![]() ![]() Things were looking up.Īs I proceeded to devour the first two plates, Anna and Bill joined me in my cushy window booth and informed me that Murasaki has now been open for three months. Perfectly fried and loaded with the softest mix of crab, cheeses and herbs, these triangle-shaped wontons paired perfectly with the chef’s chili jam dipping sauce. My second “safe” choice was stuffed crab rangoon, a dish I’ve experienced at other locations a few times with mixed results. I selected a Japanese appetizer of rock shrimp, which were lightly breaded and seriously the most incredible concoction of crispy essence drizzled with house-made sweet and sour sauce that I’ve tasted recently. I awkwardly ordered a couple of plates on the double-sided all-inclusive menu that I knew I could handle without offending my gracious hosts (although Anna hinted that they were preparing a few items to represent other areas of their cuisine. But would that be enough to swing me back for a return experience? Probably not. ![]() I’ve even tasted them occasionally at other sushi places. Too focused with intensity to look up and smile for my camera, Leo masterfully constructed a beautiful California roll behind the roomy 10-seat sushi bar in record time. Anna mentioned that “they just happened to find” Chef Leonardo (“Leo”)-the man with the mad knife skills. That being said, I won’t pretend to be that sushi maniac-but I do know what fresh, flavorful, textured and gorgeously plated means, and that’s what you’re going to get here-with this first taste.Īnna Cheng and Bill Ng have conceived this spot in the center of The Shops at Lionville Station in Chester Springs (a few doors down from Limoncello ). But I wondered-how can I explain to the sushi experts reading this that I even know what I’m talking about? Sushi seekers are hardcore. But when my managing editor asked me to write this feature on Murasaki I seriously thought I’d have to turn her down. I’ve learned to try new dishes, overcome food fears and have thrown cuisine caution to the wind. Even when I resided in the city years ago, I’d always find an excuse when my elitist sushi friends wanted to indulge in the newest joint.ĭon’t get me wrong, since contributing to PA Eats my knowledge and waistline have expanded quite nicely. It’s just a cuisine that I don’t seek out. Well okay, so I overdramatize a bit, but true confession here-I’ve never experienced what I would consider a decent sushi menu. Let him experience the raw fish world that he tries to avoid at all costs. The Coldwell Banker System fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act.Oh sure-give the sushi novice this assignment. The Coldwell Banker® System is comprised of company owned offices which are owned by a subsidiary of Anywhere Advisors LLC and franchised offices which are independently owned and operated. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker logos are trademarks of Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Real estate agents affiliated with Coldwell Banker are independent contractor sales associates and are not employees of Coldwell Banker. Operating in the state of New York as GR Affinity, LLC in lieu of the legal name Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC. You are not required to use Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC as a condition of purchase or sale of any real estate. Learn more!Ĭoldwell Banker Realty and Guaranteed Rate Affinity, LLC share common ownership and because of this relationship the brokerage may receive a financial or other benefit. Protect your home and budget with an American Home Shield® home warranty. ![]()
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