There are already at least three sushi joints on Smith between Carroll and Atlantic, but last week another appeared - Kiku, which claims to be a restaurant *and* lounge, on Smith and Wyckoff next to the big hideous cinder block mess on the corner. I was dubious about this place because it will take a lot at this point to surpass Wild Ginger in my heart (that pumpkin curry does me right).
However, Friday night I accompanied The Laser there for his belated birthday dinner and was very surprised to see that Kiku is a Japanese fusion restaurant that seems like it's straight out of West LA. Complete with wild colored lights beneath every counter top (red! green! blue!) and a list of specialty rolls that will knock your socks off. The food was very fresh and service was good. I hope this place sticks it out in the tough economy.
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