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The Fish is the place to go for a night of sightseeing -- if the sights you want to see are beautiful people. Located on the far east side of the Montrose area in midtown Houston, The Fish, formerly Blowfish, is a hip venue patronized by hip up-and-comers. With a funky-chic décor of warm purples and midnight black around gleaming chrome, with mood lighting, it has a bit of the fish bowl feel to it, with little fin room whether you're there for a power lunch, designer dinner, or close-the-business cocktails with other savvy sharks. It offers a bit of dazzle in the presentation of creative Asian fusion fare like rich miso, world-class rolls, spicy scallops, sashimi and other exceptionally flavorful finger foods served at the crowded sushi bar, which is one of the best in the city. Chilly mixed drinks, imported and domestic beer, and fine selections of wines complement the meals. Prices match the pocketbooks of the privileged clientele. -- Lyn Foster 

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The Scene
At this hip neighborhood sushi spot, it's mostly hipsters from Midtown lofts and sushi seekers tired of the same downtown haunts. Red lights cast a serene glow on the dark walls, lending a conspiratorial vibe to the intimate tables and booths. Service is casual and chatty.

The Food
The Fish goes beyond traditional sushi-bar fare with an assortment of cooked and non-fish Asian fusion items. Miso with clams and miso and avocado make for great starters. Katsu mushrooms are served piping-hot with a crispy-fried crust surrounding a shrimp and mushroom filling. The tenderloin roll features large wedges of supple beef stuffed with avocado or sweet potato and covered with a delicately sugared glaze. At the sushi bar, escolar is porcelain-white and amazingly buttery, while toro is delicate pink. For dessert, try banana tempura with green-tea ice cream--the perfect combo of warm and cold.

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The Scene
Dramatic shades of red and black saturate the towering booths, textured walls and Asian lanterns creating a vivid and cultural dining mood. Mystical music pervades the trendy bar scene, dark dining area and sushi bar. The service is thorough and allows for a leisurely culinary experience in a hopping atmosphere.

The Food
The beef ribeye rolls appetizer is a bulls-eye choice with seasoned ribeye, avocado, cilantro and teriyaki sauce and the binnaga taki is tender albacore with a hint of tangerine. A crunchy tiger eye roll with salmon, cream cheese and jalapenos or the cheeseburger roll with crab, tuna and spicy sauce starts the main meal off well and a wide selection of nigiri, sashimi, specialty rolls and entrees such as braised short ribs can satisfy a wide range of preferences. Rotating flavors of deep fried ice cream dessert are worth a visit alone, the mango being most popular.