I’m a sushi novice, still, always, despite my semi-adventurous attempts to wade into the wondrous world of sashimi, hamachi, and all things raw and tasty. My friend Josh is always up for sushi — an indulgent night that interweaves waves of incoming rolls with sake and Sapporo is his ideal celebratory environment. So on his birthday recently we hit up Anchorage’s Pete’s Sushi Spot on Minnesota Drive.
Pete’s made the news a few years back when it burned down. The resulting phoenix is a cozy joint in an unassuming midtown strip club, largely composed of booth seating with private rooms around the perimeter and bar stools at the counter where one can watch the chefs at work.
We had a great dinner, from the starter seaweed salads and miso soup and edamame, then progressing upward through various specials and menu favorites. The aged wagu beef was succulent and juicy, practically dissolving in our mouths. On special, the Homer Roll was a favorite, with its halibut and avocado filling. The raw scallop crudo with shaved jalepenos was another winner. The service was on point, too — a major reason a place like Pete’s can reopen and stay open in a town peppered with sushi joints. Pete’s personable service and spot-on dishes keep dishing up happy experiences here in Anchorage.
