In the Midst of Pocatello, Sushi and Asian Fare can be Found at Sumisu

In the middle of Pocatello, Idaho it is possible to find great sushi. Sumisu, located at 309 East Center Street has been serving fresh sushi since they opened their doors in December of 2010. Everything is made in house by the chef on duty. If you sit at the bar, you can even watch the chef prepare and roll your sushi. Besides the sushi bar Sumisu provides small and large seating arrangements so it's a great place for date night, or for the whole gang.

Tiny Dancer Roll

One popular menu item is the Tiny Dancer Roll which includes crab, spicy tuna, cucumber and a few other ingredients. With almost 20 different rolls there is something for everyone. If you are looking for something adventurous, you can also opt for a "Domo Dozo" which is basically a creation of the chef's choice. For those in your party who aren't into raw sushi, there are plenty of alternative options as well. Sumisu's menu includes both raw and non-raw sushi options, traditional entrees like Teriyaki Steak and Red Pepper Chicken, and even a Kid's Menu. While you're there don't forget to

Edamame

try the Edamame which are a staple item at any Asian style or sushi restaurant. To see Sumisu's full menu click here. 

After my visit I got to sit down with one of the owners, Lyndi Smith, to learn more about the background of Sumisu. Family owned and operated, Sumisu has truly been a family affair since the idea hatched several years ago. Two of the family members have even been professionally trained by groups in California in preparing sushi. So from the day to day operations to the name, which means Smith in Japanese, Sumisu is truly all about family. To read more about the Smith's story and my visit to Sumisu read my full article here.

Sumisu is open Monday through Saturday for the lunch and dinner crowd. Their hours, take-out and dine-in information, and more can be found here. You can also find them on Facebook or view reviews from other patrons on sites like Yelp, and Google. Google has given Sumisu a rating of 4.1 stars out of 5. Yelp has given them a 4 out of 5 star rating, and includes reviews from 47 patrons.