Iron Sushi

Though Iron Sushi authentically executes standard maki recipes such as the california, spider, and alaska roll, the specialty here is the unexpected. Like pets and favorite washing machines, many of the restaurant's specialty rolls have human names—such rolls as the Eddie's Special, made with shrimp tempura and cream cheese, and the Hannah Roll, which combines soft-shell crab with sweet unagi. The more adventurous might choose the Avocado Special, a roe-topped tower shrouded in avocado slices that's accompanied by the simple description, "chef's secret." More than a dozen appetizers let diners prelude maki meals with classic Japanese dishes such as agedashi tofu and wakame salad.