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Their white tuna is to die for and I crave their seaweed salad ALL the time.

Always busy, always delicious

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You really can't go wrong at Asuka. There is something about Asuka that sets it apart from some other 'casual, non-high-end' sushi houses, and be prepared to pay slightly more because of it. For one thing, everything is extremely fresh. You can actually smell the freshness when you journey down the steps to the Asuka's front door. While I can't vouch first-hand for the fish freshness (as a non-fish eater) I can say that my friends go crazy for their salmon sashimi, and the seafood that I do eat there is phenomenal. Both the atmosphere and location are selling points too - located in the hear of Yorkville, it's a perfect meeting ground for my friends and me. From the packed tables of regular sushi addicts to the pics of celeb Asuka diners that decorate the walls, you're bound to see a recognizeable face there.

• Favourite thing(s) at this place:
• Sushi
• green salad

Worth the green

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This is a staid go-to for my boyfriend and I (especially since he lives around the corner). Walking in to see John Stamos sitting in the table RIGHT AT THE WINDOW (seriously?) added a humorous element to one trip, but that's besides the point. The best thing about Asuka is what you find off the menu...the "carpet" rolls. Case in point, the red carpet roll - imagine a dynamite roll where, instead of rice wrapping the outside of the roll, there's CHOPPED TUNA! It's a life-altering (or sushi-altering) experience. Also, reserve a little curtained-off room. And get regular rolls wrapped in soy paper. So good!