The carefully rolled nature of sushi makes it ideal for starting snowballs, which is why it's commonly known as "snowman heart." Eat to the center of snow with today's Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of Japanese fare at Sushi Japon on North Interstate 35.

The aromas of seafood morsels, succulent grilled meats, and noodle-laden soups suffuse the air at Sushi Japon's teppanyaki grill and sushi bar. Japanese journeys can begin by confronting a mouthwatering monolith of green apple, smoked salmon, and cream cheese teetering above a mound of crispy rice in the green-apple smoked-salmon tower ($11.95). Spicy shrimp and crab bond as long-lost crustacean siblings in the chef's special Two Sister roll, topped with tuna, salmon, and flying fish roe ($12.95), and the Louisiana roll lets crawfish, cucumber, and masago roulez as the roll is drizzled in special sauce (hand roll, $5.00; maki roll, $7.95). In a dining event more entertaining than full-length finger-puppet reenactments of King Lear, talented teppanyaki chefs toss and twirl tempting grill selections, which sizzle before diners' eager eyes with lunch ($1.95–$12.95) and dinner ($13.95–$35.95) delights chosen from an array of fresh meats and arriving alongside soup, salad, vegetables, and rice. In addition to rolled and roasted choices, Sushi Japon also offers udon noodle soups and rice bowls, ideal for eating with a suddenly prognathic jaw during werewolf transformations.

Though Sushi Japon sometimes offers a discount online, today's Groupon still offers the best deal available.

Reviews

Citysearchers award Sushi Japon a near-perfect average of 4.5 stars, and 38 Yelpers give it a 3.5-star average:

• If you go to dine at sushi japon expect to eat a delicious meal. Everything is well prepared. The service is wonderful and everyone is friendly and attentive. – widsonphily, Citysearch
• Still, if you're looking to go somewhere that isn't totally packed but has great food and great service, I absolutely recommend going here. – Alex B., Yelp, 8/15/10