Jasmine Restaurant, conveniently located off of Concord Pike, in North Wilmington in the Concord Square shopping center, has a wonderful reputation as a great Sushi Restaurant. The freshness of their seafood, combination of flavors, and presentation make this undeniable.

The ambiance of the restaurant is as tasteful as the food. The contrast of soft dim lighting, with a unique color changing bar and silver beaded curtains makes you feel as though you are in a chic metropolitan bar.

As for the food, the menu is a lot larger than you would imagine ranging from traditional wok dishes like Pad Thai, to lo mein and, of course, a wide variety of exotic sushi options such as Spider Rolls and Green Dragon Rolls.

If you are in the mood to venture out and trying something new, I definitely recommend the volcano roll. The volcano roll consists of spicy tuna wrapped in seaweed and sweet rice, then glazed with a zesty mayonnaise sauce. The combination of sweet and spicy will satisfy all your taste buds.

If are not one of us who craves sushi, Jasmine offers plenty of other dishes you will be intrigued by. Their appetizers are meals themselves. They offer everything from spring rolls, crab wontons, to chicken satays. Their refreshing house salad with ginger dressing makes other salads seem boring.

Now that it is getting closer to summertime, most people are heading down to the Delaware Beaches. With the opening of Saketumi in Rehoboth, the sister restaurant to Jasmine, you don’t have to miss the quality food from Jasmines while you’re enjoying the beaches.

Saketumi, located right off the Coastal Highway in Rehoboth, is as eclectic as Jasmine. The striking décor adds to the experience, offering a dramatic, modern appeal with rich textures & color contrasts.

But the interior is not the only thing that will knock your socks off. Saketumi offers several of your favorite entrees from Jasmine, such as the classic Volcano Roll, but also some new dishes that may become favorites in no time.

To add a little Delaware beach tradition, Saketumi offers their own rendition of Maryland crab soup and crab cakes. One of my new favorites is the deep fried oysters served with sweet chili dipping sauce. These succulent appetizers will please even those who don’t already love seafood.

The Spicy Seafood Noodles are a must try, with flat rice noodles, shrimp, scallops, squid and basil in Thai spicy sauce. The flavor combination in this dish will make you wake up the next morning craving your leftovers from the generous portions.

So, whether you are looking for a great sushi roll or Asian cuisine; and whether you are North or South in the state this Spring, Jasmine & Saketumi offer you more than just a delicious meal – they offer a truly unique experience you won’t want to miss.

Contributing author
Sami Godowsky