What the best way to End 2011? SUSHI!!!!
So last year as my last hoorah(sp.) with friends I invited all my close friends out to get happy hour sushi. I must confess I love Sushi! I have been to almost 50% of Sushi restaurants in the Greater Baltimore area. Last year I had the honor of going to Joss Sushi located at 413 North Charles Street. So when you first enter the ambiance is peaceful and quiet. The Sushi bar is located to your right, with tables around the restaurant. Joss has two levels with the restrooms located downstairs. Now in order to get Happy hour prices you have to sit at the bar. The menu was extensive with some creative items. Below is the California Hand Roll and signature happy hour drink. The signature Happy Hour Drink was a Raspberry Vodka mixed with Sprite. Both were very yummy, but the hand Roll was delicious. I love how they took a traditional roll and made it like an ice cream cone. I didn’t need any soy sauce and this roll filled me up quite nicely.
Next up the Scallop Wontons: When the server brought them out they were artfully placed on the plate with wasabi sauce around them. I must say they came out the kitchen piping hot. Each wonton burst with flavor and deliciousness. Furthermore, each wonton was just the right amount of crispy and was not over oily. I would suggest this dish to anyone who visits Joss.
Finally the best part of the meal dessert. I shared a dessert with one of my friends which were the Fried Banana Tempura with Vanilla Ice Cream. I am not a fried banana person, but this was actually quite tasty. Again the dessert was brought out still hot and fresh out of the kitchen. The banana held its flavor and did not just taste like fried dough. I actually enjoyed every bite and would go back to get this a second time or at least try the fried Cheesecake which also was on the menu.
So overall I really enjoyed everything on the menu I ate. My Friends seem to enjoy their food also. For service I will say 3.9 out 5 smiles. The server was very knowledgeable and was prompt. The chef at the bar was also nice. I must be honest I made him blush several times either from embarrassment or because of my jokes. I would definitely suggest Joss Sushi as a first date place it quiet and it would be easy to hear each other. During Happy hour the prices are decent it will not break you budget, but in order to get Happy Hour Prices you must sit at the bar. The drinks are okay not too strong but nothing super memorable. The food and company was the shining spot of the night. If you want a chill first date during early spring and even summer this is an excellent place to go. You can go for a walk up to the Washington Monument and sit and talk. I hope this review is helpful and I hope you will go try Joss Sushi and Café.
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