Sitting in the back patio area at Baba Sushi feels like you are on a secluded picnic. The warm wood walls, bamboo-textured tables, and skylights welcome you into the space.
We started with the gyoza—crispy fried pork dumplings. This appetizer would be a little bit much for a single person. It’s made to share. The dumplings have a nice balance of pork and vegetables. The tangy dipping sauce works well with the savory flavors. Overall, I recommend it.
For dinner, being a non-sushi eater, I opted for the ginger chicken, which includes two breaded and fried chicken breasts served with broccoli and white rice.
The broccoli served al dente had a nice flavor with a slightly sweet sauce over it. The lightly breaded chicken was a little overcooked but still tasty. The combination of the breaded chicken and the sweet broccoli was very nice.
Our server, Brad, was attentive, quick and very knowledgeable of both the menu and the sake. As our party arrived in waves, he was quick to ask for our drink orders and keep everyone occupied while we waited. When it was time, he quickly took our orders.
Maybe it wasn’t the best meal I’ve ever had in a sushi restaurant, but the food, service and atmosphere made it an overall fun experience.