Wrap shrimp tempura, cream cheese, and spicy mayo in crunchy crumbs, then top it with melted mozzarella, and pair it with yakiniku sauce for dipping—what you get is not just an unexpected sushi roll, but one of OTOBO Sushi & Bar's signature menu items. Pair that Avalanche roll with a bottle of cold sake, and that flavor explosion can become the center of a romantic dinner date. But OTOBO isn't in the business of romance exclusively—read on for other occasions when this sushi mecca is just the ticket.

• A Family Meal: Starters of soft-shell crab transition seamlessly into signature sushi rolls or heartier entrees such as new york strip steak. And OTOBO has a kids' menu to introduce little ones to Japanese flavors.
• A Business Dinner: Treat your client to a filet mignon and a few Kyoto Mules (Absolut acai berry with lime juice, mint, and ginger beer) before talking about businessy stuff like spreadsheets and pie charts.
• A Foodie Adventure: OTOBO has a few items that separate it from your typical sushi joint: try the sushi pizza, or the sushi tacos that come in fried wonton shells.