The glitz and glamour of Hollywood arrive in Silicon Valley as LA's renowned Sushi Roku preps its first Northern California outpost at Palo Alto's Stanford Shopping Center. The posh sushi spot, ready to serve its signature fare since 1997, is slated to open its doors on April 30 officially. But, if you're dying to snag a table earlier, Sushi Roku is teasing palates with a soft opening today, as announced via their Instagram.
Famed for attracting a celebrity clientele in its West Hollywood location, Sushi Roku now operates seven locations, with the latest Palo Alto eatery only expanding its geographical reach. The Innovative Dining Group, the brains behind this expansion, is no stranger to swanky dining experiences, boasting other high-end spots like Boa Steakhouse and Katana. As reported by Eater SF, Chef Jason Shimizu, who cut his sushi-making teeth in San Francisco's Shota and Ozumo, will be commandeering the culinary front in Palo Alto. Shimizu and his team promise to bring many creative dishes, like toro carpaccio and octopus crudo, to impress and indulge Silicon Valley's discerning taste buds.
With more than just the raw offerings, this fusion fiesta boasts an extensive menu. Vegetarians, vegans, and die-hard carnivores will find something to savor, from veg-centric dishes to meaty delights wrapped in bacon. Their crowd-pleaser: the White Lotus roll, a must-try mélange of shrimp tempura, avocado, crispy onions, and wasabi truffle soy, as highlighted in their company description.
But it's not just about food at Sushi Roku. The restaurant flirts with the taste buds beyond the plate, offering a full cocktail menu designed to complement the sushi spread. From classic Japanese sake to the Ueshima Old Fashioned, a java-kissed twist on the whiskey staple, the bar is as much a draw as the dining. TAG Front Architects are the masterminds behind the 4,500-square-foot space, decking it out with Japanese brick tile and walnut accents, crafting an immersive, high-end dining ambiance, according to Eater SF.
If Sushi Roku's previous success is anything to go by, expect a buzz worthy of Silicon Valley's tech set, both for the eats and the scene. Open seven days a week, you can start planning your night out when the shutters roll up at 5 PM, right until they wind down at 9 PM on weekdays and an hour later on weekends.
