Mikado Japanese Restaurant

So many years ago this was the only sushi/Japanese restaurant in Bloomington. At the time they were serving descent food. Not any more!!! I tried it a couple of times lately and it was terrible both times. Do yourself a favor and eat somewhere else.

I've eaten A LOT of katsudon in my day. Just trust me on that. Usually I don't like to eat Japanese food in America because every restaurant I try isn't very good, but I bet that has to do with the fact that we're in the Midwest...

Anyway, I had a ridiculous craving for Japanese food so I gave this place a try. My verdict on their katsudon? Pretty good! A little pricey, but it tasted authentic and the portion was enough to make my tummy full. A bonus was the two chunks of takuan they threw in there, making it even more legit. The ice cream was yummy and the delivery guy was friendly, too.

Formal dining style (no tepanyaki grill) sushi. Outstanding variety, very traditional. They have bento boxes, and a wide range of appetizers. It's not inexpensive, but the rolls are perfect, and I'd trust the sashimi to not have a gamey or chewy taste to it-- very fresh.

They also have noodle dishes. Good for entertaining or dates. Has a more formal feel than many restaurants in the neighborhood.... a more adult feel.