On Wednesday, I had the privilege to sit down with Head Sushi Chef Mandy & Chef Marvin to learn more about In The Raw Sushi Bar located at Brookside.This is one of five locations in Oklahoma (Norman, Oklahoma City, BOK Arena, and South Tulsa).
The hostess greeted us quickly and seated us at our table. We were immediately served our waters and greeted by our waitress.
For
starters we quickly decided on the Pork Gyoza appetizer. They are
filled with cabbage, ground pork, and garlic chives. You have the option
to have them pan sauteed or fried. These sweet and savory dumplings are
a must!
I
visited with Chef Marvin at the sushi bar, surrounded with guests
watching all the chefs in action. The interaction between the chefs
and the guests was very personable.They served the food in a timely
manner while making sure the plate presentation was perfect.
Special LilyAsher sushi roll in the making.
Soon
after returning to our table, we were presented with this whimsical
roll by Chef Marvin, he calls it the ''LilyAsher Special''. Thanks
Marvin!
Ahi tuna & Salmon Roll:
avacado, jalapeno, roasted garlic, scallions topped with: Sriracha
sauce, masago (fish eggs, yum!) and Korean shredded chili pepper.
Sides: Rice topped with Ahi tuna & Salmon along with a separate side of wasabi and ginger.
Here are a few questions I asked during our interview:
Q: Where does your fish come from?
A: Our fish is flown in fresh daily from Hawaii.
Q:What sets you apart from other sushi restaurants in the Tulsa area?
A: We provide excellent service, top quality sushi and a vibrant nightlife atmosphere.
Q:How many years has ITR Brookside been open?
A: 13
Q:What are your two most popular sushi rolls?
A: Dunwell & Volcano
Our overall experience was very personable with excellent food and presentation.
Price Range: $10-25
Hours of operation:
M-F 11:00am - 2:30pm
M- Th 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Fr-5:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat- 11:00am - close
