FOOD
SUSHI 1. Sushi Zushi
2. Godai Sushi
3. Sushihana
Multiple locations sushizushi.com
11203 West Ave. (210) 348-6781 godaisushi.com
1810 NW Military Hwy. (210) 340-7808 sushihanasan.com
H PLACE TO INDULGE VEGGIE CRAVINGS Señor Veggie 620 S. Presa St. (210) 228-0073 senorveggie.us
STEAKHOUSE 1. Bohanan’s Prime Steaks and Seafood 219 E. Houston St. (210) 472-2600 bohanans.com Bohanan’s is located in one of the most vibrant parts of downtown San Antonio, in the East Houston Street entertainment district. The restaurant, with a chic atmosphere and old-world charm, has developed a strong following with the downtown work/live crowd, local jazz fans and people who have a penchant for high-end craft cocktails. But steak is the main draw at Bohanan’s. The restaurant was the first in the United States to use Akaushi beef. Executive chef/owner Mark Bohanan and staff cook everything mesquite-grilled, Texas style, over an open flame. Yahoo! Travel named Bohanan’s among the top 10 U.S. steakhouses.
2. The Barn Door
3. Chama Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
8400 N. New Braunfels Ave. (210) 824-0116 thebarndoorrestaurant.com
18318 Sonterra Pl. (210) 564-9400 chamagaucha.com
Honorable Mentions: Green Vegetarian Cuisine Various Locations eatatgreen.com
Crossroads Kitchen 517 E. Woodlawn Ave. (210) 257-0628 facebook.com/crossroadskitchen CASEY HOWELL
CHINESE FOOD
Guarded by a cartoon Aztec mural, the marigold building housing Señor Veggie hosts some of the best vegan chow in San Anto. Run by the husband and wife team of José Alfredo Cruz and Tiffany Cruz, the restaurant began in 2012 as a booth in the Quarry Farmer’s market and quickly transitioned to a permanent spot on South Presa (formerly occupied by Mr. Tim’s Country Kitchen). With Thai, Spanish and Mediterranean inspirations, Señor Veggie has an impressive range of flavor, pairing the veggies of the world with their best representations in food culture (i.e. a delicious baba ghanoush starter, the Indian samosa plate and a potato-based Vichyssoise). Of course, in their big ’50s-style diner booths, Señor Veggie provides American dishes, like their black bean or beet burgers and sweet potato wedges with umami-packed curry ketchup. Ultimately, as their name might suggest, the Tex-Mex tradition inspires Señor Veggie’s best grub. The black bean nachos with crumbled tempeh is a mighty lead-off dish, matching well with a lovely agua fresca or BYOB libation. Batting cleanup is the jackfruit street tacos, chopping the world’s largest treefruit into a tender carnitas alternative with a remarkable verisimilitude to the original pork.
1. Golden Wok Multiple locations golden-wok.com Golden Wok is a mainstay when it comes to Asian cuisine in San Antonio. The 43-year-old restaurant is known for being the only SA eatery to offer dim sum. A koi pond welcomes patrons upon arrival at the original Golden Wok at 8822 Wurzbach Road. The interior of the original location features painted bamboo and calligraphic upholstery. The menu ranges from chef’s specials to a create-your-own stir fry bar, but egg drop soup has become the most popular dish over the years.
2. Hsiu Yu
3. Hot Joy
8338 Broadway St. (210) 828-2273 hsiuyu.com
1014 S. Alamo St. (210) 368-9324 hotjoysa.com sacurrent.com • April 22-28, 2015 • CURRENT 25