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NIKO NIKO ROLL & SUSHI (02) 8788-1155 19, SongGao Road, 6F (Shin Kong Mitsukoshi A4) 152, ZhongShan Road, Sec.1, 13F, BanQiao City (FE21 Department Store, BanQiao Branch); (02) 2958-5768 Hours:11 am-10 pm Credit cards accepted. 10% service charge.

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--By Josie Wu, translated by Cara Steenstra

Founded in America in 1998, the Niko Niko Roll & Sushi Restaurant has a very happy-feeling, friendly atmosphere, which is why Korean-American owner Mr. Kim named his restaurant Niko Niko--which means "smile" in Japanese. Niko Niko Californian Rolls are prepared with basic ingredients such as avocado, crabmeat and cucumber, and then made into American-style sushi with French dressing. There are over 30 kinds of Californian rolls at Niko Niko, including the six main categories of Pretty Rolls, Seafood Rolls, Warm Rolls, Spicy Rolls, Crunch Rolls and Veg Rolls. Each platter contains eight Californian rolls (NT$188-NT$388). These filling rolls have ingredients that include seafood, fruit and vegetables, plus almost 30 kinds of dressing. You shouldn't miss the warm baked dishes either. The Grand Canyon (NT$388), winning top votes in an Internet survey, is made from diced eels, diced salmon, crispy flour dough, fish roe and a special dressing. The Snow Cone (NT$388) has a thick and delicious sauce that is a big hit with many diners. The Lobster Roll has fish roe that seem to jump and explode between your teeth, a fun oral sensation. Manager Naomi said that Californian Rolls should be eaten in one mouthful in order to fully experience the flavor and sensation.