Thursday, August 20
Asian cuisine is one of the most diverse and celebrated food cultures in the world. From the delicate balance of Japanese sushi to the bold spices of Thai curries, each tradition carries centuries of history and technique. But in today’s global food scene, something new has taken root: Asian fusion - a style of cooking that blends flavors, techniques, and ingredients from across Asia and beyond.
At its core, Asian fusion is about creativity and balance, and at Sumo we like to throw in a little innovation also. Chefs take familiar flavors like soy sauce, ginger, lemongrass, miso, sesame, chili and pair them with influences from other cuisines. Think of Asian-style burgers, sushi burritos, or creative maki. These dishes honor tradition while giving diners something unexpected and exciting.
Fusion isn’t just about mixing random flavors, it’s about finding harmony. Asian cuisine is built on contrasts: sweet and savory, spicy and cooling, crunchy and soft. When chefs bring in elements from other cultures, like fresh herbs from Mediterranean cooking or smoky BBQ flavors from the American South and the results feel bold, but balanced.
For diners, this means every bite can be a surprising adventure while still being rooted in familiar comfort.
Asian fusion reflects a broader story about food today: cultures meeting, blending, and inspiring each other. In major cities around the world, fusion menus are popping up in both casual street food stalls and high-end restaurants. They invite us to try something new while recognizing the shared love of flavor that connects us all.
If you’re new to Asian fusion, here are a few dishes to look out for on our menu:
NYC Orange Chicken – sweet, sticky and insanely addictive! This is one of the absolute most eaten dishes in NYC and it draws proudly on a Chinese influence.
Dirty Tempura Maki – the myth, the legend! A Tempura Maki with sweet potato fries and chili mayo over the top. Traditional? No. Fusion? Absolutely!
Golden Gate Maki - A crunchy, delicious Asian Fusion maki which we serve covered in gold!
Chocolate Wonderland – A Japanese cherry blossom made of cotton candy and served in a luxurious chocolate mousse!
Asian fusion isn’t just a trend - it’s a celebration of how food evolves. By bringing flavors and traditions together, it creates something both familiar and entirely new. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Asian cuisine or just curious to try something different, fusion dishes offer a taste of the best of both worlds.
So next time you dine with us, explore the fusion side of the menu, you may just discover your new favorite dish.
New York’s most popular warm Asian dish! Juicy chicken thigh fried in a crispy batter and wokked in our home made version of this super-popular sticky orange sauce. Served on a bamboo leaf with cashew nuts & jasmine rice on the side. Double chicken +99kr
Deep fried scampi & avocado, topped with chili mayo & sprinkled with crispy sweet potato fries
Deep fried salmon rolled with Philadelphia cheese, sriracha & paprika. Topped with panko, Sumo mayo, teriyaki sauce & finished with gold
Thick & delicious chocolate mousse served in the shadow of a cotton-candy cherry blossom tree. A dessert this beautiful deserves only the finest ingredients, so our tree is made from solid, handmade milk chocolate from Trondheim Sjokolade. Genuinely exquisite!
