Ronin brings Asian fusion to Daytona Beach
Melanie Pugh
Issue date: 11/14/06 Section: Entertainment
This article was co-written by Photography Editor Chris Tezak.
"In Japan, under the feudal system, a Samurai who had renounced his clan or had been discharged or ostracized and had become a wanderer without a lord was known as Ronin." So reads the menu and front door of the newest hot spot to open in downtown Daytona Beach. Located just west of Beach Street on International Speedway Boulevard, Ronin brings culture to an area that seems to be by and large devoid of it.
Boasting a mix of sushi and Asian fusion, Ronin offers traditional sushi and non-traditional cuisine served tapas-style in a quaint, modern dining room. The restaurant, which also sports excellent service and what appears to be a fully loaded bar, is usually packed on weekends with guests turning to each other in awe of the dishes they lay before them.
The appetizers, brought to the menu from across the globe, feature world-class presentation and offer the alternative for those not in the mood for sushi. Ronin Warrior Dip, a mix of melted cheeses, ground beef and salsa, is served with chips and easily rivals, if not trumps, the Mexican version. The Split Steak Ronin dish presents a unique combination of shaved sirloin steak, grilled mushrooms, onions and sprouts over jasmine rice and is sure to please even those who are not steak fans. Wrapping Thai Chicken features a delicious blend of marinated chicken paired with coconut flakes, sprouts and Thai dressing in a flour tortilla wrap. Also offered are coconut shrimp, wings, ribs, quesadillas, spring rolls, wasabe mashed potatoes, baked mussels and crab rangoons to name a few.
The menu also lays claim to three soups and a variety of salads. The soups include Crabby Asparagus, Shrimp Dumpling and a traditional Miso soup. In addition to Caesar and mixed salads, visitors will find an extensive list of seafood-themed salads on the sushi menu.
Not only will the excellent salads show up on the sushi menu, but possibly the largest variety of maki rolls I have ever seen. A total of 45 rolls, eight pieces each, take up the back of the menu. There are rolls for every taste and appetite with excellent combinations. For example, the Hawaii roll consists of spicy tuna, cucumber and scallion, wrapped red tuna, white tuna, salmon scallion and masago. These are most likely the best pieces of sushi I have ever eaten, besting some fantastic offerings from restaurants in San Francisco and Chicago.
"In Japan, under the feudal system, a Samurai who had renounced his clan or had been discharged or ostracized and had become a wanderer without a lord was known as Ronin." So reads the menu and front door of the newest hot spot to open in downtown Daytona Beach. Located just west of Beach Street on International Speedway Boulevard, Ronin brings culture to an area that seems to be by and large devoid of it.
Boasting a mix of sushi and Asian fusion, Ronin offers traditional sushi and non-traditional cuisine served tapas-style in a quaint, modern dining room. The restaurant, which also sports excellent service and what appears to be a fully loaded bar, is usually packed on weekends with guests turning to each other in awe of the dishes they lay before them.
The appetizers, brought to the menu from across the globe, feature world-class presentation and offer the alternative for those not in the mood for sushi. Ronin Warrior Dip, a mix of melted cheeses, ground beef and salsa, is served with chips and easily rivals, if not trumps, the Mexican version. The Split Steak Ronin dish presents a unique combination of shaved sirloin steak, grilled mushrooms, onions and sprouts over jasmine rice and is sure to please even those who are not steak fans. Wrapping Thai Chicken features a delicious blend of marinated chicken paired with coconut flakes, sprouts and Thai dressing in a flour tortilla wrap. Also offered are coconut shrimp, wings, ribs, quesadillas, spring rolls, wasabe mashed potatoes, baked mussels and crab rangoons to name a few.
The menu also lays claim to three soups and a variety of salads. The soups include Crabby Asparagus, Shrimp Dumpling and a traditional Miso soup. In addition to Caesar and mixed salads, visitors will find an extensive list of seafood-themed salads on the sushi menu.
Not only will the excellent salads show up on the sushi menu, but possibly the largest variety of maki rolls I have ever seen. A total of 45 rolls, eight pieces each, take up the back of the menu. There are rolls for every taste and appetite with excellent combinations. For example, the Hawaii roll consists of spicy tuna, cucumber and scallion, wrapped red tuna, white tuna, salmon scallion and masago. These are most likely the best pieces of sushi I have ever eaten, besting some fantastic offerings from restaurants in San Francisco and Chicago.
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Tommy Shomaker
posted 1/08/07 @ 9:05 PM EST
I enjoyed everything from the fine sake selection to the sushi. The atmosphere was also enjoyable due to the environment, looking around seeing the modern asian style decoration. (Continued…)
Antonio Sanchez
posted 1/08/07 @ 9:17 PM EST
My experience at Ronin was very enjoyable. I liked everything from the service to the quality of the sushi. The sushi dishes are decorated vibrantly and taste wonderful. (Continued…)
Charlie
posted 1/08/07 @ 10:50 PM EST
As i look around i am overcome with the feel of zen. The sushi is refreshing and the staff are all friendly and will do thier best to make you feel at home. (Continued…)
jack
posted 2/14/07 @ 1:20 PM EST
its too expensive and the owners a douchebag.
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