The River City’s independent restaurant scene grew over September and October with three additions: a delightfully decorated spot for fresh Japanese cuisine; a downtown coffee parlour with yummy lunch specials and decadent baked goods; and a fresh Mexican concept with a cozy atmosphere indoors and out.
Read on for our notes on each of these new restaurants in Decatur and start planning your visit.
Noriya Japanese Cuisine
You’d really never know this locally owned restaurant occupies what once held a national seafood chain, especially when you go inside. There, you’re met with many uber cute anime dogs peering from greenery and cherry blossom trees, surrounded by illuminated paper lanterns and colorful flag banners.
The menu is just as colorful and filled with dozens of Japanese classics like sushi, sashimi and hibachi, plus thoughtful takes on dishes that originated elsewhere, like ramen, poke and boba tea…