NoGarlicNoOnions: Restaurant, Food, and Travel Stories/Reviews

November 23, 2018

Qatch, Sushi in Qoraitem: I Expected Better

A new “Sushiry” and “Fishery” is now open in Quoraitem. Other than the wide selection of sushi choices,…

November 23, 2018 | Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Fish & Seafood

Morimoto Las Vegas: High Quality Japanese Cuisine

Japanese & Sushi

October 02, 2018

Morimoto Las Vegas: High Quality Japanese Cuisine

There’s a waiting list at Morimoto and this for a reason. Fine-dining Sushi is made of rice cooked al-dente, form and not…

October 02, 2018 | Restaurants Japanese & Sushi

Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience

Japanese & Sushi | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 13, 2018

Benihana Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Resort: A Lovely Experience

Famous for serving Sushi and Teppanyaki for the last 50 years, Benihana has been a favorite for its live cooking islands and fine…

March 13, 2018 | Recommended | Dubai Japanese & Sushi

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 08, 2017

Tamashii: Delivering Sushi Home

Tamashii is a Japanese restaurant on Mar Mikhael. There now for a couple of years, it serves a wide selection of innovative…

October 08, 2017 | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Poke Green: Genuine Poke Bowls and Sushi Burritos

Asian & Chinese | New York USA Americas

USA

January 21, 2017

Poke Green: Genuine Poke Bowls and Sushi Burritos

Poke is the trend, a national craze taking New York City by storm, so I had to try it. Located in the Financial District on Pearl…

January 21, 2017 | Japanese & Sushi | New York Asian & Chinese

A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!

Comparative Review | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

November 09, 2016

A Comparative Review: Sushi for Lunch, 3 Places, 1 Winner!

The comparative series are a set of reviews I'll be publishing from now on. Feeling like having an enjoyable meal, I'll be…

November 09, 2016 | Japanese & Sushi | Lebanon Comparative Review

Sugarfish: An Umami Experience

Japanese & Sushi | California USA Americas

USA

October 22, 2016

Sugarfish: An Umami Experience

One of California's most talked-about restaurants is located on Sunset Boulevard: Sugarfish. This sushi place, run by a family,…

October 22, 2016 | Recommended | California Japanese & Sushi

Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner

Asian & Chinese

April 25, 2016

Bada Hwesarang (바다회사랑): The Memorable Sashimi Dinner

It's surely not a place for tourists lost somewhere in a tight street, a restaurant known for taking raw fish and sashimi managed…

April 25, 2016 | Fish & Seafood Asian & Chinese

Japanese Restaurants: 18 Places to Eat a Good Sushi in Lebanon

Japanese & Sushi

October 20, 2015

Japanese Restaurants: 18 Places to Eat a Good Sushi in Lebanon

Sushi is a global convenience food of choice and Lebanon is by no means an exception to the international trend. But did you know…

October 20, 2015 | Recommended Japanese & Sushi

Japanese Whisky Paired with Sushi

Reviews | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 16, 2015

Japanese Whisky Paired with Sushi

Invited by Shogun and the Lebanese Syndicate of Restaurants in Lebanon, Nikka Japanese Whisky, newly launched in Lebanon, wanted…

October 16, 2015 | Tasty Discoveries | Hamra & Verdun Reviews

Le Sushi Bar Updates its Menu

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 15, 2015

Le Sushi Bar Updates its Menu

It has really been a while since I last visited The Sushi Bar. I'm not sure how to explain it but something weird happens to me…

October 15, 2015 | Recommended | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Benihana: Serving Japanese Food for the Last 22 Years in Beirut

Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 14, 2015

Benihana: Serving Japanese Food for the Last 22 Years in Beirut

I honestly thought Benihana was closed. I haven’t heard of it in a while and haven’t heard anyone mention its name in…

October 14, 2015 | Japanese & Sushi | Hamra & Verdun Asian & Chinese

Sushi from Maison M: Good Quality, Great Price

Tasty Discoveries | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

November 27, 2014

Sushi from Maison M: Good Quality, Great Price

I was receiving friends over for dinner and had to think of something quick to eat. I remember seeing ready-made sushi packs sold…

November 27, 2014 | Antelias Tasty Discoveries

Ichiban: Sushi Rolls with a Lebanese Inspiration

Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 20, 2014

Ichiban: Sushi Rolls with a Lebanese Inspiration

One can’t deny the success story that is Ichiban. Ichiban, which started with a tiny little shop on the Zalka highway more…

October 20, 2014 | Recommended | Dbayeh Japanese & Sushi

Le Sushi Bar: Enjoyable at a Certain Price

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

October 07, 2014

Le Sushi Bar: Enjoyable at a Certain Price

I’m not sure how to start this review, written while a bizarre series of events takes our country by storm. A situation…

October 07, 2014 | Recommended | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

A World Premiere: Sushi a la P.F.Chang's

Asian & Chinese | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

August 28, 2014

A World Premiere: Sushi a la P.F.Chang's

Walking through the food court of Beirut City Centre, a banner caught my attention. P.F. Chang's is now offering sushi. Yes, for…

August 28, 2014 | Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Asian & Chinese

Obi's Sushi and Burgers: Enough Said...

Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

August 13, 2014

Obi's Sushi and Burgers: Enough Said...

I Think I Have Had My Dose... A beautifully redesigned space full of colors and wood. Writings and quotes decorate the walls…

August 13, 2014 | Restaurants | Dbayeh Japanese & Sushi

Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...

Japanese & Sushi | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

July 28, 2014

Mon Maki a Moi: Special Doesn't Always Imply Better...

Special! Yes Mon Maki A Moi is special like most people say it is… but what I experienced made me realize that it’s…

July 28, 2014 | Restaurants | Jbeil Japanese & Sushi

Tokyo: Your Window to Where in Japan Exactly?

Japanese & Sushi | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

July 26, 2014

Tokyo: Your Window to Where in Japan Exactly?

Tokyo is one of the latest Japanese restaurants to open in town. I have been meaning to try this new place located on the first…

July 26, 2014 | Restaurants | Jounieh Japanese & Sushi

Kampai Beirut: Tasty but Noisy

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 16, 2014

Kampai Beirut: Tasty but Noisy

The last time I came to Kampai, I left unimpressed. A series of imperfections encountered by my friends and I left us shocked -…

July 16, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Tsunami: Enjoying Sushi on Kaslik's Waterfront

Japanese & Sushi | Jounieh Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Keserwan

July 11, 2014

Tsunami: Enjoying Sushi on Kaslik's Waterfront

What a beautiful place, down on Kaslik's waterfront. A high glass facade, light relaxing colors, three TVs playing music videos,…

July 11, 2014 | Restaurants | Jounieh Japanese & Sushi

Osaka, Sushi Lounge: A Step Forward in Oriental Innovation

Japanese & Sushi | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

May 09, 2014

Osaka, Sushi Lounge: A Step Forward in Oriental Innovation

Considered in the top three best Japanese restaurants in Lebanon, Osaka has been on my to do list for a long time now. Last…

May 09, 2014 | Recommended | Hamra & Verdun Japanese & Sushi

Meat The Fish: Fresh Salmon Delivered to Your Doorstep

Tasty Discoveries

April 26, 2014

Meat The Fish: Fresh Salmon Delivered to Your Doorstep

Chances are that if you’ve eaten out in Lebanon, you’ll have tried Meat The Fish’s products without knowing it.…

April 26, 2014 Tasty Discoveries

Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 11, 2014

Tsunami Achrafieh: My Second Visit, My Second Enjoyment

Some say the food experience and taste vary between Tsunami in Antelias and Tsunami in Achrafieh, to those I say, I had the same…

April 11, 2014 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Cozmo, Zaitunay Bay: A Casual Mix of Dining Possibilities

International Cuisine | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

April 11, 2014

Cozmo, Zaitunay Bay: A Casual Mix of Dining Possibilities

I've already visited Cozmo before, this trendy cosmopolitan restaurant located in the middle of Zaitunay Bay. On my last visit…

April 11, 2014 | Restaurants | Beirut International Cuisine

Tsunami: My Latest Coup de Coeur

Japanese & Sushi | Antelias Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 25, 2014

Tsunami: My Latest Coup de Coeur

Two years have passed since I last published my TOP10 Japanese restaurants in Lebanon and Tsunami was not part of it. To tell you…

March 25, 2014 | Restaurants | Antelias Japanese & Sushi

Matsuri... And They Call That Sushi in Paris

Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe

France

February 22, 2014

Matsuri... And They Call That Sushi in Paris

Over a year ago, a friend of mine living in Paris, invited me to Matsuri. Today, this place has become a very popular Japanese…

February 22, 2014 | Restaurants | Paris Japanese & Sushi

Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 28, 2014

Back to SÔ for Fine Sushi on the Conveyor Belt

Planning a sushi night-out with my wife on a calm Sunday night, we headed down to Beirut. We were looking for a nice place to…

January 28, 2014 | Restaurants | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Tamashii's New Menu and Wider Choices: Rice...

Japanese & Sushi | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Beirut Lebanon Middle East

January 27, 2014

Tamashii's New Menu and Wider Choices: Rice...

