Miiho — Restaurant in Bologna

I am from the US which I wouldn’t say has very authentic sushi, but is good enough to satisfy a craving. I was excited to try Italian sushi but this did not live up to my expectations. The vegetarian options were subpar for this time and age in plant-based food. Many sushi restaurants get creative and add colorful vegetables, tempura sweet potato, cream cheese, and fake fish made from plants, but this restaurant only offered simpler options like cucumber and avocado(which was hard by the way). Maybe all or most Italian sushi is usually simple raw vegetables but I expected more.The plating and presentation was probably better than the food but the service was slow. For overall value, I would say the all-you-can-eat option isn’t a bad choice if you are looking to fill up on food a lot of just okay food. The best dish I had was not the sushi, but the vegetarian noodles. They were thin but surprisingly good and filled with crunchy vegetables. They call their noodle dishes spaghetti which I thought was interesting but kind of gives a local touch to the food, as well as the beautiful view of the Parrocchia Sacro Cuore Gesu from the outdoor seating area. The portions were small but filling and the food was fresh like other Italian food relative to American food as well as minimalistic. Not saying this was a bad restaurant, but just maybe not my first choice as...

For 15,90 euros, it was a delicious all-you-can-eat meal! The service was a little bit slow, and some of our orders never arrived, but for the sushi we tried, it was pretty good. They had a very wide selection of sushi, and with all you can eat, we got to try a little bit of everything. The fish tasted fresh, and the different selection of ingredients offered different textures that complemented each other in each bite. The sushi presentation was amazing. While they did put very little sushi on each plate, they managed to use garnishes and set it up in different ways to reach the clean and minimalist aesthetic of their restaurant. The dishes were all consistent in quality and flavor. They were all presented neatly and well constructed, and all had a good quality taste to them. While sushi isn’t a traditional Italian food, this dining experience taught us a lot about Italian food culture. We got to see the same steps or part of an Italian meal, antipasta, primo, secondi, on a different style of food, and we got to see food we eat at home in Italian. The fortune cookies were also in Italian, so it helped us feel immersed in the culture. An important part of Italian food culture, and food culture all over the world is taking the time to try all the different...

I came across ristorante Miiwa while walking around and I had been seriously craving sushi, so I was excited to try this spot. The food definitely met my expectations, with fresh fish and well-seasoned rice, but what stood out was the Italian twist. Some rolls had olive oil, truffle, and even creamy cheese, which added a unique flavor profile. While we thought the cheese overpowered the rolls, it was still interesting to taste that mix of Japanese and Italian influences. The plating was clearly inspired by Japanese aesthetics, and the restaurant’s interior had thoughtful details that showed an effort to honor that culture. The vibe inside was relaxed, but the service was a bit inconsistent. At first, dishes came out super slowly—one at a time—so we were able to pace ourselves. Then suddenly, everything came out at once and we got way too full. Still, every dish we tried was consistent in flavor and quality, which I appreciated. The all-Italian menu showed how much immigrant-owned restaurants here blend into the local culture while still sharing their roots. Over all the food was tasty and worth it...