Pacific Paradise

We have driven by Pacific Paradise hundreds of times, but never went in. So when a friend wanted to meet us there, we readily agreed. How have we missed this wonderful restaurant all these years? We loved it and returned within a week. Their food is delicious and their menu goes on and on, with dishes from a wide variety of Asian countries...oh, and Hawaii. Plus they have an excellent sushi bar. (The Pacific Paradise Roll is amazing.) We need to go back many times just to try all the dishes that called to us. But it's going to be hard not to order the crispy eggplant every time. We ordered this just because it sounded good and it was a huge hit. Disks of deep fried eggplant in the most delicious, addictive glaze! If you go here, you MUST order this dish (you must, you must). Also, the rice pizza is amazing...either the seafood or the drunken versions. Sounds weird and it's hard to describe, but trust us, it's delicious. Photos are the crispy eggplant (after almost half was eaten) and softshell crab and vegetable tempura. Go on line and look at their menu, but leave yourself lots of time because it's like reading War and Peace. Lots of food! Not a lot of bucks! (The price we paid per person included apps, sushi, and sake.) Heartily recommend!

Took my dad for lunch and we enjoyed the sushi. The tuna and salmon was so fresh and they serve nice meaty chunks! Our server, Danni (I hope I spelled her name correctly) was so good with my dad, whom suffers from Alzheimers. I'm looking forward to going back as they have the best sushi by far from all other places I've tried.

I brought my sister in law here when she came to visit us in Albuquerque. This is my favorite place to eat in this city. When I really want to splurge, I eat sushi, because this place is the only place I know this far inland to get really fresh and well prepared sushi. When I am not splurging I get the crispy eggplant, which is so good, and more affordable. On this trip we did a little of both.

I’ve been going to pacific paradise for years and it is one of my favorite restaurants for Sushi though they have a huge variety of other tasty items. The prices are reasonable and the service is always friendly! They have a great Sake selection and the deserts are delicious too, make sure to save room!