If you're a sushi fan, you'll be happy to know there's a new spot opening up at 28th & P where Una Mas was. Apparently it's one of the guys from Zen Sushi (huge fan) who's opening his own spot...Lou's Sushi opening sometime in April. Can't wait!

Wasn't Una Mas on 28th and K? That's right next to me either way so I'm stoked.

28th & P maybe?

28th & P  where the legendary "pescado's" once stood.

Ah, Pescado's! Refried beans in a paper cup. I miss that place.

There was another Uno Mas at 19th and J but it's long gone. Looks like they've all left the grid.

Agh, yes, good ole' Pescados! Probably more known on that corner than Una Mas ever was which came in during their "just keep repositioning in and around the grid until something sticks" campaign and it's evident how well that worked out for them.  

Either way, can't wait to check this new sushi joint out. Apparently, it's the guy who opened Sushi on the River and then went to Zen after that. It doesn't look like the website is operational yet, but here's their FB link -

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Yeah, I just called 'em "no mas"

A welcome change. When I lived on Q st. I remember being so disappointed about Una Mas being horrible.

I miss Pescados.

Fortunately, Rubio's makes a good fish taco.

I would say it's almost as good as Cafe Capricho's fish taco but I'd be lying.

YES. Excited.

I think this place will be open soon. They've been out working on it every day and the Una Mas sign is no mas.

I was chatting with Lou a few weeks ago, he's hoping to be open in May. I hope so because this place can't come fast enough, I always love new sushi.

It's going to be so so so bad for my bank account.

I hope it's as yummy as Kru!

Good sushi intel, Brian!

I just went to Roseville location of Raku today.  Very fresh and tasty.......AYCE for only $13.   Easy on the bank account.

Matt - but then I'd have to go to Roseville instead of walk 200 feet.

Johnna - my boyfriend also hates sushi (which I love, but I wouldn't consider myself a snob), we've found a compromise at Sushi Cafe because they have a lot of Japanese food items that aren't sushi, and they're apparently good.

On that note, we tried Tugboat Fish and Chips on Freeport and Fruitridge and noticed a Japanese place called Futami next door. I can't attest to the quality, but they had a ton of non-sushi items so we are planning on going back to try it at some point.

Hey everyone! Lou here.  Construction is moving slowly but surely. Lou's Sushi should be up and running in 4-6 weeks!

You'll find me scratching sadly at the door until then.

When those doors open, you're gonna have a bunch of us on those doorsteps. Hope you're ready for us!

Thanks you guys!  I am so excited and cannot wait!!!!!!!

I must admit Lou, after viewing your profile, I think you're very handsome but I have some concerns about your sushi-making abilities. But, I've heard great things about you and I'm not one to stand in the way of anyone's dreams. I can't promise I won't try to scratch your ears when I see you though.

I seldom go to downtown....but if they offer 1/2 off sushi I am in.  Oh by the way, stay away from conveyer belt sushi. I went to one of those in seattle....taste just like Safeways.

You get what you pay for, cheap sushi is just that...cheap sushi.

Lou. I am not a fan. I'll stick with Mikunis.

Has this place opened yet?  How does this David S. corpse know he is not a fan?  I guess I am confused.  Is it random negativity or does he have something to go on?

I agree with David S mikuni is the shit.

Lol +1 Joe. Haters gonna hate.

Well, he is a dog.

I'm basically standing outside tapping my foot. Looks like construction has been slow. I hope this place opens soon.

There are so many other sushi places that I really can't understand what the big deal is about?  It isn't like you cannot just walk a couple of blocks to another one in the mean time.

The guy opening it is supposed to be some sushi bad ass. I've really been looking forward to trying his sushi, and to having a sushi place a half block away. Years of being stuck with shitty ass Una Mas has only made the idea of a new business there are the sweeter.

All the sweeter*

I hope it's better than kru cause that's only the real competition in midtown

Johnna, take a trip over to Kru.  I take my sushi averse person there all the time and we always find a lot of delicious dishes  to share whilst I get my sashimi on.

They've got signs up and it looks like they've made a lot of progress with construction. Apparently it is going to be called "Lou's Sushi".

