On our random day-trips to Kure Beach, we usually stop at a restaurant in Wilmington for dinner. After eating, we tend to stroll the historic area and the Riverwalk before heading back home. It was on one of these strolls that we discovered Yosaké. Now, it is one of our favorite restaurants in the area. Yosaké is found on the second floor of the historic Roudabush building on Front Street in Wilmington. Upon entering the restaurant, you are overwhelmed by the modern ambiance. There are pictures reminiscent of Japanese Animé on the walls (done by local artist Sullivan Duncan), a sushi bar at one end, and an actual bar at the other. The colorful paintings pop among the brick walls and dark wooden beams. 
First, we went to Yosaké mainly for the sushi. From 5-7 on most days, they run a half price menu. On this menu are a few of their appetizers as well as at least a dozen different sushi rolls. My favorite appetizer is the Firecracker Shrimp. Perfectly tempura-fried shrimp are tossed in a spicy mayonnaise-based sauce. It is then topped with black and white sesame seeds and chives. It is absolutely my favorite appetizer ever! Megan is a huge fan of the Fresh Shrimp Summer Rolls. Rice paper is tightly wrapped around shrimp, rice noodles, carrot shavings, and fresh mint. On the side is a sweet chili dipping sauce that is a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Yes, the Summer Rolls are served cold, but after a hot day on the beach, these are so refreshing and delectable that we have ordered them each of the twelve-plus times we have been there.
The main part of our dinner consists of sushi. Chef Joshua Woo prepares some of the most fresh-tasting sushi that I have had in my life (and I’ve had a lot of sushi). Typically, we get there about 5pm, so we eat off of the half-off menu. Philadelphia Rolls, Spicy Tuna Rolls, Salmon Asparagus Rolls, and the Sashimi Sampler are all constants. Each one is perfectly presented with intricate detail and sauces drizzled expertly. My favorite roll, the Shelly Roll, was recently taken off the menu, but there are so many other options to choose from, that we always have to debate our choices. Look at it this way, any time you are at a restaurant and there are so many things that you want to choose that you can’t decide, it is a great restaurant to be at. Oh, and keep their full menu in mind too, everything that we have eaten at Yosaké has been great. 
Also, make sure to save room for the Yosaké Mango Cheesecake. Megan claims that this is the best cheesecake she has ever eaten. With chunks of mango, strawberry slices, and a mango sauce drizzled on it, this cheesecake is sheer creamy perfection. 
We love Yosaké, the servers are attentive, friendly, and consistently remember us, even though we live almost two hours away. The food is creative in both flavor and presentation. This is definitely a fun, modern restaurant that borders on trendy. However, with the typical crowds that show up by 6pm, this restaurant is going nowhere! The half-price menu makes this restaurant a virtual steal. Typically, we order 2 appetizers, 5-6 rolls of sushi, and a beverage and leave with a bill under $40. There is virtually nowhere else where you can get the service, food quantity & quality, which you get at Yosaké. Category | Scale 1-5 stars |
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