I recently heard that Tamashii has introduced a new menu...Tamashii, nestled in the middle between Mar Mikhael and Gemmayze is a…

January 27, 2014 | Restaurants | Gemmayze & Mar Mikhael Japanese & Sushi

2013: Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants in Lebanon

Restaurants | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

December 31, 2013

2013: Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants in Lebanon

Guys, have you counted how many sushi restaurants there are in Lebanon. The Japanese cuisine has honestly overtaken the number of…

December 31, 2013 | Top 10 List | Lebanon Restaurants

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

International Cuisine | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 05, 2013

Sushi on the Conveyor Belt at SÔ Achrafieh

Who doesn't know SO, Downtown or DT... three restaurants which have been around for years, maintaining the same quality - and I…

November 05, 2013 | Italian Food | Achrafieh International Cuisine

Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 15, 2013

Miyagi Sushi & Grill: A New Sushi Place in Mtayleb

A few months ago I had a bad run in with the sushi place in the area where I live, Sai. It was a place I actually liked and the…

October 15, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn Japanese & Sushi

8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi

News

October 14, 2013

8 Things Worth Knowing about Eating Sushi

Sushi is delicious, and at the end of the day there are few ways to really get it wrong, but this graphic from I Love Coffee can…

October 14, 2013 | Popular News

Weekend Snack? Lego Sushi

Spotted Stories

October 13, 2013

Weekend Snack? Lego Sushi

Friday night snack? These sushi pieces made of Lego pieces look absolutely

October 13, 2013 Spotted Stories

Perfect Sushi Made Easy at Home

Food Gadgets

September 20, 2013

Perfect Sushi Made Easy at Home

Professional, round sushi can now be created in your own kitchen with your own choice of fillings. With just three easy steps,…

September 20, 2013 Food Gadgets

A Fine Lunch at The Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

Grill & BBQ | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

September 10, 2013

A Fine Lunch at The Chedi Hotel, Muscat Oman

Elegantly curved Omani arches make a dramatic first impression in this vaulted, crystal chandelier lit dining room with…

September 10, 2013 | International Cuisine | Oman Grill & BBQ

SAI: Third Visit, First Disappointment

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

September 10, 2013

SAI: Third Visit, First Disappointment

For the first time, I'm not going to write a detailed review about a restaurant I've visited, but rather I would like to talk…

September 10, 2013 | Restaurants | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Kim Seoul, Paris 9e: A Sushi Place I Simply Enjoyed

Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe

France

July 27, 2013

Kim Seoul, Paris 9e: A Sushi Place I Simply Enjoyed

Kim Seoul is one of those restaurants you pass by often without any intentions of actually trying it one day... But you never…

July 27, 2013 | Restaurants | Paris Japanese & Sushi

Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste

Japanese & Sushi | Beirut Lebanon Middle East

July 20, 2013

Ginger&Co: New Location...Same Taste

I was quite surprised with the positive experience encountered at Ginger&Co a while back. I visited a small restaurant in…

July 20, 2013 | Recommended | Beirut Japanese & Sushi

Open Sushi Express Lunch at Le Mall

Japanese & Sushi | Dbayeh Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

March 25, 2013

Open Sushi Express Lunch at Le Mall

If you're looking for a quick and fulfilling Japanese experience during your short lunch break, Ichiban Express is the place to…

March 25, 2013 | Restaurants | Dbayeh Japanese & Sushi

SushiPlus, A Japanese in Montreal

Contributors | Canada Americas

Americas

March 09, 2013

SushiPlus, A Japanese in Montreal

It was a great day for an open sushi. We headed towards "Sushi Plus" at Acadie to discover there was a waiting list until we got…

March 09, 2013 | Contributors | Canada Contributors

Sushi Ko: Very Expensive for What It Is

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

December 21, 2012

Sushi Ko: Very Expensive for What It Is

Sushi Ko, located on the Zalka Highway, is one of the first restaurants to launch the concept of "Fast Food Sushi" or "Affordable…

December 21, 2012 | Popular | Metn Japanese & Sushi

Matsuri: The Sushi Conveyor Belt of the 16th District in Paris

Japanese & Sushi | Paris France Europe

France

December 08, 2012

Matsuri: The Sushi Conveyor Belt of the 16th District in Paris

Matsuri seems to be one of France's famous Japanese restaurants with more than 16 branches including different parts of Paris,…

December 08, 2012 | Restaurants | Paris Japanese & Sushi

Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon

Japanese & Sushi | Achrafieh Beirut Lebanon Middle East

November 13, 2012

Le Sushi Bar, Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon

Every time I visit Le Sushi Bar, my amazement towards this Japanese restaurant grows. The first and best Japanese restaurant in…

November 13, 2012 | Recommended | Achrafieh Japanese & Sushi

Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway

Japanese & Sushi | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

October 22, 2012

Ichiban: Sushi on the Zalka Highway

Ichiban has been around for many years now and I always showed my appreciation for this place. They really have one of the best…

October 22, 2012 | Restaurants | Mount Lebanon Japanese & Sushi

Shogun Asian Cuisine is now in Verdun

Asian & Chinese | Hamra & Verdun Beirut Lebanon Middle East

September 15, 2012

Shogun Asian Cuisine is now in Verdun

Shogun has a new location now. It has relocated to Dunes Center in Verdun. I was so excited to discover what this place has…

September 15, 2012 | Japanese & Sushi | Hamra & Verdun Asian & Chinese

SAI, Japanese Cuisine, Mtayleb

Japanese & Sushi | Metn Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East