It was a random dinner with friends a few years ago, yet another a nondescript storefront of a bustling bistro in yet another suburban strip mall.
But there was something same-same but different about this bistro too, a buzzing ambiance, a cool-without-trying vibe, making it the Torihei of sushi spots.
We forgot about it for a while, but now, with it’s more Doordash-accessible location, it’s our new go-to place, with beautiful cuts of fish at twice the quality and a fraction of the price.
They make a fabulous Fried Chicken - a perfect, golden batter, and they have a long list of creative artisanal-appearing specialty rolls. The Seared Ono Roll remains my favorite, and you can’t go wrong with classics like the Catepillar.
Soft-shelled Crab is another sweet starter, not one but TWO crabs, classically fried.
The Sushi Pizza makes it sound white-washed, but it’s a playful concoction of crispy rice topped with avocado and spicy tuna, a contrast of hot and cold, cream and crunch. Call it whatever you want - you won’t enjoy it any less.
When you have a place with such quality cuts, stick to the straightforward. The Una-don, for example is slices of tender eel, drizzling its juices into the rice beneath.
I've never met a dish more understated than their Tekka-don. They call it a bowl of tuna, but these fatty cuts are clearly toro. It makes the most beautiful bowl, and these oily slices are spectacular.
The name is long and the location is random, and I think this makes Bistro Miyoda one of the better-hidden and perpetually underrated Beach City secrets. Splash into someplace sexy closer to Catalina or the pier if that’s what you’re looking for, but if you want real, affordable quality and a more relaxed atmosphere, make the drive to Bistro Miyoda where the sushi is great and the parking is free.
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