G Sushi
(City Weekend)
Updated: 2005-03-07 09:55

With the opening of G Sushi (Yuan Lu Shou si) that man called Chan (Jacky) has gone from rumbling in the Bronx to seasoned restaurateur with this new Japanese eatery - his first foray into the mainland market.

Part of a Hong Kong based chain established in 1985, G Sushi's distinctive Cantonese décor was conceived by Allen Shi of Hong Kong and Taiwanese designer Sherman Ling. With emphasis on taste, G Sushi is pillared with Gypsum, accented by dark woods, cut by brickwork and comfortably seated with red and black cushioned chairs. Most large venues would lose customers into cavernous space, however the artfully designed lay out has well applied
the concept of Feng Shui, providing diners with a warm and private atmosphere.

The menu runs the gamut with a reasonably priced sushi train (*5-32 color coded plates) and *18 Temaki (Sushi snow cones) to Sashimi ranging from *38-138. Ryori sets are priced at *22-68 while Udon noodles are around *30, Agemono and Yakimono dishes cost between *18-38.

Manager Gorden Fan has staffed the usually male Teppanyaki grills exclusively with women, the only place in Shanghai to do so. Chef Zhong Li (Judy) expertly prepared a *68 lunch set that included a scallop and crisp lotus root appetizer trailed by an oil & vinegar salad. Mains included fantastic pan-fried Codfish, followed by flash fried pork and spiced onions, then complemented by a mixed vegetable and mushroom dish. The set was rounded out by a strong bowl of Miso, seafood fried rice and red bean gelatin cakes flavored with lemon juice (excellent). The Teppanyaki alcove offers a set menu reaching to *1,338 but phone ahead three days in advance to allow for preparation.

Jacky has put his money where his mouth is. G Sushi hits the spot!