What to order at Sunny Blue

Must order
Miso beef omusubi, plus a spicy salmon to go
Editor tip
Miso mushroom is vegetarian and gluten-free; get one spicy salmon for the walk down to the beach.
CuisineJapanese
Price$
NeighborhoodMain Street
HoursTue-Sun 11:00-20:00; closed Mon
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