Eat beat

Sushi and sashimi provide a signature

The Japanese restaurant Sushi Yotsuba has opened a branch in Zhongguancun, Beijing, aiming to make up for what is said to be the lack of high-end Japanese cuisine in Beijing's west. Over the past 13 years Sushi Yotsuba has opened three branches in Beijing, at the Lufthansa Center In Liangmaqiao, Sanlitun and Lido. The first, at the Lufthansa Center, opened in 2004 and impressed Beijing foodies with its authenticity, professional service and fresh ingredients, some acclaiming it to be a pioneer among Japanese restaurants.

Hand-rolled sushi and sashimi are Yotsuba's signature dishes. Most of the sashimi is imported from the country of origin, such as blue fin tuna from Nagasaki, reputed to serve the best bluefin tuna in Japan. There are more than 20 types of fresh fish and other seafood on Yotsuba's menu, making it the one of the top choices for variety in Japanese dining in Beijing. Sushi Yotsuba (Zhongguancun), 103, tower A, Raycom Infotech Plaza, 2 Kexue South Road, Haidian district, Beijing; 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5:30 pm to 10 pm; 010-6256-4330.