Shuhei
(216) 464-1720
23360 Chagrin Blvd
Cleveland,
OH
44122
41.4644
-81.5141
Neighborhood: Beachwood
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Should the intricacies of pickled ginger and sinus-clearing wasabi be old news to you, the food here will be a postcard from Kyoto. If raw fish is a new taste conquer, be not afraid. Deciphering one of sushi master Hiroshi Tsuji's gem-like food constructions is the place to start.
The Scene
Shuhei, located in the Interstate 271-accessible suburb of Beachwood, draws a mixed platter of well-dressed taste adventurers, Japanese students and businessmen, and Americans looking to broaden their horizons. Almost completely cleansed of all the usual sweet-and-sour trappings that plague many Asian dining rooms, it is tastefully appointed. The almost temple-like ambience does nothing to detract from the real show--four sushi chefs moving with a hand-eye coordination that would make a three-card Monte dealer green with envy.
The Food
It's a lot easier to pick a winner from this deck: squid, tuna and even smoked salmon are covered with the house sticky rice, and then wrapped in seaweed. Presentation is an integral part of the ceremony, so don't be surprised if the edible jade turns out to be carved cucumbers and that radish (after a few blade strokes) blooms like a rose. If you're looking for some ancient wisdom, try this: The eel's not bad. Blades flash, chopsticks click, and Buddha smiles.
User Reviews
BuckEYEz0
May 19, 2009
This place, hands down, makes the best sushi in Cleveland. Very authentic taste. It really is a great place to get out to.
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Clayfrog212
March 25, 2009
Ive been going to Shuhei for over 10 years. I can honestly say that it is the most excellent sushi in Cleveland. It has a very authentic atmosphere, with the food to match it. Service is always very curteous; they know my name and they treat me like royalty. Would definately reccomend!
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KananRoad
March 01, 2009
The decor would surprise a Japanese person. The restaurant abounds with a crazy jumble of Japanese art and antiques (old and recent, secular and religious). While the objects seemed mostly authentic, the fabled less-is-more Japanese aesthetic clearly was left behind at customs. My companion asked me, "So is this the Japanese equivalent of TGI Friday's?" As for the menu, the appetizers seemed extremely promising?hitashi (boiled spinach), agedashidofu (fried tofu), and other mouthwatering traditional Japanese dishes. Unfortunately the meat and non-sushi fish dishes were less authentic. New York strip steak? I didn't see shioyaki, grilled fish found regularly on traditional Japanese tables. Resigned, I ordered the Long Island duck in plum wine sauce. My companion ordered hirame (flounder) and the special "Beachwood" roll (tuna, cream cheese, crispy bits, and green onion). We also ordered plum wine (which was actually plum-flavored white wine) and a Morimoto soba beer (which was good, and next time I go to Japan I'll see if they sell it there). The "Japanese cole slaw" that came with my meal turned out to be namasu, vinegared daikon radish with carrot. It was close enough to what I had in Japan to make for a happy reunion. The duck was a little dry, but the plum wine sauce (which turned out to also have cranberries and raspberries) was a nice complement. The "Beachwood" roll was quite good, and the hirame was fresh. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Shuhei, even if it was not what I was expecting. Without a doubt people who visit Shuhei for sushi (as most probably do), they will not be disappointed. The food preparation here is better than many other places I have visited in Northeast Ohio, but I was disappointed with the selection of authentic non-sushi Japanese food. It seems that the owners decided to pitch their menu as well to the Friday's crowd.
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Notable Chef:
Hiroshi Tsuji
