At Edo, sushi's finest tradition
But there are modern twists on Japanese favourites, starting with Pizza Rolls
Tranquil and charmingly decorated, Edo Sushi Restaurant on Ratchapruek Road is designed to resemble a traditional izakaya, one of the little sake shops dotted all around Japanese cities.
Perched among a hundred colourful boutiques, cafes and eateries in The Circle community mall, Edo boasts all-wood furnishings and walls adorned with images of a bygone Japan – when Tokyo was known as Edo. It’s a lovely place to dine for up to 45 guests in the main area, two private rooms and on the terrace.
“I love sushi, and I noticed there were very few Japanese restaurants in this area,” says politician and co-owner Samerkun Thiengtham. “If I wanted some great sushi, I’d have to drive to Sukhumvit Road. So we wanted to offer an alternative |for folks besides the Japanese |franchises in the shopping malls says. We wanted a place where families and friends could come and hang out over a meal.”
Guaranteeing top quality and traditional flavours, Samerkun’s chefs prepare Canadian lobster, Norwegian saba, Tasmanian salmon and wagyu beef from Australia. Daily specials are listed on a menu board, varying with seasonal ingredients.
Since Edo opened in January, the Oyster Shooter, with its fresh French oyster, a quail egg and radish in a sour, salty ponzu sauce, has quickly become a popular starter for Bt120.
If you’re truly hungry, Samerkun recommends the Pizza Rolls, in which seared rice is topped with cheese, or the Fifty-Fifty – delicious bite sizes of rice topped with smooth foie gras and a scallop. They’re Bt280 each.
Then follow that with the signature Edo Maki – five deep-fried pieces of rice stuffed with tempura and vegetables for Bt280 – or even a hot plate of tender Ohmi wagyu steak for Bt1,900. And a big bowl of Edo Nigiri Matsu with sushi topped with otaro, uni, salmon, tako, Hamachi fish, tobiko and tuna is Bt900.
“We also offer our customers a selection of pan-fried dishes, a children’s set meal, soup and appetisers,” Samerkun says.
The best way to end a meal is perhaps with a bowl of shaved ice sweetened with a red cream soda and topped with red beans (Bt80) or an Edo fried banana with almonds (Bt120).
AT THE CIRCLE
<< Edo Sushi Restaurant is in the Circle Ratchapruek and open weekdays from 11 to 9.30 and weekends from 10.30 to 9.30.
<< Book a table at (02) 863 8666 or (089) 498 1111.
