Saturday lunch sushi can be hard to find. Seeing Katana and Little Tokyo were not open for lunch on Saturdays, I suggested Asian Garden to my sushi-eating friend. \n\nWhile in a strip mall, it still has a nice restaurant environment. The dining area is divided from the entryway, so when you're sitting at one of the booths, people coming in won't be gawking at you. There is a hibachi/prep area with a counter around it for seating on the opposite wall. We were greeted and seated quickly, and the server was patient with us as we scanned the very extensive menu.\n\nI ordered the green salad with ginger dressing to start. I get this everywhere I go. The dressing was more loose than I'm used to and lacked flavor. I can usually eat this stuff with a spoon, but this wasn't my favorite.\n\nWe ordered Spicy Tuna, Rainbow, and Eel rolls to share, and my friend ordered some sushi. It was prepared fresh where we could have gone over and watched if we wanted. I took a photo of the plate and posted it, but the color isn't quite right, so don't judge by that. I tried eel roll first (usually my favorite), and it was still warm. The eel was just a tad chewy, but it was still very good in flavor. The Rainbow roll was my favorite from this plate. Everything in it was fresh and delicious, and it had just a slight spiciness. The Spicy Tuna was surprisingly mild, which was a little disappointing to me. My friend also enjoyed the sashimi he ordered.\n\nI still consider myself a sushi rookie, so I may not have all of my terminology correct, but I do know good vs. bad, and this is good. I just wished I lived closer, so I could benefit from their delivery! I will definitely be returning.
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