A Sushi- Lover’s Dream

Posted by The Editorial Desk / Thursday, October 20th, 2011

I’m sure that everyone has a favorite sushi joint. I know I do. However, if you’re in or around Reston Town Center during the lunch hour, I highly suggest stopping at Obi Sushi for their lunch buffet!

I’m always a little leery of buffets for two reasons; one: you’re not always sure what you’re getting or how long it’s been sitting out, and two: they are sometimes somewhat synonymous with 2^nd rate food. However, that being said, I absolutely love the lunch sushi buffet at Obi Sushi.

At $13.95, it’s all you can eat and Obi offers a wide variety food. Not only sushi and nigiri, they also have a selection of hot dishes, noodles, salad, soup- even dessert! I took full advantage of the buffet, grabbed a plate and got in line.

I really enjoyed the spicy tuna (my personal favorite) and the chef special that day- cream cheese, avocado, tuna and crispy eel skin roll.

Also high up on my list- the vegetable tempura- especially the tempura fried sweet potato. The batter is light and crisp and the sweet potato, soft and creamy. For that, I did go back for seconds!

For dessert: tempura banana drizzled in chocolate sauce and accompanied by fresh fruit. I love anything banana and it was sweet and tasty, but goes easily soggy. If you can time it right, try and get your hands on this as soon as it comes out!

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