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My friend gave me a call the other day, asking if I’d been to Sushi @ the Lake.  Since I hadn’t been there, and I was in a Sushi mood, I headed over there to see what I would find.

I’ll go almost anywhere for good sushi. In fact, in California I often visited a sushi restaurant that had bullet holes in the windows, wanted posters taped over the holes, and cars without wheels in the parking lot.  Strangely, that was some of the best sushi I’ve ever had!

Fortunately, Sushi @ the Lake is nearby and I wasn’t worried about my personal safety.  It’s located in the same strip mall as Matt’s Chicago Dog.  And is right off of the mess that is Catawba Avenue in Cornelius. (When are they gonna finish that project anyway?)

My friend and I were quickly seated and our drink orders were taken immediately.  We glanced over the lunch specials, and I quickly found two of my favorites – California Roll and Tempura – together in the same special.

During a short wait, I had a chance to look around.  There isn’t much in the way of atmosphere.  The walls are mostly bare.  But there was 80’s music playing, and blue neon lights on the tops of the walls.  Which meant that I grew to like the place.  In addition, they have a separate room with Hibachi Grills.  It appears those are only open during dinner.

When the meal arrived, my large plate was loaded.  It had six California Rolls. Almost 10 large pieces of Tempura, including two shrimp.  And a large salad mostly consisting of lettuce.

The California Rolls were good, and rolled tightly (I hate it when they’re loose and fall apart!).  The tempura was fried perfectly – from the onion to the large shrimp.  And I found the salad refreshing.  The provided dressing, and the simplicity of the lettuce kept the meal from over-filling me.  Just what I was looking for.

Score:
Atmosphere: 3/5
Food: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Total: 11/15
Price: $$ (Including meal, soda, and tip, it came to almost $17 – more than I was expecting)
Kid Friendly: Yes.  They have high-chairs, and a contraption with netting that holds a baby carrier.  They also have a children’s menu.

Conclusion: 
Though the price was a little higher than I was expecting, the food and service were very good.  I’ll be back to try the Hibachi Grill.

Restaurant Info:
Sushi @ the Lake
19732 One Norman Blvd.
Suite 300
Cornelius, NC 28031
p) 704-987-8080
f) 704-987-8030
http://www.sushiatthelake.com

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