Cafe Beautiful

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Posted by elubliner (Emily Lubliner) on March 22, 2006 (Suggest removal)

Food: 10/10  Vibe: 10/10  Service: 10/10  Value: 10/10  Overall: 10/10

You have GOT to give Cafe Beautiful a try. I took my husband there for his birthday last night, and it was a truly amazing experience. Everything from the service to the presentation was phenomenal. And the food … oh my god. My husband actually said this was one of the top five meals of his life. I would have to agree. Definitely the best sushi we’ve ever had, including trips to both coasts.

The setup for the restaurant is now a fixed menu only. For dinner, this included tea and snacks (assorted crackers), soup (with seafood and noodles), salad, appetizers (dumplings), sashimi (five large pieces), sushi (about six pieces of various styles), and ice cream. It was a lot of food, and it was all expertly prepared. Each dish had layers of flavor, and it was on an entirely different level than the standard fare of most sushi joints. I cannot do it justice with a description.

The liquor policy at the moment is bring-your-own. We brought a bottle of wine, which they gladly served us. At about $40 per person, this is certainly a special occasion place. But when an occasion comes around, I can’t think of any place in Lawrence I would rather go.

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Posted by wilson (Wilson Miner) on January 29, 2006 (Suggest removal)

Food: 9/10  Vibe: 10/10  Service: 10/10  Value: 8/10  Overall: 10/10

Warm, relaxing vibe. Impeccable, personal service. Delicious sushi prepared impeccably (and plenty of it). Prices are comparable with other sushi restaurants in Lawrence, but the food and the experience are on a completely different level. Don't even think about asking for a california roll. Go for the chef's dinner and let Chef Suken show you what sushi ought to taste like.