Shiso Sushi & Oyster Bar — Restaurant in Edgewater

Sushi. Fresh fish, perfect rolls, and delicate soy sauce. But let me tell you, my recent sushi outing was about so much more than just the sushi. It was about Justin—well, Judy, as I now call him—an unforgettable Flaming Volcano drink, and a stone table that might as well have been a medieval weapon.

The evening started when we entered the cozy restaurant and were greeted by our server, Justin, whose energy could light up a city. “What can I get you started with tonight?” he asked with a smile that could have rivaled the sun. We asked for the Flaming Volcano for Two, a drink we had heard about. It was described as “fiery” and “dramatic,” and boy, was that an understatement.

When the Flaming Volcano arrived, it was a spectacle. A huge glass, swathed in fire, sat in front of us. But then came the kicker: Justin handed us three-foot-long straws. Yes, three feet of straw to drink this concoction, which looked like it came straight out of a volcano movie. “Enjoy!” he said. “You’ll need all three straws.”

As I leaned over to grab one, trying to navigate the absurdity of the situation, I bent down to pick up something—maybe a napkin, maybe my dignity—and wham! I slammed the back of my head on the stone table.

It wasn’t graceful. At all. My friends, who were all girls, immediately burst into laughter. “Are you okay?” one asked, tears in her eyes from laughing so hard. I played it off, but let’s be honest, I had just headbutted a stone table. My friends were still cracking up, and I couldn’t help but join in. If there was ever a more ridiculous moment in my life, I haven’t found it yet.

As I recovered from my head trauma, Justin returned to check on us. We were all still laughing, and Justin seemed unphased by the chaos around him. “Hey,” he said casually, “Random question—anyone here into Pokémon?”

Of course, we all shouted, “Yes!” in unison. Who doesn’t love Pokémon? But here’s where things took a hilarious turn: Justin reached into his apron and pulled out a stack of random Pokémon cards. Not rare cards—nothing special—but just a handful of basic ones like Pidgey, Bulbasaur, and Metapod. “For fun,” he said with a wink, handing them to us. We couldn’t help but laugh as we traded them around like we were kids again.

It wasn’t about rare cards or big trades; it was about the fun of reliving a childhood memory. And honestly, that’s when the night went from good to unforgettable. We were no longer just a group of friends at a sushi place; we were a group of Pokémon fans, sharing laughs over cards and random moments. Oh, and by the way, we also added Justin on Pokémon Go. Yes, that happened. Nothing says "great service" like having your sushi server join your Pokémon Go team.

Meanwhile, the Flaming Volcano continued to burn brightly, and we struggled with our three-foot-long straws, each trying to reach it without getting too close to the fire. Despite the mishap, the sushi was excellent. The salmon sashimi was fresh and tender, the spicy tuna roll was a perfect balance of heat and flavor, and the maki rolls were rolled to perfection.

But let’s be real, the true star of the evening wasn’t the sushi or even the Flaming Volcano—it was the absurdity of it all, coupled with Justin’s (ahem, Judy’s) impeccable sense of humor. He somehow managed to turn a seemingly normal dinner into an unforgettable experience.

So, if you ever find yourself at this sushi restaurant, pondering whether or not to tackle the Flaming Volcano with three-foot-long straws, I’ll tell you this: Go for it. But be prepared for more than just a drink. Be prepared for unexpected moments, shared laughs, and maybe even some random Pokémon cards.

In conclusion: 10/10 would recommend the Flaming Volcano, Justin (Judy), and stone tables that could double as weapons. Just don’t lean too far. And keep some Pokémon cards on hand—you never know when your server will pull out a stack of...

As a previous frequent to-go customer of this restaurant, I was disappointed enough on this past visit to never return. I am a delivery driver for GrubHub, and received a pick up order for this restaurant today. I am also 8 months, and very visibly pregnant. When I arrived, I walked in, stated I had an order to pick up, but needed to use the bathroom first. The worker I said this to told me that delivery drivers are not allowed to use their facilities because "they usually make huge messes". Not only did I feel shamed and embarrassed for the work I am trying to do to make extra money for when my baby arrives, because I am obviously part of a group of awful people who make "huge messes", but I am also the customer by-proxy. Without the customer ordering food, I would not be there. Delivery drivers struggle every day with these sorts of policies. Where are they expected to relieve themselves, if not in the public restrooms of the restaurants they are visiting during their shifts? This is a terrible policy for this restaurant to have in place, and a terrible way to treat those who enter...

So I'm a big sushi fan, also worked in the service industry as a bartender, bar manager, server and cook so when I see some reviews like the bad ones on here I just have to shake my head as obviously some people have never worked the service industry and expect the world to be perfect (somehow especially when ordering take out...)

All that said, the staff was great and nice. The atmosphere was good. And, the rolls that I got did have good flavor...

The only downfall that I do have to echo from other reviews is the only thing that would keep me from coming back - The crunch in the crunch rolls, as well as the Playboy (and also apparently the Crazy Tuna though I asked for it without after ordering the first three)... IS RICE KRISPY lol

I wish I was kidding. I really do.

The flavor of everything was great but this was a complete turnoff for me, especially when the amount of 'crunch' (rice krispy) in the rolls was as much if not more than the fish/shrimp

I'd happily come back if we got rid of the rice krispy crunch for some actual...