D.K.'s sushi chronicles from Hawai'i - Dave Kodama

At Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar-a destination spot in Hawai'i for locals and tourists alike-Chef Dave "D.K." Kodama's exciting culinary style wins rave reviews and attracts fans in ever-increasing numbers. In this collection of popular restaurant dishes, D.K. begins with a primer on making sushi at home, describing basic ingredients and techniques and presenting easy-to-follow instructions for combinations familiar and new. Small- and large-plate recipes follow, with award-winning favorites such as Mango and Crab Salad Hand Roll with Thai Vinaigrette, Japanese Calamari Salad, and Asian Rock Shrimp Cake with Ginger-Lime-Chile Butter. A selection of sweet plates includes restaurant classics as well as timeless dessert recipes from D.K.'s mother. With recipes that are uniquely multicultural and wonderfully original, D.K.'S SUSHI CHRONICLES FROM HAWAI'I presents a fun, friendly, and very personal look at a brilliantly conceived facet of Hawai'i regional cuisine. More than 125 recipes emphasizing fresh local ingredients. Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar is the winner of six consecutive Honolulu magazine Hale 'Aina Awards. It's also one of Bon Appetit's Favorite Asian Restaurants and Travel + Leisure named it one of the Best Sushi Bars in America. D.K. worked and trained with notable chefs, including Nobu Matsuhisa, before opening his own restaurants.