By now, hopefully you have all had the opportunity to try the spectacular range of specialties at Saketumi in Rehoboth Beach, off of Route 1. Saketumi, the sister restaurant of Jasmine in Wilmington, is the lower shore’s newest and most chic restaurant.

Saketumi and Jasmine offer well-prepared, modern Asian cuisine; Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Korean. But did you know about an exciting edition to Saketumi, which just began this summer: A fantastic Happy Hour in the bar/lounge that includes drink specials including wine, cocktails, and beer. The Happy Hour special not only includes a large selection of sushi and vegetable rolls, but also tempting appetizers such as Crispy Crab Wonton and Lettuce Wrap and Roll. The best part is that everything is priced starting at $1.75 to $5.00 and is offered seven days a week from 4-6 pm. Now that is something you can’t afford to pass up in this economy. The inviting lounge is the perfect spot to cozy up as the cooler temperatures move in.

Another exciting edition to Saketumi is the new upstairs lounge, Ai (meaning Love). The lounge will feature an outdoor area which is scheduled to open in the beginning of October. Although temperatures may not be ideal for the outdoor area of this chic lounge until next Spring, the hip indoor lounge is perfect for warming up with some Ai Sake or with a yummy martini such as the Flirtini, complete with raspberry puree and a splash of champagne.

Speaking of warming up, I am always impressed with the spice and freshness of Saketumi’s soups. The Thai Spicy Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp is my favorite. With bell peppers, shitake mushrooms, fine lemongrass and lime, it is a combination of flavors that will thrill your taste buds.

One of my newfound favorites at Saketumi, as well as Jasmine, is their wonderfully priced Bento Box Specials. A complete meal that is sure to leave you with plenty of delightful leftovers, these are offered in Thai, Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. The Thai, for instance, starts with Thai soup, followed by a complete divided tray of papaya salad, jasmine rice, spring roll, and Tom Yum Goong. What a delicious selection at a price that will keep you coming back to try all of the varieties.

So be sure not to miss out on all of these wonderful offerings in the south this fall. Make it a point to experience Saketumi on your next beach trip, because they are so much more than great sushi.

Saketumi Restaurant
18814 Coastal Hwy
Rehoboth Beach, DE (302) 645-2818

Jasmine Asian Cuisine
3618 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-5618