| With its cartoon logo, playful menu names and credo of unexpected twists, Piranha Killer Sushi aims for a balance between sophisticated and sassy. Success at multiple Forth Worth locations spurred this Austin expansion. The thing is, Austin’s inventiveness with pan-Asian fusion sets a high bar, so perhaps expectations are unfairly high. Regardless, Piranha Killer doesn’t live up to them. The crab-crusted tilapia seems to fit the bill of inventiveness, but it's nothing more than baked fish with a crab cake smashed on top. Crunchy chicken over Asian greens lives up to the crunchy, but the Asian salad doesn’t vary from a basic “American” garden salad. The best bet is to stick with rolls and sashimi. Beyond classics is a lengthy list of signature concoctions. The fun in combining so many ingredients in one roll shines through in the whimsical names, and often yields can’t-go-wrong results. Popular items include the Forget About It Roll (masago, scallions, shrimp tempura, ginger cream, avocado, spiced crawfish) and Dr. Fran Roll (shrimp tempura, eel, cream cheese, masago, scallions, tuna, avocado). A dinner party could focus on the quality sushi and have an enjoyable meal. |
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