Los Angeles, it
seems to me, has
more than it’s
share of sushi
lovers who have
been eating this
Asian delicacy
since they were
just little
things. That,
however, has not
been my
experience. I
would not say I
dislike sushi;
just that most
of the fish I
grew up eating
was battered,
deep fried and
called things
like planks or
sticks before
being partnered
with fries and a
side of slaw.
Hey, Mrs. Paul
and that
fisherman guy
didn’t do raw,
just frozen, so
it isn’t really
my fault.
Anyway, my point
is that whether
you are a sushi
lover or not,
Wokcano
in Santa Monica
should
definitely be on
your “places to
check out” list
With its dark
woods, low
tables and
leather
banquets,
Wokcano’s décor
is warm,
inviting and
makes you want
to come in and
stay for a
while. You can
choose from the
main floor, the
upstairs seating
area or the
outside patio
which is
especially nice
on those warm
summer nights.
If it’s a Friday
or Saturday
night you can
even stay for
dancing on the
upper deck of
the patio while
the in-house DJ
spins the latest
hits.
But before you
dance the night
away, there are
so many other
decisions to
make. The menu
is quite
extensive for
both the sushi
efficiendo and
for those, like
myself, who
aren’t quite
sure what
everything is.
But do what I
did and go with
a group who have
been at this a
while and they
can point you in
the right
direction. One
of the great
things about
Wokcano is that
it has many
things to offer
many people
including
chicken, fish,
noodles, and
seafood dishes.
But my focus was
on the Signature
Rolls. Even
though I wasn’t
always sure what
I was trying, I
found the
selection
expansive and
delicious.
From the Spicy
Crabmeat Tempura
Roll with its
spicy sauce to
The Black Pearl
with a mixture
of salmon, tuna,
yellowtail and
cream cheese or
the Volcano Roll
filled with
crispy shrimp
tempura, I found
it a great way
to find out what
I liked, loved
or could just do
without. With a
glass of wine or
cocktail from
the bar, my
stomach was
telling me to
stop before I
had even
realized I had
just eaten my
dinner. I
thoroughly
enjoyed my
experience at
Wokcano and
think that you
will too.
Looks like Mrs.
P is being
retired to the
freezer.
~ Brent B.
Where:
Wokcano, Asian Restaurant
and Lounge, 1413 5th Street, Santa Monica
