New sushi & hibachi restaurant opens in Mount Dora

ABOVE: Saga Sushi's naruto appetizer. (Mount Dora Buzz photo)

It’s impossible for sushi lovers to have too many good options, and a new local restaurant was recently added to the list of choices. 

Saga Sushi is the latest Asian eatery to open in the Mount Dora area and offers  not only high-quality sushi, but also hibachi and other popular Japanese dishes like fried rice, katsu, yaki soba and yaki udon (stir fried noodles with a choice of protein, $14-22). There are also a handful of traditional Thai dishes available like Pad Thai ($14-20), Thai mango chicken or shrimp ($18), Thai basil, and Thai curry ($17-$18).

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On opening day, we tried an assortment of Saga’s special rolls, including the Pink Lady and the Cape Cod, as well as the Naruto sashimi roll. All were very fresh and the quality of the fish was superior.  For landlubbers, the spare ribs with the tamarind sauce were tender and flavorful while the chicken fried rice arrived as a generous portion and was cooked perfectly.  The relaxing dining experience in Saga’s contemporary atmosphere was topped off with very friendly and attentive service.  

The lunch menu offers specials that include bento boxes ($12-13), hibachi lunches ($10-$16 depending on protein), two select rolls for $12 or three for $15. The menu also offers some interesting salads  like the Crispy Ginger Duck Salad ($11) and the Spicy Tuna Avocado Salad ($11) which are different from what is already offered in the area. 

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Saga Sushi is located at 6551 U.S. Highway 441 in the Stoneybrook Shopping Center.  It’s open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and reopens for dinner from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.  On Fridays and Saturdays the hours are extended to 10:30 p.m and on Sundays the hours are noon to 10 p.m.  

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