![]() Our third roll, the Spiderman ($10.50), blends lightly battered soft shell crab - which gives a nice crunch - cream cheese, cucumber and scallions, and finished with a teriyaki sauce. ![]() The Volcano roll ($13) starts with a California roll (crabmeat, avocado, cucumber), then is topped with thinly sliced, slightly cooked scallops and topped with spicy mayo that is propane-torched to give it a caramelized texture and smoky flavor. The roll has ground raw tuna blended with spicy mayo, plus cucumber and raw salmon, topped with thinly sliced lemon, whose acidity makes the flavors pop. The Electra roll ($9.50), which Tony Ly told me is his favorite, was bright in color and flavor. We shared three of Sushi Katsu’s specialty rolls that made us very happy with their artful presentation and fresh flavors. While super busy getting the order together for a table of 10, the sushi chef nearest us, Tin Win, was friendly and very willing to answer questions. James and I took seats at the seven-seat, L-shaped sushi bar, which gave us a front-row seat to the elaborate sushi rolls being created from fresh seafood. Playing throughout our leisurely visit was a ’90s alternative mix of Weezer, Nirvana, Beck and other faves. Portage Path, is kind of a tucked-away spot with a cozy interior, and a patio outside with four umbrella tables. We enjoyed all aspects of the experience. Last Saturday, a pal and I decided to ride bikes to Sushi Katsu since the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail passes right next the restaurant. It was ages ago when Tony Ly, owner of downtown Canton’s ever-popular Basil Asian Bistro, told me that he also had a sushi place in Akron’s Merriman Valley.
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