OFM_DiningReview_0220_SWFINAL_DiningReview 1 / 23 / 20 3 : 11 PM Page 1 The Ora King and Hawaii INING X.O rolls The One Up D Playing Kabooki Sushi earns every bit of its to the reputation with well - executed dishes that showcase culinary creativity . By Savanna Chrostowski Crowd me wanting more than just the five pieces that came have rarely encountered when it comes to cocktails . he high - end , highly touted Kabooki Sushi on the platter . Served with dragon fruit floral foam on top , this now sits at two convenient corners of Central Next , we chose the One Up ( $ 14 ) from the cocktail is a mix of Novo Fogo Barrel Aged Cachaça , Florida . About six years ago at age 22 , chef T menu’s “ Hot Tastings ” list . The dish was a serving Lillet Rose and Carpano Bianco vermouth . My friend Henry Moso opened Kabooki’s first location in a of butter - roasted mushrooms , sunchoke purée , cured could not get enough of this pink , fragrant cocktail . plaza off East Colonial Drive and , then , in May of yolk and togarashi panko , all mixed together in a For starters , we ordered the Maguro Truffle last year , the restaurant expanded to Dr . Phillips . My large bowl . I absolutely love mushrooms but felt this ( $ 21 ) . Listed under the “ Cold Tastings ” portion of friend and I spent a Sunday at Disney , so we decided particular offering lacked a certain something and the menu , this small plate consisted of tuna with to visit the Dr . Phillips location that evening since it’s it’s not something I would readily order again . bubu arare ( baked rice crackers ) and shiitake crema , closer to many of Orlando’s attractions . In the “ Greens ” category of the menu , we went and it was topped with a balsamic truffle soy sauce Behind Kabooki’s walls for one of the more traditional Japanese appetizers , and serrano pepper . By far , this was my favorite dish lies an ambience of dim light - Edamame and customized it with garlic togarashi of the evening . Not only was the presentation killer ing and chic design . The over - pepper ( $ 5 ) . My friend and I both love spicy foods with bursting colors of red , orange and green , it also all restaurant fits about 80 and we found this dish was infused with the just had a nice twist of sweet and tangy flavor that left people in the main dining area , so small enough to feel pretty intimate ; perfect for any date night . The hostess sat us in a corner booth , far away from the kitchen and noisy chatter . When selecting from a The Jungle pretty extensive drink menu , Rock cocktail we sought assistance from our waiter who recommended the Jungle Rock ( $ 13 ) for me as I like anything sweet . Ingredients for this cocktail include Banhez Mezcal , Heirloom Pineapple Amaro liqueur , spiced banana syrup , lime ginger beer and Angostura bitters , and it was garnished with an edible dried pineapple wedge . While it was a bit more spicy than sweet for my liking , I still enjoyed this bubbly drink and its lightly smoky taste . The Booki Double Bomb For my friend , the waiter suggested the Spirited Tekka roll dessert To Me ( $ 13 ) , which had unique characteristics that I 46 ORLANDO FAMILY february 2020 ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM