BEST SUSHI
KING SUSHI King Sushi embodies the special delight of enjoying sushi in a Western mountain town. Housed in a rustic-meets-modern cabin, which is always packed with patrons, the décor matches the food: simple yet unique. Chef-owner Jason King lets his ingredients do the talking by creating thoughtful dishes that are incredibly well balanced. He cares where his fish come from, too. Forging a relationship with a local fishmonger known as “The Captain,” who imports sustainable rare fish from Hawaii, King serves up the best fish Jackson has to offer. Beyond a fresh catch, it’s King’s
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ability to enhance his dishes with just the right amount of flavor that sets them apart. In fact, everything on the menu is worth sampling, from Tako Ceviche—a tangy mix of octopus, tomato, red onion, cilantro, lime-zu and cucumber to a Sake Box—meaty wild king salmon, spicy tuna tartare, avocado, tobiko, negi, red chile puree, and sesame seeds. For specialty sashimi, we suggest the Albacore Caprese—albacore tuna, basil, heirloom tomato, balsamic reduction, olive oil, sea salt and black pepper, or the New Style Shiromi—seared white fish, kombu, ginger, garlic, cilantro and ponzu. Of course your visit is not complete without the infamous house roll, Crouching Tiger—we’re talking avocado, tempura asparagus, wild salmon, spicy tuna, wasabi aioli, fried shallot, yuzu tobiko, micro greens and sweet soy. Now wipe that drool and practice your chopstick skills. – Park Dunn-Morrison
BEST OF JACKSON HOLE 2016: FOOD & DRINK
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