Samurai Blue Japanese Grill in Lawrenceville, GA

When you hear the word sushi, what do you think of? Some people are less than thrilled of the idea while others like me say "Let's go"! I have always been told, that don't beat it until you try it and I've learned to conform to that ideology because I have been pleasantly surprised that what I thought about something was not the truth of the matter.

The first time I tried Sushi was in the 90's at a local sushi place in Richmond, Virginia. The look of uncooked fish of any kind just wasn't appetizing to me. That was until I tasted my first eel and feel in love with Sushi. It didn't look great, but it was so good.

My taste for Sushi has grown a bit to some of the fancier dishes that now include cooked sushi with all kinds of exotic sauces that are drizzled on top. I also love the grilled rice that most sushi places offer. I don't think I've had regular fried rice in a while, because the grilled is just so much better. Now, don't get me wrong, I don't think it's healthier because of how it's prepared, but it is oh so good!

I had seen the Samurai Blue Japanese Grill many times on the run, but had never taken the time to stop in, so I thought it was time to check this place out. The first time I decided to check it out, I had Sushi to go and took it with me, however, I didn't eat it right away because I was busy and when I did get a chance, it didn't go down as well as I'd like, so I thought, "wow, big mistake.

I was really surprised that I got sick from the sushi because I had such high expectations, however, I always believe in second chances, so it wasn't until recently that a friend and I checked it out and this time we ate inside and I found the décor to be very pleasing with touches of authentic Japanese art and statues. The service was wonderful and this time the food was great. I tried a California roll and Shrimp Tempura and it was very nice and cooked perfectly.

The prices were reasonable and range from $5.00 to around $20.00, so families would not only enjoy the food, but the savings. Samurai Blue Japanese Grill is located at 2000 Riverside Parkway, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043. Give them a call today 678-518-4216 for reservations or to book your next birthday or rehearsal dinner. ‎