A Letter from the Master Sushi Chef
What's new (again) at Sushi 21
This June
Sushi 21 celebrates its 5th anniversary in Las Vegas. During these five years, I had the pleasure of meeting customers from
all walks for life, and I must say that getting to know them invigorates my own
life with a sense of commitment to service.
That is why, upon increased demand, I have expanded the hours to 3am for
folks who really enjoy great late night food and drinks. To top that, I have added knocking off a quarter of
the entire bill for diners during those late night hours. The response has been great. But that wasn’t enough for me.
For those who watched us
grow for all these years, you may have seen gradual changes in the ambience of
the dining area. For this year, we
have placed nice-looking dividers among some tables for a more intimate dining
experience. Furthermore, I have designed
some art work décor (stone ink on rice paper) that hangs on the upper beams of
the area. I can’t say that I am an
artist, but the feedback so far has been great. Click here to see. But again, that wasn’t enough for me.
Ever since Sushi 21 opened
in Las Vegas, I
have dwelled on the question- how can I set this restaurant apart? Our attention has evolved to focus on the level
of enjoyment for each customer’s dining experience rather than promoting
quantity-driven eating habits. Customers
are now more conscious than ever on what they eat. That is why our staff is instructed to
purchase the best ingredients in the market. The fish we buy may cost us 3 times more than
buffet grade, but our commitment to you is very clear. We are investing on the relationship with our
customers for the long haul.
We are also setting the
Sushi 21 apart by being more conscious of the importance of the “Green
Movement.” Going green starts with one
person changing the fundamentals of his or her habit to ameliorate our
environment or reduce the damage we inflict upon it. This change in mentality can grow from one
person to a group of people and subsequently to a community, a nation, and the
world. Each industry setting has their
specific ways they can adapt to accommodate this crucial progress. For instance, Sushi 21 has placed a halt on
the demand for Bluefin tuna, and we are encouraging customers to do the
same. For more information, Click Here.
Just as an individual would
like to be a better person than he or she was yesterday, Sushi 21 strives to do
the same. That is why as we
celebrate its 5th anniversary, Sushi 21 is evolving so that it can continue
to serve for another five and beyond. With
this in mind, I leave you with two questions for you to take home. Are you a
better person today than you were 5 years ago?
And what are you doing today to become a better person 5 years from
now? Thank you for these wonderful five years. Have a great day and happy dining.
Sincerely,
Peter S. Byun 100516