Eight of us went to the open menu Friday dinner and tried EVERYTHING! The sushi is on par with Los Angeles or New York for quality, creativity and presentation. Our crowd especially loved the Yumi Press Roll, the Tropical Roll (topped with fresh mango and coconut) and the Azia Roll.

For appetizers, the Seared Foie Gras with strawberry & thai coconut gelee was a crowd pleaser (we had a couple sitting next to us who lived in Paris for 10 years and said it beat the French at their own game). Also notable was the Scallop Trio (with chile sauce and lemon froth) and don't miss the Asian Lemonade Salad with its nod to Korean kim chee.

Are you a fan of Rack of Lamb? No one could stop eating the Char-su Grilled Rack of Lamb because of its golden seared outside and ruby red interior (topped with lemongrass champagne jus and served with curry potato hash). It and the Thai Chile & Ginger Sea Bass were the big hits at our table. But, I don't want to forget the plethora of Kobe Beef on the menu . . . you can have a Kobe Filet or Kobe Satay or (are you ready?) Kobe beef wrapped around butter poached lobster tail (yes, it's decadent).

There are souffles, spring rolls, creme brulee and more for sweets and the frothiest cappuccinos (served from a standout bar of mosaic glass tile with stainless steel fish suspended 25 feet above your head).

The 300ish seat restaurant is expansive, modern and hip. The 30-foot sushi bar is open to watch the 4-man action and fronts an entirely stainless kitchen. The hopping staff was on-pointe and dressed in black. For date night, we would reserve one of the intimate leather side booths with the panoramic view of the dining room and kitchen.

You could feel the love of the Lieu [Family] in every detail... rush, run, race to AZIA. It's fantAZIA!!!

We feel lucky to live and eat in Greenville."

Steph & Kiki