WHERE TO BUY: Taro’s by Mikuni (916) 564-2114
Quick—what was the most expensive sushi you’ve ever had? $25? $50? That’s nothing. The Ferrari Jewel Bako Roll at Taro’s by Mikuni in Sacramento includes Kobe beef, smoked salmon, Beluga caviar and gold flakes. It sells for $200, or roughly $100 a bite.
Ponying up big bucks for scrumptious sushi isn’t just a quirky Japanese tradition anymore. Sushi fever has spread from the islands of Japan to the United States, Europe and beyond, and lovers of fish in the raw are opening their wallets for a sampling of melt-in-your-mouth heaven—a slice of what sushi is really all about.
Taro’s by Mikuni 1735 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 564-2114
Source: Forbes Traveler