RA Hosts Sushi Eating Competition

Want to see someone eat a bunch of eel rolls? RA Sushi Bar in The Glen will have 24 contestants participating in its Sushi Showdown sushi eating contest on Sunday, April 7 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

In true college basketball championship fashion, the sushi face-off will be organized like a bracket system. Sushi Showdown competitors will race against the clock and one another to the final round. The first round will include two heats of 12 competitors.

Contestants will compete against the others in their heat to try and consume the most uncut RA Sushi signature Tootsy Makis (kani kama crab mix, shrimp and cucumber rolled and topped with crunchy tempura bits) rolls in three minutes. The top three competitors from each heat advance to the Championship Round.

All ages are welcome to attend the event to enjoy the competition and entertainment as well as food and drink specials, including the Tokyo Tussle Roll, cucumber and shrimp wrapped in rice and seaweed, topped with spicy shrimp ($7); the Throwdown Roll, cucumber and spicy tuna wrapped in rice and seaweed, topped with red tempura bits ($6); Free Throw Bombs, Kirin and Kirin Light ($5) plus sake ($1); Half Court Bombs, Red Bull with a shot of cherry, grape or mango vodka or Jägermeister ($6); the Rim “RA”cker, a Skyy Vodka and Red Bull cocktail ($7).

Those still hungry for more after the Showdown can enjoy RA’s Flying Fish Loungespecials starting at 8:00 p.m.

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