It is the maiden voyage of the good ship Epicurean, Pacific’s new restaurant review. The first stop on The Epicurean’s adventure through the finest of Stockton’s local restaurants is one of the most enjoyable eating establishments in this school’s local area. “Sushi 2 Me” is everything a studentfriendly sushi venue should be: simple, clean, friendly, and most importantly well priced.

I came for lunch with a serious case of “The Mondays” with my good friend Erin. Upon entering this cleverly named eatery I enjoyed a smile from the manager and part owner Kimchi (in my experience you can always trust a chef named after food). She graciously told us to sit anywhere we wished. The meal began with green jasmine tea mix, a perfect cure for the utter lack of tranquility that comes with the everyday toils of being a Pacific student. As Kimchi began to prepare the food we asked her about how she came to know the art of sushi. She said that she had learned from a friend of hers who owns a Japanese restaurant in Sacramento. We were astonished to discover that her friend taught her as a joke because in Japan sushi is generally considered a masculine art form. The true irony is that Kimchi seemed to be a more than competent chef. Upon later discussion with Kimchi we found out that “some sushi restaurant owners…don’t like sushi” Kimchi said stating proudly that in her case “the sushi owner loves the sushi.”

As my order of edemame (delicious cooked soybeans) and Erin’s “Brookside Roll” (A mix of shrimp tempura, tuna, and avocado all rolled in rice) arrived, I salivated. The edemame tasted like tranquility in bean form. Erin’s “Brookside Role” was a creative blending of traditional Japanese sushi and a Western style of mixing flavors. As Erin put it, “It was eight pieces of heaven, or rather what I would imagine heaven to be if I believed in it.” I enjoyed the casual environment as I talked to Kimchi throughout the meal (sometimes she even gives nice people free samples of newly designed rolls). It was sad to leave such a good meal and nice environment to return to the drudgery of class, but knowing that a nice affordable Japanese restaurant is so close to school is very comforting. I would advise anyone to please: take a break from your common school diet of sugar, fat, and too many carbohydrates; and take a trip down Brookside Road to “Sushi 2 Me” for some tasty sushi.

Sushi2Me
3499 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219

Comments (2)

	1. 05:29PM 02-24-2006
	Kathy Birmingham Guest

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	2. 11:43AM 03-31-2006
	Review Helpful Thank you Jeff! After learning about this place from your article, our office gave it a try. You are a great addition to the Pacifican. Guest

SEAN

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