I had Kru sashimi the other day and was a little disappointed. Come on Billy, these are half the size of other places. I was truly happy to get a great deal at Nishiki with a groupon for lunch and had a great happy hour deal with the lunch sashimi and lunch 2 combo, Beer and wine, only to pay $15 total and a $10 tip.

I'm with Minh, my two visits to Kru were pure disappointment marked by abysmal service and painfully overpriced dishes. I would take Nashiki over them any day of the week.

Johnna - in belated response to your Japanese cuisine inquiry, I beseech you to try Akebono on Freeport. There is a large menu featuring a wide selection of delicious homestyle Japanese dishes, beyond the typical tempura and teriaki bentos. Favorites of mine include a curry udon, sukiyaki, and cold soba noodles with ponzu. The place is very tidy and simple, lively and upbeat. The servers and the sushi chefs are polite and pleasant. It's a go-to spot for me.

Regarding Lou and his time at Zen Sushi, he's always been one of my favorites there, even before the remodel when the restaurant was called Zen Toro. I'm looking forward to seeing his own enterprise, which is long overdue in my opinion. As for Mikuni, anyone who prefers that place over the plethora of sushi/Japanese options in this town is not to be trusted. That's like saying McDonald's makes an awesome burger and is a must-see for any visiting relatives.

Buha ha ha ha Buster, I love you.

I have to say though that Kru has gone WAY down hill since it opened years ago.  The last time I was there, the waitress and the sushi chef could not tell me what kind of salmon they had.  That's pretty sad, then they made up a type of salmon that does not exist.   I am a fisheries biologist and it's my job to know what kinds of salmon exist in the world. Do not tell me your salmon is, regular wild pacific salmon from a farm in Alaska.  Farmed salmon is not wild, is really bad for the environment, there are no salmon farms in Alaska, and there are six different species of salmon with different run times on the pacific alone.....I hate people who make shit up when they don't know the answer.

Agree with Buster on Akebono. It's one of my faves!

No one makes Pepperfin like Mikuni's, I'll give them that.

Most sushi places are good if you sit at the sushi bar and know what you want.  Tell them not to put so much sauce in your rolls or better yet, tell them to put it on the side.  Make sure to ask for fresh wasabi.  It still does not compare to a half pound of fresh sushi grade red tuna at home with real wasabi and plenty of fresh vegetables.  You can have all that other salty stuff.

That's just it Joe, some folks don't know what they want - or more precisely, don't know what all is available and what the aroma, texture and tastes are like. But I'm sure you'd agree that some places are better than others, more forgiving and better quality, for those unfamiliar with the territory. If you're implying basic sashimi then I'm in agreement, most places are going to be about the same, especially sitting in front of the sushi chef with a familiarity of aquatic species and the cuts of their meat.

Yes on Akebono. And if you time it right, take the long-route to your car on the way out and hit up  Mahoroba.

Mikuni has the best sushi, In & Out has the best burger and Ernesto's has the best Mexican food. This is why I'd rather gargle peanut butter than watch my fellow Sacramentan's embarrassingly vote for Sacramento's Best Of each year.

I've eaten ramen at Akebono and it was fine (I'm not a mega soup fanatic). The whole time I was staring across the room at this family that had an amazing looking buffet of sushi on a dragon boat. I need to get back there for sushi.

You mean this Chris?

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Aaaaiiiggggggg! Dragon boat! I want dragon boat!!

That boat looks amazing...and then someone had to fuck it up by drowning it in mayo sauce.

That boat is worth every penny!

It doesn't look like it's drowned in mayo sauce to me.

Yeah, the sauce looks pretty minimal to me too.

I wants it, precious...

I don't see any sauce at all on those sushi rolls and sashimi. All I see it the bounty of the ocean, served up on a boat of love and kindness.

A boat of safety, serenity, goodness.

I have sailed on that mouthwatering fishcraft and it is every bit as good as it looks.

I want to to crawl up inside that boat and eat my way out.

My birthday is next month. Maybe I'll go early and drop the $100 for the barge-o-sushi and crouch over it all day, eating and growling at anyone who comes too close.

I'd pay a dollar to watch that.

