These adventurous sushi bars are as beautiful to look at as the meal itself. Sushi is a delicacy revered and feared equally by diners alike. While the thought of eating raw fish may be squeamish for some, others search the globe for the best of the best.
The art of sushi presentation dates back centuries, with chefs donning their creations with beautiful flowers, elegant carvings and meticulous arrangements. Although traditional sushi bars consist of long, skinny counters and paper-covered entryways, its global appeal has resulted in some rather offbeat restaurant concepts. Some are far-out futuristic, while others are covert and hidden in transformed spaces. Sushi can now be enjoyed not only with sake, but also with a DJ, light show and even in outer space.
Adventurous sushi bars continue to emerge as the popularity of this Japanese delicacy grows.
11 Adventurous Sushi Bars
From Faceted Fish Restaurants to Extra-Terrestrial Dining:
Shiori Mine — Jun 28, 2012 — Art & Design
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Shipping Container Sushi Joints
The SushiBOX Restaraunt is an Eatery That Knows How to Pack it In
10
Space-Shifting Sushi Bars
Sushicafé Avenida in Lisbon is Far from Traditional
9
Extra-Terrestrial Dining
Sushi in Space Promotes Out-of-This World Taste
8
A-List Global Restaurateurs
Robert DeNiro Opens Nobu in Middle East
7
Sushi Bars for Pets
Feed Your Pet Raw Food at S.A.D Dog Sushi or Pussy & Pooch
6
Faceted Fish Restaurants
The Gundry & Ducker 'Yoobi Sushi' Shop is Geometric
5
Brightly Hued Sushi Bars
The Tori Tori Restaurant is Comfy and Classy
4
Secret Sushi Bars
Uo Japanese Restaurant Can't Be Seen From the Street
3
Anime-Themed Restaurants
Manga Sushi Offers a Unique Dining Experience
2
Stripped Sushi Bars
The Sushi-teria Restaurant Features a Raw and Sustainable Design
1
5 Minute Standing Sushi Bars
Uogashi Nihon-Ichi
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