Dash Dashi in Manhattan Beach passes the finish line
by Richard Foss “You’ve been reviewing a lot of Asian food lately,” remarked a regular reader. She was correct. I have been eating it because you have, and new restaurants have been opening to serve it to you. Existing restaurants have been upping their game in response, and it’s an exciting time for people who appreciate the culinary delights of the Orient. Some restaurant owners are responding to current trends, but one that recently opened had been ahead of the curve when they first had the idea. Dash Dashi originally planned on opening in early 2019, but was held up with endless permit problems. The remodeling and paperwork of the former Mama D’s on Manhattan Avenue, in downtown Manhattan, was finally done in December of last year, and they’ve had a few months to get it running smoothly. I have visited twice, once on their dining deck and once inside where we could admire the nicely decorated interior. The clever design makes diners feel they are in a stylized underwater landscape with schools of sculptured fish over wave textured paneling, and the effect is striking. The tables are a bit closer together than is ideal, but it’s still a pleasant place to dine. Classic sushi…
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