Heaven Meets Earth at Sushi Sakai in Spokane

Japanese food conjures everything from warm noodles adrift in a bowl to raw fish atop delicate pads of rice. When it's done with care and craft it's some of the best food on the planet. Sushi Sakai in Spokane, Washington did just that. Between the heavenly Las Vegas roll and the earthy Chicken Yakisoba, I left the restaurant feeling blissful, dare I say giddy from such an intentional meal. The artist in the kitchen, James, totally crushed this meal. According to James, Sushi Sakai plans to open a second location in the Spokane Valley. Finally, my daughters were thrilled that the restaurant played hip and contemporary Japanese background music. Here's their FB link.