Ra Sushi

Located in Plano, Texas. However, there are many other locations across the country. Click here for more locations. The atmosphere was fun! In the evenings, the restaurant can turn into more of a bar setting (check hours online). 

We ended up sitting at one of those half booth, half chair tables between a couple and two girls. I know it allows for more seating but I do not want to eat with people I do not know. You are basically at their table and can hear all their conversations. I know they do this a lot in big city areas but I am Texan and I prefer a more personal table. However, I do enjoy seeing what other people are ordering. 

Our service was alright. Our waiter took the orders and someone else brought out the sushi so our waiter was not always checking in. I also forgot my chopstick helpers. Thankfully, they had some because I was getting frustrated and embarrassed trying to pick up big pieces of sushi right next to our table neighbors. 

We ordered some drinks. I got a Strawberry Mojito which was alright. Nothing special. Wasabi ordered a Whiskey Sour with Makers Mark. He said it was a "little watered down and not to flavorful."

We got Edamame for our appetizer. It was good but not great. I like my Edamame to be hot, firmer (not too soft) and with enough salt. This add a good about of salt but was soft. 

"Ra"ckin' Roll and Edamame

"Ra"ckin' Roll- crab and cream cheese rolled, lightly tempura battered and toped with guacamole and "RA"ckin' shrimp; finished with creamy ginger teriyaki sauce, red beet tempura bots and togarashi. 

It came out much earlier than the other rolls. That is partly why we have two different pictures. This one was probably our favorite. However,  it was huge and thick with all the guacamole on top. It was messy (thank goodness their was not a "butt" piece). It took two bites at least. 

Dragon Roll- crab mix and cucumber are rolled in seaweed, then rice, topped with freshwater eel and avocado slices. 

The Dragon Roll came out next. It was good. I like eel rolls. Not much to go wrong with this one. We had to wait a while to get the third roll. 

"Ra"ckin' Roll and Dragon Roll

Scallop Dynamite Roll- crab and cream cheese rolled, lightly tempura battered and topped with scallop dynamite, finished with sweet eel sauce and red beet and spinach tempura bites. 

Finally, got this roll. Very similar in description to our Volcano Rolls. However, not as good. The texture was funky. Honestly, I do not think it even looks that appealing in the picture. 

Overall, I think I may give this place another try. I would request a different table, order different rolls, request the rolls come out at once and and pass on the drinks.