4 Sizzling Sushi Restaurants

Sejal Sukhadwala is on a roll… a cucumber and seaweed one, that is

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MIYUKI

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

Tuck into unusual treats like breaded-pork sushi and soy sauce-sautéed chicken nigiri at this family friendly, contemporary restaurant. There’s also more conventional off erings like Japanese omelette, cucumber rolls, mini-sushi and plenty of mixed platters.

SUSHI PLATTER WITH A GLASS OF WINE, ABOUT €25. 68 BOULEVARD GENERAL JACQUES, TEL: +32 (0)2 6467953, www.RESTAURANT-MIYUKI.BE

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SUSHI+SOUL

MUNICH, GERMANY

This achingly hip Japanese eatery serves sensational sushi to a soulful soundtrack. There’s a great selection of “moriawase” (chef’s platters), and individual nigiri, maki and inside-out rolls. Sample flavours like minced tuna belly with spring onion, or palm hearts and chilli mayonnaise. The notable drinks list includes speciality sushi wines, sake and whiskies.

SUSHI PLATTER WITH A GLASS OF WINE, ABOUT €25. 71 KLENZESTRASSE, TEL: +49 (0)89201 0992, www.SUSHI-SOUL.DE

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SUMOSAN

LONDON, UK

Celebrity favourite Sumosan may be eight years old, but that doesn’t stop it serving some of the best Japanese cuisine in the capital – from black cod to teppanyaki and Wagyu beef. Devour imaginative sushi rolls such as tuna with white-truffle sauce, and tiradito four-type sashimi like seabass with yuzo and garlic, and be sure to order some of their finest sake.

SUSHI & SASHIMI SET WITH SAKE, ABOUT £66 (€78). 26 ALBEMARLE STREET, TEL: +44 (0)20 7495 5999, www.SUMOSAN.COM

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EDO SUSHI

KRAKOW, POLAND

Located in the historic and up-and- coming gastronomic district of Kazimierz, Edo is designed austerely with low tables and even floor seating in the tatami room. Sample traditional yet imaginative sushi varieties, such as nigiri flavoured with sake, aburaage (seasoned tofu sheets), and sticky fermented soya beans guaranteed to produce a Marmite-like response.

SUSHI SET WITH A GLASS OF SAKE, ABOUT 50PLN (€12). 3 UL. BOZEGO CIALA, TEL: +48 (0)12422 2424, www.EDOSUSHI.PL

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THE FOODIES’ COLUMN

LEARN HOW TO MAKE SUSHI

GLASGOW, UK

So you’ve always wanted to make sushi, but never had the courage to try? Japanese chef Kumiko Hatori’s expert tuition will put you at ease and equip you with the skills to make nigiri and maki using local fish and vegetables. Groups are small, with just four–six people, and the next dates are 18 and 25 September. Group bookings and vegetarian lessons are also available.

www.LEARNSUSHI.CO.UK

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SUSHI DINING AT SWINTON PARK

NEAR DURHAM, UK

This castle hotel, set idyllically amid 81ha of lakes and gardens in North Yorkshire, has just launched Sushi Dining – a cookery and dining experience led by local sushi expert Simon Phillips. See how sushi is made, have a go yourself, eat and sip sake – perfect! The event is on selected weekends starting 23 October.

Also head there on 12 September for sushi demonstrations at the Alfresco Food Festival.

TEL: +44 (0)1765 680900, www.SWINTONPARK.COM

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