The Blue Fish on Washington

...The opposite of a quiet, intimate sushi bar, the Blue Fish is enormous, loud, stylish and good. Where else can you find a signature roll called El Cubano (9.50)? Its spicy pork, jalapeno, cilantro, Jalapeno pepper and carrots, with a sweet and spicy sauce. Whats most refreshing here is that the menu is all Japanese -- no Thai food to confuse the palate. And to be honest, sushi purists will find plenty to keep them interested. Live specials such as Spanish mackarel, Sea Urchin, Live Hottate(scallop), Black Bass, mirugai (giant clam) and much more.Order the Ahi Tower to see just how well the kitchen can plate. Its tuna tartar and sesame oil over snow crab and avocado salad on a bed of wasabi infused rice. Its almost tragic to watch the server destroy this architectural marvel table-side to make it easier to eat. The cake portion of spicy tuna on crispy rice cakes in uzu and garlic sauce. Its delicious...