Super Strings (2 April 2011)

Ah sushi! When you are in the mood for it, nothing else will satisfy. In Montgomery County, Maryland - Yuraku is synonymous with great sushi. The fish is fresh, never frozen, and the variety never leaves you wanting. It is crowded most of the time, especially Friday and Saturday nights. But honestly, would you want to eat raw fish in a restaurant that had only a few customers? The location is convenient with plenty of parking. The sushi, sashimi, and the almost endless variety of rolls never disappoint. Their rice is very well prepared, and as any sushi aficionado knows, well prepared rice is very important to a fine sushi dining experience. Their food is reasonably priced and these are not meagre portions either. Their kitchen is very capable and the tempura, teriyaki, and other kitchen prepared entrees are top notch. There is a plentiful selection of imported beers, wines and sake. Their staff is efficient and courteous but are usually moving very quickly, while as many as seven sushi chefs, and their wait staff, strive to keep the plates, getas, platters and boats delivered to their customers at both bar and table. Yuraku is not the place to go if you want spaciousness and atmosphere but as the saying goes ‘you can't eat the walls’. But if you want great taste, consistency of quality and preparation, and a great sushi experience ‘Yuraku’ is the place to go. They are closed on Mondays.