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Sumo Maya Mexican-Asian Kitchen

Executive chef Matt Zdeb’s unusual and tasty fare, finessed by Chef Lorenzo Lopez and sushi chef Andy Hisao Suzuki, is all about Mexican-Asian fusion goodness. Guacamole with pumpkin seeds and cilantro is mouthwatering and creamy, with chunks of avocado and red onion and a lingering heat from togarashi spices. The bacon-wrapped Medjool dates offer a striking combination of flavors and textures. Wild mushroom tacos are robust with wood-fired champignons and poppy seed crema, folded into hearty, soft corn tortillas. And the tempura unagi roll is a real surprise; the entire roll is tempuraed. Shrimp cocktail ceviche is the perfect example of fusion done right: Its beautiful presentation in a big ceramic bowl of ice offers slender slices of avocado and sliced prawns "cooked" in a snappy, cold tomato-citrus broth and dotted with spiced popcorn. Read our review.
Details
  • Price: $$
  • Hours: Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday 4 p.m.- 12 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 a.m., 5 p.m.-12 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-9 p.m.
  • Outdoor seating: Open-air patio
  • Alcohol: Full bar
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Parking: Free, Lot available
  • Takeout
  • Delivery