In the past few months, the restaurant scene has virtually

exploded in Fayette County. New eateries are opening virtually

every month and the scene is becoming more varied with an

infusion of ethnic restaurants joining the fray.

But for my money, one of the best restaurants in the area is

also one that's been here a long time. This month's winner of the

Citizens' Choice award for dining is Ginza Japanese Sushi and

Steak at 620 Crosstown Drive in Peachtree City.

Ginza opened a number of years ago when a large number of

Japanese companies started calling Peachtree City home.

Through the years, restaurants have come and gone in Peachtree City,

but Ginza stands tall as one of the best and most elegant dining

experiences in town.

As you walk through the doors, you're instantly transported

to Japan. The interior evokes a Japanese tea room and the

service from the moment you enter the door is impeccable.

As you're escorted to a hibachi table, you know you're in for

a show as other chefs carefully slice and dice assorted vegetables

and meat for hungry patrons.

But you don't have to love hibachi-cooked food to enjoy

the restaurant. The eatery also offers fresh sushi which my dining

companion said was some of the best in the area.

I sampled the miso soup, which was excellent, and a selection

of tempura. Some Japanese restaurants make the mistake of

over-battering the vegetables or meat and totally losing the flavor.

Ginza lightly batters the morsels, which insures the

delicate flavor shines through the batter.

Of course, the hibachi-cooked entrees are equally wonderful

and provide a wonderful trained exhibit in Japanese cooking.

The carefully trained chefs twirls knives and salt shakers in

preparing a delightful entree featuring your choice of vegetables

and meat or seafood.

For a quick trip to the Far East, ditch Delta and head to

Peachtree City.

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