RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant
155 5th Street | Huntington Beach, CA 92648 714-536-6390 | www.rasushi.com/huntington-beach Coming up on its 15-year anniversary, RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant is an Orange County sushi staple. Whether you choose the surf-side Huntington Beach location for the view or the massive District location in Tustin for the happy hour scene, RA consistently gets voted as the best happy hour in the county for its unbelievable prices and flavorful fusion sushi. Enjoy the “RA’kin” music while sampling several of their dishes for under $6 during regular happy hour (3-7 pm) or from 10 pm– midnight with their new Reverse Happy Hour. Huntington Beach Manager Tiffany Carlson (whose family owns the Sugar Shack down
the street) likes the variety of lowcarb options on the menu. From snacks like garlic sugar snap peas to the fresh sushi options like the seared tuna with sesame seeds or garlic citrus yellowtail, you can experience their fusion-style food on very few calories. RA’s playful focus on finding the next Mr. or Miss Right with promotional offers like “Friends with Benefits Tuesdays” (bring a friend to lunch and get a lunch free) or “The Nooner Club” (buy five lunches and get $10 off) or their bachelorette party package called “Fling Before the Ring,” makes this a vital stop for single locals who love sushi.
SMALL PLATE PICK: Although I’m tempted to choose RA’s Shishito Peppers sautéed in garlic butter and soy — yum! — the sashimigrade seafood is really where it’s at, particularly for the price. RA’s Sweet Onion Salmon served with organic micro greens is fresh and light and flavorful … and it’s $2 off during happy hour. NATIVE KNOWLEDGE: Did you know that the RA restaurants are owned by world-famous Benihana? No wonder their sushi chefs are required to have ten years of training. Benihana is like the Godfather of Japanese-American cuisine!
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