Restaurants opening and closing is a common sight in CBD. The ones that have stood the test of time include Shota Muni Sushi & Grill. It serves quick and affordable Japanese food in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
Two huge paintings of Japanese ladies in kimonos dominate the wall along the entrance. The pretty modern decor incorporates Japanese details here and there. While waiting for your meal with a cup of barley tea, you might notice the small elegant teapots, porcelain cups and leaf-shaped sauce dishes.
You can also sit at the sushi bar to watch the chef prepare your sashimi or choose a drink from the display wall.
The restaurant has private rooms on the second floor for big groups or parties.
Shota Muni’s regulars describe the restaurant’s sushi as “creative,” “fresh” and “value for money.” Popular picks include the CBD roll (68 yuan), Norway ocean roll (68 yuanow roll (58 yuan), California roll (36 yuan) and fairytale in autumn roll (58 yuan).
Two sushi dishes debuted this summer: South Gold Coast (78 yuan), which contains mango and pear topped with shrimp, and sushi supreme (78 yuan) – chicken and fried asparagus in a roll covered with tuna and crab roe soaked in salad dressing. For healthy appetizers, try the seaweed salad (18 yuan), hiyayakko tofu (18 yuan) or miso soup.
Sushi, sashimi or sashimi combo are 40 percent off during lunch from Monday to Friday (before 2:30 pm). The service at Shota Muni is very good; the staff is attentive – one of the reasons the restaurant has made it this far
