Man Lunch – August 30.0hseven

For some reason, and when I say "reason", I mean "no reason at all", I never enjoyed, and when I say "enjoyed", I mean "tried", sushi. Thankfully all that changed this year and these days I really dig it, and not just the food but the whole process; the wasabi, the sticks, the dipping… the whole nine. It's neat, clean and makes me happy. To quote one dj lance rock… so yummy, so yummy…Having said this, when we planned this particular Man Lunch, I knew what genre the palette would be getting thus we headed east, Far East, for some Japanese on Mott Street @ Mottsu.

I knew this was something that Craig and JJ already enjoyed so I felt it a confident choice while pilfering through search results on nymag.com. they agreed , so I pinged locale details off to the fellas and we headed down. It was hot that day and Houston was a mess but I still made it on time and first. Mottsu has a completely open front layout with tables spilling out onto the side walk. I took a front row table far left facing street. As I sat, JJ arrived and Craig soon after. The man Lunch party of 3 was in effect, equipped with rock star shades and dudes that get paid. It was a little muggy but the Jazz coming from the spot kept things cool. 12:30 and the camp was all ours, quick came menus and off we went. We all decided to rock the bento box lunch special I rolled with filet mignon teriyaki $14 and JJ and Craig both opted for the salmon teriyaki $11. Served with Rice & Miso Soup, Mini Salad, & 2 Pc Shrimp Shumai and Choice of Side Dish, tuna or california roll, sushi (3 pcs), sashimi (3 pcs), hijik. Yes, all that.

The grub was insanely tasty and a ditto on the price. Crisp and clean presentation / taste with a super quick turnaround. Craig said the Tuna was very tender and melted in his mouth. I could say the same for the steak. I enjoyed the rolls and shunai just as much and this from the kid that ordered the hamburger at Red Lobster. Yes, I was " that Kid" . For lunch in Nolita I'm saying recommend, its New York Times quality on a National Enquirer budget and worth a trip… ups to JJ from nabbin' the tab.