Unkh's - Beechwood

We'd never given much thought about dining at Unkh's until one Saturday night when we wanted Japanese cuisine, but didn't want to drive to Grand Rapids. So we gave Unkh's a try. Unkh and his wife are the most gracious hosts! We were greeted personally by Unkh, and then given a choice of Japanese or traditional seating. We chose Japanese and removed our shoes to enter the raised dining room with wooden floors. Our feet were a little cold from the wood flooring below the table, so wear heavier socks if you tend to get cold feet! It wasn't very busy only one larger family with children and three other couples were there. The atmosphere was very relaxing with lower lighting. The menu was extensive and we had a hard time choosing from among the many entrees. We started with the spicy tuna sushi to die for! It was fresh, and savory. Now we know why Unkh's gets rave reviews for its sushi, and we'll be back just for that! We had the teriyaki salmon and the seared tuna. Both were incredibly fresh and flavorful, and served with rice, soup, and salad with a savory sesame ginger dressing. I was surprised at the very generous (8 10 oz. portion of tuna...absolutely top quality seafood and well worth the money. Prices were reasonable. Most entrees were around $14. Service was leisurely, but we weren't in a hurry and enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. What a nice dining alternative to steakhouses that are noisy and packed to the rafters with people. Unkh and his wife are such warm and personable hosts, that it's impossible not to enjoy your dining experience. Can't wait to sign up for his sushi making classes on Saturday afternoons! All in all, a great dining experience. We'll be back...again and again...after our first time there!