Annapolis, MD — Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar

Joss Cafe & Sushi Bar 195 Main Street Annapolis, MD

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I was working at a client site new BWI airport in Baltimore, Maryland. I had read a variety of on-line reviews and many said that Joss in old Annapolis was the best sushi in the state. I also asked my colleagues and several of them agreed that Joss was the place to go in Maryland. So, on a rainy evening, I got in my rental car and drove to Annapolis.

I have been to Annapolis before, the old city is beautiful with cobbled streets and a variety of upscale shops and restaurants. Joss is a long narrow restaurant with a small sushi bar in the middle. The evening that I went the place was quite busy with people waiting outside on the sidewalk to get in. The seating in Joss is quite close and there is barely enough room move around.

As I sat at the sushi bar, I noticed that there were six sushi chefs crammed into a space that would normally hold only one or two. The whole time I sat there I saw order after order being prepped. Joss was busy and did a brisk take out business as well.

Joss had a variety of specials bit I decided to order my usual sashimi and gyoza. As for the fish, it was good but not special. I thought the mackerel was pretty good but everything else was average.

Joss was a decent restaurant but I don't think it lived up to the hype.

Joss: 3 rice bowls