Downtown’s Getting Fishy, and That’s a Good Thing!
Every time I am Downtown, I am surprised at the lack of good, cheap eats. It seems that with the influx of tourists comes pricey menus that are not usually worth it. Not only that, but they also always close super early, as if people only need to eat during the day and if, God forbid, at night, only before 9pm. I was with some friends, one of whom lives right in the heart of the Downtown
shopping district, and we, like most people, wanted to get something to eat, only it was past 8:30pm… Imagine my pleasure then at discovering a great little sushi spot nearby that’s open late and has tasty sushi, for reasonable prices. Perfect. Dojima-Ann, on O’Farrell St. between Cyril Magnin St. and Powell St., has lovely service and delicious sushi – a real treat in an area that doesn’t usually boast a lot of affordable fare that’s also high quality. While not much to look at externally or internally, the people are both efficient and friendly, and again, it’s yummy, so décor is the last thing you think about. There was a short wait here, so be prepared to hang out and talk for about 10 minutes – other than that, no complaints.
We ordered a variety of rolls, from the Spicy Tuna (which was actually really hot and spicy, wonderfully enough) to some flavorful salmon Nigiri. Everything was fresh and smelled fantastic (which is always a test for me at sushi places). The dining area was packed, and because of this, proved to have a lively atmosphere and fun ambiance, despite the lack of frilly decoration. It’s an eclectic Downtown crowd, which is always an interesting mixture of tourists and local inhabitants.
Prices range from $5 – $10 per roll/entrée, so it’s easy to have this place as one of your regular spots if you’re in Downtown often. If you’re like me, it’s good to have a few of these in each neighborhood, that way if you have friends from out of town visiting (which, since we live in such an incredible city, happens more often than you would think) you have some spots in mind at all times that everyone can afford and are also tasty and fun. Two key things when hosting friends in the City.
Enjoy this ‘cheap eats’ spot – just because we’re a little broke as a nation, doesn’t mean we in the City have to stop pursuing the hunt for great cuisine!
Peace and love Xo
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