GEN-THE BEST RASTA SUSHI SPOT IN NY..

WHERE THERE IS SUSHI..THERE'S SAKE!

Graduation Party @ Gen good old memories!

Located in Prospect Heights (gun shot!lol) right on Washington Ave. and St. Marks, GEN is the ulitmate SUSHI haven! Since I live right around the corner from Gen, I try to support it as much as I can. During the summer the $2 house Sake, and $1 beers are prefect. They recently redecorated their patio/Garden which is the perfect place to kick back in the summer and sip on sake and fresh salmon salad (TRUST I WOULD KNOW). In all seriousness, Gen does the best Sushi in the City... I have eaten at many sushi joints, and Gen is a step ahead -a whole different level.

Unagi-eel Sushi (check out the presentation!)

The chefs pay close attention to presentation/detail making the food even more appetizing. They are also very friendly, and fun to hang out with...Most of their utensils (plates etc) are hand-made mostly earth tones-it gives your meal that real personality. The aura of Gen has a reggae vibe going-which I love one of the Chef's is actually a Rasta-(Japanese Rastaman!)-please keep checking my blog for udpates-I will have a special story on the chef shortly).

My favorite on the menu is Saku Saku a tuna-avocado-scallion roll with macadamia nuts and crispy fried potato toppings. Godzilla rolls are great as well-Broiled eel and ripe avocado make a perfect pairing! The Rasta rolls you just have to try cause they are cute! Wash it down with a dry and refreshing sake, opt for Suijin-(40% proof!).

My favorite night at Gen was when I had my graduation party last summer when my folks were visiting. It was one of my favorite nights of the year...All my good friends were there, and most importantly- moms and pops who mean the world to me! After 4 LARGE BOTTLES of Sake, or was it 5...we were singing tunes from Sound of Music (Edelweiss)..acting crazy....and just having a good time!

MOM & DAD @ GEN (EATING SUSHI FOR THE FIRST TIME! lol)
I LOVE THIS PICTURE!