New in the Neighborhood: Beijing's Freshest in Japanese and Sushi
Craving freshness? For Beijingers, there's always something New in the Neighborhood. Liver and seafood skewers at Nijiraku In Guandong neighborhood (just near Hujialou) Nijiraku has taken the place of an older sushi joint and is aiming to make a break from typical sushi and Japanese cuisine, offering a number of items that fit distinctly in that category while remaining just on the side of the unfamiliar for some diners. Take, for instance, the goose liver roll (RMB 48) – it’s no raw fish (though it’s topped with fish eggs), but it comes on top of rice and seaweed. Other popular items ...