AW Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar has opened at 1138 Finnegan Way on the corner of 12th & Mill Ave, bringing long-awaited Asian food into the Fairhaven District. The Asian-fusion restaurant, owned by the Mei family offers classic wok stir, fresh maki, nigiri sushi, and contemporary pan-Asian entrees. The Fairhaven location was chosen because of the great corner space, and because the district had no Asian restaurant.

Manager Andy Mei says the favorites in Fairhaven seem to be the Walnut Prawns in Honey Cream Sauce and the Grilled Coconut Chicken with Lemon Grass Curry. The sushi counter, featuring the “Fairhaven Roll”, with its delicate ingredients of fresh salmon, tobiko, avocado and shrimp has also been popular with locals.

Chef Jimmy Mui worked in several top rated Asian eateries before moving to Bellingham. He was recently a co-owner of the highly rated Chinoise on 45th Steet in Seattle’s University District. Jimmy brings with him culinary experience and expertise in Asian cuisine.

Sushi chef Jack Wong, originally from Hong Kong, also came to Bellingham from the highly-rated Chinoise on 45th in Seattle.

The restaurant is in application for a full service liquor license and will offer Asian beers, wines, sake, and well drinks. They are open daily for lunch and dinner with seating at tables or the sushi bar. For information call 715-3028. Their hours of operation are: Hours: Mon- Thur, 11 am to 9:30 pm, Fri, 11 am to 10 pm, Sat, 11:30 am to 10 pm, Sun, 11:30 am to 9 pm

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(11-1-2006)

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