An underrated gem in Baton Rouge’s food scene is Omi. The restaurant has a mix of Japanese dishes, such as sushi rolls and plates from the Hibachi grill, as well as authentic Chinese cuisine sans the typical buffet line. The restaurant is located off Essen Lane at 7951 One Calais Ave.
For starters, try the spring roll, which consists of two of the traditional Asian favorite appetizers chopped into six bites. Each piece is jammed with crabstick, cucumber, avocado, masago, tamago and onions, topped with the restaurant’s special white sauce. The crunch of the roll and flavorful burst makes the usually standard fare a standout.
On the entrée side, you can’t go wrong with Black Pepper Beef, a sizzling dish served piping hot in a cast-iron dish with a broth of garlic, onions and celery with a side bowl of steamed white rice. The dish is on the tangy side, and the ingredients that otherwise would threaten to take over your palette are mixed beautifully for each mouthful.
