmmm!!!! That baked seafood medley looks kinda gross, but I’ll bet it tasted amazing. Thanks for the review!
I.love.sushi! I always request it when going out to dinner
I can’t get enough
So jealous…I loveeee sushi. I’ve been wanting to go since I got to Florida but the sushi here just isn’t the same as California..maybe I just haven’t found the right place yet?! I secretly hope my boyfriend takes me this weekend.
I just moved to Orlando, I can’t wait to try this place out!!
Welcome to Orlando! I hope you love it here!
I love sushi & Japanese food in general. I love the Shari happy hour specials, sakitinis are also delicious!