For a buck I'll let you chew on some of the ginger.

Nekogari yatta!

Those of us who work in this block are anxiously awaiting the grand opening of Lou's Sushi! I had no idea half of Sacramento was just as eager to see those doors open :)

I'm camping out on Crystal's porch waiting for Lou to open.

I just ate lunch at Akebono.  I couldn't stop myself from overordering.  Holy fuckballs that menu is huge.  Everything was delicious.
Thanks for the rec Buster.

Holy fuckballs. Best new phrase since boner parade.

^agreed.

Glad you enjoyed your Japanese feast! We have the same problem when we visit Akebono.

I tried Miyagi for the first time yesterday.  It seems to be a worthy soosh contender.  Great stuff.  

Akebono is great too.

I like Safeway. It's authentic, there's an Asian guy always there to help.

Joe, sorry for the late response, I've been traveling and get on here only sporadically. I wasn't being a hater just to hate. Lou was the sushi guy at the old Taka's on S Street and then Zen Toro/Zen Sushi on I Street. I'm sure he's a nice guy but I've never liked his sushi. His rice always tastes mushy and I've just had much better. Plus he lets his customers drink way too much and get out of control, disturbing everyone else.

As for Kru, I think Billy makes good, innovative sushi but every time  I go there's a wait & the chicks they have working the front are &^%#$*  b____es. I get that the place is popular but lose the attitude. I expect with Kru's crazy high prices that the service in general would be better. How about treating all your clients nicely not just your bros and regulars? Green is green, right?

Akebono is pretty good, although it's fallen off a bit since Jim (Jimmy?) left and Nagato in Carmichael is good too. My boss took me there and their stuff is fresh. I think they're actually Japanese too.

Saw some folks (electricians?) working in the restaurant. They said Lou's should be open in 2-3 weeks!

Sorry I'm a little late on the Akebono Dragon boat conversation, but I just wanted to say that I'm 95% sure that I could eat that all by myself!!!!

When is this place opening! I hope it's good, it's close to my house.

I posted this on the "New Stuff" thread, but apparently Lou's Sushi on 28th and P is trying to open by September 14th. It looks like they've made a lot of progress lately, but there still aren't any tables in there or anything (last I saw).

Go to Lou's
Buy sushi
Eat on Crystal's porch
Who needs tables?

That's the plan!

FYI - they are open this week on a test-run basis with limited menu and cash only. I'm not sure on hours, but that probably means they'll be open for real soon, right?

I smell UYE.

Crystal-please do the test-run and report back immediately!

I'll see if they're there after I run my after work errands tonight.

I went! They are very much having the usual new restaurant woes, mostly easy fixes. I am going to let them have their growing pains before a full review, but I'll give you guys some notes.

I ordered the tuna and salmon nigiri, boyfriend got the Veggie #1 roll (cucumber, asparagus, and spinach), and we each got a miso soup.

We loved the miso soup. It could have been a little warmer but had a lot of bits of seaweed, tofu, and green onion (I think). Good flavor.

The veggie roll was also good, if a little plain. It could have used a sauce or something to give it a zing.

My order arrived incorrect. Instead of tuna and salmon I got hamachi and salmon. I like both and had been thinking of getting hamachi instead of tuna, so I wasn't entirely sure I hadn't accidentally said hamachi when I ordered.

The fish was not the best I've seen but certainly not bad. The rice seemed a little dry. I assume these are both circumstantial and part of training and getting established.

People around us (there were 8-10 people there the whole time, coming and going) ordered some of the other rolls and they looked amazing. I heard the girl at the next table comment that the tempura inside her roll was a little too crunchy. Again, I think it takes a while to train everyone and get used to equipment and such.

They will need to get blinds or something. The entire Southwestern side of the restaurant is windows and half of their seats face West. We managed to snag a table in relative shade but others weren't so lucky.

The service was helpful, friendly, and really kind of jovial. They seemed genuinely hyped to be there and about opening. Really great energy and I could see this being a totally cool handout spot for small groups.

Our meal was $24 - which is by no meals cheap for sushi and soup for two but certainly not expensive, especially once they've hit their stride and are turning out the best product they can.

