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haiku
Directions from TAMU: Prices: Veggie-friendly? Notes On the Japanese side of the menu, a reasonable selection of mostly American-friendly items like tempura and teriyaki, but also a nice selection of udon noodle dishes and rice bowls. They've got an equivalent number of Korean dishes, but be warned that most of them are only available during dinner hours. Most Japanese entrees, with the exception of the rice bowls, come with an assortment of side dishes including two small sushi rolls and tempura vegetables. I haven't explored the Korean dishes much except for the beef bulgogi, which was a little too spicy for me (which means it's probably not spicy at all for normal people -- I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy). The tempura and teriyaki are served in a bento box, which thrills me no end but then again I've never really been accused of having a life. Haiku also has two tables with grills, where you can watch the chef prepare your food, but I'd rather go to the Kobe Steak House up in Dallas, so I haven't tried it. All in all, fairly good as far as ethnic cuisine in B/CS goes. I could wish for a little more variety in the Japanese items, though -- Japan is a nation with a long culinary history and it would be nice to be able to explore more of it. --yer friendly webmistress Sushi by Sensei Ok, I like sushi. I like sushi so much, I am going to Japan this summer to get good sushi. Ok, that's not the only reason I'm going to Japan, but I digress...Regardless, I liked Haiku's sushi. It's been months and months since I've been there, mind you. But I remember it favorably. The fish was fresh and firm. The vegetables were crisp. If I had one bitch, it was that the avocado on the rainbow roll was a trifle mushy. Price to eat there: Ah, sushi is expensive. I would say you COULD eat there for like ten bucks. But, plan to spend more like twenty per person, and you'll be happier with your sushi experience. A big eater could blow thirty bucks. Oh, and be adventurous. They make some fairly unusual sushi that is pretty damn good. I, for instance, greatly enjoyed their rainbow roll. The sashimi was another story. Sashimi is a difficult thing to get right. And their sashimi is basically sushi without the sushi rice. A common malady, but a tragedy considering what sashimi could be when done well. So, in summary, Haiku's: good but not great, suprisingly good for being in BCS, $10-$20 per plate assuming they haven't raised their prices since early fall. Sensei says check it out. Sensei Bob Briggs |  | |||||||||||||
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