The Other Fish

I’d go here when I crave American-style sushi, but I don’t trust them for hot food. The sushi roll I got was quite good and generous especially for the price. However, the clear soup and tentsuyu were severely lacking. In traditional Japanese cuisine, clear soup is considered one of the most important dishes. It’s the measuring stick for the kitchen’s skill and palate: ingredient quality aside, can they properly extract flavors from simple ingredients and balance the ratios? Unfortunately, the answer here is no. This was an assault of salt and scallion without the gentle sweetness from dried seafood. My homemade version’s much better. The tentsuyu was likewise unpleasantly off-balance, just salty with no detectable mirin. I’d come here again, but I’d strictly stick to the rolls.

The Other Fish is a hidden gem near Main Street in Bethlehem. We have dined in and had takeout from here many times and are always so happy with the service, ambiance, and everything they offer. Today, we started with the spicy seafood soup, inari with spicy tuna and shrimp tempura, and the black truffle tuna appetizer, which were all delicious. We also ordered 4 sushi rolls - spicy lover, snow goose, tracy, and tipper. All were fantastic and left us wanting more!

Best sushi in the area, hands down. BYOB. The garlic tuna app is to die for, and their other dishes are unique and flavorful. It's a small place and you will be squished unless you get the big table in the front, but I liken it to an authentic izakaya-style experience. The service is always prompt and friendly. Highly recommend.

The Other Fish is *so good*. It's a small business in a small restaurant run by the best staff. Yuri is great, and the man who makes the sushi (sorry, not on a first name basis with him) is so talented! Everything is made with such care and the ingredients are always fresh. "The Other Fish" sushi roll is the best I've had, though the Blue Crab, the Natalie, and the Dragon roll are all great too. If you're in the area, absolutely make a reservation for this place!

This spot is great. It feels welcoming and staff is attentive and positive. Sushi was phenomenal and service speed was fast. A great vibe inside - would love to see some more outdoor seating options. Def will be coming back. 😄