Ying’s Sushi Bar & Lounge, Barnstable

From sushi to noodles to well-cooked meat, Asian cuisine is known for its variety—and likewise, no two visits to Ying’s Sushi Bar & Lounge have to be the same. One day, you could sit on the outdoor patio amid Greek-style statues, a hookah, and a rock fountain to plumb the deep flavors of a ruby curry with duck. Another day, you could dip a Dancing Eel roll in soy sauce while watching chefs hone their craft in the Sushi Room. All in all, Ying’s has distilled the best parts of dining out into one multifaceted mammoth: in the same room as zebra-print booths and white tablecloths, a DJ booth pumps out tunes and bartenders serve drinks at an onsite bar.