Somehow it was the tater tots on the menu that got everyone's attention when Sticky Rice first opened 12 years ago. And the music, the crowds, the beer, the scene, and yes, the sushi that started an empire. With a takeout store across the street, Sticky’s sushi is a constant in a changing Fan restaurant landscape.

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Second Place: Akida Japanese Restaurant

Third Place: Osaka Sushi and Steak