April 20, 2007

Oh, Kanada

Kenichi Opens

Adorable mounties, hockey, universal health care. Our northern neighbors have plenty to boast about.

But we Texans are quite proud of our own Kanada, thank you very much. As in, Master Sushi Chef Kenichi Kanada, whose namesake Austin restaurant opens a location right here in Dallas on Sunday.

The local outpost will stock the largest sake selection in the state. So you’re welcome to sip your way through the long list while sitting proudly at the granite-topped sushi bar. For a little more privacy, you can dine behind the curtained-off booths in the very Zen dining room.

Our favorites from the contemporary Asian menu include the sika venison atarashii (Japanese deer seasoned in five spices), Chilean sea bass on top of crispy tofu in a tentsuyu broth, or Hawaiian roll (blackened tuna, pineapple, and asparagus).

The savory dishes with tiny American touches will have everybody leaving full and happy.

Which could be considered its own kind of universal health care.

Kenichi, 2400 Victory Park Lane, Victory Park (214-871-8883).