A-Fusion Food & Drinks

The sushi station sits practically in the doorway at this Zeedijk staple, giving you a clear view of the knife work before you even reach the host stand. Since opening in 2003, A-Fusion has maintained a pace that matches the busy Chinatown street outside. The dining room is dimly lit and tightly packed, creating a sense of intimacy despite the constant movement of staff and guests. While the front of the house focuses on the raw bar, the heat comes from further back, where the wok, barbecue, and dim sum kitchens operate in full view. The menu creates a deliberate collision of cuisines, designed for tables where no one wants to commit to a single country. You might find yourself picking at a ribeye foie gras nigiri while a basket of har kau steams next to it. The kitchen leans into bold combinations – oysters come topped with yuzu pearls, and the signature sushi rolls often arrive with theatrical flair, like the Flaming Sake Roll. It is a sharing format that necessitates a crowded table, often ending with the visual trompe l'oeil of a chocolate mousse "Cuban Cigar." Because of its Bib Gourmand status and central location, the room fills up reliably by 6:30 PM, so booking ahead is the only way to guarantee a seat in the middle of the action.