Japanese Kitchen Steakhouse, Teppanyaki & Sushi

One of Albuquerque's longest-running sushi rooms, near Uptown, rated Excellent by Gil's Thrilling Blog. Beyond omakase, the kitchen builds signature rolls like the Green Earth and Jewel, plus an albacore-and-green-chile roll that nods to New Mexico. A traditional sushi bar with teppan seating that regulars have leaned on for years.

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Japanese Kitchen in Uptown's Park Square is one of Albuquerque's older sushi houses and a pioneer of teppan grilling in the city. Gil Garduno rated it Excellent and pointed to the sushi, including an albacore green chile roll that pairs roasted green chile with wasabi, and a crunch roll wrapped in fried tempura batter. Order the albacore green chile roll and a teppanyaki plate off the grill.

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