Beers were $7, so we said ouch and passed. Maybe once in a while or of they start a happy hour thing.

Upon payment I noticed my receipt did say tuna and let the girl know I wasn't upset and had enjoyed the hamachi, but the order was incorrect. She apologized and double checked with the chef. He was in a rush and mixed up two orders I think. I don't blame him, having just opened and facing a sushi bar packed with people. I think if I had brought it up before eating it, it would have been fixed.

Over all the place is neat, clean, and inviting. Not a good place for 5+ groups that want to sit together.

I am excited and hopeful to see how Lou's develops.

That's a pretty good review for not being a "full review"!  Thanks Crystal!

Actually a pretty shill review that wants to see something succeed in her neighborhood. Read between the lines. Mediocre Sushi crappy ex-mex restaurant with high prices and poor training. Damn Crystal has never been so forgiving. What explains the love?The ridiculous  side of Yelp.

It seemed to be pretty honest and gave enough details for Furst to form his own opinion.  I am not sure why it would qualify as a shill?  Most of us are pretty forgiving of new restaurants.  If she has the same experience in a couple of months I am pretty sure she will be blasting it with both barrels.

I appreciate Crystal going 1st lol!!! Seems legit to me, love the Picts of the hand written bill! And ugh hell yea she wants something to be great/succeed in her hood, as do most!!!

Typical negative, troll-like post after an honest summary from a genuine and excellent reviewer. The ridiculous side of Yelp.

+1 Joe Kali Jefferson

+1000 Crystal

Excellent detail in Crystal's review.  I appreciate her specifics and breakdown of meal logistics, costs, and pros & cons.  

I think those who have a lazy "aversion to reading" are the ones who criticize those who are literate.  It's like penis-envy, but instead of a whining over a small penis, they whine because they can't intelligently grab enough words to coalesce their meager thoughts, thus it's easier to ridicule & use punchy short phrases like a verbal bully: instead of being creative, and using some thought to provide their own positive example, they devolve to the cheap route & resort to criticizing someone else.

Wow you guys. Furst knows me like no one has ever known me. I feel so revealed!

Oh wait no, Furst is being an jerk and doesn't know what he's talking about!

Joe, you're absolutely right. If I'm still having the same experience in a few months, I won't be giving a very good review.

I think part of being a good Yelper is understanding new businesses and the struggles they go through, and offering constructive feedback while recognizing accomplishments. That isn't shill, it's not being an asshole. I don't expect you to know the difference, Furst.

Oh christ, Crystal.  Now you're addressing him directly - petting him - and he'll be like a puppy you can't get shoo away now.

Meh, you're right. I was tired and grumpy.

I went back again on Friday night and we tried to chicken wings (I think they're ginger and - crap I don't remember...something delicious) and the Daniel, My Brother roll. We took it to go this time and kind of glad we did. There wasn't an empty seat in the house.

Service is excellent, helpful, and friendly. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and there was a pleasant buzz of conversation and people laughing.

The chicken wings were surprisingly meaty and large and had a great flavor - definitely getting those again.

The Daniel, My Brother roll is really showing me Lou's style (which I'd already heard about) - not traditional. They were still only doing limited menu at that point, and this may change, but if you're headed out hoping for the same old thing, you aren't going to find something you like unless you want a California roll, Spicy Tuna roll, or nigiri or sashimi. Lou's rolls are tasty but different and you need an open mind going in. You'll actually need to read the menu before ordering. Lots of use of things you don't normally see like asparagus, Sriracha, spinach, etc. I totally dug the Daniel, My Brother roll, but I'm not sure it would fulfill the "I just want some basic sushi" craving.

Overall I would classify Lou's as refreshing with a definite mom and pop feel, but a little bit "let's get weird". And I'm digging it.  

I would love to see them roll out some nigiri combos or dinner specials, and I'm hoping to see some basic non-sushi stuff (chicken dishes, bento type stuff). Word is there will be happy hour deals of some sort.

By the way, the to go order was consumed on my porch. I was waiting and waiting for you guys to join but it got cold so I went in.

Sweet!  I shall make plans to visit this new sushi spot.