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Pink Sumo In Westport Vies For Top Honors In DVlicious Sushi Contest

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Say Om ... as in omakase, the Japanese phrase that translates to "I'll leave it up to you.”

Pink Sumo in Westport gets high marks for its sushi.

Pink Sumo in Westport gets high marks for its sushi.

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Diners praise the lounge atmosphere at Pink Sumo.

Diners praise the lounge atmosphere at Pink Sumo.

Photo Credit: Facebook

Where once folks cringed at the thought of raw fish, now they crave it with Fairfield County diners putting spicy salmon rolls and yellowtail scallion high on their list of “must haves.”

We asked – and you answered – giving us five of your favorite sushi restaurants. Grab your chopsticks and read below; each eatery is being profiled this week with the winner announced at the end of the month.

Pink Sumo Sushi & Sake Café, 4 Church Ln,. Westport, (203) 557-8080

What Makes It Good: Claims to offer the finest selection of world-class sushi and sashimi, using only the freshest seafood and best, highest quality ingredients. According to Yelp, the chef sharpened his skills at Nobu in New York City and it shows. Folks also like the lounge-like atmosphere.

Diners Like: The Bollywood (spicy crunchy tuna, avocado, topped with tuna, served with curry sauce), the Rising Sun (spicy crunchy tuna, avocado, topped with salmon and yellowtail) the Dynamite (blackened tuna, avocado, topped with spicy scallop) and the Dragon Roll (eel, cucumber, wrapped with avocado).

Worth Special Mention: Happy hour is daily 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes more than 30 types of premium sake, along with a wide selection of specialty cocktails.

CLICK HERE to vote. 

Keep in mind, you can only vote once. Voting ends Monday, Dec. 21 at 4 p.m.

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