Okinii Japanese Restaurant, Massapequa

It's almost too much to ask diners to actually eat the food at Okinii Japanese Restaurant. That's because each dish is a work of art, skillfully plated to highlight the colors and textures of its ingredients. Fanned out slices of tuna are placed alongside a pyramid of sushi rolls, and sculpted greens provide a natural backdrop for crispy shrimp. While it's obvious that the chefs here have an eye for aesthetics, they also keep flavor in mind when preparing a massive menu of Japanese favorites. Read on to learn about some of their most popular offerings:

• Sushi roll: the Crazy Horse—a combination of tuna, yellowtail, and salmon topped with white fish tempura and spicy mayo
• Hibachi: grilled steak accompanied by salad, white rice, and soup
• Ramen: miso-pork broth with minced pork, cabbage, corn, bean sprouts, and sesame
• Dessert: green-tea-tempura ice cream