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2011-02-27
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The concept at Sushi Toku is not unlike my usual hangout Sushi Hiro, although the Toku staff are a lot more professional and friendly, leaving us alone at lunch hour to jabber away and not reading the menus placed before us for a while. When we finally got down to business, both of us eyed the set of Minced Toro belly on rice with a side of udon. Minced Toro Belly on Rice with UdonThe Toro was well minced to not become too greasy, and given a fresh dimension from generous garnish of spring on
Minced Toro Belly on Rice with Udon
The Toro was well minced to not become too greasy, and given a fresh dimension from generous garnish of spring onions and sprinkles of toasted sesame. My only complaint was the pickled ginger which was a little too old and therefore had too much heat. The winner was the rice. From my sole visit here, I thought they used a much better grain than Sushi Hiro, better formed and with a nice bite. A couple more visits should verify that.
Aside from the main event, there are also sides of a salad and cold tofu with the set. Salad was fresh with a tangy Wafu dressing. Tofu was smooth and given taste with a good soy and spring onions. The udon was not as good after my experience at Mochi Cafe but still competent and provides a bit of warmth after a refreshingly chilled lunch.
While Sushi Hiro offers fruit and choice of coffee/tea, Toku makes you choose. I'm not fussed since i usually pass on the orange or watermelon wedges anyway. It's not like lunch sets provide the premium fruits like Momo peaches or Musk melons. So Sumiyaki coffee is a much better choice. Coffee here is decent, and pressed through a machine, in contrast to the filter coffee at Sushi Hiro.
Overall, a decent alternative in the area. Could be worthwhile going for dinner if it passes muster again a second time. If you go, don't be tricked by the arrows pointing you up the stairs unless you fancy a workout. The lifts next door do as well to take you up there without breaking sweat.
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