BLUE Sushi Sake Fort Worth: A Phenomenal Experience

Samurai Saketini

Part I: Happy Hour
The restaurant couldn't be more trendy. House/techno music booms vibrating the walls. Then again, I am in the Sake Bombers Lounge waiting for my girlfriends to meet me for dinner.

I quickly noticed the happy hour menu. All of their specialty martinis are $6. I tried one in the past called the Pink Grapefruit, which has grapefruit-infused vodka, triple sec, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a splash of cranberry juice. I asked for no sugar on the rim. It was good.

Tonight I wanted something less sweet, so I went with the Samurai Saketini. It was very refreshing. It reminded of a martini they would serve in a spa, if they served that stuff in spas. It has cucumber-infused vodka, unfiltered sake and fresh-squeezed limeade. This one was my favorite so far, but both were worth $6. They are just under $10 regular price.

Infused Vodkas

Blue's happy hour menu is pretty extensive. They have a whole selection of sushi rolls for $4.50, specialty nigiri for $4, and 14 reduced-priced items on their grill menu. Click here to check out their happy hour menu.

Part II: After 7 ... dinner
I moved out if the booming lounge and into the serene dining room. The music was quieter, which I appreciated. The waiters were some of the friendliest, professional and accommodating I've encountered. Both of my friends have food allergies, and the executive chef came out to discuss meal options. The staff were all so patient and sweet.

Ceviche

We started with ceviche with tai snapper, rock shrimp, cherry tomatoes, sweet onion and jalapeno salsa. It came with won ton crisps. I was delicious is on their happy hour menu.

Our waiter helped me decide what to get after I told him what I liked. I tried the black tuna, which was super white tuna sashimi marinated in black squid ink. It was amazing. The ink is salty and smoky, so the fish was full of flavor.

For dinner I tried the "hot popper" specialty maki. It had smoked salmon, jalapenos and cream cheese wrapped in rice and soy paper and topped with a spicy red sauce. Everything was so fresh.

I also loved watching the sun set while sitting in the trendy dining room because the walls are windows. The experience made for a great night out. I recommend.

Black Tuna with Spicy Tuna Roll

Hot Popper Maki

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