THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tokyo 21

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Tokyo 21 Restaurant Review:

Creative, new Japanese---including blocks of Osaka-style sushi---benchmarks this bold restaurant, which comes from the folks behind Kamehachi and nightlife guru Marc Bortz (Sangria Restaurant & Tapas Lounge, Jet Vodka Lounge, Cabaret). The first thing that will stand out is the blink and cha-ching of pachinko machines at the entrance, but you’ll hardly notice once the decadent zuke maguro arrives. These nori-less, bite-size rectangles cuddle tempura crunch and are topped with velvety tuna, chunks of avocado, a white Japanese veggie and flecks of gold. Skip the shrimp trio---it’s not so fresh---and instead opt for international dishes like the three types of mini tacos: shredded chicken topped with feisty Asian guacamole and mandarin orange; flaky, deep-fried cod with sweet pineapple salsa and orange tobiko; and Kobe beef topped with crisp Fiji apple and micro greens.