September, 2003
Dining in Atlanta
When it comes to terrific new restaurants, this city never sleeps.
By JOHN MARIANI

MF Sushibar the letters "MF" supposedly stand for "Magic Fingers, " and I'm a believer. Two brothers, Alex Kinjo, the front man, and Chris Kinjo, the chef, have given Atlanta an impressive lesson in first-rate sushi and sashimi, including some of the finest O-TORO (fat tuna belly) I've ever eaten.

There are wonderful appetizers like baked green mussels and spicy tuna tartare, and the various maki rolls are inventive and delicious, like one of tempura, crab, masago (smelt eggs), and mayonnaise. The lunch specials are amazingly priced, with 6 pieces of sushi at $9.50, and 15 pieces of sashimi for $17.50