CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Sushi Star, a new Citrus Heights Japanese hibachi grill and sushi restaurant at Suite 2000 on 7777 Sunrise Boulevard in the Sunrise Plaza shopping center in Citrus Heights is delighting customers with its artistic flair.

“The art is in the presentation,” said owner Eric Su who owns Sushi Star with his wife Joanne. Su was born in mainland China, where he explained that the historical origins of both sushi and hibachi grill is almost as much a part of its Chinese culture as they are in Japan.

The chef places special emphasis on his own sauces which take careful time to prepare and are frequently used for garnish adornment.

Su’s 15 years of professional experience as a sushi chef includes experience in working side by side with sushi chefs in Las Vegas, the San Francisco Bay area and in Vail, Colorado.

The art of making sushi lies in the development of the chef’s own personal style and creativity, Su explained.

“I like to focus on the creative details. I’m always going for the “wow” factor,” Su said.

Fish portions are responsibly sourced from Sacramento and San Francisco, Su said. Sushi Star has become well-known for its traditional Japanese style rolls; nigiri and sashimi; and sushi and sashimi combinations. All are prepared by Su quickly to order.

“We’re pleased that so many have now discovered Sushi Star, and I hope they will keep coming back,” Su said.

Sushi Star has received 33 positive reviews and a 4.5 rating on Yelp since opening in January. The restaurant offers DoorDash pickup and delivery services.

A choice of “Level 1” rolls including the walnut prawn, colorful California, Sunrise, crunch, Lion King, Baked Scallop, Rainbow Roll and Dragon Roll, priced from $13.99.

An orange slice, cut to form the mouth and head of a fire-breathing dragon creates a colorful presentation. Selections from Sushi Star’s “Level 2” house special rolls priced from $14.99, include the Sushi Star, Blossom, the popular Mango Crunch, Fire Star, Pink Lady, Bomb, Fiesta, Black Widow and the Citrus Heights Roll. A deep-fried roll, the “Volcano Roll”, ($14.99) is made with spicy tuna and cucumber wrap is deep fried and served with unagi sauce, green onion masago sesame seeds.

Multiple hibachi entrees priced from $14.95 include generous portions of brown fried rice, hibachi grilled vegetables, miso soup and either Yum Yum, or a mustard sauce. Chicken, salmon, steak can be grilled individually or in combination with scallops.

Beverages include a choice of hot tea, sodas, Japanese beer and sake. A choice of appetizers includes tempura, agedashi tofu, edamame, fried oysters, Chicken Karaage, Japanese-style fried chicken, Goyoza and pan-fried pot stickers.

Vegetarian rolls include veggie tempura, crispy mango and a Green Land Roll with mango, cucumber and asparagus, topped with avocado. Gluten free options are available.

Don’t miss Sushi Star’s beautifully prepared green tea mochi ice cream with floral garnish for $5.50 for dessert.

Sushi Star Hibachi Grill & Sushi at 7777 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 2000 in Citrus Heights is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for lunch and reopened 4:30 PM to 9 PM for dinner.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sushi Star is open from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and reopens from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM. for dinner. Call 916-735-5182 for more information or visit: www.sushistarca.com/.