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KYLE GALDEIRA
The dedicated team at Rinka Japanese Restaurant strives to bring “smiles to the faces of guests” by offering an assort- ment of authentic Japanese cuisine, including sushi, tem- pura, soba and sashimi that are prepared fresh to order.
Like the Japanese flower for which it is named, Rinka continues to blossom with an array of delicious dishes and flavor combinations within its spacious, inviting setting. Situated on the Aeo tower’s ground level within bustling WardVillage,theawe-inspir- ing locale was constructed with an open concept that includes a sushi bar and a sleek interior complete with warm tones and a high ceiling accented by modern lighting elements.
Rinka offers a private din-
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LAWRENCE TABUDLO
ing room, which includes beautiful wood accents and is ideal for parties, family gatherings or special events. The restaurant also features a full bar where guests can enjoy their favorite food and spirits, and ample parking is available in the lot above the restaurant as well as through- out Ward Village.
The restaurant has intro- duced a Temaki Sushi Plate ($150, serves three to four people, reserve at least one day in advance) with an as- sortment of sushi rice, nori, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, red snapper, eel, boiled shrimp, ikura, herring roe, tamagoya- ki, toro, imitation crab, spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, kaiware sprouts, shiso leaves, takuan and umeboshi paste. Guests use these ingredients to create custom hand rolls
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Rinka Japanese Restaurant launched the Temaki Sushi Plate ($150) to make custom hand rolls.
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Temaki Sushi Plate ($150)
This platter serves three to four people.
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