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Lynn Bizri

5 Open Sushi Formulas That Are So Worth It

Sushi is the best, and open sushi is even better! Here are our top picks for open sushi that don’t compromise freshness or taste!


1. WOK W.O.K (Phoenicia Hotel), Minet el Hosn


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Visit WOK W.O.K at the Phoenicia Hotel to enjoy the best open sushi you can find in Beirut. Not only will you get to choose from a wide variety of mouthwatering sushi rolls, but they also have a diverse salad and dessert bar. Moreover, unlike other open sushi formulas, you can have as much sashimi as you want!

Every Monday and Thursday – $49/person



2. Obi Sushi, Badaro


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If you’re a sushi-holic, but don’t want to break the bank for some quality sushi, Obi’s open sushi formula fits the bill. Their sushi extremely fresh and tasty, and every single piece tastes unique. You’ll love their Ura Maki specialties that are loaded with generous amounts of crab, salmon, and shrimp.

Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – $29/person



3. Soto (ABC), Dbayeh


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While Soto has several branches, it is at the ABC Dbayeh branch where you will find the best open sushi, and weeklong. Their Miso soup and Crab salad which are part of the open sushi formula are delicious and the sushi fresh and flavorful. Make sure you come hungry though, or you’ll have to pay a fee for every piece unfinished.

Monday – Friday – $31/person



4. The Met (Beirut Souks), Downtown



Hungry after a long day of shopping? Pass by the Met and try their open sushi formula that includes Miso soup, an infinite number of sushi pieces from their conveyor belt and desert. Can’t spot what you want on the conveyor belt? Just ask the chefs and they’ll be happy to make it for you.

Every day – $35/person



5. Benihana (Commodore Hotel), Hamra



Want some entertainment with your sushi? Then Benihana’s is the place to go. Come for the fresh open sushi and stay for the only live cooking Tepanyaki show in Beirut performed by the knife-juggling Benihana chefs themselves.

Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday – $40/person