Chef Suken's new "Asian Fusion" sushi restaurant is an intimate affair with four tables and all kinds of atmosphere. "Come, eat, and get to know one another" is the guiding philosophy behind the establishment, and it's reflected in the dining-room vibe of the seating and Suken's encouraging patrons to linger for a couple hours over the meal. Advanced seating request highly recommended.
| Sunday | noon to midnight |
| Monday | noon to midnight |
| Tuesday | noon to midnight |
| Wednesday | noon to midnight |
| Thursday | noon to midnight |
| Friday | noon to midnight |
| Saturday | noon to midnight |
The kitchen is always open during business hours.
| Cuisine | Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Sushi |
| Price range | $5 - $40 |
| Delivery | Yes |
| Buffet | No |
| Local establishment | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | No |
| Party room | Yes |
| Reservations accepted | Yes |
| Call-aheads accepted | Yes |
| Kids menu | No |
| Occasional live music | No |
| Number of vegetarian dishes: | 20 |
| Number of vegan dishes: | 20 |
| Wheelchair accessibility | Inaccessible |
| Heated smoking area | No |
| Smoking porch | No |
| Wi-fi | No |
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elubliner (Emily Lubliner) says...
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.
March 22, 2006 at 2:20 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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