🍣 For those of us who love a good sushi night out, the usual combo platter can get boring fast. Enter Del Vento: a sushi-fusion spot that rolls differently when it comes to the traditional Japanese delicacy. The underrated restaurant enjoys an impeccable flavor palette that can only be found in an ambitious local food startup, a fitting switchup when the more refined big names don’t always deliver. Del Vento is by no means a fine dining restaurant, but it offers a more casual experience that still feels elevated in taste.

What’s on the menu? Del Vento has a fun assortment of the classic Ura Maki and fried rolls with memorable names that playfully match their sushi bites. Even more memorable on the menu are their now-signature sushi burritos, a fresh addition with their recently opened Maadi branch. We went there already knowing the burrito was going to be the first thing on our order — and it’s fair to say our expectations were happily met.

We decided on the Loco and Dynamite Dawg burritos. The Loco burrito tasted exactly the way it looked — probably better. It was fresh, soft, tasty, and exactly what you’d expect good sushi to taste like. The rich mixture of shrimp, crab, caviar, avocado, and spring vegetable mix was a delicious burst of texture and flavor. While the nori roll wrap tasted fresh, it didn’t hold everything well, which led to a bit of a messy eating ordeal. The Dynamite Dawg came crispily fried, more compact, and just as tasty. The addition of teriyaki sauce and spicy mayo along with the spicy crab and shrimp dynamite made for a distinct sweet and spicy blend.

Their ura maki and fried rolls were a delightful surprise. The rolls were lush and flavorful — melt-in-your-mouth good. The standouts were the Picasso ura maki rolls, which living up to their name, were works of art. Drowned in a special sauce, the shrimp atop the rolls delivered a bite that hit all the right spots. Although our order was already pretty hefty, we couldn’t leave without trying their popular teriyaki fries. The crispy fries were nothing short of amazing, tossed in a perfectly glazed sweet-and-sour teriyaki sauce with a topping of caviar — it’s an unexpected take on a sushi side and a definite must-try at Del Vento.

WHERE TO FIND IT- You can find Del Vento at Maadi’s The White Yard, at Almaza Avenue Mall in Heliopolis, and at Stella Walk Mall in Sahel. You can also order through Talabat.

💵 Per person: EGP 500

🪑 Outdoor seating: Yes

🍺 Alcohol: No

🦽 Accessibility friendly: Yes

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