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    New Mexican-influenced sushi spot opens in Pilsen

    By Monica Eng,

    18 days ago

    I have a hidden sushi gem worth seeking out.

    The spot: Casa Madai , helmed by veteran Mexican American sushi chef Ismael Lucero Lopez, is a new Mexican-inspired omakase spot in a residential corner of Pilsen.


    • Table omakase menus start at $65 and the place is BYOB.

    What to expect: Thoughtfully crafted nigiri, including Akami tuna topped with poblano pepper butter and red snapper garnished with an umeboshi plum puree.

    • The meal is bookended with rich red miso soup and an amuse bouche featuring juicy hokkaido scallops in a beet mole.

    What's next: Madai is offering a six-course (plus dessert) taco omakase with drink pairings and music on May 4 for $125.

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    Photo: Monica Eng/Axios

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