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Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill

Posted the 26/11/2008 22:05:28 By Carrots 'N' Cake (Visit website)





Thanks to a wonderful restaurant recommendation from our friend, Matt, Mal and I ended up eating one of the most amazing sushi dinners of our lives! Almost everything about Blue Ribbon Sushi was outstanding! (We’re still talking about it days later! :) ) Thanks, Matthew!



The only “negative” part about our dining experience was our wait for a table. We were told beforehand (by our hotel concierge) that Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill did not take reservations, so Mal and I were prepared to wait. Our plan was to have a drink at the bar and just relax. When we arrived, we were told that the wait for a table was about 15-20 minutes. Unfortunately, this time estimate turned into more than an hour! Mal and I were super hungry, but because of our vacation state of mind, we really didn’t mind waiting that long.


While chilling at the bar, Mal and I each ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.



The host at Blue Ribbon felt terrible about our long wait, so he immediately sent a complimentary appetizer to our table. In my opinion, free food makes just about any dining out experience better! :D


Bonsai Tree

Crabstick, Avocado, Masago & Kaiware Wrapped in Cucumber


The Bonsai Tree appetizer was so unique! The cucumber surrounding the crabstick, avocado, masago, and kaiware was incredibly cool and refreshing– sort of like summer sushi! :)



I wish I had taken more photos of the decor inside of the restaurant, but it was really crowded, and I always feel like people think I am photographing them!


The Blue Ribbon’s decor was stunning! Dark, solid wood dominated the ceiling, walls, and furniture, and the lighting was mysterious, but also kind of romantic. Mal and I had the option to sit at the large, glowing sushi bar, where we could watch all of the sushi-making action happen, but we opted for a booth in the dining area instead.



For dinner, Mal and I ordered 3 maki rolls to share.


Yasai Maki

Mixed Vegetables



Spicy Tuna

with Tempura Flakes and Cucumber


I never snapped a shot of our 3rd roll by itself, but it was a California roll with Blue Crab (upper right roll on the sushi board).



The sushi was easily out-of-this-world, but the dessert that followed was the food highlight of my weekend! I’m so glad that I let Mal finish off the last few pieces of sushi because I needed plenty of room in my stomach for this divine piece of heaven! :D


Warm Gingerbread Bread Pudding

with French Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Drizzle



This was the BEST dessert that I’ve eaten in a long time! The gingerbread was thick, warm, sweet, and slightly spicy, and the melty ice cream and caramel drizzle were the perfect compliment. Oh my gosh, it was incredibly delectable!


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